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  • Teachers Union Want Access to Anti-Semitic Investigation

    Teachers Union Want Access to Anti-Semitic Investigation

    From The Newton Patch:

    Newton Teachers Association President Michael Zilles sent a letter to City Solicitor Donnalyn B. Lynch Kahn, requesting the full report without redaction, the Boston Globe reported.

    The union representing Newton school teachers has filed a formal request for the complete report about the investigation into how two incidents of anti-Semitic speech at F.A. Day Middle School were handled.

    Teachers Union Want Access to Anti-Semitic Investigation

    Newton Teachers Association President Michael Zilles sent a letter to City Solicitor Donnalyn B. Lynch Kahn, requesting the full report without redaction, the Boston Globe reported.

    In the letter, published by the Globe, Zilles requested that any disciplinary actions recommended or taken towards Day Principal Brian Turner be made public, along with the role middle school teachers and counselors had in reporting and responding to the incidents.

    “Thus, the public still does not know the lengths to which teachers at Day Middle School went to protect their children,” Zilles wrote. “We are perplexed because we believe that if the public were to know these facts, their confidence that their children remain in safe hands would be enhanced.”

    Zilles also asked that any correspondence that led to the decision to redact the original public report be released as well.

    An investigation into the incidents was launched after it was revealed they had gone unreported for months. In February, Turner sent a letter out to parents detailing the incidents, which included anti-Semitic writing found etched on a bathroom stall in October and a swastika branded into the snow in January, and acknowledged that he should have reported them sooner.

  • Come to Cabot Fair!

    Come to Cabot Fair!

    Cabot Fair on Saturday, June 4!
    10 am – 3 pm

    Cabot Fair
    Rain or Shine
    Fun for the entire family!
    Games and Prizes
    Kiddie Rides
    Food Vendors
    Activities
    DJ
    Yard Sale!

    Cabot School and Park
    229 Cabot Street
    Newtonville

    For more information, go to cabotpto.org

    This is the 48th Cabot Fair!

  • First Stationery Boutique on Wheels at The Street

    First Stationery Boutique on Wheels at The Street

    PAPERS & PRESENTS POPS UP
    AT THE STREET
    AND LAUNCHES THE COUNTRY’S
    FIRST STATIONERY BOUTIQUE ON WHEELS
    First Stationery Boutique on Wheels at The StreetPhoto Credit: Papers & Presents

    Papers & Presents rolls into and pops up at The Street this Friday, May 20th. As part of its activation, Papers & Presents will officially launch Penelope, the country’s first stationery boutique on wheels, to the public and will offer a comprehensive gift shop experience through The Pop-Up. The adorable, custom-made truck will be parked directly in front of Papers & Presents at The Pop-Up (3 Boylston Street, next to Star Market and MiniLuxe). Perfectly timed to graduation and wedding season, Papers & Presents is open daily, Friday, May 20, 2016 through June 13, 2016 from 10am-6pm.

    Between The Pop-Up and Penelope, the Papers & Presents shopping experience at The Street will offer a colorful selection of customizable gifts, party supplies and stationery that is expertly curated by owner Carolyn McCoy. McCoy started her business in 1988, selling stationery, invitations, and birth announcements via the trunk of her car. After running a beloved storefront in Wellesley for 16 years, McCoy recently closed her shop and created Penelope to allow for maximum freedom and flexibility.

    Penelope is a beautiful and petite 90 square feet. She features a skylight, hardwood floors, Jonathan Adler upholstery, a custom bookcase with uplighting, and a desk and bulletin board chock full of stationery and invitation displays.

    Popular items found both within The Pop-Up and Penelope include catchy cocktail napkins (like those that read Rosé all day), fleece blankets with college logos that can be customized with students initials and class year, monogrammed totes, laundry bags, Lucite trays, catchalls, clutches, accessories, and of course an array of personalized stationary, classic correspondence cards, and notepads. Papers & Presents can also monogram gifts purchased elsewhere.

    To connect with Papers & Presents on social media, follow @PapersPresents on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter; #goodiesonthego

  • NewTV Celebrates 25 Years!

    NewTV Celebrates 25 Years!

    NewTV celebrated its 25th Anniversary on May 11 with a gala and red carpet awards at the Brae Burn Country Club in Newton. Attendees included current and former members and board members, local politicians and businesspeople, media professionals, students and interns.

    NewTV Celebrates 25 Years!

    Executive Director Bob Kelly welcomed everyone to the event, and NewTV Board President Paul Sears expressed his appreciation for the organization. Phil Lipof, the Emmy® Award-winning journalist and co-anchor of WCVB’s NewsCenter 5 at 5:00, gave an inspiring keynote address. Phil credited NewTV for helping to pave the way for his journalism career by giving him necessary hands-on experience in the field. After a retrospective video, the awards began.

    NewTV Celebrates 25 Years!

    The club was transformed with NewTV branding and whimsical decorations representing television and film. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while listening to classical music from the Suzuki School of Newton students.

    NewTV Celebrates 25 Years!

    Village Bank received the Community Partner of the Year Award. Sam Rubel of Newton North High School and Everett Gilpin of Newton South High School were awarded scholarships. Many NewTV member-producers and volunteers were honored with awards for their work.

    The event was sponsored by Village Bank, RCN, Commodore Builders, Mt. Ida College, and Belmont Savings Bank. Photos from the event can be seen at newtv.org/25photos.

    About NewTV

    NewTV is Newton’s Emmy® Award-winning, state-of-the-art HD media center, specializing in television production, training and content distribution. NewTV’s three cable channels (Community, Education and Government) broadcast locally relevant programming to the diverse Newton community and provide a platform for members to express their vision.

  • Boston Children’s Books Trivia Challenge!

    Boston Children’s Books Trivia Challenge!

    You’re invited to CBB’s Third Annual Wicked Boston Children’s Books Trivia Challenge!

    Boston Children's Books Trivia Challenge!

    For more information and to RSVP, please visit www.tinyurl.com/CBBtrivia.

  • Don’t ask for a job, Ask for advice…

    Don’t ask for a job, Ask for advice…

    “No matter how difficult your life may be, there is a path forward,” says Miller in his new book, Moppin’ Floors to CEO: From Hopelessness and Failure to Happiness and Success. “This is not a book about some quick tips to change your life, but rather about my true journey from feeling hopeless, despondent, and a failure, to transforming my life into one filled with much joy, happiness and success.”

    Miller’s advice includes:

    • No matter where you start, you can find success and achieve your goals.
    • The importance of having great mentors—reaching for help when you need it, and creating opportunities for those who need guidance.
    • Why the best piece of advice he ever received was, “don’t ask for a job, ask for advice.”
    • You need to have faith and believe in yourself. The biggest difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is the belief that they can turn their dreams into reality.
    • Why success is the best form of revenge.
  • Harvard Launch Lab (Alumni Only)

    Harvard Launch Lab (Alumni Only)

    For nearly 18 months, the Harvard Launch Lab, a curated community and co-working space for high-potential Harvard-founded ventures, has been creating a vibrant environment of peer founders and startups, helping these ventures to get further, faster. The Launch Lab offers below-market-rate workspace, and full access to the entrepreneurial resources and programming of the adjacent Harvard i-lab, as well as connection and community.

    Harvard Launch Lab

    Currently hosting 26 Harvard alumni ventures representing nine different Harvard schools, the Launch Lab community is diverse, supportive, and inspiring.

    The Launch Lab accepts applications on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time; however we may not be able to accept new ventures again in 2016, so we encourage you to Apply Now for the chance to join us!

    To learn more, and to apply to join the Harvard Launch Lab, visithttp://harvardlaunchlab.com; for questions send us an email atLaunchLab@harvard.edu.

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    The Harvard Innovation Labs is a vibrant, cross-disciplinary ecosystem for the Harvard community to explore innovation and entrepreneurship while building deeper connections. It is an excellent example of the One Harvard vision and a leading catalyst for the Allston Science and Enterprise District. The Harvard Innovation Labs began in 2011 with the opening of the i-lab, expanded in 2014 when the Launch Lab opened its doors, and will continue to grow in both breadth and depth with future resources, including the Life Lab which comes online in 2016.

  • GPS Club Soccer Tryouts (Practices at Fessenden)

    GPS Club Soccer Tryouts (Practices at Fessenden)

    GPS Massachusetts are delighted to announce our tryouts for the 2016/2017 Season at a location near you. GPS, The Official North American Partner of FC Bayern Munich, invites you to learn the game, love the game and live the game this coming year. Please see below further information on tryout, dates and times locations. Sign up today to become part of one of the most successful player development programs in the country.

    GPS Club Soccer Tryouts

    The GPS program is for young players who aspire to achieve excellence in their game.  Our emphasis is player-centric with development the number one priority. We focus on the technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of individual players on a pathway towards maximizing their full potential.

    The winning tradition that has been established over the past decade is based on each player improving significantly over the time they are with the club. All players will conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the GPS Premier Team player code of conduct and all players will be treated as equals.

    GPS provides Local, State and National level programming, we are currently members of the New England Premiership, US Club Soccer National Premier League and US Soccer Development Academy.

    5 reasons why you should choose GPS:

    Official North American Partner of FC Bayern Munich
    Club Style of play and specific age group curriculum
    Development pathway for players 3-19 years old
    Tiered structure and player pool systems to monitor and maximize development
    GPS College Education program to support and guide our players

    SIGN UP FOR TRYOUTS NOW!

    Towns Served in the Metro-Boston Region

    Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, J.P., Lexington, Lincoln, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Weston. 

    2016 TRYOUT SCHEDULE

    METRO BOSTON BOYS

    Birth Year

    Age Group

    Gender

    Date

    Time

    Location

    Register
    2010 U7 Boys Monday June 6th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2010 U7 Boys Wednesday June 8th 2016 6:30-8:00pm Fessenden School Click Here
    2009 U8 Boys Monday June 6th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2009 U8 Boys Wednesday June 8th 2016 6:30-8:00pm Fessenden School Click Here
    2008 U9 Boys Monday June 6th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2008 U9 Boys Wednesday June 8th 2016 6:30-8:00pm Fessenden School Click Here
    2007 U10 Boys Monday June 6th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2007 U10 Boys Wednesday June 8th 2016 6:30-8:00pm Fessenden School Click Here
    2006 U11 Boys Monday June 6th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2006 U11 Boys Wednesday June 8th 2016 6:30-8:00pm Fessenden School Click Here
    2005 U12 Boys Monday June 6th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2005 U12 Boys Wednesday June 8th 2016 6:30-8:00pm Fessenden School Click Here
    2004 U13 Boys Tuesday June 14th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2003 U14 Boys Tuesday June 14th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2002 U15 Boys Thursday June 16th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2001 U16 Boys Thursday June 16th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2000 U17 Boys Thursday June 16th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here

    METRO BOSTON GIRLS

    Birth Year

    Age Group

    Gender

    Date

    Time

    Location

    Register
    2010 U7 Girls Monday June 6th 2016 5:30-7:00pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2010 U7 Girls Wednesday June 8th 2016 5:00-6:30pm Fessenden School Click Here
    2009 U8 Girls Monday June 6th 2016 5:30-7:00pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2009 U8 Girls Wednesday June 8th 2016 5:00-6:30pm Fessenden School Click Here
    2008 U9 Girls Monday June 6th 2016 5:30-7:00pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2008 U9 Girls Wednesday June 8th 2016 5:00-6:30pm Fessenden School Click Here
    2007 U10 Girls Monday June 6th 2016 5:30-7:00pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2007 U10 Girls Wednesday June 8th 2016 5:00-6:30pm Fessenden School Click Here
    2006 U11 Girls Monday June 6th 2016 5:30-7:00pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2006 U11 Girls Wednesday June 8th 2016 5:00-6:30pm Fessenden School Click Here
    2005 U12 Girls Monday June 6th 2016 5:30-7:00pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2005 U12 Girls Wednesday June 8th 2016 5:00-6:30pm Fessenden School Click Here
    2004 U13 Girls Tuesday June 14th 2016 5:30-7:00pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2003 U14 Girls Tuesday June 14th 2016 5:30-7:00pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2002 U15 Girls Thursday June 16th 2016 5:30-7:00pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2001 U16 Girls Thursday June 16th 2016 5:00-6:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    2000 U17 Girls Thursday June 16th 2016 5:00-6:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    1999 U18 Girls Thursday June 16th 2016 5:00-6:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    Call Backs/Rain Date U7-U12 Boys and Girls Friday June 10th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
    Call Backs/Rain Date U13-U18 Boys and Girls Friday June 17th 2016 7:00-8:30pm Gann Academy Click Here
  • Arsenal Food Truck Wednesdays

    Arsenal Food Truck Wednesdays

    Arsenal Food Truck Wednesdays

    Arsenal Food Truck Wednesdays

     

  • FREE: Space Battle Boston 2016

    FREE: Space Battle Boston 2016

    Newmindspace presents:

    Space Battle Boston 2016

    Benefiting Make-A-Wish Massachusetts & Rhode Island!

    FREE!

    Saturday, May 28 at 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

              Boston Common Parade Ground

    www.catsinspacetour.com

    www.newmindspace.com

    #SPACEBATTLE

     Space Battle Boston 2016 SATURDAY

    To benefit Make-A-Wish Massachusetts & Rhode Island, participants can purchase “glow swords” & shirts

    Space Battle Boston 2016 SATURDAY

    RESERVE YOUR SWORD: http://bit.ly/ResBoston

    RSVP ON FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/BostonSB

     

    Massive “Space Battles” Set to Explode from Coast to Coast this May!

     

    *Previously known as “Lightsaber Battles,” the tour was forced to change its “Lightsaber Battle” name by legal settlement with Lucasfilm*