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Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Fundraiser

Live at The Lyric!

Fundraiser

Join us for a night of comedy featuring Jimmy Tingle!

You’ve seen him on The Tonight Show, on 60 Minutes, on HBO and even PBS. Now you can see Jimmy Tingle Live at The Lyric!

Silent Auction

Be sure to check out our exciting Silent Auction before the show and during intermission. Items include vouchers and gift certificates from your favorite local restaurants and venues, sport memorabilia, Disney Park Hopper passes and much more!

All proceeds will benefit Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly’s programs to reduce loneliness and isolation among the elderly.

The Details

Where:

The Lyric Stage

140 Clarendon St

Boston, MA 02116

When:

Thursday July 16th at 7:30pm

Tickets

Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online here or by calling The Lyric’s

box office at 617-585-5678

June 2, 2015
Free Virtual Summer Camp: Maker Camp

Make: magazine announced the launch of its fourth annual Maker Camp today. Maker Camp, the free 6-week virtual summer camp, is for young Makers interested in DIY, making, creating, crafting, hacking, tinkering, and learning. Intel joins as a first-time presenting sponsor.

“People always come to us and ask how their kids can get involved in making, so we’re excited to offer another year of Maker Camp,” said Dale Dougherty, executive chairman and founder of Maker Media, founder and publisher of Make: and co-founder of Maker Faire. “Our goal is to inspire as many kids as possible to try new activities and build something of their own. We want to provide them with opportunities to explore, create, and tap into their making potential.”

Maker Camp takes some of the most memorable experiences of summer camp and organizes them online so that young Makers across the country can join in. Campers participate in projects, field trips, and counselor-led experiences from anywhere including: home, mobile device, or such local community spaces as the public library. Past field trips have included virtual visits to LEGO, Google, NASA, The Smithsonian, the White House, Pixar, and CERN. Since its initial launch in 2012, Maker Camp and its affiliates have hosted over 1 million attendees across the United States, with over 50,000 campers in just 2014 alone. Maker Camp counselors encourage kids to upload and share what they’ve been making with other campers around the world. Some of the most prolific campers live in Israel, Jordan, and India, as well as South Africa and Australia.

While many participate online, the affiliate program allows campers to meet up in-person and work on projects together. In 2014, there were 500 Maker Camp affiliate locations, including public libraries, community centers, 4-H Clubs and Intel Computer Club Houses, with the expectation for that number to double in 2015.

“Intel is proud to support Maker Camp and the community of young Makers. We know they are the innovators of the future,” said Jay Melican, Maker Czar, Intel Corporation. “It’s important to us to empower youth so they can continue to learn, grow, and eventually be the minds behind the companies and ideas that change the world.”

Maker Camp 2015 begins July 6 and runs for six weeks, until August 14. This year’s themes include: Far-Out Future, Flight, Fun and Games, Fantasy, Funkytown, and Farmstead, which will challenge every participant to learn new skills across a wide range of interests. Maker Camp registration opens Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17, at Maker Faire Bay Area, where kids can get started making over the weekend with hands-on activities. One of the featured activities at the Maker Camp area at Maker Faire this weekend will be the popular Strawbees construction kits where kids can build almost anything with straws, the Strawbees frames and unlimited imagination.

To learn more about Maker Camp, to become an affiliate, or to register for free as an individual, please visit the homepage atMakerCamp.com.

About MAKER MEDIA

Maker Media is a global platform for connecting makers with each other, with products and services, and with our partners. Through media, events and ecommerce, Maker Media serves a growing community of makers who bring a DIY mindset to technology. Whether as hobbyists or professionals, makers are creative, resourceful and curious, developing projects that demonstrate how they can interact with the world around them. The launch of Make: magazine in 2005, followed by Maker Faire in 2006, jumpstarted a worldwide Maker Movement, which is transforming innovation, culture and education. Headquartered in San Francisco, Maker Media is the publisher of Make: magazine and the producer of Maker Faire. It also develops “getting started” kits and books that are sold in its Maker Shed store as well as in retail channels. The Make: brand caters to a universe of more than 25 million makers collectively across its Make: magazine, makezine.com, Maker Faires, and Maker Shed properties.

June 1, 2015
Summertime FREE Events at The Street

The Street announces the return of its beloved series, Summertime at The Street, a fun, seasonal celebration with 150 different forms of entertainment for all ages. This year, Summertime at The Street places a new emphasis on free fitness classes while maintaining its popular kid-friendly fun activities and live music series, with performances by up-and-coming local artists and students from Berklee College of Music’s prestigious program, Summer in the City.

Summertime at The Street will take place every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday beginning on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. The series will once again conclude with a Pops Concert and Picnic with the 50-piece New Philharmonia Orchestra on Saturday September 19^th. All events are free, open to the public and hosted on The Green at The Street, directly across from Shake Shack. The Street is located at 55 Boylston Street in Chestnut Hill, MA; www.TheStreetChestnutHill.com.

With Summertime at The Street, The Street is excited to exceed expectations for its shopping experience, give guests additional ways to enjoy its well-edited and ever-growing collection of luxe retailers and restaurants and offer creative ways to enjoy summer’s rays. The series also enhances new additions to the property, such as the public art installation, Objects of Desire, by acclaimed photographer Jessica Craig-Martin, upcoming summer openings of Juice Press and MiniLuxe, and al fresco dining options found at The Cottage, Shake Shack, and Legal Sea Foods.

Summertime at The Street officially kicks off on Tuesday, June 2, 2015; in celebration of its launch there will be the feel good opportunity to give to The Newton Food Pantry all week long. Personal care items can be donated at skoah, Ku De Ta and Bluemercury, while food collections will be located within The Cottage, Pinkberry, Shake Shack and The Urban Grape. Suggested items include non-perishable, canned goods and toiletries. Below is the detailed schedule for Summertime at The Street’s kick-off:

Kid-Friendly Fun: Tuesday June 2^nd at 4:30pm
Josh and The Jamtones Kickoff Concert + Balloon Animals with Art on The Spot
20% of sales at Pinkberry donated to The Newton Food Pantry beginning at 4PM

Shake Shack Table Tennis Tournament: Thursday June 4^th at 5pm
Players will battle it out at The Street’s handsome, custom-made ping-pong table for the chance to win a Golden Paddle, Shake Shack gift cards and Shake Shack swag. Advance registration within Shake Shack is advised.

Acoustic Evenings: Thursday June 4^th at 6pm
Live performance by Amy & The Engine
Those who bring a canned good to Shake Shack will receive a complimentary scoop of custard

Street Sweat, Special Spinning Edition: Saturday June 8^th at 12pm, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm
Three outdoor spin classes with Healthworks Fitness Center.
Reserve a bike by signing up at lululemon athletica Chestnut Hill or call The Street at617-566-6667; Donations to The Newton Food Pantry are strongly encouraged

Yoga on The Green; Sunday June 9^th at 10am
All classes taught by lululemon atheltica instructors

Berklee Music Series; Sunday June 9^th at 12pm
Featuring Latin Jazz with 3 Sudacas
Additionally, an overview of the Summertime at The Street 2015 calendar is below. For details on each day’s lineup, and for the most up-to-date information please visitwww.TheStreetChestnutHill.com and follow The Street on social media: Facebook: The Street Chestnut Hill, Twitter and Instagram: @shopthestreet.
Kid-Friendly Fun: Every Tuesday Afternoon from 3pm-5pm
Keeping the kids entertained all summer long, are such activities as a Tea Party with DAVIDsTEA + Treat Cupcake Bar, Face Painting and Balloon Animals with Art on The Spot, Supper Soccer Stars, Out of This World Fun with Healthworks Kids Club, Polarn O. Pyret Photo Booth and even
Little Oms Yoga

Street Sweat: CRT Fit-Camp Every Tuesday Evening from 6pm-7pm
Led by TriJake Fitness

Street Sweat: Freestyle Fitness Every Wednesday Morning from 9:30am-10:15am and Saturday Morning from 10:30am – 11:30am
Led by MOVE
Street Sweat: #WorkoutWednesday Every Wednesday Evening from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Led by Healthworks Fitness Center

Street Sweat: Strollfit Every Thursday Morning from 9:30am-10:30am
Led by Baby Boot Camp

Acoustic Evenings: Every Thursday Evening from 6pm-8:30pm
With artists like Amy & The Engine, AJ Edwards, Pat McCusker & Jeff Butcher, Box of Birds and The Grown-Up Noise in genres ranging from Indie Folk Rock to Pop

Live Music with Berklee College of Music’s Summer in the City Series: Every Sunday Afternoon from 12pm-2pm
With artists like 3 Sudacas, Molly Kupris, Marina Maiztegui, Honeysuckle and Grey Season in genres ranging from Latin Jazz to Folk Rock to Bluegrass

Shake Shack Table Tennis Tournaments: Four Different Dates:
Thursday June 4, 2015 from 5pm-7pm; Sunday June 14, 2015 from 2pm-4pm,
Sunday July 12 from 2pm-4pm, Sunday August 9 from 2pm-4pm
Players will battle it out at The Street’s handsome, custom-made ping-pong table for the chance to win a Golden Paddle, Shake Shack gift cards and Shake Shack swag. Advance registration within Shake Shack is advised.

Yoga on the Green: Every Sunday 10am-11am
All classes taught by lululemon atheltica instructors

Saturday August 1, 2015: Summertime Sidewalk Sale
Street-wide sales, special offers and street fare alongside live music and entertainment

Saturday, September 19, 2015: All-American Pops Concert & Picnic
A festive celebration of music and culture with the 50-piece New Philharmonia Orchestra to close out the Summertime season

May 31, 2015
Newton Community Farm Gardening Social Club for all 60+

Newton Community Farm Gardening Social Club for all 60+

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton Street, Newton Centre

You have heard of book clubs and maybe are even a member of one; this is the gardening version! Register now to join our very first gardeners club. We will meet once a month at Newton Community Farm to discuss, brainstorm, and support each other through our gardening ventures. Topics to be covered will be decided by the group. This event is free but pre-registration is required. June 2nd, July 7th, September 1st, October 6th. . Register with Alison Scorer at (339) 203 0314 or education@ newtoncommunityfarm.org

May 30, 2015
Classical Guitar Performance at Newton Free Library

My old neighbor is an amazing classical guitarist and he’s performing at Newton Free Library this Saturday. Catch him if you can!

George will be performing (classical guitar) this Saturday, 5/30 10:30am as part of the Strike a Chord: Live Music @the Library program. He’ll be near the Teen section on the 2nd floor.

May 29, 2015
U.S. News and World Report’s 2015 Best High Schools

Newton South High School was tops in Massachusetts in U.S. News and World Report’s 2015 Best High Schools survey. U.S. News looked at more than 29,000 public high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine which schools excelled in each state and nationally.

The Top 10:

1. Sturgis Charter Public School

2. Boston Latin School

3. Boston Collegiate Charter School

4. Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School

5. Lexington High School

6. Belmont High School

7. Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School

8. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

9. Dover-Sherborn Regional High

10. Sharon High School

Newton High Schools

12. Newton South High School

38. Newton North High School

To create the 2015 Best High Schools rankings, U.S. News worked with RTI International, a North Carolina-based research firm. High schools were evaluated in three stages.

First, U.S. News looked at overall student performance on state-required tests. Schools had to perform better than average to pass, but because of a slight change to the methodology this year, more schools qualified for the rankings.

Then, U.S. News factored in how effectively schools educated their least-advantaged students – those of black, Hispanic and low-income backgrounds.

Finally, schools were assessed on how well they prepared students for college based on participation in and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams.

May 28, 2015
Eversource Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital
The 13th Annual Fundraising Walk will take place at DCR’s Baxter Park, Assembly Row in Somerville on June 14, 2015. Last year’s Walk had over 5,200 walkers and raised over $1.6 million to support the hospital. The goal this year is $1.8 million. Boston Children’s Hospital is encouraging all who are interested in spending the day at Assembly Row and walking for the hospital to register for the 2- and 7-mile walks online at www.bostonchildrens.org/walk.

Carson Domey, 10, poses with his honor flag

What to do with the family in Baxter Park on June 14:
1. Cookout with your fellow Walkers at the food tent where hamburgers, hot dogs and other grilled items are provided, in addition to snacks and drinks along the walk route.
2. Craft and decorate crowns, backpacks, bandanas and other Walk gear at the kids activities tent.
3. Have you face painted because there’s no better way to show team spirit.
4. Hop into the Bubble Station, complete with multiple kiddie pools and bubble wands.
5. Dance to the live music of Ben Rudnick & Friends. Their musical style blends bluegrass, rock and New Orleans with fun covers of familiar tunes.
6. Don’t forget the treats provided by walk sponsors. Each sponsor has a tent on the event field where they will pass out surprise items to walkers like reusable totes, sunglasses, noisemakers, cowbells, etc.
After the Walk, shop around the Assembly Row outlets, see a movie at the AMC Assembly Row 12, discover Legoland, or grab a bite to eat at one of the 12 Assembly Row eateries.

Walkers can register for the 2- and 7-mile walks online at www.bostonchildrens.org/walk. Registration is $25 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under. Each adult walker is expected to raise at least $200. Supporters can also make donations at www.bostonchildrens.org/walk.
May 27, 2015
Yoga in the Park from WellWithin

Yoga in the Park is Back!
June 6th at 8am

Where: Wellington Park – 98 Kilburn Rd, Newton
When: 8am, Saturday June 6, 2015

Cost: $10 suggested donation

(all proceeds donated to Lucy’s Love Bus)

Click here to learn more and to register

May 26, 2015
Fiorella’s Patio Opening Gifts Complimentary Lunch Entrées

Fiorella’s Celebrates Official Patio Opening with Complimentary Lunch Entrées

Newton, MA Based Restaurant Welcomes Customers to Summer with One-Day Complimentary Lunch Offer

WHAT: In honor of the seasonal opening of “Fiorella’s” outdoor patio, the restaurant is encouraging people to celebrate sun, family and friends on Tuesday, May 26^th, 2015 from 11:30AM – 4:00PM as it hosts a special day of delicious food and libations and beautiful weather.

Guests to Fiorella’s can treat friends and families to a complimentary lunch entrée courtesy of the restaurant with the regular purchase of any entrée. “We want to welcome our neighbors, friends and essentially our extended family back to a summer full of amazing outdoor dining. We have a lot of amazing events planned for our patio including special wine dinners, tastings, and receptions. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back,”said Remon Karian, Owner of Fiorella’s.

Guests can vie for dishes like “Tilapia Cannellini” featuring fresh tilapia poached with capers, tomatoes & cannellini beans prepared in a delicious lemon and wine sauce served over a bed of fresh spinach & rice pilaf ($14), or the “Vegetable Chicken Salad” with sautéed chicken and mushroom, zucchini, summer squash & broccoli over a house salad, topped with red onions, cucumbers & olives in a balsamic dressing ($10). Guests can also try one of Fiorella’s classic pastas, artisanal sandwiches, or enjoy one of its thin Neapolitan style pizzas cooked in a 700˚F wood burning brick pizza oven.

Customers must purchase one entrée at regular price, this offer is only valid on Tuesday, May 26^th, 2015 from 11:30AM – 4:00PM and is only available on the patio on a first come, first serve basis.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 26^th, 2015 | 11:30AM – 4:00PM

May 25, 2015
Help Pets with Cancer with a Photo

Zuke’s will donate $5 to The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund (DCCFund) for everyone who tags a photo of their dog in action and loving life with both #FueltheCure and @ZukesPets.

Their goal is to raise $10,000 and increase awareness about canine and feline cancer.

After his beloved chocolate Labrador Zuke passed away from cancer, Zuke’s founder Patrick Meiering (shown below) helped start the DCCFund in 2007. The non-profit organization is dedicated to supporting cancer prevention and providing pet parents in need with financial assistance for cancer-related treatments and care.

Zuke’s donates a portion of every treat sold to the DCCFund and with its customers’ help have raised over $250,000.

May 24, 2015