Special Holiday Fundraiser for New Repertory Theatre
New Repertory Theatre A Christmas Carol Fundraiser Ken Cheeseman will be reading Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Sunday, December 16th at Terry O’Reilly’s Irish Pub in Newton. Only 40 seats are available! Admission is a minimum donation of $25 which will be matched by New Rep’s matching program. Only 4 seats per person. Please […]
Upcycled Toy Invention Birthday Party for Kids
Science-Meets-Art Kids’ Birthday Party Do you need a new birthday party idea for your kids? Something eco-friendly and creative? I just met the founders of KinetiCreations. Check out these toys kids make from upcycled materials! Catapults!!! Marble Maze! Foosball!! KinetiCreations shows kids that they have the ability and imagination to create ways of having fun […]
Celebrations! A Family Discovery Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo
New Philharmonia Orchestra Family Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo Sunday, December 16 at 3pm First Baptist Church 848 Beacon St, Newton Centre T-accessible by the Green Line “D Line” Newton Centre stop Please join the New Philharmonia Orchestra and special guests, Newton’s Boston Ballet School and All-City Honors Chorus Treble Singers! Join us to celebrate friendship, […]
Newton’s New Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market
Newton has started its own Winter Farmers’ Market, which runs on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Hyde Community Center in Newton Highlands. I visited today and guess what I found? Crisp and Delicious Apples! Fresh Salad Greens! Hydroponic! Artisanal Cheese! Lovely soaps! Artisanal Pasta from Nella Pasta. Maple syrup from a […]
Open House & Craft Fair at New Art Center!
Newton New Art Center Craft Fair and Open House Sunday Dec. 9, 1-4pm, FREE -Craft fair by New Art Center faculty -Meet teachers -Register for classes -Register for February, April and Summer Art programs –FREE Art activities for children -Ceramics Demo -Free Exhibitions with Family Connections Drop-In visits Please stop by! New Art Center in Newton 61 Washington Park […]
Cappella Clausura’s alternative Christmas pageant!
Cappella Clausura’s Christmas Performance Cappella Clausura’s alternative Christmas pageant is back December 15th and 16th! This program is ever-popular with families, with its graceful child dancers, sing-alongs, giant puppets – and gorgeous music. But what makes it different is the source of the music: written by mostly cloistered nuns from 12th – 17th century Italy […]
Newton Arts Stroll & Shop
On Sunday, December 2 from noon-6pm, Newton Centre is being transformed into a vintage Main Street for the Newton Cultural Alliance’s Arts Stroll & Shop. Featuring participation from 40 local businesses and 100 artists and musicians, the Stroll makes it fashionable for you to shop, eat, and art local. The Newton Cultural Alliance (NCA), a coalition of 24 […]
NewTV Auction Fundraiser: Please Support
NewTV 5th Live Auction Starts Today! Please join me in supporting NewTV’s 5th auction. The proceeds from the auction will go towards college scholarships and for paid internships. The auction also: – Brings the community together – Gives exposure and visibility to local businesses and organizations – Promotes and raises money for NewTV’s highly successful Lipof Fellowship, internship […]
Tips for Talking With Older Drivers: Free Seminar at Newton Wellesley Hospital
Older Drivers and Safety Issues: Free Seminar on How to Talk to Them For many older adults, driving is a symbol of freedom and independence and represents the ability to maintain connections and actively participate in the community. However, driving abilities can change over time due to declining vision, decreased strength, stiff joints, slowed reaction times, medical […]
Advice from Day Middle School Nurse: Walk or Bike to School!
The case for a car-free commute to school Students across the country celebrated International Walk to School and Bike to school day earlier this month, including students (in Newton or here at F.A. Day Middle School). Thousands of students reaped the numerous health and environmental benefits that walking, biking or riding the bus to school […]
