Category: Events

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

Loves Me Like a Rock Autism Benefit Concert

Daphne Romanoff is a singer with the Newton Family Singers. She writes a heart warming essay about what it means for her autistic son Ben to be a part of the Newton Family Singers in this essay.

The Newton Family Singers are supporting AANE and the Autism Alliance of MetroWest in this benefit concert, Loves Me Like a Rock.

PLEASE LIKE THIS VIDEO!! For every LIKE on YouTube of up to $4,000, our sponsors will give $1 to Asperger’s Association of New England and Autism Alliance of MetroWest. A good, worthy, local cause!

Please go here to LIKE the video.

In lieu of purchasing tickets for the Loves Me Like a Rock Benefit Concert (always available here), please consider a Family Package of 4 tickets and a mention in our Concert program for a $100 donation by becoming a Family Sponsor.

If you have a business or if you know a business owner who might be interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, please let us know. We are offering opportunities to sponsor from $100 to $2000. Visit our new Concert Web Site for details!

Thank you for your support!
The Newton Family Singers

March 15, 2014
The Kosovo Crisis of 1999: Historical Context and Personal Experiences

Huntington Lecture Series to feature talk by North history teacher and the Model United Nations advisor, Gregory Drake

Kosovo Crisis lecture

on March 13

4:00-5:00 p.m.

The Huntington Lecture Series: An intellectual treatTo emphasize our commitment to scholarship, Principal Price and the PTSO are sponsoring a series of lectures by faculty and community members on a wide-ranging variety of topics of interest to all. The series encourages faculty and parents to get to know one another in an intellectual and professional setting.

Staff, students, parents and friends are cordially invited to attend:

The Kosovo Crisis of 1999: Historical Context and Personal Experiences

Thursday, March 13, 2014

4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Film Lecture Hall, Newton North High School

After witnessing nearly a decade of war in the former Yugoslavia, much of the world was shocked when yet another round of ethnic tensions erupted in the Serbian province of Kosovo in 1998. By May 1999, over 1 Million Kosovar Albanians had fled their homes. Yet for observers of the Balkans, the war in Kosovo was an inevitable final act in the Yugoslav tragedy. The death of Yugoslavia, noted historian Noel Malcolm, “began in Kosovo, and it will end in Kosovo.” This talk will focus on the historical roots and context of the Kosovo war. How did this relatively small province find itself in headlines around the world? What led to the crisis? How did the events in Kosovo fit into the larger context of the Fall of Yugoslavia? What was life like in the province before and after NATO intervention? North History teacher Greg Drake will address these questions and reflect on his own experiences working with refugee populations in Kosovo and Macedonia.

Gregory Drake is a history teacher and the Model United Nations advisor at Newton North High School. Previously, he worked for several years in the non-profit sector, both in the U.S. and abroad. Mr. Drake spent 1998-2000 working for Kinderberg, e.V. a German humanitarian organization, managing projects related to children’s health and education in the Balkans.

Light refreshments will be served.

R.S.V.P. Jeanne White, 617 969-6734, or e-mail: babajeanne@gmail.com

March 10, 2014
Newton Family Singers Celebrates Paul Simon

Newton Family Singers Present …

LOVES ME LIKE A ROCK

A Joyful Celebration of the Music of Paul Simon

To Benefit the Asperger’s Association of New England (AANE) and the Autism Alliance of MetroWest

Sunday, April 13, 4pm
Performing Arts Center at Newton North High School,
457 Walnut Street, Newton

March 7, 2014
GELF Benefit Dinner This Saturday!

2014 Global Education Leadership Dinner

at Newton North High School

GELF and Newton Schools Foundation

Saturday, March 8, 2014

from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM (EST)

Newton, MA

Please join GELF in a benefit dinner to help fund scholarships for Newton High School Students to travel abroad.

GELF TICKETS

GELF MENU
Course 1- Peru
Corn, Squash and Coconut Soup with Corn Relish

Course 2- Mexico
Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Course 3- China
Bean Thread Noodles with a Soy Cinnamon Broth, Sesame Peanut Paste, Apples and Cucumbers with Scallion and Pea Pancake

Course 4- Italy-
Balsamic Braised Short Ribs with House-made Spiced Potato Chips

Course 5- France
Chocolate Pot-de-Crème with Raspberry Whipped Cream and Minted Fresh Fruit

Tickets are still available here.

March 6, 2014
2014 Newton Open Studios

Come join us for the 2014 Newton Open Studios this April 5th and 6th. Over 150 artists
in homes, studios and shared spaces across the city of Newton.

“Upstairs at L’Aroma Artists” features 6 local artists organized by local photographer Sharon Schindler www.sharonschindlerphotography.com.
Stop by L’Aroma Cafe, 15 Spencer Street, to see a great mix of talent – jewelry, ceramics, photography, fabric pillows,
pastel landscapes and abstract works of art.

Featuring:
Larry Grob
Hog Wild Pottery
River View Gems
Jocelyn Scheirer
Sharon Schindler Photography
Silver Lining Lifestyle

The show comes at a great time before Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduations …
www.newtonopenstudios.org

March 4, 2014
Wellesley Books Kids’ Events!

Kid Events at Wellesley Books

82 Central Street, Wellesley, MA

Angela DiTerlizzi and Brendan Wenzel – SOME BUGS

Wednesday, March 12, 2014 @ 4pm

Presentation, story time, drawing demonstration, & book signing

Hop on down to Wellesley Books for a zippy rhyming exploration of backyard bug behavior in Some Bugs in celebration of Youth Art Month. We are hosting author Angela DiTerlizzi and illustrator Brendan Wenzel for a colorful and encyclopedic look at backyard entomology. With a drawing demonstration, story time, and a take-away message to get outside and explore, this event is perfect for budding artists, naturalists and insect enthusiasts alike.

Scott Magoon – BREATHE

Saturday, March 29, 2014 @ 10am

Story time, art activity, book signing

Youth Art Month continues with Breathe, a new picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Scott Magoon. This simply told story follows a young whale on a journey of discovery as he experiences his first day at sea on his own. He swims, explores, and makes friends in his marine habitat. After a day of independence, this little whale delights in returning home to his mother. Scott will be sharing this reassuring story of adventure, his illustrations, and leading young readers in an art activity.

March 3, 2014
Newton Youth Summit III with Kevin Breel Rescheduled for March 26

Newton Youth Summit III Rescheduled

Newton Youth Summit III is rescheduled for March 26th due to unforseen events with featured speaker Kevin Breel. We are sorry to have to reschedule, but are looking forward to featuring Kevin at the summit in March, which will be held from
6 to 9 p.m.

Thank you to everyone who was planning to attend on Feb. 5th and we hope you will be able to reschedule and join us in March. Looking forward to making the event even bigger and better!

February 28, 2014
Summer Camp 101: An Educational Forum for Parents at Zervas

Summer Camp 101: An Educational Forum for Parents

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

7:00 to 8:30 PM

Zervas Elementary School

30 Beethoven Street, Waban

Enrolling your child at day camp or overnight camp is a significant decision that should be as fully informed as possible. This is an evening intended to do just that—assist families who are exploring camping options for their children. This is neither a sales pitch, nor a camp fair, but a unique opportunity for parents to hear from experts in the field.

A local camp referral agent and four different camp owners and directors, representing a day camp and girls, boys, and co-ed
overnight camps, will participate. In addition to answering your questions, this diverse panel will address a broad range of topics including:
• benefits of camping
• types of camps available & differences between them
• practical strategies for matching your child to the right camp
• ways to assess your child’s readiness for camp
• questions to ask a camp’s owners and directors
• how camps extend and enrich the work going on in schools

Please join us for this special event!

February 25, 2014
Shop and support NSHS’s Sustainable Agriculture Project

Shop and support Newton South High School’s Sustainable Agriculture Project. Did you know there is a fabulous vegetable garden at Newton South High School? There is!

Thanks to the students of the Sustainable Agriculture Project! 5% of the sales on 2/25/2014 from the Walnut Street Whole Foods Market will be donated to the project.

Support the students and help them pursue organic certification, start a CSA for the community, build season extending equipment & more!

February 24, 2014
Get Smart on Raising Healthy Eaters

Title: Get Smart on Raising Healthy Eaters

Date: Tuesday, February 25th

Time: 5:30pm

Location:

Bright Horizons

Wellesley

60 William St.

Cost: FREE

RSVP: Here

Description:

Raising healthy eaters is a critical, and often challenging, job for parents and caregivers. But we all know how important it is to raise children who prefer nutritious choices.

Danielle Shea Tan, Holistic Health Coach of Healthy Mamas for Happy Families, will be presenting this interactive seminar discussing the key factors that influence your child’s eating habits and what you, as parents and caregivers, can do to raise children who prefer nutritious foods. You’ll learn strategies for helping your child develop a positive relationship with food, fostering openness for trying new foods and how to effectively model healthy eating at home.

*Children of all aged welcome! Bright Horizons’ teachers will be hosting a children’s activity during the workshop so moms can relax and enjoy the seminar.

February 24, 2014