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17th Annual Boston Volvo 5k Road Race for MS

Join us this Thanksgiving morning at the 17th Annual Boston Volvo 5k Road Race and work up an appetite by running or walking for those who can’t!

Date: November 27, 2014
Time: 7:30 am registration, 9:00 am start

Location: Boston Volvo, 75 North Beacon St., Brighton, Mass. Parking available at Stop & Shop behind Boston Volvo and at the garage on Guest St.

Register Online until November 25^th for a discounted rate of $20!

Your participation in the Volvo 5K Road Race provides help for today and hope for tomorrow through education, support, advocacy, and research funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter. Programs and services funded by the National MS Society make a huge difference to the nearly 18,000 people and their families in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont who must live with MS every day.

Our USATF-certified course is the perfect place to spend your Thanksgiving Day morning helping those who are thankful for the smallest things every day.

See you at the starting line!

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater New England Chapter

P.O. Box 845945
Boston, MA 02284-5945
1-800-344-4867

September 27, 2014

Cook Cooks for Charity with New Celebrity Series

Cook Cooks for Charity with New Celebrity Series

WHAT:

Cook, the highly acclaimed American bistro located in Newton, MA, will begin its new ‘Cook for Charity’ celebrity chef series by welcoming WCVB-TV host Anthony Everett of “Chronicle.”

On Wednesday, October 1^st, 2014 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM.Everett will roll up his sleeves and get cooking with Executive Chef/Owner Paul Turano as they serve up the special “Everett Flatbread,” designed by Everett himself from the open kitchen, wood-fired grill.

The five ingredient flatbread (representing WCVB-TV’s Channel 5) will consist of: sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, onions and meatballs with 100% of flatbread sales going directly to the Multiple Sclerosis Society which works to improve quality of life for individuals and families affected by MS; and raises funds for cutting-edge MS research to stop disease progression, restore lost function and end MS forever.

Anthony Everett is the Emmy Award winning co-anchor of WCVB-TV’s nightly newsmagazine “Chronicle,” the nation’s longest running local newsmagazine. Everett has been honored with multiple Emmy Awards, including Emmys for his work as host of “Chronicle” in 2010, for his reporting on the recycling industry in 2009, and for a report on special education in 2008. In 2000, Everett won the “Best Newscast,” award from the Associated Press for his work in the early evening. He has won numerous additional awards including the National Headliner Award and Massachusetts Broadcasters Association First Place award for spot news coverage.

Everett has been heavily involved with the MS Society, and the night of cooking will be one of several celebrity chef events at Cook, all of which will raise money and awareness about a charity chosen by the specific celebrity of the evening.

The regular menu will also be available on the night. For more information, visit here or call 617-964-2665. Reservations are recommended.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 1st, 2014. Dinner served from 5:00PM to 10:00PM. Celebrity Chef Event from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

COST: $15 per flatbread. 100% of proceeds from the Everett flatbreads all evening long will be donated to the MS Society.

September 25, 2014

Educational Events for Kids

Vacation Days:

No school on September 25th? Join ReadWrite for an all-day program designed to give students a leg up while they have fun during school holidays. Students will read, write, complete homework, participate in outdoor activities, and choose their own creative projects, board games, and more during free choice time.

All Day Adventure

Grades 3-8

9:00am – 3:00pm

Registered RW Students: $60

Other Students: $72

Early Drop Off (8am to 9am) $15

Extended Day (3pm to 5pm) $30

9:00am – 9:30am Homework hall: Quiet reading and homework completion

9:30am – 11:00am Snack and outdoor activities or indoor exercise

11:00am – 12:30pm ReadWrite class

12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 1:45pm Homework hall and essay writing

1:45pm – 3:00pm Free choice time

Contact us to learn more! | 857.404.0170 | info@BostonReadWrite.com

Register now for Friday, October 17th (Starts @ 5 pm)

Pizza Night with The Giver! – Grade-Level Discussions and Film-Making

Enjoy an early evening to yourself while your child has fun discussing the novel The Giver and filming a “short” interpretation of the book.

Registered ReadWrite Students: $25
Other Students: $30
Extended evening until 9pm ($8 for registered students, $10 for other students)

Friday, October 17th
5:00-6:00    Pizza and fruit dinner
6:00-7:00    Read excerpts, discuss themes, and learn more about plot and characters of the novel
7:00-8:00    Create video clips in teams and share with the group!

Grades 3-8

September 23, 2014

Arthritis Foundation NE Dinner Honors 2 Doctors

Arthritis Foundation New England region To Honor Two MEDICAL Leaders At the 20^th annual Physician Achievement Award Dinner

The Arthritis Foundation New England Region will honor Mark R. Belsky, M.D. and Martha Skinner, M.D. with the Dr. Marian Ropes Award at the 20^th Annual Physician Achievement Award Dinner on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Boston Marriott Newton.

Dr. Marian Ropes was a pioneer and national leader in the field of rheumatology, and the first female medical resident of Massachusetts General Hospital. Selected by a panel of distinguished medical leaders, this award is given annually to two highly regarded physicians, a rheumatologist and an orthopaedic surgeon, for excellence in arthritis care and leadership in the fight against arthritis.

Dr. Belsky is a clinical professor of orthopaedic surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine and managing partner of Hand Surgery, PC at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He has practiced hand and upper extremity surgery since 1981.

Dr. Don Goldenberg, Chief of Rheumatology, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and a 2008 Dr. Marian Ropes Award recipient said, “I cannot think of a more worthy recipient. As a rheumatologist, Mark and I have worked closely together for more than 25 years at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He has provided outstanding and innovative care to thousands of patients in our community and has been a leader for hand orthopedic techniques, research and education in New England. I congratulate Mark on this well-deserved honor.”

Dr. Martha Skinner is a professor emerita of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. She is director of special projects in the Amyloidosis Center at Boston Medical Center. “Martha Skinner is truly a deserving recipient of this award. Her illustrious career has spanned almost half a century and includes many milestones spanning the gamut of medical science and education from bench to bedside, to the benefit of numerous patients, students and colleagues. Martha’s talents also include developing a group of internationally recognized investigators who have continued her legacy of achievement. Congratulations to Martha on this honor!” said Dr. Rob Simms, Chief of Rheumatology, Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine and a 2012 Dr. Marian Ropes Award recipient.

“We are grateful for the impact both Drs. Belsky and Skinner have made on patients and the field of arthritis as a whole,” said Steve Evangelista, President and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation New England Region. “Over the course of their careers they have altered for the better, numerous lives of individuals and families impacted by arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation is honored to have the opportunity to recognize these two physicians for their many achievements.”

The Physician Achievement Award Dinner will take place on Wednesday evening, September 17, 2014. The reception and silent auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and award presentation from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Boston Marriott Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton.

Laura Carlo, morning program host from WCRB 99.5 FM, will be the master of ceremonies.

For more information about the dinner, please visit here or contact Elaine Mooney at 617-762-2126 oremooney@arthritis.org.

The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.

September 21, 2014

National Child Seat Check Saturday at Newton City Hall

National Child Seat Check Saturday

Child Passenger Safety Week is September 14th – 20th and September 20th is National Seat Check Saturday. In Honor of this day the Car Seat Technicians from the Newton Police Department will be performing installations and inspections for all parents, grandparents etc., who would like their child carseat inspected.

There is no fee and there will also be a handful of free carseats available for families in need. The Installations and Inspections will be performed on Saturday from 8:00 am -11:00 am at the War Memorial Drive located at Newton’s City Hall.

Date: Saturday September 20, 2014

Time: 8am – 11am

Where: Newton City Hall, War Memorial Drive

September 19, 2014

BC Women’s Soccer BIG GAME!

Big game for Boston College Women’s Soccer as they face #2 Florida State on Sunday, September 21st at 1:00pm. Let’s hope the weather gets colder as the Floridians are not used to bitter cold!

The games is at home with free parking and admission near the Boston College Law School.

Go BC!

September 19, 2014

2nd Annual Forgirlsake Women’s Doubles Tennis Open

2nd Annual Forgirlsake Women’s Doubles Tennis Open

Have fun playing tennis while supporting a worthwhile cause!

9am to 2pm

Saturday Sept 27, 2014

Newton North High School Tennis Courts

Welcome all women’s doubles players in the 3.0/3.5/4.0 play range
You may enter with or without a partner (organizers will match up single entrants)
Register here.

To benefit Forgirlsake.org, a Newton-based 501(c)3
100% of proceeds go directly to education for girls internationally

Read more about our educational efforts here.

September 18, 2014

Chinese Historical Society of NE Annual Dinner

The Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) annual meeting and dinner is just a few weeks away—Wednesday, September 24—at China Pearl restaurant in Boston.

This year, CHSNE will be honoring Boston Dragon Boat Festival, Inc for its 35-year dedication to promoting and sharing a Chinese tradition on the Charles River, across New England and beyond! Additionally, CHSNE will be hosting John Kuo Wei (Jack) Tchen—co-founder and senior historian at Museum of Chinese in America, co-author/editor of Yellow Peril: An Archive of Anti-Asian Fear (2014), and senior historian to New-York Historical Society’s new exhibit opening later this month–Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion.

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CHSNE continues to be committed to its mission to preserve and promote the legacy of Chinese Americans in the New England region since the post-colonial period. We urge you to help continue its work by your participation and support at the annual meeting and dinner.

(Also note, there are student tickets available for $35, just contact Susan Chinsen for more information at chsneboston@yahoo.com).

September 15, 2014

Need help with computers, laptops or iPads?

Free Computer Help

Friday, September 12, 2014

9:30 AM-11:30 AM

Newton Senior Center

345 Walnut Street, Newtonville

Need help with computers, laptops or iPads?

Sign up with the Front Desk Receptionist for FREE one-on-one tutorials! Our tutors can help with the following: Basics, Camera, Craigslist, Excel, Email, Facebook, Games, Google, iPad, MAC, PC, Photoshop, Word. All topics not available every week.