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

  • 21st Century Education Book Signing Event

    21st Century Education Book Signing Event

    You’re invited to a very special reception hosted by EdLeader21 CEO Ken Kay,

    and FableVision CEO Paul Reynolds, including a special screening and book signing!

    21st Century Education Book Signing Event
    FRIDAY, MAY 15
    6-8 PM EST
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    FABLEVISION Studios

    308 CONGRESS ST.
    BOSTON, MA

    (Located on the Top floor of
    Boston’s Children Museum)  

    What does it take to ensure your school district is embracing critical 21st century skills? 

    EdLeader21 and FableVision are hosting an open house and reception for 21st century education leaders.  Come join the dialog as Ken and Paul lead conversation around the 4C’s: collaboration,communication, critical thinking, and creativity.
    There will be a special screening of Above and Beyond, the short animated film about the 4C’s created by FableVision, which was the inspiration for the Going Places storybook by Paul & Peter H. Reynolds. Ken will share insights from his book The Leader’s Guide to 21st Century Education, after which he and Paul will sign and personalize their respective books.
    Space is limited, so save your space early here.
    To learn more about EdLeader21 visit its website, visit EdLeader21.com,

    and to learn more about FableVision, visit FableVisionStudios.com.

  • Diversity Children’s Book Event

    Diversity Children’s Book Event

    I See Me: What Happens When Kids See Themselves in Books?

    Diversity Children's Book Event

    Presented by Charlesbridge Publishing

    Join us for a discussion with book influencers and young readers about the impact on children when they see themselves in literature.
    Why does it matter? Why is it awesome?

    Where: Watertown Free Public Library
    123 Main St, Watertown, MA
    (Parking in rear, or at the Charlesbridge building at 85 Main Street)

    When:   May 5, 2015
    6:00 – 8:00 PM

    The Experts: Maija Meadows, Boston Public Library
    Gloria, 5th grade, Boston
    Amir, 9th grade, Boston
    Ameena Langford, Chelmsford Public Schools
    Arianna, 4th grade, Chelmsford
    Kelly, 9th grade, Hyde Square Task Force

    Please RSVP by April 28, 2015

    RSVP
  • Newton Taiwan Day

    Newton Taiwan Day

    Newton Taiwan Day
    Newton Taiwan Day 2015

    May 2nd, Saturday

    12 – 4 pm

    Cultural Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Boston

    90 Lincoln Street

    Newton Highlands

  • Former President of Finland to Speak in Newton

    Former President of Finland to Speak in Newton

    Sunday, April 26, 2015
    3:00 PM

    Former President of Finland to Speak in Newton

    Scandinavian Cultural Center
    West Newton

    Finlandia Foundation Boston presents President Tarja Halonen.  A reception will follow.Tickets Free, but reservations required. If there are no seats left, please send Christina Mealey an email to be added to a waiting list.

    President Tarja Halonen has an impressive and lengthy background in public service, having held a number of elected and appointed positions. Prior to her election as the first female President in Finnish history through which she served two terms (2000-2012), she served as Minister for Foreign Affairs (1995-2000); Minister of Justice (1990-91); Minister for Nordic Cooperation (1989-91); and Minister at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (1987-90). She also held a number of top committee positions while serving a member of the Finnish Parliament from 1979 to 2000.

    She is presently an Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School.

  • Free Show for Kids at Newton Free Library

    Free Show for Kids at Newton Free Library

    Thursday, April 23, 2015

    2:00 PM-3:00 PM

    Free Puppet Show at Newton Free Library

    Newton Free Library

    330 Homer St.

    Newton Centre

    Druker Auditorium

    The Hampstead Stage presents Pinocchio, recommended for grades K-8. Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio is the timeless tale of an Italian woodcarver, Geppetto, who carves a son out of a block of pine.

    Join the wooden marionette on his journey to become a real boy! Through Pinocchio’s mischievous adventures, he discovers that to truly be human is to be good-hearted and brave. This is a story of self-discovery, transformation, and redemption.

    With this play, we hope to teach students the importance of honesty, education, and gratitude.

     

  • Book launch party for Mitali Perkins at Newtonville Books!

    Book launch party for Mitali Perkins at Newtonville Books!

    Book launch party for
    TIGER BOY by Mitali Perkins
    TIGER BOY by Mitali Perkins
    April 26th, 4 p.m.
    Newtonville Books in Newton Centre
    The book is for children grades 2-5, and just earned a starred review from School Library Journal:
    ★ (School Library Journal) Gr 3-6–Set in the lush Sundarbans natural region of Bengal, this quiet, gripping tale emphasizes the deep but often fragile connection that exists between humans and nature … Perkins avoids black-and-white characterizations and compassionately illustrates how dire circumstances affect a person’s choices.
    Young readers will revel in the vivid action and suspense surrounding Neel and his sister Rupa’s quest to locate the tiger cub. Adults will likely praise the novel’s simple and clear narrative, which belies its complexity around issues related to climate change, poor economic conditions, class structure, and gender discrimination.

     

  • HipStitch Grand Reopening with New Offerings!

    HipStitch Grand Reopening with New Offerings!

    1276 Washington Street, West Newton
    Come see our new space and have fun with the Hipstitch staff! Explore the new studio and take in all of the inspiring, creative decor. Enjoy some sewing-themed treats and make a free craft or hand-sewn project.  Come check out their new, amazing space!
    Open House (all ages, free crafts) runs 1-4 PM.
    If you’re free in the evening, pop in for a Hip Cocktail and mingling in our inspiring space. Take home a crafty party favor and find out about our adult-friendly offerings!
     
    Re-Opening Party (adults) runs 7-9 PM.
     
    hipstitch grand reopening

  • Newton Open Studios at L’Aroma Cafe

    Newton Open Studios at L’Aroma Cafe

    Newton Open Studios is in 2 weeks, April 11th and 12th. Sharon Schindler Photography will be exhibiting at L’Aroma Cafe along with a group of artists. 
    Our location:
    #3
    Upstairs at L’Aroma
    L’Aroma Cafe
    15 Spenser St.
    West Newton
    Newton Open Studios at L'Aroma Cafe
     
    Newton Open Studios
    April 11th and 12th
    Saturday and Sunday
    Newton Open Studios at L'Aroma Cafe
    11am-5pm
    Over 150 Newton artists at 50 pop-up exhibits/sales
    in homes. studios and shared spaces all across Newton.
    Newton Open Studios at L'Aroma Cafe
     
    newtonopenstudios.org
     
    PREVIEW RECEPTION
    at Newton Free Library
    April 8th at 7pm
    Meet NOS artists, enjoy desserts, and preview
    a wide sampling of the art from the Newton Open Studios weekend

    Newton Open Studios at L'Aroma Cafe

  • Solar Workshop at West Suburban YMCA

    Solar Workshop at West Suburban YMCA

    SUNDAY, APRIL 12 – SOLAR WORKSHOP – WEST SUBURBAN YMCA

    Solar Workshop at West Suburban YMCA

    Newton Solar Challenge is pleased to host a solar workshop together with the West Suburban YMCA and Green Decade Newton.   This is an opportunity for YMCA members and the greater Newton community to learn more about how you and your family can adopt solar energy, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and save money vs. utility rates. This workshop will help you learn how solar will “look” on your home and how you can save money while helping the environment. You will learn how the numbers work and how solar can now be financed through The Village Bank’s new “solar loan”.

    There will also be a children’s educational program for school age children during the event hosted by the YMCA staff and Green Decade Newton’s education team. This event is open to YMCA members and also to the greater Newton community.

    Solar Workshop at West Suburban YMCA

    Address: West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church Street, Newton Corner, MA 02458

    Sunday April 12 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM

    For more information, please visit here.

    Solar Workshop at West Suburban YMCA

  • MIT Fossil Fuel Divestment Debate

    MIT Fossil Fuel Divestment Debate

    MIT Administration To Host Unprecedented Fossil Fuel Divestment Debate

    A classic debate, featuring six prominent climate change figures including Naomi Oreskes,about whether MIT should divest from fossil fuels.

    On Thursday, April 9th, the MIT Climate Change Conversation committee, charged by MIT’s President Rafael Reif, will host “Should MIT Divest? A Debate on Fossil Fuel Investment”, to inform MIT’s decision as to whether to divest its $12.4 billion endowment from fossil fuel companies as part of its response to climate change.

    The event will feature professors from MIT, Harvard and Stanford, as well as investment management experts, presenting both pro-divestment and anti-divestment arguments in a classic debate format. This is the fourth and final event of the MIT Climate Change Conversation, which was launched last September by President Reif in response to demands from more than 3,000 MIT students, staff, faculty, and alumni for divestment from fossil fuels. The administration has been in ongoing negotiations for two years with MIT’s student climate change action group pushing for divestment, Fossil Free MIT.

    The Climate Change Conversation committee was tasked by President Reif to launch a campus-wide debate about what actions MIT should take in the face of the climate crisis, and is due to submit its final report with key suggestions by Commencement 2015. In turn, recommendations for a path forward will be made to the President.

    The debate will also be screened via live webcast.

    WHAT: Should MIT Divest? A Debate on Fossil Fuel Investment

    WHO:

    Moderator: Tony Cortese, Intentional Endowments Network

    Naomi Oreskes, Professor of History of Science at Harvard University

    Don Gould, Trustee Pitzer College & CIO Gould Asset Management

    John Sterman, Professor, MIT Sloan School of Management

    Brad Hager, Professor, Director of the MIT Earth Resources Laboratory

    Frank Wolak, Professor of Economics, Stanford University

    Timothy Smith, Director of ESG Engagement, Walden Asset Management

    WHEN:  Thursday, April 9, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

    WHERE:

    MIT Kresge Auditorium

    MIT Kresge Auditorium

    48 Massachusetts Ave

    The debate will also be screened via live webcast.

    Additional details are available here.