Category: All About Newton

News, events, children’s activities in Newton, MA.

  • Multiple Emmy Nominations for The Folklorist

    Multiple Emmy Nominations for The Folklorist

    NewTV is proud to announce that for the second year in a row our original program, The Folklorist, has received multiple Emmy® nominations from The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences/New England in the three categories below:

    HISTORICAL/CULTURAL PROGRAM/SPECIAL
Andrew Eldridge, Producer
    John Horrigan, Host
    Jesse Kreitzer, Producer
    Melinda Garfield, Associate Producer

    PROGRAM – HOST/MODERATOR
    John Horrigan, Host

    WRITER PROGRAM
    John Horrigan, Writer

    And with the Emmy Awards taking place this coming Saturday, we’re crossing our fingers for Newton’s very own production! Congratulations to the talented crew and cast, and a million thanks to everyone for their continued support. For more information about The Folklorist, please visit here.

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  • Summer Programs for Kids and Events Coming Up!

    Summer Programs for Kids and Events Coming Up!

    The Arsenal Center for the Arts

    The Arsenal Center for the Arts offers a wide variety of week-long art workshops this summer, beginning June 17 – August 23. Choose from Comics/Cartoons, Creative Creatures, Puppets, Mixed-Media, Drawing, Basic Jewelry, Circus Art, Pottery and much, much more. Morning and afternoon workshops for three age groups: 5 & 6 year olds; 7 – 9 year olds; 10+. Supervised Lunch and Extended Day options available. Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Free parking and easy access to public transportation.

    Registration and Information: 617-923-0100, ext. 309. Visit www.arsenalarts.org for workshop descriptions. Scholarships and Membership discounts are available.

     

    Summer Camps On Sale Right Now At Newton Sewing Studio

    This is a one time sale that ends May 31st at Newton Sewing Studio in West Newton.

    • Regular price
    • Full Day 9am – 5pm $100    Now $50 
    • Full Week 9am – 1pm $250 Now $125
    • Full Week 1pm – 5pm $250 Now $125
    • Full Week 9am – 5pm $425 Now $212

     

    Summer Reading Book Fair to benefit The Foundation for Children’s Books

    Shop for books… without the guilt!

    Friday, May 31st, 9:00am – 9:00pm
    Saturday, June 1st, 9:00am – 9:00pm
     
    Newtonville Books
    10 Langley Road, Newton Centre

    Come shop at Newtonville Books at their new location in Newton Centre during the FCB Book Fair and

    20% of your purchases will support our work bringing amazing authors into underserved schools in Boston.

    Belkin Family Lookout Farm

    Belkin Family Lookout Farm will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday for Memorial Day Weekend. The farm will open its gates for the entire family for the long weekend. Celebrate summer’s arrival and take a ride through the orchards, visit the Children’s Play Area, take a turn in the moon bounce, hang out with “Mike the Music Man” and find your way through the burlap maze.

    Belkin Family Lookout Farm Free Open House

    4 Days: Tuesday June 25th through Friday June 28th. $295

    This option works for schools who had less snow days.

    OR

    2) 2 Days:  Thursday June 27 through Friday June 28. $195

    This works for the Newton Schools since our last school day is Wednesday June 26th.

     

    The second session is the typical one: 4 days starting on Monday.

     

    Boston College Lady Eagles Soccer Camps for Girls

    Soccer camps for girls at Boston College has two week options.

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    Summer Session I

    Dates: 6/25/13 – 6/28/13   OR

    6/27/13 – 6/28/13 (2 day option)

    Ages: 6 – 14 years

    Time: 9am – 3pm
    Cost: $295 / $195

     

    Summer Session II

    Dates: 7/22/13 – 7/25/13

    Ages: 6 – 14 years

    Time: 9am – 3pm

    Cost: $295

     

  • 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.

     

  • Newton’s First African-American Governance …

    Newton’s First African-American Governance …

    I saw this tweet recently that said Newton, MA was the only city to have an African-American Mayor, Governor AND President. We are making history!

    And I think they are all Firsts!

     

    First Black President: Barack Obama

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    First Black Governor of Massachusetts: Deval Patrick.

    The first African-American Governor was Douglas Wilder of Virginia in 1990.

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    First Black Mayor of Newton, MA: Setti Warren

    The first African-American mayor was Pierre Caliste Landry of  Donaldsonville, Louisiana in 1868.

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    AND, the three of them together making history!

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  • 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 

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  • 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

     

  • Washington Blvd BoxART near Newton Wellesley Hospital

    Washington Blvd BoxART near Newton Wellesley Hospital

    Another lovely example of Newton Street Art. This BoxART piece is on Washington Blvd. which is part of the Boston Marathon route near the Newton Wellesley hospital.

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  • 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.

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    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.***

  • Please VOTE for West Suburban YMCA Kids’ Song!

    Please VOTE for West Suburban YMCA Kids’ Song!

    We are SO happy to announce that More Than a Building – a song written, performed and produced by our students from  the West Suburban YMCA, has been chosen as one of the top 7 Semi-Finalist submissions in the YMCA of the USA’s songwriting competition “Sing Out for the Y”!

    We are asking for your help!

    Please vote, post, share, tweet and send the link below to your social and online communities.

    Please vote here for More Than A Building – West Suburban YMCA Music

    West Suburban YMCA (Newton, MA)

    SAMPLE LYRICS:

    When I walk in the door, I see all the friendly faces. All the staff’s lookin’ To help someone like me. And it’s part of the reason why It’s one of my favorite places. I wanna go back there every single week. Inside the hallways I feel cared for and secure. The rooms around me Hold many things to learn. I don’t wanna be anywhere else anymore. The YMCA is the only place I turn.

    It helps us learn, grow and thrive. I always feel so safe inside. It’s where we learn how to live life. We all know honesty is right.

     

  • 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