Category: All About Newton

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

Preventing Domestic Violence in Newton

Dear Resident,

I hope you will attend an important event to signal our commitment to preventing domestic violence in Newton.

On Wednesday, March 2nd at 6:00pm, I am co-hosting White Ribbon Day at City Hall along with The Second Step, a Newton-based non-profit dedicated to fostering the safety, stability, and well-being of survivors of domestic violence. We are also pleased to welcome Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian as our guest speaker.

The event is titled “White Ribbon Day,” an opportunity to show our commitment to preventing domestic violence in Newton and beyond.

We invite all residents to join city and community leaders from Newton and surrounding communities to learn what men can do to change norms around gender-based violence, and take the pledge to be part of the solution in ending violence against women.

To learn more about The Second Step and White Ribbon Day, please visit

http://whiteribbonday.janedoe.org/

Thank you, and I hope to see you onWednesday, March 2nd at 6:00pm at Newton City Hall.

Sincerely,

Setti D. Warren

Mayor

City of Newton, MA

March 1, 2016
FREE Natural History Activities for Kids

February 29, 2016
Cook Welcomes Jen Royle as Celebrity Chef

Cook Cooks for Charity

Cook Restaurant Welcomes Former Emmy Award-Winning Sports Reporter Jen Royle as Part of its Continuing Celebrity Chef Fundraising Series

WHAT:          Cook, the highly acclaimed American bistro located in Newton, MA is welcoming Jen Royle, former sports reporter turned private chef/owner of Dare To Taste, as part of its continuing “Cook for Charity” celebrity chef series. On Wednesday, March 2^nd, 2016 Jen will roll up her sleeves and get cooking with Executive Chef/Owner Paul Turano where they’ll be serving up flatbreads all evening long. In addition to Cook’s signature menu items, the restaurant will be serving “The Royle” special, a house-made flatbread with figs, ricotta cheese, caramelized onions, pancetta, and a honey drizzle. 100 percent of sales from each $15 “The Royle” flatbread will be donated to Blue’s Bridge.



Blue’s Bridge was formed by Danielle Murr of WAAF, after years of working in animal rescue. Named in memory of her loving dog Blue, who acted like a mother to all the animals that Danielle fostered and took in, its mission is to prevent or alleviate suffering by providing resources to animals who are stray, abandoned, sick, abused, or otherwise in need. Blue’s Bridge is dedicated to supporting efforts to provide a safe, loving home for animals between the place they start out and their forever home.

As a good friend of Danielle’s and an avid dog-lover, Jen Royle has deep ties with the organization which made it a natural fit. Jen Royle is an Emmy Award-Winning sports reporter. In her 13-year career, Jen worked for The YES Network and CBS radio before moving home to join WEEI and The Boston Herald. She’s covered the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles and NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. After becoming a finalist on ABC’s“The Taste” Season 3 starring Anthony Bourdain, Jen joined up with Mario Batali for the launch of Babbo Boston, and is now propelling herself into one of the most creative and innovative private chefs in Boston with her opening of Dare To Taste.

This night of cooking is one of several celebrity chef events at Cook, all of which raise money and awareness about a charity chosen by the specific celebrity chef of the evening. The regular menu will also be available on the night. For more information, visit www.cooknewton.com or call 617-964-2665. Reservations are recommended.

WHEN:             Wednesday, March 2^nd, 2016. Appearance by Jen Royle from 6:00PM – 8:00PM. Dinner served from 4:30PM to 10:00PM.

WHERE:           Cook Newton | 825 Washington Street | Newton, MA |02467

RSVP:              Reservations recommended by calling 617-964-2665.

p.s. Watch Jen Royle battle Newton’s own Melissa Boucher in a boxing bout raising money for cancer:

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3: Jen Royle gets Knocked Down

The Winner …

February 27, 2016
Visit Junior League House FREE!

The Junior League of Boston will hold our 45th Anniversary Show House at the historic Nathanial Allen House in West Newton.

While the Decorators’ Show House 2016 will be held from Saturday May 7th through Sunday June 5th, we’re delighted to open the National Historic Register property to the public on Saturday February 27th, 2016 from 11am to 1pm. There is no charge for this “Bare Bones” event.

Constructed in 1854, the property is ideally situated in West Newton Square and consists of a Greek Revival house, a former servant’s wing, and a barn. Using the home as blank canvas, the 2016 Decorators’ Show House gives Boston area designers the opportunity to demonstrate their talents and unique design style through complete redecoration of the home. The Nathaniel Allen House boasts over 20 rooms that will be transformed by renowned designers in the coming months before opening to the public. As in years past, interior designers were invited to submit design proposals to participate in the 2016 Junior League Show House. After reviewing proposals from many talented designers and firms, the Junior League of Boston is delighted to announce that the following designers have been selected:

Cecilia Walker Design

Creatif Spaces – Ana Bonilla

Dibby Flint Hooker Design

Elizabeth Home Décor – Elizabeth Benedict

Favreau Design – Steven Favreau

Gerald Pomeroy Interiors

Holly Joe Interiors, LLC

Interior Design International – Diana Frucci

John Coles Art

Kelly Rogers Interiors

Mally Skok Design

Sarah Scales Design Studios

Suzanne Logan Design Studios

Tess and Ted – Paige Lewin

Theo & Isabella – Susan Schaub & Scott Bell

Vani Sayeed Studios

Water & Main – Tracy Foley

LZM DeZigns – Nancy Seibel

February 26, 2016
5K at Chestnut Hill Reservoir to benefit ATASK

2nd Annual Community 5K

Saturday, April 9th, 2016

Mark your calendars! ATASK is once again hosting the 2nd Annual Community 5K that brings together non-profit organizations serving the diverse Asian population in Greater Boston.

Run or walk around the beautiful Chestnut Hill Reservoir with friends and family to show your support for non-profit organizations. Registration is now open. Sign up here!

We are still looking for some volunteers to help with event planning. Visit the volunteer section of our website for more details on the opportunities that will ensure a successful event.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the Community 5K. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please email ataskc5k@gmail.com.

February 25, 2016
FREE Fun Kid Event: Arsenal Project Science Saturdays

FREE Fun Kid Event: Arsenal Project Science Saturdays

February 24, 2016
“Brilliant Corners” A lecture with painter Santiago Hernandez

Santiago Hernandez is a Cuban born 2D and 3D artist and art educator, who is also a drummer, percussionist and educator specializing in jazz, Latin jazz and blues music. He is a member of the adjunct fine arts faculty at Lesley University, and previously taught at Wheaton College, Norton, MA. and was assistant preparator at the Davis Museum and Cultural Center at Wellesley University. Santiago holds an MFA in Painting from University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; a BFA in Studio Art from School of Visual Arts, New York. His work is widely exhibited throughout the United States and is in the permanent collections of Museums and many private and corporate collectors.

www.santiagohernandez.com

Santiago Hernandez will be teaching a watercolor class at MassArt beginning in March. For full details and to register,
go to: MassArt Continuing Education

Thursday February 25, 2016

Lectures begin at 6:30 p.m. but

please come at 6:00 p.m. to enjoy

light refreshments and socializing

with others in the MassArt community.

Trustees Room,
11th Floor, Tower Building

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

Great artists and scholars teach in

MassArt’s Professional and Continuing

Education program. Join us for the free,

once-a-month PCE lecture series and

learn about the extraordinary range of practice

and scholarship that takes place at MassArt.

For more information call

617-879-7200 or go to:

MassArt.edu/ce

February 24, 2016
Blue on Highland Hosts Jenny Johnson for Sparkling Wine Dinner

Sparkle, Wine, Dine

Blue on Highland Hosts Jenny Johnson for a Sparkling Wine Dinner Featuring Champy

WHAT:            On Wednesday, February 24^th, 2016, two-time Emmy award-winning executive producer and Boston-based entertainment and lifestyle television personality, Jenny Johnson is teaming up with Blue on Highland, located in Needham, MA, to host “Sparkle, Wine, Dine.” From 6:30PM to 8:30PM, Jenny will introduce Needham to Champy, her all new sparkling wine during this three course dinner.

Johnson, who has been steering the people of Boston and greater New England toward choice dining and drinking experiences for more than a decade through her work as a two-time Emmy Award-winning producer and television host (“Dining Playbook” and “TV Diner”) is now turning local imbibers on to her own brand of brut. Champy is a chardonnay and pinot noir blend produced in Sonoma County, CA and its sparkle is derived from the traditional method of fermentation, also known as the méthode champenoise, in which a secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle.

Jenny will be joined by Scott Drago, General Manager of Blue on Highland and Executive Chef Peter Tartsinis as the three of them guide diners through the multi-course prix fixe menu which will include a welcome toast, followed by an appetizer, entrée and dessert all paired with a hand-crafted cocktail featuring Champy. The dinner is $65 per person (tax and gratuity not included), and reservations are required. For more information please call Blue on Highland at 781-444-7001 or visit www.blueonhighland.com.

WHERE:          Blue on Highland | 882 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494| 781-444-7001

WHEN:            Wednesday, February 24^th, 2016 | 6:30PM

PRICE:            $65.00 per person (tax & gratuity not included)

MENU:

Welcome Course:

Amuse Bouche

Salmon Roe, crème fraiche, chive, potato cake

Appetizer Course:

Frisée Salad

Bacon, red onion, shaved asparagus, honey-Dijon, dressing

Entrée Course:

Potato Crusted Halibut

Champy champagne beurre-blanc, basmati blend, haricot vert

Dessert Course:

Red Raspberry Sorbet

Champy champagne drizzle, mint, tuile stix

February 22, 2016
Flint And National Society of Black Engineers

To Whom It May Concern:

Here at the National Society of Black Engineers, our mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

Cultural responsibility is an ideal at the root of everything we do. It is a tenet of our mission. The elected officials in Flint, Mich., who promised to serve their community of constituents have not only failed them, they have threatened their safety. The results of their actions have led to a dangerous impact on the community, including the city’s most vulnerable sector: its youth.

We urge these officials to make things right in Flint. Meanwhile, NSBE is actively engaged in supporting donation efforts, educating the community on water safety and brainstorming sustainable solutions with our engineers, led by our Environmental Engineering Special Interest Group. We challenge all civic leaders, Black organizations and student movements to join with us in support of our friends and neighbors in Flint. Let us call for an end to the environmental abuse of the city’s residents by exposure to lead and other toxins.

We also call for the proactive removal of dangerous substances from Flint’s water supply and the restoral of one of this community’s basic rights: access to clean water that nourishes residents and does not put their lives in jeopardy.

It is now the responsibility of those who create policy for Flint, Mich., to acknowledge the role that minority engineers and, specifically, Black engineers must play in the rebuilding process, by renewing the infrastructure of this city and restoring the fabric of cultural responsibility that the people of Flint deserve.

Very respectfully,

Neville Green
National Chair
National Society of Black Engineers

February 21, 2016
New Jewish TV Show for Kids

“Shaboom!,”an animated web series premiering this spring from non-profit G-dcast, combines the best elements of children’s television with wisdom from the Jewish tradition to teach everyday values to children through magic, comedy and silly songs. Each of the ten children’s episodes is accompanied by a separate video for parents that delves into the episode’s value, explaining “what’s Jewish” about it, and giving parents the knowledge and confidence to model the values for their children.

Each episode of Shaboom! features the “magical sparks” Gabi & Rafael who work to fix the world, while focusing on that episode’s theme. After episode one, other themes include Gratitude, Honor or Respect, Taking Care of Nature, and Courage of the Heart, among others.

Shaboom! additionally builds vocabulary for parents and children around the concepts, in both English and Hebrew. The producers formally tested this idea on target audience members and found that parents, regardless of their religious or cultural background, strongly favored a show that taught words from another language and that featured a diverse cast of characters.

February 19, 2016