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Historic Newton Events
Sunday, July 30, 2:00 PM
WHO INSPIRED OUR SCHOOL NAMES?
A NEWTON CEMETERY TOUR
Newton’s two high schools simply use North and South for identification, but many public elementary and middle schools are named after a notable person in our city. Stroll through the Newton Cemetery to see the final resting places and learn more about the lives of Dr. Henry Bigelow, F.A. Day, and others whose legacy continues in our schools.
Location: Meet in front of the chapel just inside the main gate, 791 Walnut St, Newton Centre; park in the lot to the left of the chapel.
Admission: Suggested donation, $10 per person
Register: historicnewton.org, or come on tour day
Information: 617-796-1450
Monday, July 31, 10:30 AM
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: DRESS-UP AT THE HOMESTEAD
Most people today get their clothing pre-made from a store, but historically most clothing was made at home, and worn until it fell apart. We will read Caldecott Award winning book Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback. Afterwards, interact with historic garments from our collection and design your own clothing with a coloring activity. For children ages 18 months to 6 years and their caregivers. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.
Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
AUGUST
FREE WEEKEND AT HISTORIC NEWTON
Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to our museums.
Locations: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
Wednesday, August 16, 10:30 AM
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: AT HOME AT THE HOMESTEAD
The Jackson Homestead has been occupied for over 200 years, and has seen many changes come to Newton. The Little House by Caldecott Award winner and Newton resident Virginia Lee Burton tells the story of a house similar to the Homestead. Explore the theme of home, and imagine life from a house’s perspective in this fun program. For children ages 18 months to 6 years and their caregivers. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.
Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
Monday, August 28, 10:30 AM
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: FREEDOM
Today we will read the Caldecott Award winning book Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine based on a true story of one man’s unique, creative escape from enslavement. Preschoolers and their caregivers will be given an opportunity crawl inside Henry’s Box and see other artifacts about freedom seekers around Boston. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.
Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
Saturday and Sunday, September 2 and 3, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
FREE WEEKEND AT HISTORIC NEWTON
Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to our museums.
Locations: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
OCTOBER
Sunday, October 1, 12:00 Noon-4 PM
HAYFEST
Come enjoy 19th century crafts at the Jackson Homestead! Learn through hands-on activities how Newton families lived in the 1800s. Try your hand at butter making, cider pressing, and candle dipping. Jump into a burlap sack for a race or play the hoop-tossing game of graces. Join us for a day of old-fashioned fun for the whole family.
Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
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Showcase SuperLux Introduces Birthday Parties for Kids!
Organizing kids’ birthday parties can be a large time commitment and managing party-goers can turn into a hassle. Put your feet up, relax, and let us do all the work! Showcase SuperLux at The Street in Chestnut Hill now offers birthday parties for kids!
Showcase SuperLux blends advanced movie entertainment, food and drink, technology, design and service to deliver an unparalleled experience. SuperLux’s six world-class auditoriums are equipped with wall-to-wall screens, Sony 4K Digital Projection, RealD 3D, Dolby sound, stadium seating and closed captioning and descriptive services. Each extra-wide, plush reclining seat is equipped with a server call button so your server is always there when you need them. Movie-goers can enjoy a full food and dining experience through personalized in-seat service and choose from a menu featuring fresh, scratch-made dishes.
Birthday parties are available for children age fourteen and under. A minimum of ten children is required to book a party and the age admittance policy applies to all party bookings.
Showcase SuperLux birthday parties include:
· A screening of a movie of your choice
· Children’s entrée, drink and dessert for each child, chosen from the special birthday party menu
· Reserved SuperLux seats for the entire party
· Complimentary popcornFor more information and to reserve your party, please contact:
Debbie Heller
Director of Group Sales and Corporate Events
(781) 349-4301
dheller@nationalamusements.comTo view show times and learn more about Showcase SuperLux, please visit http://www.showcasesuperlux.com/
Showcase SuperLux is located at 55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Take your virtual tour here!
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Classroom Pet Grant Program
The Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom grant program, which has previously been available to Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade teachers, will be expanding its reach beginning August 1st.
For the first time, teachers in 9th grade classrooms will also be eligible to apply. The grant program will provide Pre-Kindergarten through 9th grade teachers in both private and public schools who desire to introduce a pet into the classroom or already have a pet in the classroom with funding toward a small animal or for pet supplies.
Studies, including one completed by the American Humane Association and the Pet Care Trust, indicate that classroom pets provide a variety of benefit to students. These studies reinforce thousands of teachers’ experiences that classroom pets: aid in improving school attendance, encourage nurturing, build self esteem, promote empathy, teach responsibility, stimulate learning, enrich the classroom experience, and become friends. One little pet can help shy kids open up, slower readers build confidence, rough children develop nurturing tendencies, and uninterested students gain a new desire for learning. And with over 90,000 grants having been issued since the program’s inception, nearly 4 million children have experienced these benefits thanks to the Pets in the Classroom grant program.
The program was established by the Pet Care Trust with the knowledge that, while they are a valuable teaching tool, many teachers have very limited resources for the support of classroom animals. Through the grant program, teachers have the option to obtain a pet through one of the program’s participating retailers- Petco, Petsmart, Pet Supermarket, Pet Supplies Plus, Petland, and Petland Discounts – or to purchase their pet through a local pet store through a rebate grant. Past grant recipients are not eligible to receive funding for a new classroom pet, but are welcoming to apply for a sustaining grant, which provides up to $50 to maintain an existing classroom pet. With eight different grant types, each teacher has the opportunity to choose the grant that is right for him or her through a direct, no-hassle application on the Pets in the Classroom website (www.PetsintheClassroom.org).
For more information, visit www.PetsintheClassroom.org.
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New Public Art LITTLE CLOUD at The Street
The Street will unveil and celebrate its latest public art initiative, Little Cloud, a surreal, experiential installation by acclaimed fine art collaborative, FriendsWithYou, on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 from 4-6pm. The artists will be in attendance for the debut of their 10-foot fiberglass sculpture. FriendsWithYou views the cloud emblem as an enduring symbol of love and light; the installation plays into the idea that everything has a soul. The Street will offer complimentary bites from Shake Shack and The Paint Bar will provide both adult and kid-friendly art activities. With its continued commitment to public art, The Street collaborated with Art Production Fund to bring Little Cloud to the property. The installation will be located near The Green, between Shake Shack and lululemon. The Street is located at 49 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill.
FriendsWithYou, the fine art collaborative of Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III, has been working collectively since 2002 with the sole purpose of spreading the positive message of Magic, Luck, and Friendship. The duo is known for their immersive installations and interactive works, which invite viewers to interpret their lives through communal experiences. Through their art, FriendsWithYou hopes to prompt a wide spectrum of untapped emotions that enable both personal and shared experiences, and to cultivate moments of spiritual awareness and powerful, joyous interactions.
Little Cloud will be on display at The Street through December 2017. Pocket amulets ofLittle Cloud, along with other merchandise, will be on sale at Portobello Road through December 2017. For more information on Little Cloud and FriendsWithYou, visit friendswithyou.com.
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Safety Update: Newton North and South
July 14, 2017
Dear Newton Families
While I recognize that most of you do not have children in our summer programs at our high schools, I am writing to the entire community because we do have K-12 summer school, summer camps, and special education programs at both Newton North and Newton South. Today, we received an email threat directed at both high schools which was very similar to the unfounded email threats received this week in neighboring communities.
In consultation with the Newton Police and Fire Departments, and Federal Law Enforcement, we have decided to follow our safety protocol and not evacuate. Students and campers are continuing with their regular schedules and routines for the rest of the day. Parents and guardians of children in summer camps may pick up their children earlier then dismissal time if they so desire.
I am sorry to interrupt your summer with this message, and hope you and your family are enjoying a peaceful and relaxing summer.
Sincerely,
David Fleishman
Superintendent of Schools
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Newton Tennis for Kids and Adults
TENNIS PLAYERS ADULTS AND KIDS!
It’s time to swing into summer.
We have some “hot” options for you to choose from…sign up now and enjoy a class or two!
For Adults: Check out Dave’s Doubles 3-Day Specials or Joe’s In-House Doubles League…or our always popular Cardio classes, in addition to our valuable instructional clinics and fun round robins. Any of these classes currently in session with openings can be prorated for you if you want to join midway through. And, of course, they are available in our upcoming Session II coming up in a few weeks!
For Kids: We have our morning “fun and fundamental” classes on the clay in Newton Centre from ages 4-14 yrs which run daily
M-F on a weekly basis.
In addition, we offer our longer morning junior option at Newton South High School from 8:30-11:30 (extended care option till noon available) for 5-14 yr olds with rain coverage in the gym M-F, also on a weekly basis.
Afternoon options include our Afternoon Jr. (7 yrs) and Match Play (11-19yrs) programs from 1-4pm for our beginner to more advanced players!
Late Day program from 5-6pm for 6-10 yr olds is available for those who may have commmitments during the day but want to add some tennis to it!ALL SUMMER:
Kids Tennis at Newton Center Playground goes thru September 3!
Kids Tennis at Newton South runs thru August 18!To sign up for any of these classes please go to www.newtontennis.com – Registration
If interested in signing up for a class currently in session on a prorated basis, please email newtontennis@earthlink.net and we will be happy to assist you in this process!
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Valeo FC Goalkeeping Program
Valeo FC Goalkeeping Program
Check Out Valeo FC Goalkeeping Page for the Program’s Details, GK Summer Camps and GK High School Clinics!
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Opportunity for Girls to Train with National Soccer Team Players
Opportunity for Girls to Train with National Soccer Team Players. Register here.
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Dirty Boys Composting
Dirty Boys Composting specializes in taking the guesswork and hassle out of backyard composting, so our customers quickly create high quality, usable compost without problems of odors or pests. Our approach of teaching our customers about proper composting techniques, along with providing constructive feedback on their efforts, has resulted in a 100% success rate.
As part of our Starter Service we:
- Deliver a MassDEP recommended compost bin.
- Install your compost bin.
- Set up your compost pile with the optimal level of Nitrogen & Carbon-rich ingredients.
- Jump start your compost pile with our superior quality, Newton-bred, red wiggler worms.
- Check, amend, turn, and report on your compost pile twice after installation.
- Provide feedback on your composting efforts so you know exactly what you are doing correctly and incorrectly.
- Give recommendations on ways to increase the efficiency of your compost pile.
- Keep an eye on your compost pile for the first several weeks to make sure it’s actively decomposing.
- Teach your family about composting.
- Provide phone and email support to answer your composting questions throughout the year.
The fee for this service is $160, and for those already composting (who don’t require a bin) our subscriptions are $130.
To get started, email grant@dirtyboyscomposting.com.