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

  • Parenting Teens Event with Dr. Wolf

    Parenting Teens Event with Dr. Wolf

    Dr. Anthony Wolf, parenting teens, free seminar

    Free Seminar on Parenting Teens at Beaver Country Day School

    Dr. Anthony Wolf, practicing child psychologist, speaker and author of parenting books including I’d Listen to My Parents if They’d Just Shut Up: What to Say and Not Say when Parenting Teens, will be presenting at Beaver Country Day School on Wednesday, November 28 at 7 PM in an event that is free and open to the public.

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    Dr. Wolf will discuss the everyday challenges of raising teens in the 21st century and help parents understand how to successfully communicate with teens in today’s evolving world. As a highly regarded speaker who has appeared on shows including The TODAY Show and The View, Dr. Wolf provides tips, strategies, hope and humor to help guide parents through issues including technology, alcohol, drugs, sex, and more.

    RSVP to the event through Eventbrite here.

    “Parenting Strategies for the 21st Century”
    WHAT: Parenting presentation by Dr. Anthony Wolf, Ph.D.
    WHO: All parents – free and open to the public
    WHEN: Wednesday, November 28 at 7 PM
    WHERE: Beaver Country Day School 791 Hammond Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
    WHY: To guide parents through communicating with teens about common issues including technology, alcohol, drugs, sex, and more.

  • William Landay of Defending Jacob at Newton Free Library

    William Landay of Defending Jacob at Newton Free Library

    Newton Free Library Event with William Landay of Defending Jacob

    William Landay of Defending Jacob is speaking at the Newton Free Library on Monday, November 26th at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Our book club has decided to attend this event instead of hosting our usual book club. Everyone who has read the book has raved about it. That it includes Newton landmarks is an added bonus! See you at this great free event!

    Andy Barber has been an assistant district attorney in his suburban Massachusetts county (NEWTON!)  for more than twenty years. He is respected in his community, tenacious in the courtroom, and happy at home with his wife, Laurie, and son, Jacob. But when a shocking crime shatters their New England town, Andy is blindsided by what happens next: His fourteen-year-old son is charged with the murder of a fellow student.

    Every parental instinct Andy has rallies to protect his boy. Jacob insists that he is innocent, and Andy believes him. Andy must. He’s his father. But as damning facts and shocking revelations surface, as a marriage threatens to crumble and the trial intensifies, as the crisis reveals how little a father knows about his son, Andy will face a trial of his own—between loyalty and justice, between truth and allegation, between a past he’s tried to bury and a future he cannot conceive.

    Award-winning author William Landay has written the consummate novel of an embattled family in crisis—a suspenseful, character-driven mystery that is also a spellbinding tale of guilt, betrayal, and the terrifying speed at which our lives can spin out of control.

    William Landay of Newton, Defending Jacob

     

  • Newton’s Juried Art Fest: 10 Lauded Newton Artists

    Newton’s Juried Art Fest: 10 Lauded Newton Artists

    Newton’s Best Artists

    Best of Newton Juried Art Fest is November 3rd and 4th, Saturday and Sunday, from 11 am to 5 pm. This craft show and sale features 77 juror-chosen artists. It will be held at the Newton Cultural Center at 225 Nevada Street in Newtonville.

    Juror’s Award Exhibit will be held November 20th through December 31st. Top honors will be awarded to ten of the Best of Newton Artists. The group show will be held at NewTV Gallery at 23 Needham Street in Newton. The entrance is on Easy Street, next to National Lumber. For NewTV hours, go here or call 617-965-7200.

    Amy Surman
    Amy Surman
    Marian Strangfeld
    Marian Strangfeld
    Carole Slattery
    Carole Slattery
    Lisa Sazer
    Lisa Sazer
    Amy Soderberg Nichols
    Amy Soderberg Nichols
    Maggie Carberry
    Maggie Carberry
    Maggie Carberry
    Maggie Carberry
    Lynda Goldberg
    Lynda Goldberg
    Sara Dickman
    Sara Dickman
    Judith Dernburg
    Judith Dernburg
  • Free Event for Newton Schools: Newton Inspires

    Free Event for Newton Schools: Newton Inspires

    Newton Schools Foundation, Newton InspiresNewton Schools Foundation Presents

    Newton Inspires—An Evening of Ideas and Community

    What do NPR host Tom Ashbrook, Boston Globe Film Critic Ty Burr, novelist and author Anita Diamant, and Defending Jacob author William Landay have in common? All four writers and journalists are Newton residents, and all will headline the second annual Newton Inspires—An Evening of Ideas and Community, sponsored by the Newton Schools Foundation (NSF).

    The free community event will take place :

    November 14, 7-9:30 p.m.

    at Newton South High School

    140 Brandeis Road in Newton Centre

    Leaders representing an array of fields and interest areas will address topics ranging from business, education, science and medicine, journalism and the environment, to sports, literature, arts and entertainment. Participants choose three 30-minute speaker sessions from among 18 speakers. At the end of the evening, participants and speakers gather to reconnect over coffee and dessert.

    The event is free and open to the public and speaker sessions fill up quickly, so early registration is recommended. To view the full list of speakers, to register or for additional information go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org., or call 617-559-6120.

  • Junior League of Boston Show House in Newton

    Junior League of Boston Show House in Newton

    Tour Show House at 71 Walnut Park in Newton

    Junior League of Boston show house in Newton, 2012, Newton show house, Walnut Park

    ABOUT THE SHOW HOUSE

    The Junior League of Boston is hosting an exciting month-long Show House event. This celebrated designshowcase is now in its 35th year and is expected to draw over 10,000 visitors.  The Potter Estate, on the grounds of the Jackson-Walnut Park Schools in Newton, is being transformed by 35 prominent local design firms who have generously donated their time and materials. Each of the 36 design areas of this stately home and grounds is being re-designed, while maintaining the character of this 1867 property.

    To view the participating designers, please click here. 

    TOUR THE SHOW HOUSE

    The Junior League of Boston welcomes the public to tour the Show House. Tickets are $30 if purchased online before October 12th or from a Junior League Member. Tickets will be $35 at the door. Please see theTickets and Location Tab for more information on ticket sales or purchase tickets here.

    Junior League of Boston Show House, Newton, Newton Show House
    Bathroom by Ana Donohue of Ana Donohue Interiors.
  • Think Pink! Girls Night Out Event At Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    Think Pink! Girls Night Out Event At Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    Newton Wellesley Hospital, Think Pink

    Breast Cancer Awareness FREE Community Event

    Grab your mom, sister, daughter or friend and join other women from the western suburbs for Think Pink, on Thursday, October 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm, in the Bowles Conference Center (second floor) at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington Street, Newton.

    This FREE breast cancer awareness community event will begin with a wine and hors d’oeuvre reception while attendees enjoy music and discover the relaxation benefits of Reiki and massage.

    Nutrition and fitness experts will also be on hand.

    Following the reception, there will be a panel discussion on new mammography advances such as tomosynthesis.

    Tips on understanding mammogram results and navigating next steps will also be discussed.

    Speakers are:

    • Alan Semine MD, NWH Chief of Breast Imaging
    • Cindy Krasnecky, RN, Nurse Navigator, Vernon Cancer Center
    • A Q&A session will follow

    Registration is strongly encouraged by emailing carefinder@partners.org or calling 617.243.6622.

  • New Gallery, Indalo, Opening Reception!

    New Gallery, Indalo, Opening Reception!

    Sharon Schindler Photography

    Indalo in Newton Highlands is having a Gallery Reception

    Thursday, November 8, 2012

    5:30-7:30 pm

    6 Lincoln Street

    Sharon Schindler, Jill Becker, Sematay, MJGA Assemblage Art, David Diamond, Rob Houghton,

    Mike Codispoti, Jon Irwin Federman, Joy Dai Buell, Eleanor Elkin,

    Designs by Minou,  JDanforth, Eye of JA, Ilana Klarman and Sofia Plater.

    Meet local Newton artists, view their work and get a jump on holiday shopping!

    Sharon Schindler Photography
    Sharon Schindler Photography
  • Sign Up for Halloween Window Painting!

    Sign Up for Halloween Window Painting!

    Halloween Window Painting

    in Newton Villages

    Halloween window painting NewtonHalloween window painting, Newton Highlands, Newton Center, Newton Centre, Waban, AuburndaleNewton window painting for Halloween, window painting for kids, halloween window painting Newton

    Saturday, October 27, 2012

    9 am – 4 pm

    Open to kids in Grades 3-8

    Rain date Sunday, October 28

    Window Painting Contest Rules

    • Each artist will be assigned a 20″ x 36″ space on the outside of a merchant window in Newton’s participating villages.
    • Sill, wall, and sidewalk areas below window MUST be covered and taped with newspaper.
    • Each artist supplies his or her own tempera (NOT ACRYLIC) paints, brushes, newspaper, rags, and masking tape. All work needs to be done freehand and have a “Halloween” theme.
    • Official rules and regulations will be mailed prior to the event and must be followed closely to avoid disqualification.
    • Register on-line.
    • Registration deadline is Friday October 19.
    • Windows will be painted on Saturday, October 27, any time between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. all work must be finished by 4:00 pm.
    • The rain date for painting will be Sunday, October 28, 9am – 4pm. Please check this website or call 617-527-8283 by 8am on Saturday, October 27 for an announcement regarding weather-related conditions.
    • Windows are assigned on a first come first served basis. One window will be assigned to each participant. Due to the popularity of this event, we cannot honor requests for specific windows.
    • First, second and third place prizes will be awarded for each Grade. Special Awards Ceremony with Mayor Setti Warren will be on Tuesday October 30, 2:00 pm at the Newton Cultural Center. (directions)
    • Winners will be notified by telephone

    To sign up, please register here.

    Thank you to Elizabeth Reilly as the volunteer coordinator for this wonderful event for kids. She has been coordinating this event for years and threatens to retire this year! Will someone else step up to the plate if she stop coordinating this? Unclear! But this possibly could be the last year, so please participate!!!

  • Classical Guitar at L’Aroma Cafe in Newton

    Classical Guitar at L’Aroma Cafe in Newton

    George Attisano, classic guitar, NewtonClassical Guitar Performance by George Attisano

    George Attisano is an attorney by trade but he’s also talented classical guitarist.

    If you’re looking for something to do this Sunday afternoon (Oct. 14th), come and hear him play at L’Aroma Cafe in West Newton.

    He’ll be performing from 2-4 pm.

    Admission is free.

    L'Aroma Cafe, classical guitar performance,


  • 9th Annual Trade and Recycle Day!

    9th Annual Trade and Recycle Day!

    recycle, recycle clothes, used clothes Newton donating, donations for used clothesNewton is having the 9th annual Trade and Recycle Day!

    It will be held on Saturday, October 13th from 8am-2pm at the Recycling Depot at Rumford Ave.

    Swapping and Donating: bring along useful but unwanted belongings for swapping or donating. Bring your stuff, or just come along & pick something up – for free!

    • Appliances – Bicycles – Books
    • Household items and non-upholstered furniture (No mattresses or couches)
    • REUSABLE building materials (cabinets, doors, plumbing and light fixtures, lumber, drywall, etc.)
    • NO computer monitors, NO televisions, NO hazardous materials, NO paint
    • Pretty much anything, so long as it is usable, non-toxic, non-hazardous – and clean!

    DROP-OFFS ACCEPTED (NEWTON RESIDENTS ONLY!) FROM 8 – 1 PM

    Recycling and Reuse: bring along any of the following and the City of Newton will make sure that they are recycled, given to charity or disposed of safely.

    • Fluorescent bulbs and other mercury-containing items
    • Cell phones, all printer cartridges
    • Clothing
    • Paper, cardboard, glass, metal, all plastic bottles
    • Dead rechargeable batteries