Free Workshops on Keeping Kids Safe at Waban Library Center

keeping kids safe from inappropriate touch books for kids

 The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is doing a free program/series in partnership with The Newton Partnership for parents about how to keep your child safe and healthy.    Want to talk about how to keep your child healthy and safe in your community? WHAT? Starting Young Parent Workshops. Parents of children 0 though […]

Circus Oz for February Vacation Week! GIVEAWAY

Circus Oz: From the Ground Up February 19-23 at Citi Shubert Theatre This looks fun if you are in town during February school vacation week! Celebrity Series of Boston will present Circus Oz: From The Ground Up February 19-23, 2014 at Citi Shubert Theatre 270 Tremont Street Boston The performances will take place on Wednesday, February 19 at […]

Free Program on A Matter of Balance: Concerns about Falling

seminar on seniors and falling

A Matter of Balance: Concerns about Falling Tuesdays, February 4 to March 25, 2014 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM Newton Senior Center 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville Many adults experience a fear of falling.  People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Through […]

Newton Free Library Spring Fling Fundraiser

Love your library? Join us for our annual Newton Free Library Spring Fling fundraising gala and auction to benefit the “jewel of the city”!   Spring Fling Gala  Saturday, March 29 ~ 6:30 pm Become a sponsor and reserve your tickets today: www.newtonfreelibrary.net  Those who commit to being event sponsors by this Friday January 31st […]

Meet Children’s Book Authors from Foundation for Children’s Books

Foundation for Children's Books

What’s New in Children’s Books  Spring 2014 Announcing New Venue & Great Speakers  from The Foundation for Children’s Books Saturday, April 12 @ 8:30a.m. – 12:30p.m. We’re excited to introduce a new venue for our spring “What’s New in Children’s Books?” half-day event. Thanks to our partnership with the Lesley University MFA in Creative Writing Program, […]

Sing-Along in Commemoration of the Life and Music of Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger, Newton Family Singers Singalong

Sing-Along in Commemoration of the Life and Music of Pete Seeger Waban Library Center 1608 Beacon Street, Waban Pete Seeger, the banjo-picking troubadour who sang for migrant workers, college students and star-struck presidents, and introducedgenerations of Americans to their folk music heritage, died this week at the age of 94. Come celebrate his life through song […]

Birthday Wishes CakeWalk Fundrasier: Registration Open!

Birthday Wishes CakeWalk Fundrasier: Registration Open!

It’s already kick-off time for CakeWalk 2014 and registration is officially open! Bright and early on Sunday morning, May 18, 2014, Birthday Wishes will celebrate its third annual CakeWalk at Millennium Park in West Roxbury, MA. CakeWalk is our signature (and only) fundraising event, reflecting the grassroots nature of our organization and the importance of kids helping kids. […]

L’Aroma NNHS Student Photography Exhibit

L'Aroma NNHS Student Photography Exhibit

Newton North High School Student photography exhibition and reception Photography by Lee Guekguezian, a senior at Newton North High School, is on display during the month of January at L’Aroma Café, 15 Spencer St., West Newton. A free, public reception will be held this Sunday, Jan. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m.

ReelAbilities Film Festival is coming to Boston

ReelAbilities Film Festival is coming to Boston

The ReelAbilities Film Festival is coming to Boston January 30-February 6, with three screenings in Newton! In fact, ReelAbilities Boston, and our host festival, the Boston Jewish Film Festival have our offices in Newton as well, as do some of our community partners (including Understanding Our Differences and Waypoint Adventure) and the founding partner of ReelAbilities Boston, the Ruderman Family Foundation. ReelAbilities is the nation’s largest disabilities […]

Newton Youth Summit III with Kevin Breel

Newton Youth Summitt Kevin Breel

Newton Youth Summit III Rescheduled 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 […]

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