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Debbi Michiko Florence Children’s Book Event: Girls’ Day!

Debbi Michiko Florence Children’s Book Event: Celebrating Girls’ Day!

March 3, 2018

11 AM

Newtonville Books

10 Langley Rd

Newton, MA 02459

Join Debbi Michiko Florence in a celebration of the Japanese holiday, Girls’ Day. She will talk about about Girls’ Day, do an origami activity and read from (and sign) Jasmine Toguchi Super Sleuth. AND there will be mochi!

JASMINE TOGUCHI, MOCHI QUEEN by Debbi Michiko Florence

illustrated by Elizabet Vukovic (Farrar Straus Giroux/2017)

Free Downloadable Coloring Sheet: Girls Day

REVIEWS:

“Florence paints a lovely picture of a warm, extended family whose members truly care about one another and take each other seriously…New readers thirsty for series fiction will look forward to more stories about Jasmine and her family.”–Kirkus

“This first entry nicely balances humor with the challenges of growing up; readers will devour it.” —School Library Journal

“…an adorable and heartwarming story about a kid who wants to feel special and do something first for once, along with a nice overview of a Japanese New Year celebration.”–Booklist

“Florence warmly traces Jasmine’s efforts to get strong (and fast), her clashes and tender moments with her family, and the ins and outs of making mochi (a recipe is included). Vukovic’s b&w spot illustrations evoke Japanese Sumi-e painting while playfully capturing Jasmine’s willfulness and her family’s closeness.” —Publishers Weekly

“The Toguchi family’s warmth and affection for one another will leave readers eager to spend more time with them.”–Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“This first in the series handily introduces a plucky, strong-willed girl whose family traditions may be new to many readers but whose frustrations will be familiar to nearly all. Humorous illustrations help young audiences picture the mochi-making process, which is further explained in an author’s note. Also appended: a recipe for ‘microwave mochi.’” —The Horn Book

Amazon’s Best Children’s Books of 2017 (ages 6 – 8)

Website: debbimichikoflorence.com Email: jasminetoguchibooks@gmail.com

January 22, 2018
Karen Day New Adult Novel: Book Launch Event at Newtonville Books!

Book Launch Event

I’ll Stay by Karen Day

Thursday, February 8

7pm

Newtonville Books

10 Langley Rd

Newton, MA 02459

In this compelling, emotionally complex novel, a college friendship sparks a life-changing sacrifice that connects two women forever–even as it shatters their closeness . . .

“Let her go. I’ll stay.”

There are some decisions you can never unmake. You can only atone for them—or try to. During her senior year of college, Clare Michaels takes a spring break trip to Florida with three other girls, including her best friend, Lee. She’s hoping for adventure and a few stories to share back at school. Instead, a string of bad choices leads to a horrific encounter, and Lee offers herself up so that Clare can escape.

In the weeks and months that follow that fateful incident, Lee, once so dynamic and ambitious, flounders and withdraws. Clare was the only person to whom she’d ever confided about her troubled past. For Clare, that role felt like an honor—until it became a burden. Now she’s trying to make amends for her momentary selfishness by taking care of Lee—just as she’s been taking care of her high-strung mother, whose bestselling novel has been both windfall and curse. Years pass, circumstances change, and contact between Clare and Lee ebbs and flows, but the events of that night in Florida are impossible to escape. They keep dragging Clare back—forcing her to confront what really happened, and her part in it, in hopes of untangling guilt from loyalty and earning forgiveness at last . . .

“I’ll Stay is a heart-pounding, addictive portrait of how one split-second choice can twist our whole lives—and how the patterns of our lives lead us to those choices. A smart, compassionate, psychological spellbinder of a book—with one of the scariest scenes you’ll read anywhere that’ll stay with you forever!”

–Jenna Blum, New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Save Us and The Stormchasers

Karen Day is the author of three middle grade novels. I’LL STAY is her first novel for adults.

Selected as a Buzz Book 2017-2018 by Publishers Marketplace, I’LL STAY is a compelling and complex look at friendship and trauma. Hope to see you there!

January 18, 2018
Common Ground Arlington Pop Up Market

Join us for a Holiday Pop Up Market at Common Ground in Arlington (319 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474).

Common Ground in Arlington

Third Annual Holiday Pop Up Market

October 15th, Sunday

from 11am-3pm

Arlington Recycling Committee: Advocating and supporting local initiatives to promote solid waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting and more.

ArtSpan – Munroe Center for the Arts: Wheel thrown and hand built pottery by professional instructors and students. Assortment of unique cups, bowls, plates, vases.

Beverly Bees: Handmade local bees wax candles from or own bees. Our local raw honey from our treatment free hives. Local beeswax hand & body lotions, lip balm and salves.

Black Walnut Fiber Arts: Hand-dyed shibori art-to-wear clothing, scarves and sarongs in silk, wool, cotton and rayon. Dyed using indigo, black walnut, acid dyes and fiber-reactive dyes.

Bonprise Designs: Unique jewelry made from eclectic, quality components including gemstone, pearl, crystal and one-of-a-kind artisan beads as well as handcrafted metal findings. “Bejeweled” felted wool hats, warm and luxurious and decorated with hand-selected component. All hand crafted by Sue Doctrow in Arlington, MA.

Bottle Branch: Botanical photography and papergoods: cards, gift tags, stickers, as well as larger photographic prints suitable for framing.

Brianna’s Handmade Soap: Soap that is 100% vegan and free of synthetic fragrances and dyes. Olive oil is used for a moisturizing quality, palm oil for rich lather and coconut oil for cleansing strength. Essential oils and plant based special ingredients are added for healing and calming properties. Our soap is long lasting and washes away cleanly due to the precise ratio of oils used in each recipe.

Dagmarka: Unique wearable art. Upcycled handmade wool scarves , fingerless mittens and legwarmers made from old felted sweaters.

Dana Designs: Custom Knits & Crochets: Large variety of crocheted stuffed animals, loveys, rattles, hats and other kids items. Also knitted hooded cowls, scarves, hats, legwarmers and custom work from orders.

Food Link: Food rescue non-profit based in Arlington. Food link seeks to educate the public about how they can reduce food waste. The organization will plan to sell magnets outlining how consumers can reduce food waste as well as the organization’s t-shirts.

Indigo Clothing Co.: Upcycled vintage & modern pieces recreated with 100% natural indigo dye for a modern take on Japanese shibori dying techniques.

Joli Savons and HYDE & GEMS: Handmade soaps, beauty products & candles. Handmade leather jewelry-real gold & sterling silver and gem stones as well as silk scarves, wool & cashmere knits.

K + K Market: Wool mittens with fleece lining all made from recycled wool sweaters and fleece. Wool ornaments or small creatures.

Longstreet Jewelry: Genuine stone jewelry, rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces (including Keishi pearls) all on Sterling Silver.

Phoenix Soul Fire: I practice meditative art, the practice of healing and mediation through Mandala and dot painting. I offer a variety of hand-painted Mandala artworks on different mediums including but not limited to: wood, canvas, glass and slate.

Sock It To Ya: Handmade knit socks from wool and wool blend yarn for boots, hockey, winter sports and clogs.

The Sweetest Thing Cakery: The Sweetest Thing Cakery offers handcrafted decorated cookies, cakes and more!

Water House Wellness: In addition to offering chair massage, gift certificates and memberships, we are selling our in store wellness related products like eye pillows, sage, yoga mats and clothing by Spiritual Gangster.

Winter Hill Jewelry: Lightweight, affordabel and unique jewelry by 3D printing designs that are first hand-drawn. Hand-drawn designs are manipulated in a 3D modeling program and then 3D printed in PLA, an environmentally friendly plant-based plastic and wood filament.

September 7, 2017
Summertime at The Street FREE Series

Summertime at The Street series remains in full effect. There are five complimentary events each week, ranging from the popular Kick It By Eliza fitness class to Berklee College of Music performances to Children’s Dance Parties, as well as special events like Barry’s x Best Buddies and Summertime Savasana, Yoga Under the Stars. All events are free and open to the public. Weekly Summertime at The Street events are held on The Green (47 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA).

The Summertime at The Street schedule is below.

Yoga on The Green
Every Sunday through October 1
9:30amThe Street has partnered with different yoga gurus for each session of Yoga on The Green, with every instructor bringing their distinct style to class on Sundays.

Berklee College of Music Showcase
Every Sunday through October 1
12:00pm to 2:00pm

The Berklee College of Music Showcase brings Boston’s most talented young musicians, representing a range of genres, to The Street each Sunday. The complete schedule is below.

August 6
Oscar BrownAugust 13
Harshitha Krishnan

August 20
Lizie Sarria

August 27
Arantza Vasquez

September 3
Valentina Lopez

September 10
Visnja Begovic

September 17
David Robinson

September 24
Nick Alleyne

Kick It By Eliza with Emily Crocker
Every Tuesday through September 26
7:00pm

Every Tuesday, The Street hosts one Boston area’s favorite fitness programs, Kick It By Eliza.On August 29 and September 26, the high-energy cardio kickboxing class will be amplified by a live DJ.

Kid-Friendly Fun
Every Tuesday through September 26
3:00pm to 5:00pm

This series includes everything from kids’ zumba to a photo booth to face painting. On Tuesday August 8, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, kids can jam out to “Rockin’ Railroad,” a lively musical adventure. A full schedule of events is below.

August 8
Rockin’ Railroad w/ KidvilleAugust 15
Brookline School of Music

August 22
Dance + Play with Little Beats

August 29
Eat the Rainbow with Green City Growers

September 5
Siesta Fiesta, Yoga + Zumba with Little Beats

September 12
The B Fund Photo Booth + Card Making

September 19
Green Your Smoothie with Green City Growers

September 26
The Paint Bar

Acoustic Thursdays
Every Thursday through September 28
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Every Thursday, The Street will create a chill atmosphere with Acoustic Evenings, featuring local acoustic and folk acts. The schedule of performers is below.

August 3
Jose SotoAugust 10
Haley Sabella

August 17
Box of Birds

August 24
Nico Rivers
August 31
Paul Hansen

September 7
Jeff Butcher

September 14
Los Elk

September 21
The Eternals

September 28
Honeysuckle

Summertime Savasana, Yoga Under the Stars
Wednesday, September 20
7:00pm

The Street will host Summertime Savasana, Yoga Under the Stars, an outdoor evening yoga flow led by YogaWorks, on The Mews on September 20. Guests are required to bring their own mat and are encouraged to sign up on Eventbrite to reserve their spot; a link will be available in the coming weeks.

August 20, 2017
Soliciting Donations for Silk Road Gala

ATASK (Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence) is seeking donations for the silent action for its annual fundraiser, the Silk Road Gala. Please save the date and contact Christina Ayala if you want to make a donation to this worthy cause.

Cristina Ayala

Co-Executive Director

Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

PO Box 120108

Boston, MA 02112

(617) 338-2350 x228

www.atask.org

August 16, 2017
MA 6th Best State to Raise a Family
Massachusetts is 2017’s 6th Best State to Raise a Family according to Wallet Hub.

In order to determine the best states in which to put down family roots, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 40 key indicators of family-friendliness. Our data set ranges from “median family salary” to “housing affordability” to “unemployment rate.”

Raising a Family in Massachusetts (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- 18^th – % of Families with Kids
- 3^rd – Infant Mortality Rate
- 24^th – Median Family Salary (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
- 11^th– % of Families Below Poverty Level
- 23^rd– Unemployment Rate
- 13^th– Divorce Rate
- 26^th– % of Two-Parent Families
For the full report, please visit here.
June 30, 2017
Tips to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day

Tips to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day:

1) Organize your workplace, school or community group. Maximize your impact by organizing a group to serve the community with an activity done at your own location in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Choose a local charity and determine the best way for your group to show support. Ideas include packing snack bags for after school programs, collecting coats and hats for a homeless shelter, planting trees, creating a mentoring program, or writing letters of support to our military abroad.

2) Teach your children. The kids are home from school. Remember, as a Day of Service MLK day is supposed to be “a day on, not a day off.” Plan an activity of service and involve your children. Show by your example that volunteerism is important to your family and help to cultivate a new generation of compassionate, community- minded citizens.

3) Raise needed goods. Support a local charity with a drive for the goods they need to serve the community. An online YouGiveGoods drive is the new way to raise food and supplies for charity. You can set up your drive in a matter of minutes and have it underway in time for MLK Day this year. Then invite your online community via email and social media to support your cause by purchasing items that will ship to your selected charity. A YouGiveGoods drive builds up your community as it offers tangible aid to local charity and it provides a welcome opportunity for your friends and family to be part of this year’s MLK Day.

4) Spread the message. Use social media (use hashtag #MLKDay) to share MLK’s ideals and inspiring words. You will find his words to be stunningly timely and relevant in today’s world. Forward this page, talk about what you will do in honor of MLK Day, and encourage your circle of friends to take action to support the community.

5) Commit to service in 2017. Use Martin Luther King’s example to plan a 2017 where you take action. If you are unable to volunteer on January 16, simply spend some time researching, choose your charity, make that phone call and find out how you can best serve them in the future. Charities need help all year long!

Part of mural painted at Newton North High School by alumna Maria F. Romero-Creel

January 16, 2017
Shop for a Cause at The Street Nov 30th

The Street Will Host
Shop for a Cause: The Exclusive Holiday Event,
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 from 6pm – 9pm

Photo Courtesy of The Street

Chestnut Hill, MA – The Street celebrates the holiday season with a fun and charitable shopping soiree: Shop for a Cause: The Exclusive Holiday Event, in support of three local non-profits working in sectors of art, childcare and animal wellness: The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston (ICA), The B Fund, and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell Medical Center (MSPCA-Angell) on Wednesday, November 30^th from6pm–9pm. The event will take place within the Lounge at Showcase SuperLux (55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467). www.thestreetchestnuthill.com

During the festive bash, party-goers can mix, mingle, and support three worthy local causes, all while shopping for stylish holiday gifts from eight leading boutiques at The Street: Jonathan Adler, Ku De Ta, skoah, Calypso St. Barth, Portobello Road, J.McLaughlin, Intermix, and Vince. The Third Piece, a locally owned luxury knitwear line and formerly part of The Pop-Up at The Street, will also be at the event with its selection of gorgeous hand knit scarves, sweaters, gloves and hats.

Showcase SuperLux will serve signature cocktails and light bites, while tarot card readings, photo opportunities, temporary tattoos by Tatley, and beats by DJ Deja will enhance the atmosphere.

Tickets to Shop for A Cause: The Exclusive Holiday Event are $75 and available on EventBrite. One ticket includes entry, a complimentary signature cocktail or beverage, hors d’oeuvres, and a gift bag upon departure. All proceeds directly benefit the ICA, The B Fund and MSPCA-Angell.

November 28, 2016
Vanessa Trien & The Jumping Monkeys Dance Party

It’s the moment fans have been waiting for! Beloved Boston-based musicians Vanessa Trien and The Jumping Monkeys will celebrate the release of their fourth award-winning album, Wonderful YOU, with a fun-filled, hometown family dance party at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 20 at Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline, MA.

WHAT: Vanessa Trien and The Jumping Monkeys’ Wonderful YOU Album Release Celebration

WHERE: Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446

WHEN: Sunday, November 20. 10:30 a.m.

ADMISSION: $12 adults. $9 children 2 and over

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Call 617-734-2500 or visit the Coolidge Corner website.

MORE INFO: Call 617-734-2501 or visit www.vanessatrien.com.

November 3, 2016
YMCA Fundraiser

November 2, 2016