Category: Events

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

  • Running Relay for The One Fund Boston Appeal

    Running Relay for The One Fund Boston Appeal

    A non-stop running relay

    from LA to Boston

    3000 MILES

    300 STAGES

    1000+ RUNNERS

    ONE CAUSE

    One Run For Boston is the first ever non-stop running relay across America and we want YOU to be part of it!
    Whether you’re a recreational runner or elite athlete this is your opportunity to do something awesome to show your support for the city of Boston and the people whose lives were changed forever on April 15 2013.
    START:  Los Angeles – Friday June 7, 2013
    FINISH:  Boston – Sunday June 30, 2013
    In just three weeks the One Run For Boston relay will travel over 3000 miles through fourteen different states.  Runners from across the USA, and beyond, will run day and night to get the baton to Boston.  You can follow their progress every step of the way via our live map and daily news updates.
    Sign Up. Donate. Run.
    The relay will give runners from all backgrounds the chance to show their solidarity and support for Boston. This epic event starts June 2013 – just a few weeks from now!Subscribe for early bird access here  or check us out on Facebook.

     

  • NewTV Student FREE Film Premiere at West Newton Cinema

    NewTV Student FREE Film Premiere at West Newton Cinema

    NewTV has a Student Production premiere on June 11th at 7 pm for a film called The Shadows at West Newton Cinema. Tickets are free!

    In a world where the president of the estate rules with an iron fist, the children who don’t want to be told what to do live in the shadows. Producer: Alexi Reibman Associate Producer: Brian Porier Directors & Writers: Tayler Stander & Jess Alperin 

    The Shadows, NewTV, West Newton Cinema, student films

  • One Fund Event at Newton Free Library

    One Fund Event at Newton Free Library


    Come Join Us to Share

    Poems, Prayers, and Songs

    for Peace and Unity:

    An Interfaith Call for Healing and Peace

    in our World

    In honor of the victims and survivors of the

    Boston Marathon 2013

     The One Fund Newton Free Library

    Donations to the One Fund for the victims will be accepted.

     

    Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium

    Monday, May 20th, 2013

    3:45-5:00pm

    Come join others from many faiths to share your hopes, wishes, and dreams for peace in our world and unity among our human family. Bring a poem, prayer or song to share or just come to listen and be with others who share a similar interest in peace and unity.

    All ages are welcome. An art table will be available for anyone who wishes to draw or create something.

    Light healthy refreshments will be served at the close of the program.

    Sponsored by the Newton Bahá’í Community and the Peacemakers Class of Newton

     

  • Fiction Writing for Children Workshop (Adults only)

    Fiction Writing for Children Workshop (Adults only)

    Oh man! What I wouldn’t give to join this workshop but unfortunately, I am driving a soccer carpool at that same exact time. Karen Day won a Texas Bluebonnet award for her first book Tall Tales. She’s since published three books with Wendy Lamb, an über publisher that tends to nurture Newbery winners.

    author Karen Day, Newton MA

    This is the class description:

    Over the last 20 years, the market for children’s novels has exploded. Yet writing for these age groups is challenging and more complicated than it may seem. In this workshop, local children’s book author Karen Day will introduce you to the world of novel writing for children. This will include an overview of the industry as well as tips on how to get started. Mostly this will be a place for brainstorming ideas and voice.

    Participants will write, share and discuss their work. No experience is necessary. This workshop will meet on Thursdays from 7:30-9pm and run for four consecutive weeks, beginning May 30th. Workshop fee of $150.

    WHEN: May 30, June 6, June 13, June 20

    TIME: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    WHEREWaban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street

    COST: $150

    TO REGISTER: Please fill out this page and mail it, along with your $150 fee, to Waban Improvement Society, P.O. Box 6, Waban, MA 02468. Checks should be payable to “WIS – Waban Library Center.” You many also hand this form/check in an envelope to a volunteer at the desk at the WLC. Please make sure to email us at wabanlibrary@gmail.com to let us know you wish to register.

    Spaces are limited. **In the event that the class fills before we received your registration, we will return your check. **

    Registrant Contact Information

    Name: ________________________________________

    Signature: _____________________________________

    Phone No:_____________________________________

    Address: _____________________________________

    Fee

    $__________

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    WLC instructors assume no responsibility for injury to person/child listed above. The undersigned assumes all risks and hazards incidental to the conduct of these activities for him or herself or for his or her child. The undersigned releases and waives any and all claims against Waban Improvement Society, Inc. 

    ***A volunteer-run organization, the WLC depends on the financial support of patrons like you.***

  • Newton Family Singers Spring Concert with GIVEAWAY!

    Newton Family Singers Spring Concert with GIVEAWAY!

    THE TIDE IS HIGH

    Songs Reflecting on the Water

    It finally feels like Spring, and that means the Newton Family Singers Spring Concert is around the corner!

    Join them for a program of tender, poignant and rocking water-inspired songs by an eclectic mix of artists, including the Beatles, Lyle Lovett, Blondie, the Grateful Dead and the Indigo Girls, in addition to strikingly beautiful songs by local songwriters, award winning singer-songwriter-naturalist, Oen Kennedy, and Waban’s own Andy Rogovin. This has something for everyone.  Bring your family and prepare to sing along!

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    This concert, they will be thanking our Facebook fans with a ukulele giveaway!  In order to be eligible to win, please like us on Facebook!   They will also be giving away a few other prizes to a few lucky concert-goers.  Good luck!

    To see the Newton Family Singers in action, check out this 10 min. behind-the-scenes video of our Spring 2012 Concert!

    Sunday, May 5th at 4pm

    Memorial Spaulding Auditorium
    250 Brookline St.
    Newton, MA

    Tickets are on sale now!
    Buy them online!
    $10 Adults/$8 kids
    Doors Open at 3:30pm

     

  • Free Seminar: Children, Teens, and Technology

    Free Seminar: Children, Teens, and Technology

    Rules of engagement: Are there any?

    Dr. Rich is a pediatrician and Director of the Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital, Boston. His research explores the positive and negative effects of technology (computer, television, cellphones, etc.) on children and teens.

    Join us as Dr. Rich discusses:

    • Strategies and tips to manage children’s use of technology
    • How to fight the “crowd” mentality
    • Addictive nature of technology as it relates to children with attention issues
    • Impact of violence and inappropriate content on child development

    Dr. Michael Rich

    Dr. Michael Rich,nnhs, teen parenting
    Wednesday, May 8, 2013
    7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

    Newton North Auditorium
    Light refreshments

    Visit here for more information.

  • Take the Boxygen Challenge!

    Take the Boxygen Challenge!

    What is Boxygen™ at the Nonantum Boxing Club?

    High intensity anaerobic boxing circuit training.

    Where: 1st floor of Nonantum Boxing Club

    When: Classes begin Saturday, May 4th

    Boxygen™ Challenge Date: June 1st

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    If you are interested in taking the Boxygen challenge, please email Eric Busa at ebusa22@comcast.net for details and information.

    Only the first 20 applicants will be accepted so “punch” quickly”!!

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  • Healthy Habits Kitchen FREE Events

    Healthy Habits Kitchen FREE Events

    Healthy Habits Kitchen in Wellesley has a couple of great and totally FREE events coming up.

    To celebrate 5 years of business, Healthy Habits Kitchen is hosting an anniversary party with the Urban Grape at their facility on April 24th from 5:30 – 8 pm.

    Healthy Habits

    Attendees will enjoy 5 food and wine pairings, special 1-night only savings and much more! See here for more details.

     

    chocolate therapy

    On May 2nd from 5 – 8 pm, HHK has joined forces with Chocolate Therapy, a new store in Needham, to host a Happy Hour.

    CT_Cure Truffle

    They’ll be sampling their Black Bean Chocolate Chili together with The Cure truffle as well as viewing a truffle-making demonstration.

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  • Whole Food’s Grilled Cheese Thrown Down!

    Whole Food’s Grilled Cheese Thrown Down!

    Join Whole Foods in Newton off Walnut for a Grilled Cheese Throw Down and vote for your favorite grilled cheese! The fun begins Friday, April 12th from 11 am to 1 pm.

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  • Newton Family Singers’ Spring Concert!

    Newton Family Singers’ Spring Concert!

    Dive into the warm weather with the Newton Family Singers’ spring concert!

    Go with the flow and join us for a program of tender, poignant and rocking water-inspired songs by an eclectic mix of artists, including the Beatles, Lyle Lovett, Blondie, the Grateful Dead and the Indigo Girls.

    We are also singing strikingly beautiful songs by local favorites, award winning singer-songwriter-naturalist, Oen Kennedy, and our own Andy Rogovin.

    This show will have something for everyone. Bring your family and prepare to sing along with us!

    This concert, we will be thanking our Facebook fans with a ukulele giveaway!  In order to be eligible to win, please like us on Facebook!

    We will also be giving away a few other prizes to a few lucky concert-goers.

     

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    When: Sunday, May 5th at 4 pm

    Where: Memorial Spaulding Auditorium, 250 Brookline St. in Newton

    Tickets: Purchase here

     

    Here are the Newton Family Singers for the This Land is Your Land project on PBS.