Category: Events

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

FREE Pre-Marathon Runner’s Injury Screenings

Join us at our NEW location!

Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center

159 Wells Avenue

Newton, MA

• Are you worried you can’t complete your marathon preparation due to injury?

• Are you sidelined with a running injury?

• Are you cutting back on running because of pain?

Come to one of our free runner’s screenings where you will be assessed by a physical therapist and given appropriate treatment recommendations as they relate to your goals. Choose from any of the following dates and times:

Tuesday, February 25 • 4:30-7:30 pm

Thursday, February 27 • 4:30-7:30 pm

Monday, March 10 • 4:30-7:30 pm

Wednesday, March 12 • 4:30-7:30 pm

Appointments are required and can be made by emailing carefinder@partners.org or by calling 617-243-6383.

The Newton Wellesley Hospital will also offer two FREE Post-Marathon Injury Clinics in April.

Learn more at www.nwh.org/marathonclinic.

Follow members of the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Marathon Team as they share their training experiences at www.nwhmarathon.blogspot.com.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital sponsors Running Strong, a series of FREE workshops, lectures and clinics geared to runners of all levels, held periodically throughout the year, to help athletes avoid injury and maximize performance.

February 21, 2014
Free Workshops on Keeping Kids Safe at Waban Library Center
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 8 will discuss how to promote healthy behaviors; recognize warning signs that an adult might harm a child; and talk with adults and children about sexual abuse prevention.

WHEN? This 4 workshop series is from 6-8 pm. Parents encouraged to attend all sessions.

March 6 —How do I talk to my child about boundaries?

March 13 —When should I step in?

March 20 —What is a safe adult?

March 26—How do I talk to my child about healthy sexuality?

WHERE? Waban Public Library Center
The flyer is here: Newton Starting Young Parent Flier

p.s. I have a book list on Books for Kids to Teach Them About Appropriate Touch
February 17, 2014
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 7pm; Thursday, February 20 at 5:30pm; Friday, February 21 at 6:30pm; Saturday, February 22 at 12:30pm and 5:30pm; and Sunday, February 23 at 2:00pm. Sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

Tickets start at $30, and are available online at www.celebrityseries.org, by calling CelebrityCharge at (617) 482-6661 Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., by calling Citi Charge 866-348-9738, or at the Citi Wang Theatre Box office, 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.

This performance is the Celebrity Series of Boston debut for Circus Oz.

Inspired by a construction site, From The Ground Up is a tight and road-hardened production allowed to play hilariously fast and loose that features acrobats suspended from, and flying through the air around, the show’s centerpiece – a giant swinging steel beam. From old black and white photographs of workers on high steel girders, Circus Oz has created a new production, starting from the ground up. With a ridiculous combination of jugglers, musicians, acrobats, riggers and aerialists, it’s a celebration. Exuberant raw spectacle and danger for the sake of it!

Circus Oz was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1978 and their 35th birthday year marks decades of mounting extraordinary shows and successfully touring both nationally and internationally. As Australia’s National Circus, they have toured from New York to South American rainforests and Madrid to outback Australia. Circus Oz has taken its self-crafted performances of wit, grace and spectacle to 26 countries across five continents, to critical acclaim.

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February 14, 2014
Free Program on A Matter of Balance: Concerns about 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 this evidence based program participants learn to view falls as controllable and make changes to reduce fall risk at home.

This is a free program sponsored sponsored by Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
Preference will be given to those who have not previously taken the class.nce will be given to those who have not previously taken the class.

Taught by Robin Resnick.

Registration required. Call 617-796-1660 or email msass@newtonma.gov

February 10, 2014
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 will be listed by name on the Spring Fling print invitation.

~ Our Speakers ~

B.J. Novak

Author of One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories.
Mr. Novak is also actor, writer, director, and executive producer of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning comedy series The Office.

B.A. Shapiro

Author of The Art Forger and five suspense novels The Safe Room, Blind Spot, See No Evil, Blameless and Shattered Echoes, as well as the non-fiction book The Big Squeeze. Ms. Shapiro is also a teacher of creative writing at Northeastern University.

Tom Ashbrook ~ Honorary Chair William Novak ~ Host

For more information about the Spring Fling, or questions about tickets or sponsorship, please contact Ellen Eckenrode at (617) 796-1407 or development@newtonfreelibrary.net.

February 4, 2014
Meet Children’s Book Authors from 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, it will be held at University Hall at Lesley University, conveniently located next to the Porter Square T stop on the Red Line. Paid parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building.

1815 massachusetts avenue, cambridge ma

For this event we’ll be looking at “What’s New?” in Non-Fiction. Our spring program will feature the following talented speakers:

Steve Sheinkin, author

Jason Chin, author/illustrator

Kathryn Lasky, author

Michael Tougias, author

Melissa Stewart, author

More information here

Steve Sheinkin

Jason Chin

Kathryn Lasky

Michael Tougias

Melissa Stewart

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February 3, 2014
Sing-Along in Commemoration of the Life and Music of Pete Seeger

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 at a community Sing-Along hosted by the Newton Family Singers on Saturday, February 1st, 3pm at the Waban Library Center.

We’ll sing together as a community, songs straight from Pete’s songlist – songs about freedom, equality, justice, peace, the world we love and the strength of community.

As Pete once said himself: “Participation – that’s what’s gonna save the human race.”

January 30, 2014
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. CakeWalk truly reflects what makes Birthday Wishes so special – loyal supporters of all ages and from all walks of life – coming together to make sure that homeless children experience what many of us take for granted, a birthday celebration!

Participants can sign up to walk either our 5K or half-mile route, and participate as individuals or form a team with family or friends. CakeWalk celebrates corporate teams, sports teams, book clubs, scout troops, neighborhoods, school, church and civic groups. Everyone is welcome to enjoy our fun, noncompetitive walk and family festival of kite flying, face painting, entertainment, field games, free refreshments, family raffle, music and more.

Our event goal this year is $75,000. This funding is critical to carrying out our mission. In combination with the steady stream of birthday gifts and toys, goody bags, birthday cakes and juice boxes that are so generously donated throughout the year, a successful CakeWalk will help ensure that more than 23,000 homeless children will experience the joy of a birthday celebration in 2014 – an experience that lasts just a few short hours with the impact of a lifetime.

Please visit our registration page and sign up now! Although we expect about 500 walkers the morning of May 18, please ask for me at Millennium Park so I may personally acknowledge your participation and say thank you. I look forward to walking by your side.

January 29, 2014
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.

January 26, 2014
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 film festival: it promotes awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Yet the films might not be what you’d expect: a feature film at the West Newton Cinema on February 3, Come As You Are, is based on a true story of three young men with disabilities who go on a road trip from Belgium to Spain on a quest to lose their virginity. More family-friendly fare is offered on Closing Night, February 6, at West Newton Cinema, with our Shorts Program: Reel Encounters. We’re screening seven short films that will engage, challenge, and amuse audiences. Our host partner for the evening is Understanding Our Differences, who posted the following on their website:

“Join Understanding Our Differences for the closing night of Reelabilities: the 3rd Annual Boston Disabilities Film Festival. On Thurs. Feb. 6th we are co-hosting with the Festival a program of short films at West Newton Cinema at 7 pm. The film topics parallel many of the UOD units. Also screening is a new short film, and the director and actor (with an intellectual disability) will attend the reception after the film screenings. UOD will have information and activity tables at the reception as well. Save the date and plan to join us! Children ages 13 and above are welcome to attend.”

Tickets for Come As You Are and the Shorts Program: Reel Encounters are available online or at the West Newton Cinema box office.

Also, on February 5 at the Leventhal Sidman Jewish Community Center, the film Anita will be screening. It is free of charge; pre-registration is requested at bostonjcc.org/reelabilities

January 25, 2014