Category: Events

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

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.

September 12, 2014
Family Friendly Events at Harvard Book Store

Jason Segel on Friday, Sept. 12 (reading from his new book Nightmares!, for middle-grade readers)

B.J. Novak on Thursday, Oct. 2 (reading from The Book With No Pictures, for early readers)

For the Jason Segel event, there’s a raffle for families to win free tickets (raffle deadline is Sunday 9/7 at 11:59pm) here.

Harvard Book Store

1256 Massachusetts Ave

Cambridge, MA 02138

September 11, 2014
YogaBox: Try FREE Class at Open House
What is YogaBox?

It’s a new fitness concept developed at Nonantum Boxing Club to combine the cardio and strengthening workout of a boxing workout with the core workout and stretching of yoga.

Why combine Yoga with Boxing?

Boxing actually has a lot in common with yoga. Both are all about the breath. You need to be able to control your breath in the ring to sustain your energy just as in yoga, the breath is what the practice is ultimately about.

Both yoga and boxing work the core muscles. The power for boxing punches doesn’t come from arms and shoulders; it’s actually from the core muscles in the lower body turning to create force. In yoga, core muscles are utilized in every pose.

What you will get out of a YogaBox workout:
- strengthening
- cardio vascular
- stretching
- core workout
- abdominal workout
- boxing skills
- yoga poses (Vinyasa Flow Yoga)
- fun
- friendly and inviting atmosphere
- No boxing or yoga experience necessary
Who is Teaching YogaBox?

It’s taught by the two best fitness instructors in their field! The YogaBox class is carefully constructed so that the yoga and boxing complement each other. The yoga routine designed by Dawn Davis who spent the last year learning to box, focuses on core strengthening as well as stretching the muscles used during the boxing workout. Marc Gargaro’s boxing workout will make you sweat.

Marc Gargaro

Marc Gargaro is a certified Level II USA Boxing Certified coach and licensed Professional trainer as well as a licensed boxing promoter. He was an accomplished amateur boxer for several years and was a finalist in the Heavyweight Division of the 2005 USA Northeast Regional Championship Tournament as well as a Lowell Golden Gloves semi-finalist in 2007. He has extensive experience in strength and conditioning programs and sport specific training.

Dawn Davis

Dawn Obeidallah Davis brings a rich set of experiences to the teaching of yoga. She is a Developmental Psychologist, a mother of three, and is trained in both the Baptiste and Elemental yoga traditions. In addition to her expertise and formal training, Dawn brings great enthusiasm to teaching yoga, celebrating the joy of life through movement and breath. A soulful teacher, Dawn helps students cultivate energy in an energetic yet systematically calming way. She is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member and is the author of scientific articles on child development. Dawn received her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University, and has trained in Elemental Yoga with Bo Forbes and in Baptiste Power Yoga with Coeli Marsh.

YogaBox FREE Open House

What: Join us for the launch of a new fitness class: YogaBox! It combines strengthening, conditioning, stretching, core work and cardio for a fun and time efficient workout. We will be using the heavy bag, boxing gloves and wraps, and a yoga mat. You do NOT need to know how to box OR do yoga. Please bring a yoga mat and boxing gloves and wraps if you have them. You can also borrow boxing gloves from Nonantum Boxing Club.

Where: Nonantum Boxing Club at 75 Adams St

Who Is Teaching It?: Dawn Davis for Yoga and Marc Gargaro for Boxing

When: Tuesday, October 7th at 9 am until 10:15 am (75 minutes)

Cost: FREE for this open house!

Classes will run Tuesdays at 9 am to 10:15 (30 minutes of boxing followed by 45 minutes of yoga for a total of 75 minutes).

Special promotional pricing: $75 for 5 classes (never expires and can be applied to any other class at Nonantum Boxing Club including Heavy Bag and Boxygen).

Classes are otherwise $20/drop in.

Questions: Contact Marc Gargaro at 617.340.3700 or info@nonantumboxingclub.com.

Sign Up: email info@nonantumboxingclub.com or leave a comment to reserve your spot. The Open House is limited to the first 20 people who sign up due to space constraints.
September 10, 2014
Shake it Up With Social Media

Shake it Up With Social Media

When: Friday, Sept. 12, 9-11 a.m.

Where: Newton-Needham Chamber office, 281 Needham St, Newton
Cost: $50/chamber members, $60/non-members

Like it, love it, or hate it… as a business professional, you simply can’t ignore social media. You’ve heard all the names — Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, and many more.

But the questions remain: What is it? Why do I need it? How will my business benefit? And most importantly can I pick just ONE because we all know time is money!

Join us and discover the wide array of social media tools that exist at the intersection of business and social media and learn about their tremendous potential to help sell your product, service, or personal brand. So let’s shake things up with social media and transform your passions into profits!

Register online or call 617-244-5300.

September 10, 2014