Book and Author Luncheon with Dennis Lehane and Mitchell Zuckoff
The Friends of the Newton Free Library is hosting a book and author luncheon benefit event. When: Friday, May 11, 2012 with a cash bar (wine) 11:00 am. Luncheon 12:00 pm. Speakers and Book Signing will follow the luncheon. Where: Ballroom, Newton Marriott Hotel, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue at Route 128, Newton, MA Dennis Lehare Mitchell Zuckoff Who: Featured Speakers are Dennis […]
Calling All Vendors: Waban Village Day!
Do you have something to sell; jewelry, crafts, specialty items, artisan breads or foods, cosmetics, clothes, to name a few. Come share your creations with a booth at Waban Village Day, Sunday, May 20th 11am-3pm. This is the 9th Waban Village Day, it takes place in Waban Square on Woodward Street, right off of Beacon Street. This is a […]
Free Running Clinic, Run Leo Run! March 31st NNHS
Inspirational marathoner, Leo Westebbe, Newton South graduate 2011 and Charles d’Hemecourt from the Division of Sports Medicine Children’s Hospital Boston will lead a FREE running clinic for kids ages 8 and up. The clinic is prime preparation for runners of all ages and abilities in the April 15 Heartbreak Hill Road Race. Participants will learn running stretches, drills and techniques, discuss […]
Cardio Diva! Master Dance Class with Celebrity Guest Instructor Jeff Costa!
Join Jeff Costa for an electrifying aerobic-dance workout! The perfect marriage of exercise and dance, the Cardio Diva dance workout provides a fun environment for participants to get in touch with their “inner diva” while sweating to cutting-edge pop music and dancing to free-flowing and innovative choreography. Jeff Costa is known as the founder of […]
When an Addition Makes More Sense Than Assisted Living for Aging Parents
Peter Sachs’ addition to his house for his aging mother after she suffered from a mild stroke got me thinking. When does a home renovation to include space for an aging parent make more sense than Assisted Living? I decided to research. It turns out that many health insurance policies provide a daily allowance towards home […]
Concussion Facts and Myths – What Parents Need to Know (Free Seminar)
March 22, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Williams Elementary School, 141 Grove Street, Newton Join Lauren Smith, MD, MPH, medical director for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, who will present up-to-date information about concussions among young athletes and discuss what parents and athletes can do to improve recovery and reduce the likelihood of long term problems. […]
Newton Girls Soccer: Referee Jobs for Girls in Grades 6-8
Training Dates for NGS Prospective Intramural Soccer Referees This message concerns training for those youth wishing to become new intramural referees.1. Training consists of two parts: a 2-hour instructional clinic and an on-field observation session. Both parts must be completed if one wishes to become a referee:The first part, the instructional clinic, will be held: Wednesday, […]
Newton Historical Society Preservation Award Winner Solves Aging Parent Dilemma
When Peter Sachs found out that his mother, Kay Sachs, had a mild stroke, he and his wife Tracy were worried. She lived nearby in a condo but suddenly that wasn’t close enough. Luckily, he’s a architect so he designed an addition to their house to give his mother privacy so she wouldn’t feel like […]
Book Giveaway: Rebel Moms by Davina Rhine
Rebel Moms: The Off-Road Map for the Off-Road Mom by Davina Rhine Congrats to Becca! You won the book! Review written by Leah Drichel for The Bloomington Roller Derby Examiner: Reader Review of Rebel Moms: “In the current political climate, with the Occupy Movement, and people across the globe beginning to take a stand for what they […]
St. Patrick’s Day Concert & Party by New Philharmonia Orchestra
The New Philharmonia Orchestra is bringing a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day concert to Newton. The event combines classical music, traditional Celtic music, and audience sing-a-long favorites for an evening of great community fun! The event kicks off with a party featuring traditional Irish fare, a craft beer tasting, and strolling Irish musicians. Performances will follow […]
