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Events for adults, families and kids in Newton, MA.

  • Divorced/Separated Support Group in Arlington

    Divorced/Separated Support Group in Arlington

    Going through a divorce, considering divorce, or trying to move on after a divorce?  We can help.

    Divorced/Separated Support Group in Arlington

    No need to go it alone, disasters are always better worked through with sup[ort and camaraderie.  I never would have believed it five years ago – I’m not much of a group-joiner myself.

    If you’ve been thinking about coming to a support meeting or event, now’s the  time to act on that impulse!

    We meet the first and third Wednesdays of every month, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Avenue, Watertown, MA – in the upper parish hall at 7:00pm.

    There’ll be lots of friendly people there – all of whom are going through divorces, just like you.  They’re all at different stages, so you’ll get a  chance to see some people in deep distress, and others who will let you see that recovery is possible, that life can and will go back to normal.

    If you need help or advice, or just want to listen or talk, join us.

    For more information, check us out here.

  • 25th Gala for NewTV

    25th Gala for NewTV

    On May 11th, NewTV celebrates its 25th anniversary by bringing NewTV alumni and members, TV/film/video industry professionals and the Newton business and political community together. This gala celebration and Red Carpet Awards ceremony occurs every five years and was developed to honor the work of the community producers. Proceeds from the event will benefit the community media center’s renowned internship and scholarship programs, which enable qualified students to pursue successful careers in television production, film, and broadcast journalism.


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    The event will be held at Brae Burn Country Club, 326 Fuller Street in Newton, Mass. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 6-9:30 p.m., and will feature dinner, award presentations, and an inspirational keynote address by WCVB-TV co-anchor Phil Lipof.

    The NewTV 25th Anniversary Gala and Red Carpet Awards is an opportunity to meet award-winning journalists, producers and filmmakers and to learn more about NewTV’s growth since the organization’s humble beginnings. The evening will showcase video award winners from the NewTV community.

    According to NewTV Executive Director Bob Kelly, “I’m incredibly proud of this organization and of my top-notch team. There is a NewTV legacy to protect and preserve, and this gala showcases our talent and growth from a basement studio to a state-of-the-art 8,000 square foot facility cable casting on HD channels with local, regional and national penetration. It is a pleasure and a privilege for NewTV to serve the community through news, training, live event coverage and nationally recognized, Emmy® Award-winning original programming.”

    The gala also marks the positive impact of NewTV on individuals and the community at large. According to B.J. Krintzman, a long-time NewTV member, “I cherish my involvement with NewTV. Over the years, I’ve hosted informative programs, met movers and shakers, and mentored volunteers and interns.” Michael Busilovsky, a member since 1996, credits his participation in major film and video festivals to his training at NewTV.

    To purchase tickets, visit newtv.org/25 or email bobk@newtv.org for sponsorship or program advertising opportunities. Tickets are $65 each, $475 for a table of eight.

  • Arsenal Project – Etsy Artists of Boston

    Arsenal Project – Etsy Artists of Boston

    Arsenal Project – Etsy Artists of Boston

    Arsenal Project - Etsy Artists of Boston

     

  • 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

    WatertownMA: Free Earth Day event for kids tomorrow at Arsenal Center for the Arts 1-3pm.WatertownMA: Free Earth Day event for kids tomorrow at Arsenal Center for the Arts 1-3pm.

     

  • Junior League of Boston Newton Show House

    Junior League of Boston Newton Show House

    Junior League of Boston 2016 Show House in Newton

    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

  • Free Seminar: “Downsizing Made Easy”

    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.

    Free Downsizing Seminar for Elders

    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.

  • Open Arts Day 2016 at Arsenal Center for the Arts

    Open Arts Day 2016 at Arsenal Center for the Arts

    Arsenal Center for the Arts Hosts

    Open Arts Day 2016

    Open Arts Day 2016 at Arsenal Center for the Arts 

    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

    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

    Book Event for Kids

    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).

  • The Second Step Gala

    The Second Step Gala

    Celebrating Success, The Second Step’s annual gala

    The Second Step 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:

    1.  Sign up for tickets or sponsorships
    2. 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.

  • Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk

    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!

    Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk

    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.