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Events for adults, families and kids in Newton, MA.
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WatertownMA: Free Earth Day event for kids tomorrow at Arsenal Center for the Arts
WatertownMA: Free Earth Day event for kids tomorrow at Arsenal Center for the Arts 1-3pm.
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Junior League of Boston Newton Show House
Junior League of Boston 2016 Show House in Newton
This premier design event features the talents of Boston’s finest designers, transforming over 20 rooms in the 1854 Nathaniel Allen House, located at 35 Webster Street in West Newton, Massachusetts. Improving the Nathaniel Allen House through the Decorators’ Show House will facilitate enhanced program space for arts and culture, with a special focus on programming for children.
May 7 – June 5, 2016
The Show House launches with a Preview Party on Thursday May 5 and opens to the public on Mother’s Day Weekend. Hours are Wednesday 10:00am-4:00pm, Thursday and Friday 10:00am – 8:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm. Closed Mondays. Tuesdays, the Show House may be rented for special events and groups. Every Wednesday the designers will be on hand to answer questions and interact with visitors. Garden Day at Show House is May 17th.
Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door, and are available online at BostonShowHouse.org.
For further information, group rates and more call 617-536-9640.
Photo Caption: The 1854 Nathaniel Allen House in West Newton will be The Junior League of Boston 2016 Show House.
Nathaniel Allen House, 35 Webster St, Newton, MA 02465
Runs May 7 – June 5
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Free Seminar: “Downsizing Made Easy”
Susanne McInerney of the Mass Estate Team at RE/MAX Leading Edge and Newton Senior Center, Present Free Seminar, “Downsizing Made Easy” 5 Step System Helps Senior Citizens & Families Navigate Complexities of Moving.
As the population ages, more and more senior citizens and their caregiver families are faced with the challenges of “downsizing”: usually a move for the elder from the traditional family home into a smaller apartment or an assisted living community.
To help Newton and area seniors and their families accomplish this life transition with the most ease, local real estate agent Susanne McInerney of the Mass Estate Team at RE/MAX Leading Edge, has teamed with The Cabot Park Village Community to provide the free seminar “Downsizing Made Easy” which will be held at Cabot Park Village.
This casual – yet educational forum – will take place on April, 23, 2016 from 12:00PM-1:30PM.
Cabot Park Village
280 Newtonville Ave
Newtonville, MA 02460
Refreshments will be provided as well as a tour of the Cabot Park Village Community.
The seminar will include presentation and discussion of The 5 Steps to Downsizing Made Easy along with topics including: questions to consider before making a move, senior living options in the Newton & surrounding area, questions for touring senior living communities, tips for hiring various professionals related to the moving process, guidance on estate sales and estate auctions, and many other pertinent topics.
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Open Arts Day 2016 at Arsenal Center for the Arts
Arsenal Center for the Arts Hosts
Open Arts Day 2016
The Arsenal Center for the Arts hosts its annual Open Arts Day, a Watertown favorite, this year as part of ArtWeek Boston!
This family-friendly, free event takes place on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. The drop-in open house features visual and performing arts workshops taught by the skilled arsenalARTS & Watertown Children’s Theatre staff.
Participants can experiment with Clay (handbuilding and pottery wheel), Printmaking, Mixed-media and other art activities for the whole family. This year’s event will again feature a very special outdoor Steamroller Printing Project where artists will carve printmaking plates, ink them up, and then roll over them with an industrial steamroller to create Relief print masterpieces!
Watertown Children’s Theatre will present workshops and performances highlighting music, movement and more. Watertown Children’s Theatre and resident Theatre Company New Repertory Theatre will also reveal their 2016-2017 seasons.
The day will also feature a special check presentation from Whole Foods Market for the funds raised on the Arsenal Center’s 5% Community Giving Day (happening May 4, 2016 at the Newton and Newtonville Whole Foods Market locations.
For more information, visit www.arsenalarts.org or call 617-923-0100. Open Arts Day is made possible in part by the Belmont Savings Bank, the Belmont Cultural Council, and the Waltham Cultural Council – supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Spring ArtWeek Boston (April 29 – May 8) is a tri-annual 10-day collection of events throughout the city that features unexpected and creative experiences that are interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process. ArtWeek Boston’s mission is to be a champion for nonprofit innovation in Boston and provide arts and entertainment to the greater community. -
Book Event for Kids at the EMK Institute
EMK Institute celebrates spring with Rose’s Garden!
Author and illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds, will join us for a reading and signing of his book, Rose’s Garden on
Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the EMK Institute in Boston.
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
(next to JFK Presidential Library)
210 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
The signing will be followed by paper flower making, where participants can write how they want to “make a difference” on their flower petals which will be planted in Rose’s Garden at the EMK Institute.
Please RSVP. This event is for all ages and is FREE to the public.
If you can’t make it Saturday, paper flower making will be available at the EMK Institute throughout April school vacation week (4/16/2016 – 4/23/2016).
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The Second Step Gala
Celebrating Success, The Second Step’s annual gala
The Second Step helps victims of domestic violence to rebuild their lives. We have two transitional homes that can house up to 17 families and a successful community program where families (300 adults and 500 children annually) receive therapy, legal support, job training, and all else they need to be safe and move forward.
Their largest fundraiser of the year is on Thursday, April 14th at The Westin Waltham. There are two ways you can participate:
- Sign up for tickets or sponsorships
- Purchase benefit drawing tickets before the event to win fabulous prize packages.
To learn more about the life-changing work of The Second Step, check out the FY2015 Annual Report.
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Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk
Sunday April 17th: Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk
It already feels like Spring outside, so it’s time to start dusting off those running (or walking) shoes! The 24th annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race and Family Walk is a perfect way to shake off some of that cabin fever! Just one mile, up and down famed Heartbreak Hill!
Every runner receives an official digital-clock time, a race medallion, goody bag and a free ticket to the pre-race pasta party at Newton City Hall on Saturday, April 16th. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each category win a trophy!
The first 500 registrations receive a free t-shirt. There are free activities for kids organized by the Lasell College Special Events students.
Not a runner? Everyone can walk the course at 11:30.
Register here.
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A Discussion for Preschool Parents
Learn how to determine if your child is ready to move on to pre-kindergarten or kindergarten, how to make that transition seamless, and what to look for in your child’s next school.
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Preschool to Kindergarten: Is Your Child Ready? How do You Know?
Date: Wednesday, April 27
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: The Fessenden School
Hart House (Admissions Building)
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465This event is open to the public and free of charge. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please visit fessenden.org/kinlan or call 617-964-5350 to reserve your seat.
Preschool to Kindergarten: Is Your Child Ready? How do You Know?
As a parent of a preschooler, you have so many questions about the next step in your child’s educational and developmental journey:
- How can I tell if my child is ready for pre-K or kindergarten?
- How do I choose the best fit for my child’s learning style and personality, when both are still emerging?
- What can I do to nurture his/her readiness to transition from preschool to school?
Join us on Wednesday, April 27, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., for coffee and conversation with early childhood development expert Carol Kinlan. Carol is a leading educational consultant with McMillan, Howland & Spence of Boston, and specializes in helping parents of children ages two through six navigate their child’s early educational path.
You Will Learn:
- The five signs your child is ready to move from preschool to pre-K or kindergarten
- The keys to preparing your child for the next step in his/her educational journey
- How to choose the pre-K or kindergarten that is the best fit for your child and your family
Following the discussion, you will have the opportunity to tour Fessenden’s Pre-K/K center, talk to teachers, and see the students in action. We know how busy parents of young children are, so this part of the program is completely optional.
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With key insights into how to determine your child’s readiness to move beyond preschool, how to make that transition seamless, and what to look for in your child’s next school, parents will leave with a solid plan on how to navigate the next steps on your child’s educational path.
Carol Kinlan is dynamic speaker who has extensive knowledge of our local public and private school systems and has been helping parents make the best educational choices for their children for over 25 years. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her practical and actionable advice. Reserve your seat today!
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Suzanne Murphy at 617-964-5350 or smurphy@fessenden.org.
Hope to see you there,
Your friends at The Fessenden School
P.S. All pre-registered attendees will be entered into a drawing for a “Fessy Fun Pack” which includes:
- An adorable Fessy Teddy Bear for your child;
- A BPA-free Fessy water bottle for you; and
- A copy of The Way of Boys: Promoting the Social and Emotional Development of Young Boys, to share with your partner or favorite playgroup parent.
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About the Speaker
Carol A. Kinlan, M.Ed., M.B.A., Educational Consultant McMillan, Howland & Spence
Carol is a leading educational consultant with McMillan, Howland & Spence of Boston who enjoys working with students of all ages, from pre-kindergarten through college, and specializes in school placement for children ages two through six. She holds a master’s degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education’s Mind, Brain and Education Department and worked in private schools for many years as a learning specialist. Her intimate knowledge of our local public and private school systems, combined with her expertise in child development and early childhood literacy, has made her an invaluable resource for parents in the Boston area and a highly sought-after speaker across the United States.
About The Fessenden School
The Fessenden School, located in West Newton, MA, is a private boys’ day school, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9, which offers boarding options for Grades 5-9. For more than 100 years, The Fessenden School has provided state-of-the-art facilities, curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational needs of boys.
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Josh and the Jamtones
Entertainment by Josh and the Jamtones
Kids Face Painting and Tattoo Table
Wine & Craft Brew Raffle Table
Cool Gift Baskets Auction
Baked Goods, Snacks & Drinks Available for Purchase
Sponsored By:
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- Hyde Community Center – 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA 02461
Tickets are $22.09 each.