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

  • Temple Shalom’s Sisterhood Fall Fling

    Temple Shalom’s Sisterhood Fall Fling

    Temple Shalom’s Sisterhood Fall Fling event on Thursday, November 7th from 6:30 to 9 pm.

    The proceeds from the Fall Fling go to support the Temple’s religious school, youth programs and social action projects.
    This year’s Fall Fling is an evening of fun indulgences – fabulous shopping, mini spa services, wine tasting, silent auction and more! It’s a fantastic chance to get a jump start on holiday shopping, with over 20 vendors selling a wide range of merchandise (jewelry, bags, clothing and accessories, home decor, personalized items, etc.) and to just have a fun night out with friends (wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres served throughout the evening).
    Register here.
    Temple Shalom Fall Fling

     

     

  • Former Miss Massachusetts Now CEO Hosting Falling for Science 2013

    Former Miss Massachusetts Now CEO Hosting Falling for Science 2013

    The Discovery Museums are pleased to announce Falling for Science 2013, an annual fundraising party to benefit the museums, which will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 7:00 to 11:00pm.  The evening will be hosted by Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle, founder and chairman of Science from Scientists and CEO of Counterpoint Health Solutions, and a former Miss Massachusetts.

    This year’s event—just for grownups—will be held at the Science Discovery Museum and will feature prizes, music, open bar and food. Tickets are $125 per person or $225 for two and may be purchased in advance or by calling 978-264-4200 ext. 13 or emailing eisen@discoverymuseums.org. This is a 21 and older event; space is limited and tickets will be held at the door.

    About Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle

    Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle

    Erika Ebbel Angle earned her Ph. D. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine in 2012. She is a 2004 graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she majored in Chemistry and minored in music. In 2003 she was nominated as a recipient of the United States Achievement Academy National Sciences Award, and has been inducted into two honor societies at MIT. In 2002 Erika founded what would become Science from Scientists. In 2007, Erika was selected by L’Oreal Paris as a Woman of Worth for her work with Science from Scientists and was featured on Lifetime TV.

    She is the host of “The Dr. Erika Show”, an educational science TV show for children. Erika has served as a commissioner for the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women and is currently serving on a sub-committee of the Massachusetts Governor’s STEM Council. Erika was Miss Massachusetts 2004 in the Miss America Scholarship Program. She has appeared on Nova and TLC in shows such as “The Secret Lives of Scientists and Engineers.”

    The Discovery Museums are celebrating 30 years of inspiring curiosity. The two museums—the Children’s Discovery Museum for ages 0-6 and the Science Discovery Museum for kids of all ages—are the children’s and science museums of MetroWest Boston, paired on a single 4.5-acre campus in Acton, MA.  For 30 years the Museums have served families and schools from towns throughout New England, with a commitment to informal education that enhances classroom learning. The hands-on, playful exhibits, developed by professional educators, inspire curiosity, exploration, experimentation and imagination.  The Discovery Museums combine manageable scale, convenient location and free parking to provide a fun and engaging experience where children and adults can discover their world together. For more information, please visit www.discoverymuseums.org.

    Photo courtesy of sciencefromscientists.

  • A Celebration of Women’s Health: Girls Night Out!

    A Celebration of Women’s Health: Girls Night Out!

    On Tuesday, October 22 from 6:30-8:00pm, Newton-Wellesley Hospital will host a Girls Night Out: A Celebration of Women’s Health, at the Newton Marriott 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton.

    Newton Wellesley Hospital, free seminars, older drivers

    Welcome Reception – 6:30-7:00pm

    Start the night off with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a wine reception while visiting a variety of health and wellness displays. Enter to win a door prize!

     

    Expert Health Panel – 7:00-8:00pm

    Health Questions You’re Afraid to Ask — Stephanie Morris, MD

    Do you have health questions that you’re uncomfortable asking your doctor? Are you curious about symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause such as changes in sexual function, body changes and hot flashes? Are you experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding that is bothersome or embarrassing? Are you concerned about having an HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection or an abnormal pap smear?

    If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then join us for a discussion on some of the top issues patients find difficult to bring up to their doctor. There will be an opportunity to anonymously ask your own questions to be addressed during the talk. 

     

    Caring for Yourself Through the Decades — Jennie Mastroianni, NP

    Learn the health-focused essentials to keep you on track during each decade of your life with a focus on self-care, healthy living and disease prevention strategies.

     

    What Does Your Family History Tell You — Taryn Rourke, Genetic Counselor

    A family history of certain types of cancers can increase your risk of breast, colon and gynecological cancers. Come and learn about who should have genetic testing and the benefits and risks of these tests.

     

    Registration is strongly encouraged. To reserve your space, email carefinder@partners.org or call 617-243-6622.

  • FREE Opera for Kids! Mooch the Messy

    FREE Opera for Kids! Mooch the Messy

    This Columbus Day Weekend, The Boston Conservatory is offering the opportunity to introduce your children to opera in a way they’ll truly enjoy, for free! For the second time this year, The Conservatory is presenting the children’s opera Mooch the Messy.

    free opera for kids Boston

    The show is specifically recommended for preschool and elementary school-aged children. It’s based on the 1979 book by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and tells the story of Mooch, a rat from Boston, who learns about neatness and responsibility when his father comes for a visit. He also learns to be himself in a delightful mix of humor, music and fun.

    You can see Mooch the Messy Saturday, October 12th at 12 p.m. or 2 p.m. at The Boston Conservatory’s newly renovated Seully Hall, located at 8 The Fenway in Boston. You can also catch special showings on Monday, October 14th (Columbus Day) at the Boston Children’s Museum at 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. The Conservatory show is free; and the museum show is free with the purchase of admission.

    You can see an example of part of Mooch the Messy here:

    Music is by Marcus DeLoach
    Lyrics are by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Marcus DeLoach

    About The Boston Conservatory

    The Boston Conservatory trains exceptional, young performing artists for careers that enrich and transform the human experience. Known for its intimate and supportive multi-disciplinary environment, The Boston Conservatory offers fully accredited graduate and undergraduate programs in music, dance and musical theater, and presents more than 200 performances each year by students, faculty and guest artists. Since its founding in 1867, The Boston Conservatory has shared its talent and creativity with the city of Boston, the region and the nation, and continues to grow today as a vibrant community of artists and educators. For more information, visit us here.

  • The Needham Craft Fair & Silent Auction

    The Needham Craft Fair & Silent Auction

    Join us on OCTOBER 19, 2013 at The Needham Craft Fair. My friend Sharon Schindler will be be there too with her wonderful photographs, some of which are made into these really cool stone coasters!

    Sharon Schindler PhotographySharon Schindler Photography

    Sharon Schindler Photography

    Sharon Schindler Photography

    Fun Shopping for the whole family. Get your holiday shopping done early!

    Visitor Hours

    Craft Fair
    9:30-4

    Silent Auction 
    10-3

    $6 Admission
    $5 Seniors
    Free for under 13

    See our 2013 Crafters

    The Needham Craft Fair & Silent Auction is an enormously popular shopping event combining a juried craft show along with a silent auction. Each year, the event draws savvy shoppers and generous bidders from all over Massachusetts.

    The Needham Craft Fair is hosted at the Needham High school every year near the end of October. Come explore over 100 selected exhibitors from towns in MA and the surrounding states and see an extensive array of beautiful and unique fashions, gifts, home goods, body products and more.


    The Needham Craft Fair & Silent Auction

    The Silent Auction provides an opportunity for our local Needham businesses to gain exposure by donating to the Needham High School PTC fundraiser. We see items from small and large surrounding businesses, and all crafters are asked to donate an item.

    Get your holiday shopping out of the way early! The craft show and auction make the perfect opportunity to take care of your holiday and Christmas shopping.

    Shop for jewelry, woven goods, hand painted items, paper products, floral arrangements, photography, tasty condiments, sauces and more.  Bid on services like spa treatments, products, and gift certificates to restaurant and hotels.

    Be sure to stop by our incredible Bake Sale which offers cookies, cakes and breads which you can enjoy that day or take home to enjoy later.

    Sandwiches, water and coffee are also available for purchase if you are shopping around lunch time.

     

     

  • Susan Cooper at Wellesley Free Library (The Dark is Rising!)

    Susan Cooper at Wellesley Free Library (The Dark is Rising!)

    Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper, author of the award winning The Dark is Rising sequence, is coming to the Wellesley Free Library on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00pm.

    Susan Cooper

     

    With her signature sense of history and enchantment, Ms. Cooper ignites the imagination of young readers with her latest historical novel, Ghost Hawk.

     

    Don’t miss this chance to hear about her writing process, ask questions, and get a book signed by this beloved author.

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  • Yogurtland Celebrates Grand Opening: Free Yogurt and Family Entertainment

    Yogurtland Celebrates Grand Opening: Free Yogurt and Family Entertainment

    Yogurtland Newton Center will celebrate the grand opening of the popular frozen yogurt shop with free yogurt and family entertainment. Yogurtland Newton Center, which opened in August, is located at 1231 Centre Street and is open Sunday thru Thursday from 11:30 am – 10 pm, and on Friday and Saturday until 11pm.
    Newton Yogurtland Grand Opening
     
    The grand opening events include: 
        Free yogurt and toppings from 11 AM – 3 PM;
        Balloon artist and face painter from 11 AM – 1 PM;
        Prizes and giveaways from 5 – 8 PM;
        And buy-one, get-one free yogurt and toppings from 8 – 11 PM.
    Newton Yogurtland Grand Opening
     
    This location is owned and operated by business partners Anthony Parrinello and Noah Siegel, who will be developing a half dozen more locations.
     
    “With its distinctive custom-made flavors, Yogurtland is different and better than any other frozen yogurt options, and we are excited to provide this great tasting yogurt experience to the Newton community. Yogurtland has received a warm welcome from Newton residents, and we look forward to celebrating with the community on October 5th,” said Noah Siegel.
    Newton Yogurtland Grand Opening
     
    At Yogurtland’s self-serve frozen yogurt shops, guests are welcomed by a bright, cheerful wall of sweet and tart yogurt flavors and a topping bar filled with healthful and indulgent options. Paying by the ounce, guests can choose among 16 yogurt flavors and more than 60 fruit and premium toppings to create their own delicious frozen treat and top it off their way.
    Newton Yogurtland Grand Opening
  • Family Bike Event: Tour de Newton!

    Family Bike Event: Tour de Newton!

    Sign up for the “Tour de Newton” – The first annual Tour de Newton is scheduled for October 6 and it promises to be a great event for everyone – kids, adults, experienced bicyclists and casual riders.

    The Tour will be a 20 mile bicycle ride that will start simultaneously in all 13 villages at 9:30am.

    Bike the whole loop with a group of your neighbors and be guided by a leader and a sweeper who know the route. The route’s been carefully chosen to be a fun, safe and pleasant ride.

    As the group arrives at each village, you’ll be met by greeters who’ll give you a specially designed village badge and tell you a bit about the highlights of their village. Complete the whole route and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a new bike from International Bicycle on Needham St.

    It should be a great event, so sign up here.

    Tour de Newton route

  • Peirce Elementary School Playground Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser

    Peirce Elementary School Playground Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser

    Peirce Elementary School is raising money for a new playground and everyone is welcome to use it when it is complete.

    But the price tag is high. In order to get an inclusive playground with a rubber surface that allow for wheelchairs, the cost is $175,000. So far, Peirce is almost half way there. But We Need Your Help!

    Peirce Elementary School Playground Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser

    We’re holding a Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser on Saturday, October 5th from 11 am to 4pm. Please buy a pumpkin and help us get closer to our goal.

    This is the playground we hope to install. If we don’t meet our fundraising goal over the next 6 six weeks, we will have to use woodchips instead of the rubber surface. Woodchips won’t allow for inclusion and are not as safe for falls as the rubber surface. Also, part of the playground structure might have to be eliminated.

    Peirce Elementary School Playground Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser

    Figuring out an idea play structure was a team effort. Peirce students weighed in with ideas such as these:

    Peirce Elementary School Playground Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser

    Peirce Elementary School Playground Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser


    Peirce Elementary School Playground Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser

    Please consider Peirce for your Fall and Halloween pumpkin needs! We hope you will visit our pumpkin patch!

  • Sports Injury Expert to Speak at JCC (FREE Event)

    Sports Injury Expert to Speak at JCC (FREE Event)

    Dr. William Meehan, III, a national expert on sports injury prevention and director of The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention in Waltham, will discuss sports injuries and concussion prevention at a free talk at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center in Newton on Sunday, October 6 at 9am.

    Sports Injury Expert to Speak at JCC

    Dr. Meehan is also the director of the Sports Concussion Clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital, the author ofKids, Sports and Concussions: A Guide for Coaches and Parents, and the director of Research for the Brain Injury Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. He is the team physician for the Northeastern University men’s ice hockey team.

    Organized sports participation by children and teenagers is at an all-time high,” says Dr. Meehan. “Approximately 38 million children and teenagers participate in organized sports.

    The benefits of sports participation are numerous. However, these benefits come with the risk of injuries. Proper preparation for individual sports that involves injury prevention education and training is where parents, coaches and schools can make a difference.”

    The Micheli Center educates and trains athletes of all ages to minimize the risk of sports injuries.

    The talk is open to the entire community.

    The JCC is located at 333 Nahanton Street in Newton Center.  For more information, contact 617-558-6459.