Category: All About Newton

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

Fish in a Tree Author Event at NSHS

You’re Invited:
4th Annual UOD Family Book Event

Great minds don’t always think alike! That’s the message of the children’s book, Fish In A Tree, to be featured at Understanding Our Differences’ 4^th Annual Family Book Event with a disability theme. Author Lynda Mullaly Hunt will talk about and sign her New York Times bestselling novel, about a girl with learning disabilities who discovers that there’s a lot more to her—and to everyone—than a label.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015

Time: Program is 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Book signing follows.

Place: Newton South High School Auditorium, 140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre

Admission: Free for children and NPS teachers and staff. Requested donation at the door is $10 for adults.

Registration: Required in advance at this link: http://understandingourdifferences.org/fish-in-a-tree/

Information: info@UnderstandingOurDifferences.org.

October 17, 2015
Think Pink! Girls Night Out

Think Pink! Girls Night Out

A Celebration of Women’s Health

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015

6:30–8:30 pm at the SHERATON NEEDHAM

6:30–7:15pm Welcome Reception

Start the night off with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine reception while exploring a variety of health and wellness displays. Enter to win a door prize!

7:15–8:00pm Expert Health Discussion

Is it Breast Cancer or Not? Claire Cronin, MD

As technology advances, we are able to diagnosis cancer at earlier stages. With the advent of 3-D mammograms, early stage breast cancer (DCIS) diagnoses are increasing. But is DCIS really cancer? A new study published last month in the journalJAMA Oncology calls into question conventional treatment of this type of breast cancer. Hear from Dr. Claire Cronin, the Clinical Director of the Auerbach Breast Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, on what this means for women facing this diagnosis.

A Survivor’s Story

Hear the moving story of a cancer survivor treated at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Vernon Cancer Center.

8:00–8:30pm FASHION SHOW

Enjoy the fashions of Needham’s Closet Exchange! Survivors and Providers will model the fabulous looks of The Closet Exchange’s consignment apparel.

Registration is strongly encouraged. To reserve your space, email carefinder@partners.org or call 617-243-6622.

October 16, 2015
Are You Doing Right by Your Son? A Discussion with Dr. Anthony Rao
Are You Doing Right by Your Son?

A Discussion with Dr. Anthony Rao

Learn simple, actionable tips to help you put your son on the right path early, and keep him there.
- Do you ever look at your son and worry if you are making the right choices for him?
- Do you read the headlines about boys falling behind and wonder if you are doing everything you can to make sure your son doesn’t?
- Are you starting to see your son lose his enthusiasm for school and aren’t sure why?
- Would you like to learn ways to communicate with your son that promote independence and build positive self-esteem?
Join psychologist Dr. Anthony Rao for a candid and upbeat discussion on raising and educating boys successfully. During this talk, Dr. Rao will address the distinct challenges of helping young boys grow into happy and confident young men. Armed with key insights into how boys think and navigate in the world, you’ll begin to see your son’s hidden talents and gifts – and you’ll leave with simple, practical tips that will empower your parenting.

Following the discussion, Dr. Rao will sign copies of his book, The Way of Boys: Promoting the Social and Emotional Development of Young Boys.

Date: Wednesday, November 4

Time: 7 pm – 9 pm

Location: The Fessenden School, Performing Arts Center (PAC), 250 Waltham Street, West Newton MA 02465

RSVP: This event is open to the public and free of charge. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please visit fessenden.org/rao or call 617-964-5350 to reserve your seat.

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About Dr. Anthony Rao
Dr. Anthony Rao is a nationally-known expert in child psychology, appearing regularly on TV news programs and in magazines. He founded a pediatric psychology practice in Massachusetts and is the author of The Way of Boys: Promoting the Social and Emotional Development of Young Boys. He’s currently at work on his next book and will share some highlights from his current project at the November event. For more information about Dr. Rao, please visit here.

About the Book
Dr. Rao’s book, The Way of Boys: Promoting the Social and Emotional Development of Young Boys, is about the crisis in American boyhood. In this practical and accessible guide to the distinct challenges of raising young boys into happy and healthy young men, Dr. Rao urges parents, educators, pediatricians, psychologists, and other developmental experts to reevaluate and radically alter how we deal with our youngest boys.

About The Fessenden School
The Fessenden School is a private boys’ boarding and day school for Pre-Kindergarten through 9th grade, located in West Newton, MA. For more than 100 years, The Fessenden School has offered state-of-the-art facilities, curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational needs of boys.
October 15, 2015
Trick-or-Treat at The Street
The Street celebrates the beauty of autumn and the fun of Halloween with Trick-or-Treat at The Street on Saturday October 24, 2015 from 1pm and 4pm. Now a favored fall event, this year’s Trick-or-Treat at The Street will offer trick-or-treating throughout its property, a festive pumpkin patch, a canine costume contest, a hot apple cider bar, and live music for kids. Shoppers, including dogs, are encouraged to wear costumes for prizes and perks. Find the full schedule online and highlights below;www.TheStreetChestnutHill.com.

Highlights for Children – and Dogs – Include:
- Trick-or-Treat stops throughout The Street, spanning from Showcase SuperLux to Star Market. The Street will be giving out complimentary tote bags for the occasion.
- Photo Booth fun with POSE Photography
- Complimentary face painting with Art on The Spot
- Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch
- Josh and The Jamtones Concert on The Green at 2:15PM
- Polkadog Bakery Pooch Parade and Canine Costume Contest on The Green at 1:30PM
- Complimentary air-brush tattoos at Showcase SuperLux
- Spooky Story Time at Polarn O. Pyret
- Hot Apple Cider Bar at The Cottage
Highlights for Adults Include:
- Lindsay Tia, popular Americana bag designer, Trunk Show at Ku De Ta
- Relaxing treatments and discounts to adults in costumes at skoah
- Dylan’s Candy Bar and special event promotion at Splendid
October 15, 2015
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Cancer Center Awarded!
Newton-Wellesley Hospital was recently presented with the 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Newton-Wellesley is one of a select group of only 20 U.S. health care facilities with accredited cancer programs to receive this national honor for surveys performed January 1 – June 30, 2015. The award acknowledges cancer programs that achieve excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients.

“This nationally recognized achievement culminates many years of staff dedication to providing high-quality care to patients who have cancer,” said Jeffrey S. Wisch, MD, Clinical Director, Vernon Cancer Center and Chief, Hematology/Oncology at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s cancer program was evaluated on 34 program standards categorized within one of four cancer program activity areas: cancer committee leadership, cancer data management, clinical services, and quality improvement. The cancer program was further evaluated on seven commendation standards. To be eligible, all award recipients must have received commendation ratings in all seven commendation standards, in addition to receiving a compliance rating for each of the 27 other standards.

“Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s strong tradition of excellence in patient care provides the supportive and comforting setting which is critical for patients with cancer,” added Dr. Wisch.

The purpose of the award is to raise awareness on the importance of providing quality cancer care at health care institutions throughout the U.S. In addition, it is intended to:
- Motivate other cancer programs to work toward improving their level of care.
- Facilitate dialogue between award recipients and healthcare professionals at other cancer facilities for the purpose of sharing best practices.
- Encourage honorees to serve as quality-care resources to other cancer programs.
- Educate cancer patients on available quality-care options.
The Joan and James Vernon Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital offers patients an entire realm of cancer care, expert and innovative services and advanced treatment options. Our team provides personalized care in a private and comfortable setting for cancers such as breast, prostate, lung, head and neck, colorectal and gynecological malignancies. In addition, benign and malignant blood disorders such as anemia, coagulation disorders, lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia are also treated. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care while providing a sense of hope and comfort to patients and their families.

For more information about the Vernon Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, visit www.nwh.org/cancer or call 617-219-1230.
October 14, 2015
New! Jump N’ Slide in Newton

Jump N’ Slide, the newest entertainment destination for kids and families, is NOW OPEN in Newton, just outside of Boston! Jump N’ Slide is the perfect venue for a child’s birthday party or a group play date and caters to children of all ages, toddlers through teens!

JUMP HALL is the largest of the various fun-filled spaces at Jump N’ Slide; it features an oversized bounce castle, a bouncey obstacle course, and an inflatable competition mountain. In addition to bouncing, climbing and sliding – kids can grab a pair of safety goggles and practice their aim at the Cannonball Shooting Range; the goal is to hit your target with a supply of squishy, soft balls.

The ARCADES CASTLE is home to a combination of nearly a dozen classic and modern arcade games such as air hockey, skee-ball, Pac Man, Whack N Win, as well as a Jump N’ Slide snack bar. There is a build-a-bear style activity room for designing and creating stuffed animals, a Golden Rush room where kids can sift through sand in search of golden nuggets inside a mine, and the ultimate test: the Laser Maze!

The MAGIC-5 KINGDOM is a special room for children under five years of age. Inside the Princess Castle, young ones can play dress up with the closet of princess gowns; in the neighboring Lego Room, kids can challenge themselves with endless building options! There are ride-on toys, climbable options and a bounce house with slide and a ball pit suitable for the younger kids. An additional room is available inside the Magic-5 Kingdom for young ones’ birthday parties and snack times.

Pre-priced birthday party packages are available at three different levels starting at $399 that offers lots of fun and parents can leave the planning and cleanup to us! Each birthday party is overseen by a Party Host, who helps lead groups enthusiastically through their scheduled party experience.

The walk in fee is $15 and includes unlimited time in the Jump Hall as well as $3 towards arcade game cards. Jump N’ Slide is located at 145 Wells Avenue #2 in Newton, MA 02459 and is open Fridays from 4pm-9pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-9pm. Free parking is available on site.

For more information or to book a party, please visit: www.jumpandslideboston.com or call (617) 969-JUMP.

About Jump N’ Slide– Jump N’ Slide is a family entertainment center located in Newton, MA committed to providing safe, fun, relaxing and affordable entertainment to the local community within the greater Boston area through superior customer service and exciting entertainment venues. For more information, please visit www.jumpandslideboston.com.

October 12, 2015
RFK Kitchen to Open in Needham

This spring 2016, Executive Chef Rachel Klein has announced that she will open her first restaurant, RFK Kitchen in her hometown of Needham, MA. The new 100-seat restaurant located at 948 Great Plain Avenue in the heart of Needham, MA, will bring a vibrant and unique dining experience to the town while maintaining a true neighborhood restaurant feel.

Klein’s vast executive chef experience includes X.O. Café in Providence, OM in Harvard Square, Seaport Hotel’s Aura, Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Asana, and most recently Liquid Art House, but this will be her first position as an executive chef/owner where she plans to redefine the white tablecloth experience into a concept that is more welcoming and less formal, without losing the hospitality that people expect.

Klein’s been searching for the perfect spot to open a restaurant for nearly six years, and when the opportunity to open one just down the street from where she resides with her husband and two sons, the timing could not have been more perfect. Much of what she strives to do with RFK’s menu and concept is a direct reflection of what she desires as a resident: a fun, eclectic, modern American, chef-driven, family-friendly dining experience.

Klein, known for her globally influenced cuisine as well as her modern interpretation of the classics and artful presentation, will create an expansive menu offering snacks, bar bites, boutique steaks, chef’s creations of entrees and appetizers, and a weekly comfort specials menu. Another highlight will be the mix-and-match bento boxes offered on the kids menu.

Guests will be able to enjoy the cuisine in three different settings: at the bar or in the lounge area, in the dining room, or at the 20-seat Chef’s Counter which surrounds the open kitchen, allowing them to have as interactive a dining experience as they wish. At the Chef’s Counter guests can order from the standard menu, or for the daring, can go the improvisational route, providing just enough information about their personal preferences and dietary restrictions for Chef Rachel and her team to provide an innovative, seasonal tasting menu.

RFK Kitchen is set to open spring of 2016. Klein will be opening the restaurant with friend and partner Francesco Melandri. Dinner service will be available six days a week upon opening, with lunch and Sunday brunch offerings following shortly thereafter.

October 11, 2015
Gala at the Y

Join us for a Gala at the Y as we transform our gymnasium to celebrate the diversity of our community!

One in every ten people we serve are receiving financial assistance towards memberships, childcare, camp, swim lessons, music classes, and more.

By supporting our Gala, you will enable us to raise the crucial funds, 100% of which will be put directly back into our community through financial aid to our children, adults, seniors and families. Newton resident, Matty Siegel, from “Matty in the Morning” is our emcee and auctioneer.

Saturday, November 7, 2015
6:30 pm in the Gymnasium

Matty Siegel from Matty in the Morning will be our emcee and auctioneer.

We’ll have dinner, drinks and dancing as well as live and silent auctions full of great — and bidding-war worthy — items.

All proceeds to benefit the Annual Fund providing aid for local families.

Register here.

October 10, 2015
Wondermore Event for Kids

Wondermore‘s first fundraising event of the year on October 18th from 2- 4 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown.

Acclaimed children’s author, Erin Dionne will host a workshop discussing how she created the mystery for her novel “ Moxie and the Art of Rule Breaking” and in addition the kids will solve a fun and challenging character-based mystery.

The event is for both boys and girls grades 4 -6.

Reservations are required and space is limited.

Ticket price start at $35 and proceeds go to funding our author visits to the Boston schools.

Register here.

October 9, 2015
Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Mendon Twin Drive-In

Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Mendon Twin Drive-In

Live performance & movie screening at New England’s premier drive-in theatre

WHAT:             As part of their ongoing “Horror October” celebration, the Mendon Twin Drive-In will set the stage for an unforgettable evening with The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday. The Mendon Twin Drive-In will show the epic film on the big screen and simultaneously, New England’s most popular Rocky Horror troupe, RKO Army, will perform each scene from the movie for added effect. Additionally, the RKO Army will ask revelers to join them in their infamous “Thriller” routine, inspired by Michael Jackson’s 1982 music video.

Before the Rocky show starts, the Mendon Twin Drive-In will screen Beetlejuice, Tim Burton’s legendary horror flick. On the other screen, The Martian and Maze Runner: Scorch Trials will be on deck. There also will be a pop-up, carved pumpkin-lined wine garden under the MENDOME tent. Special themed refreshments from Judi’s Snack Bar, Pop’s Beer Garden and Ernie’s Ice Cream also will be available for purchase.

WHERE:           Mendon Twin Drive-In · 35 Milford Street · Mendon

WHEN:            Saturday, October 10, at 7:30pm (gates open at 6:00pm)

ADMISSION: General admission: $20 per person in advance; $30 per person at the box office

                        VIP admission: $50 per person (includes 5:30pm entry and special entry lane for optimal parking)

MORE INFO: To purchase advance tickets, please visit: www.aceticket.com/phantom-gourmet-tickets. Patrons must present a valid 21+ ID to consume alcohol.

October 8, 2015