Category: Events

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

Summer Soccer Boot Camp for Girls in Newton!

Alison Foley of Foley Athletic Advising is running her second annual Summer Soccer Bootcamp at the Fessenden School.

She puts female soccer players through an intense technical, tactical, and fitness workout to get them prepared for their upcoming season while also emphasizing a fun and friendly environment.

She also incorporates goal setting and leadership training into her camp.

Location:

The Fessenden School

250 Waltham St

Newton, MA 02465

Dates:

August 10th-13th

5pm to 8pm.

(Rain date makeup August 14th)

Register here.

Typical training session:

5:30-6:00 dynamic warm-up blending in functional movement and proprioception to decrease soccer injuries. Video here.

6:00-6:45- Technical training done at the highest speed to push both your fitness and ball work precision. Video here.

6:45-7:15- Tactical/Functional training. Understand the uniqueness of your position and get coached through the key responsibilities of your roles. Connecting the thirds of the field and deepening your on-field awareness will take place during this training segment as well. Video here and here.

7:15-8 pm. Small-sided and 11v11 games.

Mental training and leadership skills will also be methodically woven into all sessions. Video here.

January 30, 2020
Announcing Lynn Melville Home Staging + Redesign!

Announcing Lynn Melville Home Staging + Redesign!

As a longtime stager for a top real estate professional in Newton, Lynn understands what it takes to get a home ready for the market. She provides support both emotionally to the homeowner to make these changes and provides a keen eye to showcase the home looking at its best.

Based in Newton, MA, she prepares occupied homes for the real estate market. What is great about Lynn Melville Home Staging + Redesign is that she edits a home to reuse as much as possible. She provides expert advice on how the home should be re-branded to reflect the wants, needs & lifestyle aspirations of prospective buyers.

She creates an indelible experience that captures hearts that helps homes get that emotional connection resulting in swift and competitive offers.

She works with home sellers wanting to maximize their sale & real estate professionals looking to generate better outcomes for their clients.

Lynn has made news as a home stager that makes a difference!

The Boston Globe, September 9, 2019:

January 28, 2020
Girls Soccer Summer Bootcamp at The Fessenden School in Newton!

Girls Soccer Summer Bootcamp at The Fessenden School in Newton!

The registration is now live for Alison Foley’s Summer Soccer Boot Camp at Fessenden (Aug 10-13th from 5 pm to 8 pm).

More information here including video links from last year.

Alison Foley was Boston College’s Women’s Soccer Head Coach. She is the winningest coach in the history of BC!

Her soccer camp stresses fun, fitness, soccer skills, and leadership training.

January 17, 2020
August Events from Historic Newton

AUGUST EVENTS FROM HISTORIC NEWTON

Ongoing through January 2018

FREED FROM THE FRAME: BEYOND THE CHILDHOOD PORTRAIT

Our exhibit displays six portraits of children from Historic Newton’s collection and also tells what happened to each child in adulthood. The lives of the children in the portraits reflect major events and cultural shifts in 19^th century America, including changing gender roles, and military service in the Civil War. Drop-in activities, which change each month, build on themes from the lives of the people shown in the portraits. Through August 11, visitors are invited to play popular 19th-century board games, including chess and the less familiar spillkins and nine men’s morris. Even some games like solitaire were played in the 19th century. Activities from August 12 through September 8explore the life and lore of the lumberjack. The exhibit is open during regular museum hours.

Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, Newton

Admission: Included in museum admission fee

Information: 617-796-1450

Tuesday, August 15, 6:30 PM

UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS: WOMEN OF NEWTON’S

TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY HOUSEHOLDS

Discover the Newton Corner women who lived in the homes on Eldredge, Franklin, and Park Streets in 1900. Learn about the differences in the lives of live-in servants versus the mistresses of the homes (and their daughters). Using census data, marriage records, local histories, and newspaper accounts, Newton resident Anne Larner will paint a picture of life in 1900 for young women and enlighten us with stories of how life played out for selected women who lived upstairs and downstairs.

Location: Meet in Farlow Park at the intersection of Church and Eldredge Streets, Newton Corner

Admission: Suggested donation, $10 per person

Register: historicnewton.org, or come on tour day

Information: 617-796-1450

Wednesday, August 16, 10:30 AM

STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: AT HOME AT THE HOMESTEAD

The Jackson Homestead has been occupied for over 200 years, and has seen many changes come to Newton. The Little House by Caldecott Award winner and Newton resident Virginia Lee Burton tells the story of a house similar to the Homestead. Explore the theme of home, and imagine life from a house’s perspective in this fun program. For children ages 18 months to 6 years and their caregivers. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.

Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, Newton

Admission: Free

Information: 617-796-1450

Monday, August 28, 10:30 AM

STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: FREEDOM

Today we will read the Caldecott Award winning book Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine based on a true story of one man’s unique, creative escape from enslavement. Preschoolers and their caregivers will be given an opportunity crawl inside Henry’s Box and see other artifacts about freedom seekers around Boston. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.

Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, Newton

Admission: Free

Information: 617-796-1450

Thursday, August 31, 7:00 PM

WORLD WAR I AND AMERICAN JEWS

This lecture by author Gene Fax explores the effects of World War I on the American Jewish community. Beginning with the mass influx of Jews in the late 1800s through their service as soldiers in France and their experiences after the war, he will describe the Jews’ transformation from “immigrants” to “Americans” in their own eyes and those of their non-Jewish neighbors. He will also discuss how American institutions came to dominate the Jewish world after the war. Co-sponsored by Historic Newton.

Location: Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton

Admission: Free

Information: 617-796-1360

August 14, 2017
Barry’s Fundraiser Fitness Event for Best Buddies

BARRY’S HOSTS INDOOR/OUTDOOR CLASS
FOR BEST BUDDIES
WITH A COOLDOWN FLOW BY LULULEMON

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 at 6:30PM
AT THE STREET IN CHESTNUT HILL

This event is $10.

Offering the ultimate summer workout for a great cause, BARRY’S is teaming up with lululemon and hosting a fitness class in support of Best Buddies on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 6:30pm. The class will be held at Barry’s newly opened studio at The Street as well as outdoors on The Green at The Street: 55 Boylston Street, Suite 5568, Chestnut Hill, MA.

The sweat session will make the most of the summer weather, splitting time between a treadmill workout within Barry’s studio at The Street, and an outdoor weight workout on The Green at The Street.

lululemon’s Yoga Ambassador Leah Croteau will lead a 15-minute cool down flow, and a DJ will provide beats throughout the entire workout. The $10 admission will directly benefit Best Buddies. The class entails the following:
A 25 minute Barry’s treadmill workout at Barry’s at The Street
A 25 minute Barry’s weight workout on The Green at The Street
A 15 minute lululemon yoga cool down on The Green at The Street

Participants can register in advance on EventBrite.

August 13, 2017
Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) Banquet

Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE)

25th Anniversary Annual Meeting & Banquet
Friday, September 29th
Boston, MA

Click here for more info.

CHSNE NEEDS YOU! CHSNE is a membership-based 501(c)(3)non-profit organization dedicated solely to documenting, preserving, and promoting the history and legacy of Chinese immigration in New England. Please consider becoming a member or donating to help cover our projects and operating expenses.

Become a member today!
Donate to CHSNE.

August 2, 2017
Historic Newton Events

Sunday, July 30, 2:00 PM

WHO INSPIRED OUR SCHOOL NAMES?

A NEWTON CEMETERY TOUR

Newton’s two high schools simply use North and South for identification, but many public elementary and middle schools are named after a notable person in our city. Stroll through the Newton Cemetery to see the final resting places and learn more about the lives of Dr. Henry Bigelow, F.A. Day, and others whose legacy continues in our schools.

Location: Meet in front of the chapel just inside the main gate, 791 Walnut St, Newton Centre; park in the lot to the left of the chapel.

Admission: Suggested donation, $10 per person

Register: historicnewton.org, or come on tour day

Information: 617-796-1450

Monday, July 31, 10:30 AM

STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: DRESS-UP AT THE HOMESTEAD

Most people today get their clothing pre-made from a store, but historically most clothing was made at home, and worn until it fell apart. We will read Caldecott Award winning book Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback. Afterwards, interact with historic garments from our collection and design your own clothing with a coloring activity. For children ages 18 months to 6 years and their caregivers. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.

Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street

Admission: Free

Information: 617-796-1450

AUGUST

FREE WEEKEND AT HISTORIC NEWTON

Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to our museums.

Locations: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue

Admission: Free

Information: 617-796-1450

Wednesday, August 16, 10:30 AM

STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: AT HOME AT THE HOMESTEAD

The Jackson Homestead has been occupied for over 200 years, and has seen many changes come to Newton. The Little House by Caldecott Award winner and Newton resident Virginia Lee Burton tells the story of a house similar to the Homestead. Explore the theme of home, and imagine life from a house’s perspective in this fun program. For children ages 18 months to 6 years and their caregivers. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.

Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street

Admission: Free

Information: 617-796-1450

Monday, August 28, 10:30 AM

STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: FREEDOM

Today we will read the Caldecott Award winning book Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine based on a true story of one man’s unique, creative escape from enslavement. Preschoolers and their caregivers will be given an opportunity crawl inside Henry’s Box and see other artifacts about freedom seekers around Boston. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.

Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street

Admission: Free

Information: 617-796-1450

Saturday and Sunday, September 2 and 3, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

FREE WEEKEND AT HISTORIC NEWTON

Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to our museums.

Locations: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue

Admission: Free

Information: 617-796-1450

OCTOBER

Sunday, October 1, 12:00 Noon-4 PM

HAYFEST

Come enjoy 19th century crafts at the Jackson Homestead! Learn through hands-on activities how Newton families lived in the 1800s. Try your hand at butter making, cider pressing, and candle dipping. Jump into a burlap sack for a race or play the hoop-tossing game of graces. Join us for a day of old-fashioned fun for the whole family.

Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street

Admission: Free

Information: 617-796-1450

July 31, 2017
Disability Awareness Book Club

Disability Awareness Book Club

All Are Welcome

Understanding Our Differences sponsors an ongoing Disability Awareness Book Club. It meets the first Monday of the month (generally) at Newton Free Library, 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A and is open to all who are interested.

Our next meeting will be on Monday, September 11th. Check the web page link for upcoming titles in July.

The purpose of the book club is to engage in thought-provoking discussion centered on books with a disability theme, both fiction and nonfiction. For more information or to RSVP, send us an email.

July 13, 2017
IRONMAN! Producing Academy and National Team Players!

IRONMAN! Producing Academy and National Team Players! IRONMAN Summer Camp 2017! 25% Off Code: vfcironman25.

July 12, 2017
Historic Newton July Events

HISTORIC NEWTON CALENDAR

JULY-AUG 2017

Tuesday, July 11, 7:00 PM

NEWTON’S ROAD TO REVOLUTION

In September 1774 the farmers of Middlesex County rose up and ended royal government in most of Massachusetts. For the next seven months, Patriot activists and the British governor raced to seize artillery. Cannon disappeared from ships, shore batteries, and even armories under redcoat guard. In Newton, citizens voted to form their own artillery company. Learn more about this dramatic time in American history as author J.L. Bell discusses his book, The Road to Concord, which uncovers the hidden history that led to the Revolutionary War. Bell is proprietor of the Boston1775.net website, an elected fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and a Newton North High School graduate. Co-sponsored by Historic Newton.

Location: Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton

Admission: Free

Information: 617-796-1360

Sunday, July 16, 2:00 PM

HISTORIC NEWTON WALKS

VOICES OF NEWTONVILLE: A VILLAGE HISTORY

Explore the history of Newtonville from its rural beginnings, through its suburban development as a railroad stop, to the changes brought by the construction of the Mass Pike. Join Historic Newton Museum Educator Tracy Lindboe as she leads us through the development of Newtonville using historic perspectives and narratives from past Newtonville residents.

Location: Meet at the Newton North High School Parking Lot at Elm Road and Walnut Street. Park in the lot.

Admission: Suggested donation, $10 per person

Register: historicnewton.org, or come on tour day

Information: 617-796-1450

Monday, July 17, 10:30 AM

STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: SNACK TIME IN THE ORCHARD

Outside on the grounds of the Durant-Kenrick House we will read Apples by Gail Gibbons to discover more about the history of apples in America, and use the fruit itself to make art. The Kenrick family had many acres of fruit orchards when they lived in Newton and their growing legacy is still present in our orchard and gardens. For children ages 18 months to 6 years and their caregivers. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.

Location: Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton

Admission: Free

Sunday, July 30, 2:00 PM

WHO INSPIRED OUR SCHOOL NAMES?

A NEWTON CEMETERY TOUR

Newton’s two high schools simply use North and South for identification, but many public elementary and middle schools are named after a notable person in our city. Stroll through the Newton Cemetery to see the final resting places and learn more about the lives of Dr. Henry Bigelow, Isaac Tucker Burr, and others whose legacy continues in our schools.

Location: Meet in front of the chapel just inside the main gate, 791 Walnut St, Newton Centre; park in the lot to the left of the chapel.

Admission: Suggested donation, $10 per person

Register: historicnewton.org, or come on tour day

Information: 617-796-1450

Monday, July 31, 10:30 AM

STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: DRESS-UP AT THE HOMESTEAD

Most people today get their clothing pre-made from a store, but historically most clothing was made at home, and worn until it fell apart. We will read Caldecott Award winning book Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback. Afterwards, interact with historic garments from our collection and design your own clothing with a coloring activity. For children ages 18 months to 6 years and their caregivers. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.

Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, Newton

Admission: Free

Information: 617-796-1450

July 9, 2017