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  • Pho and Spice Off Campus in Waltham

    Pho and Spice Off Campus in Waltham

    Pho and Spice Warms the Soul in Waltham

    We were excited to reunite with an old friend who formerly ran Pho Pasteur in Allston and Back Bay, Sumon Suwan. We remember him fondly as being the nicest man on the planet, always greeting us warming and making us feel welcome even when we had a baby in tow.

    Pho and Spice owner Sumon Suwan

    Recently, he opened Pho and Spice in Waltham and my mom friend Nathalie who is Vietnamese American, discovered it.

    Some exciting news for Newton folks: Pho and Spice DELIVERS to Newton!!! The restaurant also seats about 30 and does a brisk take out business. Menu here.

     

    Here’s the goods:

    Pho & Spice

    Vietnamese and Thai Cuisine

    457 Moody Street (parking behind building)

    Waltham, MA 02453

    781.788.8899

     

    Pho Tai, Pho beef soup with rare steak. Add in these fresh bean sprouts, Thai Basil and lime wedges to your soup.

    Pho and Spice, Walthampho condiments,

    Bun Bo Hue: Lemongrass noodle soup, the special rice vermicelli beef lemongrass
    broth with frank steak and tendon.

    Pho and Spice, Vietnamese Food, Waltham, delivery to Newton

    Fried Spring Rolls

    fried spring rolls, pho and spice

    Fresh Spring Rolls

    fresh spring rolls, pho and spice, waltham

    Homemade Spicy Condiments!

    spicy condiments at Pho and Spice

    Thai Tea. Looks thermonuclear. Tastes delicious!

    Thai tea, pho and spice, vietnamese restaurant,

    Since discovering Pho and Spice two weeks ago, we’ve been back 4 times! It’s addicting, especially in cold weather!

  • Almost Midnight Madness Sale at Whole Foods Newton on Walnut!

    Almost Midnight Madness Sale at Whole Foods Newton on Walnut!

    Sunday Night from 10 pm to Midnight, shop Whole Foods for Exceptional Savings!

    Exclusive deals at Whole Foods on Walnut at Beacon Streets in Newton including items 50% off! There will be additional Mystery Manager’s Specials revealed in store only! We will also have raffles, prizes and live music!

    Other locations for this Madness Sale: Fresh Pond in Whole Foods is Open All night until 5am. Bellingham and Framingham also are having an Almost Midnight Madness sale from  10pm – Midnight.

    Please join us here in Walnut/Beacon Whole Foods on December 23rd, Sunday, from 10 pm to Midnight for fun and exceptional savings including lots of Buy One Get One Free items!!

    Whole Foods Midnight Madness Sale Newtonville

    Whole Foods Madness Sale, Newton

  • Kids’ Sewing Classes: 2 Great Places in Newton!

    Kids’ Sewing Classes: 2 Great Places in Newton!

    Sewing Classes for Kids: 2 Great Locations in Newton!

    Did you know that there are now two locations that teach sewing to kids in Newton? Hip Stitch was the first one to open in Newton. It started off in Newtonville and has since moved next to L’Aroma Cafe in West Newton behind West Newton Cinema. 5th grader PickyKidPix and her friends took a class on early release Thursday last week and made pillows, Christmas tree ornaments. She even helped her make a sash for her Hernando De Soto costume for school!

    Now, another sewing studio for kids has opened near the old Giroux Brothers Martial Arts in Newtonm, Newton Sewing Studio! As luck would have it, PickyKidPix attended its first sewing birthday party for kids! She made a pillow there too! Now, she is motivated to learn to sew and bugs me daily to sign her up for more classes.

    This December vacation, Newton Sewing Studio has sewing Camp. They also offer classes. He suggests, “Send kids to sewing camp and let the fun and creativity begin! Beginners and seasoned stitchers will appreciate our mix of fun and useful projects.”

    Newton Sewing Studio, sewing class for kids NewtonNewton Sewing Studio
    Lots of pretty fabrics to choose from at Newton Sewing Studio!
    Newton Sewing Studio fabrics for kids projects
    Newton Sewing Studio welcomes kids as young as five. Parents are more than welcome to stay and sew with us.
    December vacation camp is: Dec 26th through Jan 1st – Half or Full days.
    Newton Sewing Studio, sewing classes for kids Newton MAPickyKidPix attended Newton Sewing Studio’s first ever Birthday Party for her friend. She loved it (and she’s not easy to please!)
    They made pillows and Christmas Tree Felt ornaments.

    Hip Stitch sewing class for kids Newton MAFront of pillow by PickyKidPix she made at Hip Stitch.

    sewing project for kids, Newton MABack of pillow.

    Brian Remlinger, owner Newton Sewing Studio, Newton MAOwner Brian Remlinger of Newton Sewing Studio.

     

    Newton Sewing Studio, sewing classes for kids Newton MAFront of pillow PickyKidPix made at Newton Sewing Studio birthday party.

    sewing project for kids, Newton MA sewing class for kidsBack of pillow sewn at Newton Sewing Studio.

    sewing projects for kids, bags kids can sew, Newton sewing classesExamples of sewing projects for kids.

    Hope to see you in sewing class!

  • Newton Holiday Pop-Up Store!

    Newton Holiday Pop-Up Store!

    Holiday Pop-Up Store at L’Aroma Cafe in Newton

    Friday, December 21 8:30-Noon
    at L’Aroma Café
    15 Spencer Street
    Newton, MA

    Featuring gorgeous handmade goods from local artists and companies:
    ceramics, hair accessories, accent
    pillows, jewelry, wreaths, centerpieces,
    photographs, hostess gifts, and outdoor
    containers decorated for the holidays

    A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO FAMILIES FIRST!

    holiday pop up store poster

  • Like NewTV to Donate to Newton Food Pantry

    Like NewTV to Donate to Newton Food Pantry

    LIKE to Feed the Hungry in Newton

    This holiday season NewTV will be running an online promotional campaign throughout the month of December to help raise money for those in need. For every ‘Like’ they receive on their Facebook page, they will donate $1 to the Newton Community Service Center and the Newton Food Pantry.
     
    If you would like to join us in supporting these causes, please visit NewTV’s Facebook page at facebook.com/newtv and click the ‘Like’ button. With just a few seconds of your time, you can help make a difference in our community.
     
    Newton’s Food Pantry is a non-profit organization run by volunteers, and is located at the former Waban branch library at 1608 Beacon Street. Food is distributed every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 pm, and is also open on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 11:00-12:00 pm.
     
    NewTV, Newton Food pantry
     
    The Newton Community Service Center is a non-profit organization that empowers and strengthens families and serves thousands of residents from Newton, Waltham, and the surrounding communities. Operating for over 100 years, the NCSC’s programs include child care, parenting support, childhood safety education, and volunteer resources for non-profits and adults 55+.
     
    NewTV is an Emmy award-winning, state-of-the-art media center that is committed to supporting and strengthening the community of Newton by providing its residents with the resources and platform to share their news and opinions. To learn more about our services and programming visit newtv.org.Happy holidays from NewTV!
  • Special Holiday Fundraiser for New Repertory Theatre

    Special Holiday Fundraiser for New Repertory Theatre

    New Repertory Theatre A Christmas Carol Fundraiser

    Ken Cheeseman will be reading Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Sunday, December 16th at Terry O’Reilly’s Irish Pub in Newton. Only 40 seats are available! Admission is a minimum donation of $25 which will be matched by New Rep’s matching program. Only 4 seats per person.

    Please buy tickets here.

  • Upcycled Toy Invention Birthday Party for Kids

    Upcycled Toy Invention Birthday Party for Kids

    Science-Meets-Art Kids’ Birthday Party

    Do you need a new birthday party idea for your kids? Something eco-friendly and creative? I just met the founders of KinetiCreations. Check out these toys kids make from upcycled materials!

    KinetiCreations catapultsCatapults!!!

    KinetiCreations Marble MazeMarble Maze!

    KinetiCreations foosballFoosball!!

    KinetiCreations shows kids that they have the ability and imagination to create ways of having fun themselves, using mostly recycled materials to build kinetic toys and games. Kids build and play with toys they invent.

    KinetiCreations birthday party for kids Newton MA

     

    This is a new local business developed by two experienced educators. For more information, please visit KinetiCreations for more information.

    KinetiCreations birthday party for kids Newton MA

    They also do birthday parties and private classes with prices ranging from $125-$250.

    KinetiCreations birthday party for kids Newton MA

    My kids would love this combination of invention, creativity and art!

    Eileen Gagarin is a state certified K-12 art teacher and a local sculptor (www.eileengagarin.com). She has over a decade of experience teaching art to students of all ages. She has spent multiple summers volunteering as an art teacher in Latin America, teaches at various after school and adult education programs, and is an adjunct professor at Emmanuel College.

    Matt Westling is an outdoor enthusiast and science dork with a history degree from Boston University.  He has worked for after-school programs and summer camps in Brookline, Newton and Dedham as well as non-profits in Boston and abroad for under-privileged children.

  • Celebrations! A Family Discovery Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo

    Celebrations! A Family Discovery Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo


    New Philharmonia Orchestra Family Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo

    Sunday, December 16 at 3pm

    First Baptist Church

    848 Beacon St, Newton Centre

    New Philharmonia Orchestra Newton

    T-accessible by the Green Line “D Line” Newton Centre stop

    Please join the New Philharmonia Orchestra and special guests, Newton’s Boston Ballet School and All-City Honors Chorus Treble Singers!

    Join us to celebrate friendship, joy and peace on earth through music, song and dance! The New Phil and their special guests, Newton’s Boston Ballet School and the 80-member Treble Singers children’s chorus, will delight the audience with this magical program – dance among the snowflakes, take a sleigh ride, and fill your heart with song! New Phil’s famous Instrument Petting Zoo follows the performance; this is a terrific opportunity for children of all ages to meet and try the orchestra instruments! This imaginative and interactive program is appropriate for family members of all ages.

    Tickets: $10-$15

    For tickets and more information, please visit www.newphil.org or call 617.527.9717.

  • Newton’s New Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market

    Newton’s New Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market

    Newton has started its own Winter Farmers’ Market, which runs on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Hyde Community Center in Newton Highlands. I visited today and guess what I found?

    Crisp and Delicious Apples!

    apples, newton farmers market

    Fresh Salad Greens! Hydroponic!

    hydroponic salad greens Newton Highlands farmer's market

    Artisanal Cheese!

    Newton farmer's market, newton highlands farmer's market, Hyde community center

    Lovely soaps!

    newton farmer's market winter, newton highlands

    Artisanal Pasta from Nella Pasta.

    artisanal pasta, newton farmer's market

    Maple syrup from a local sugar house!

    newton indoor winter farmer's market

    Live musical entertainment by Newton’s own Newton Family Singers. The Newton Family Singers are an intergenerational chorus and band celebrating family, community and American folk music. They are performing on Sunday, December 9th at 4pm at Memorial Spaulding Elementary School (250 Brookline Street). $10/adults $8/kids

    Newton farmers market

    Kettle Corn! YUM!

    Newton indoor farmer's market

    Coffee from Nicaragua … from her family’s own farm!

    coffee at Newton Farmers Market winter

    A LOCAL vineyard, Turtle Creek Winery, with Award Winning Wine!

    local vineyard Newton,

    Artisanal Jams, Jellies, Relish, Pickles, and Sauces from Coutts Speciality Foods.

    Newton winter farmer market

    Fresh Fish!

    Newton Indoor farmers market

    Spindrift healthy sodas and flavored sparkling waters!

    Newton farmer's market winter

    Gorgeous fresh produce from Freitas Farm.

    Newton Indoor Winter Farmers Market

    The nice folks at Whole Foods!

    Whole Foods Newton Winter Indoor Farmer's Market

    Seafood Chowder!

    Newton Indoor Winter Farmers Market

     

    Thank you to the market manager for setting up such a great indoor Farmers’ Market in Newton! You should come by! As you can see, you can put together a wonderful dinner from the vendors here!  Hope to see you next week!

    Newton farmers market

  • Open House & Craft Fair at New Art Center!

    Open House & Craft Fair at New Art Center!

    Newton New Art Center Craft Fair and Open House

    Sunday Dec. 9, 1-4pm, FREE
    -Craft fair by New Art Center faculty
    -Meet teachers
    -Register for classes
    -Register for February, April and Summer Art programs
    –FREE Art activities for children
    -Ceramics Demo
    -Free Exhibitions with Family Connections Drop-In visits
    Please stop by!
    New Art Center in Newton

    61 Washington Park
    Newtonville, MA 02460
    p.s. KIDS ART SPACE for grades 1 to 4Every Tuesday from 1:30 to 5:30pm – or you can pick your hours of drop-in and pick-up.
    Fee: Drop-in fee $35 per afternoon OR tuition fee from January 8 to March 19: $320 (if you register by December 19) or $352 after December 19.