Story Starters Winter 2024 Registration is now open through January 19! Meet author Kaija Langley at our program kickoff! Our eight-week Family Conversations Program is designed for parents who want to start and strengthen conversations about race with their young children. Join our Winter 2024 Cohort and be the first to receive our brand new book bundles, […]
Are you looking for a volunteer experience that allows you to give back to your community? The Newton Food Pantry is looking for volunteers. Volunteers are especially needed for Wednesdays starting in September – our food distribution days. This is a great volunteer opportunity for older kids – feel free to sign up along with your Middle […]
To Our Devoted and Loyal Customers, After more than 70 years working for the family business, Tony Russo is retiring. Our business will close this fall. It has been Tony’s privilege to serve our many wholesale and retail customers for seven decades. Our business began as a small farm in […]
I was part of a Zoom Meet and Greet and clipped Amy Mah Sangiolo by topic. Newton Public School Reopening Did you know that Newton Public High Schools have slipped by 20 spots in the rankings since Ruthanne Fuller became mayor? We are no longer in the Top 20 ranking. Newton School District: #58 […]
I wanted to let you all know about my Kickstarter project that I am launching in two weeks. Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes by Mia Wenjen Everyone deserves to see themselves in the pages of a book. Now, Mia Wenjen brings the accomplishments of Asian Pacific American female athletes to life with […]
Winter Clothes Drive: St. Mary’s is conducting a winter clothes drive this coming Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the church driveway. We are collecting gently used or new winter items such as: Clothing (including hats, gloves, mittens, scarfs) Sleeping bags Blankets Disposable handwarmers These donations will be given to: Common Cathedral (serving Boston’s […]
Newton Patch asks Which Newton Business Is Best Of The Year? Nominate Your Favorite! Please nominate Nonantum Boxing Club here. Here’s my nomination: I have boxed at Nonantum Boxing Club for nearly nine years and it is a wonderful place that supports the community, especially those in need. From a boxing perspective, Marc Gargaro, one […]
I’m so excited about Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli Supermarket. There’s also a Ramen Shop inside, Brooklyn Ramen. They sell Brooklyn Ramen as DIY to go kits as well. Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli Supermarket & Brooklyn Ramen 299 Harvard St Brookline, MA 02446
Have you tried the Adora chocolates? My kids eat them for the premium chocolate but I actually buy them for myself as a calcium supplement. They are delicious but usually expensive so it’s nice that Whole Foods in Newton on Walnut street is having an exceptional sale! 3 bags of Adora chocolates for $10!!! At […]
Are you experiencing a recurrent injury that is affecting your running? Do you understand your foot and know how to select the proper running shoe? Do you want to maximize your running performance? Join us on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 6:00 to 8:00 pm at our NEW location: Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center, 159 Wells Avenue Newton, MA Newton-Wellesley […]
On Saturday, February 1st at 7:00 pm at the Wilson Middle School in Natick, we have a very special event to celebrate the life of life of Esther Earl, the teenage girl who inspired legions of friends and fans, and to whom John Green’s award-winning novel, The Fault in Our Stars, is dedicated. Wilson Middle School 22 Rutledge […]
A wellness expo with interactive exhibits and demonstrations for children and adults will be held at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton on Sunday, February 9 from 1-4pm. Co-sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham, the expo will include MYCHIP child identification kits, nutritional […]
Happy New Year! Are you interested in combining your love for charitable giving with your love for dominating pub trivia? If so, please join The Second Step for Trivia Night on January 21st from 7-9 pm at Temple Emanuel in Newton. It’s a great way to beat the winter blues, hang out with friends, and see how much arcane […]
Not sure what to say to your teen about dating safety? Want to encourage your teen’s positive self image? Wondering what resources Newton offers for teens and families? ALL parents/guardians and teens are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo Wednesday, January 22 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Newton North High School To learn […]
Free Aleph Bet Story & Music Hour for Preschoolers Encourage Hebrew language development through storytelling and music with our warm and knowledgeable teachers. This program is designed to support your preschooler’s growth within a welcoming community for parents and caregivers. All events will occur at JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School, 57 Stanley Avenue, Watertown […]
Parenting Our Daughters Through Adolescence A discussion, support and activist group open to all Newton mothers of tween/teen daughters who are interested in figuring out how to best empower and support our girls. January meetings: Body Image Discussion Group Tuesday, January 14 from 7:30-9:00 pm Open to all mothers of teen/tween girls in Newton – […]
Thank you to Amitha Knight of the blog Monkey Poop for compiling this list of children’s book author events in Boston! Sunday, January 12 2:00pm Anna Staniszewski (The Dirt Diary) @ Brookline Booksmith Monday, January 13 7:00pm YA Guys Tour with Brendan Kiely, John Corey Whaley, Jason Reynolds, and Chris Lynch @ Porter Square Books Tuesday, January 14 […]
The Freelance Players present: the Newton Freelance Troupe in Tortoise Vs. Hare. Tortoise Vs. Hare is an updated version of the classic fable by Aesop. Over confident hares, a steady tortoise, and forest animals ready to rescue the day make up the cast of this charming and hilarious musical by Stephen Murray. The Freelance Players […]