Author: Mia

NewTV Video Classes for Newton Kids!
NewTV: It’s Not Your Grandmother’s Cable Access Channel!

Ok, maybe your grandmother didn’t Cable TV. But if you think of local cable television as just the Aldermans’ meeting, think again! NewTV is actually a great educational resource for any kid who wants to learn video production skills!

Did you know that your child can learn professional video editing skills at NewTV in Newton including how to:
- Make a movie
- Shoot a music video
- Create an animated video
- Work as an intern to learn how to use professional video editing equipment
- Celebrate a birthday with a video production birthday party
The class schedule is here. Classes are also held at various elementary and middle schools in Newton.

Did you know that NewTV produces original and award winning programming?

NewTV’s Original program The Folklorist is now the proud recipient of a Boston/New England Emmy® Award in the category of Outstanding Promotion Program-Single Spot.

Did you know that a membership to NewTV is as little as $25 a year?

You can still take classes without a membership but it’s a great deal!

Please support NewTV’s 5th Annual Fall Auction!

Funds raised will go towards paid internships and college scholarships! It’s November 27th through the 29th on Channel 8, 15 and 34!

p.s. They also have an art gallery where they host exhibits.
November 9, 2012
Fleuri Designs: Gorgeous Window Box Gardens

Every time I walk by my friend Zoe’s house, I stop to enjoy the view. . When the weather turns cold enough, she makes beautiful container garden displays using birch logs and other materials. When it’s barren out, it looks lovely and lasts until spring.

She’s the owner of Fleuri Designs and does the gorgeous window boxes you see in the front of her house. She also does seasonal decorating including holiday wreaths for inside and out and container gardens.

She says she doesn’t do landscape design, but as you can see by her own garden, she’s quite good at it. Perhaps she can be persuaded!

November 7, 2012
Halloween Window Painting Masterpieces

Newton Halloween Window Painting

I happened to be in Newtonville on the first day of Halloween painting when I saw Saylor and her brother Logan as they wrapped up near Starbucks. Their mom told me that it took 2 hours start to finish for them to create their lovely paintings.

Here are more … a few are a work in progress.

Did your child create a Halloween Window Painting? If you email it to me, I’ll include it in this post! Pragmaticmomblog (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank you!

November 5, 2012
Newton’s Juried Art Fest: 10 Lauded Newton Artists

Newton’s Best Artists

Best of Newton Juried Art Fest is November 3rd and 4th, Saturday and Sunday, from 11 am to 5 pm. This craft show and sale features 77 juror-chosen artists. It will be held at the Newton Cultural Center at 225 Nevada Street in Newtonville.

Juror’s Award Exhibit will be held November 20th through December 31st. Top honors will be awarded to ten of the Best of Newton Artists. The group show will be held at NewTV Gallery at 23 Needham Street in Newton. The entrance is on Easy Street, next to National Lumber. For NewTV hours, go here or call 617-965-7200.

Amy Surman

Marian Strangfeld

Carole Slattery

Lisa Sazer

Amy Soderberg Nichols

Maggie Carberry

Maggie Carberry

Lynda Goldberg

Sara Dickman

Judith Dernburg

November 4, 2012

Houses for Sale: 82 Day Street in Newton, MA

Homes for Sale in Newton

82 Day Street in Newton is now on the market. Boasting 5 bedrooms and 3.75 baths (1/4 bath is the doggy shower off the mudroom!), this totally renovated house is designed for gracious living. New French Doors open to a spacious deck with views of the 3rd fairway at Brae Burn Country Club. The deck leads down to a grassy backyard.

Front view of 82 Day Street.

Front Entrance to 82 Day Street.

Mudroom is off the garage for easy in and out access. Drawers store shoes and hooks are great for backpacks and jackets. There is also a window seat with another storage drawer underneath that makes a great place to sit down to put shoes off and on. Are you a family that takes your shoes off when you enter the house? It helps keep the floors clean. This mudroom is designed for with this in mind.

3/4 Bathroom on First Floor. The 1/4 is a dog shower. This bathroom is next to the Mud Room as you come into the house through the 2 car garage.

All appliances are Viking Professional Series including the 6 burner stove.

Faucets are Grohe. Eat in kitchen with island and second sink. Countertops are honed black granite.

You can see the 3rd hole at Brae Burn Country Club as you wash dishes in the sink.

The microwave is also a convection oven!

The dining room off the kitchen has 2 tone walls.

New French Doors off the Living Room open up to a spacious deck with a gorgeous view of Brae Burn Country Club.

The view will be beautiful in every season as you look out the French Doors from the living room and on to the deck.

The spacious deck off the Living Room makes a great spot for entertaining or just enjoying the view of the 3rd fairway.

Step down off the deck to the back yard.

Full bathroom with shower and tub in the basement.

The basement is a spacious area that can be used for a playroom, office space, bedroom or all of the above!

The first floor stairwell is an inviting space.

The old master bedroom makes a lovely bedroom for a child or a great home office. It has lovely nooks and crannies!

Full bathroom on the 2nd floor has two sinks.

LG Washer and Dryer on the 2nd floor mean never having to haul laundry up and down two flights of steps!

New Master Bedroom is spacious!

Spa master bath includes a jacuzzi bathtub and marble throughout.

Double sink vanity for His and Hers in the spa-like Master Bath.

Walk in shower in the Master Bath is all marble with dramatic details.

Spacious walk-in closet in the Master Bedroom from Boston Closets as are all closets throughout.

The other side of the walk-in closet.

Here’s part of the listing sheet:

82 Day St	List Price: $1,499,000
Newton, MA : Auburndale 02466
Middlesex County
Style: Colonial	Total Rooms: 10
Color: Grey blue	Bedrooms: 5
Grade School: Peirce	Bathrooms: 3f 1h
Middle School: Day	Master Bath: Yes
High School: North	Fireplaces: 1
Handicap Access/Features:
Neighborhood/Sub-Division: Brae Burn
Directions: Comm Ave or Washington to Day

Remarks

Gorgeous renovation overlooking the Brae Burn golf course. This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath sunfilled home offers great living space with nicely proportioned rooms and beautiful detail throughout. Front to back living room with french doors that lead to deck. Gourmet cooks kitchen with Viking appliances, superb master suite with lavish bath and walk-in closet, finished lower level, 2 car attached garage. Sweeping views of golf course. Walk to x-bus or green line T at Woodland station.

Property Information

Approx. Living Area: 4000 sq. ft.	Approx. Acres: 0.18 (8000 sq. ft.)	Garage Spaces: 2 Attached
Living Area Includes:	Heat Zones: 4 Hydro Air	Parking Spaces: 2 Off-Street
Living Area Source: Owner	Cool Zones: 4 Central Air	Approx. Street Frontage:
Living Area Disclosures: Includes finished lower level

Please contact Nancy McAuliffe

(617) 431-5422 if you wish to view the house. Did anyone get a chance to see the Open House? Please feel free to leave a comment with feedback and suggestions! Thank you!

November 3, 2012

Great Volunteer Opportunity to Help Animals!

ASPCA RunFurFun Volunteers Needed

The race is sold out but volunteers are needed!

Our dog walker, Wicked Happy Dogs, is one of the sponsors (which is the only reason why I know about it). Have you or your child ever volunteered for a race day? It’s fun and easy. This race is particularly fun because dogs get to run too!

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering, fill out this short form if you would like to volunteer on race day or join one of our planning committees.

A 5K (3.1 mile) race on Saturday, November 10, 2012

10:00 am start

Artesani Park, Brighton, MA (along the Charles River)

Summary: This race will benefit the MSPCA and our programs to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty and work for a just and compassionate society. It will also provide a fun race for you (and your dog!).

Course Description: The course is a fast, flat course starting at Artesani Park and running along the Charles River with no road crossings. See a course map here.

Dogs: This is a race you can do with your dog! Please see the rules for running with your dog. Also, please make sure your dog is trained adequately. There are some tips on how to do that here from Runners World. Only one dog per runner. See a list of the dogs participating.

Parking: There is a large free parking lot at Artesani Park/Public Theatre. For directions, click here.

November 2, 2012
Bike to School. Eat for Free!

Image by Nina Kaplan from The Newtonite

NNHS Student Get Kids Biking for Food

Newton North High School student Ari Appel encourages classmates to Bike to School. His incentive? FOOD! Bike2School, Eat for Free is a program that involves the Newtonville business community as well! Every five times you bike to school, you’ll get five bucks to grab a bite at Newtonville stores.

Here’s how it works:

Now there’s one more benefit of riding your bike to school. Get a card, and present it (along with your bike) to a bike2school official outside the theatre entrance between 7:15 and 7:45am on a school day. You’ll receive one stamp on your card. After you’ve collected five stamps, your card will be worth five bucks at Newtonville stores that support bike2school.

Just look for the “bike2school supported here” sticker in their window. Then, grab another card, and bike your way to great health, a clean environment, and another free meal.

Where to find a card: Cards can be found next to bike2school posters, at some stores that support bike2school, with a bike2school official during stamping time at the theatre entrance between 7:15 and 7:45am on schooldays, and at other locations in school.Only students, faculty, and staff of NNHS are eligible. Card expires 14 days from date stamped on card. Card may only be redeemed at participating locations. One card per purchase. Card may only be used on one item per purchase. Any remaining value does not apply to additional items or additional future purchases. Partially filled cards may not be combined. Card is void if hole-punched or otherwise tampered with. Not redeemable for cash. Terms are subject to change without notice.

Ari’s Newtonville Bike2School Facebook page has more information. He’s also featured in The Newtonite.

November 1, 2012
Unique Gifts for Easy Holiday Shopping

Hostess and Mother-in-Law Gifts All In One Place

New arrivals at Darby Road make holiday shopping a snap for unique gifts that make an impression. Busy holiday season coming up? Why not stock up on hostess gifts like wooden carved candle sticks? Or consider our canvas wine caddy that will make your gift of wine stand out.

Need to shop for someone who has everything? Try our stone platters or other beautiful bowls that go with any style of decor and can be used for entertaining as well as accessorizing a room.

If you are going to be hosting holiday parties, we have easy ideas to spruce up your home. Throw pillows are an easy way to change the look of a room. Lamps add soft and inviting lighting. We’re partial to these giant alphabet letters to spell out a family surname or a short message. Kids also would love their names in their rooms!

Please come by for easy one-stop holiday shopping! We hope to help you find that perfect gift before the holiday madness begins.

The carved candle sticks would make a nice hostess gift or for the woman who has everything like perhaps your mother-in-law? The large and colorful alphabet letters are fun in living rooms or kids’ rooms. Or perhaps on hallways?

These stone platters cry out for cheese and crackers. Use them for your own holiday entertaining or gift to a very lucky recipient. A hostess gift idea: gift the platter with beautifully arranged cheeses and fruit.

Just in! New shipment of throw pillows! Need quick change ideas to refresh your entertaining spaces? Throw pillows add a pop of color. The Scottie pillows are perfect for a dog owner with a beloved pooch!

Vintage animal figurines add whimsy to any room and make great gifts!

With holiday parties ramping up, plan ahead and stock up on hostess gifts to avoid last minute rushing around. Instead of just a bottle of wine that gets lost on a kitchen counter, why not gift this canvas wine caddy? Add a ribbon and a bottle of your favorite wine, and your gift will get noticed.

Darby Road is located at 1395 Main Street in Waltham, Massachusetts near Wolfers Lighting. Our store hours are 10-5 Monday thru Saturday and Sunday 12-4. Be sure to look in our 10,000 square foot warehouse too! showcases an extensive collection of vintage and antique finds. The warehouse is open on Saturdays 10-5 and during the week by appointment. Don’t forget to ask about our custom paint studio where vintage pieces can be transformed into one-of-a-kind treasures. You can also get updates on new shipments on Twitter and Facebook.

October 31, 2012
Free Event for Newton Schools: Newton Inspires

Newton Schools Foundation Presents

Newton Inspires—An Evening of Ideas and Community

What do NPR host Tom Ashbrook, Boston Globe Film Critic Ty Burr, novelist and author Anita Diamant, and Defending Jacob author William Landay have in common? All four writers and journalists are Newton residents, and all will headline the second annual Newton Inspires—An Evening of Ideas and Community, sponsored by the Newton Schools Foundation (NSF).

The free community event will take place :

November 14, 7-9:30 p.m.

at Newton South High School

140 Brandeis Road in Newton Centre

Leaders representing an array of fields and interest areas will address topics ranging from business, education, science and medicine, journalism and the environment, to sports, literature, arts and entertainment. Participants choose three 30-minute speaker sessions from among 18 speakers. At the end of the evening, participants and speakers gather to reconnect over coffee and dessert.

The event is free and open to the public and speaker sessions fill up quickly, so early registration is recommended. To view the full list of speakers, to register or for additional information go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org., or call 617-559-6120.

October 29, 2012
Junior League of Boston Show House in Newton

Tour Show House at 71 Walnut Park in Newton

ABOUT THE SHOW HOUSE

The Junior League of Boston is hosting an exciting month-long Show House event. This celebrated designshowcase is now in its 35th year and is expected to draw over 10,000 visitors. The Potter Estate, on the grounds of the Jackson-Walnut Park Schools in Newton, is being transformed by 35 prominent local design firms who have generously donated their time and materials. Each of the 36 design areas of this stately home and grounds is being re-designed, while maintaining the character of this 1867 property.

To view the participating designers, please click here.

TOUR THE SHOW HOUSE

The Junior League of Boston welcomes the public to tour the Show House. Tickets are $30 if purchased online before October 12^th or from a Junior League Member. Tickets will be $35 at the door. Please see theTickets and Location Tab for more information on ticket sales or purchase tickets here.

Bathroom by Ana Donohue of Ana Donohue Interiors.

October 28, 2012