Newton Summer Tennis
TENNIS PLAYERS! SIGN UP NOW FOR SUMMER TENNIS FOR KIDS AND ADULTS! Check out our schedules and register at www.newtontennis.com while space lasts. Clinics will sell out!!! See you on the Courts! Mike Lewitt and the Newton Tennis Staff
Boston Seafood Festival Aug 2nd
Boston Seafood Festival, benefitting the Boston Fisheries Foundation is August 2nd, all day at the Boston Fish Pier. The Boston Seafood Festival will be returning to the fish pier for a family-oriented and educational day of fun and fresh seafood! The festival is now in its fourth year. Purchase tickets here.
Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge
Last year, as part of our first annual Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge, over 1,000 Newton students from preschool to high school read over 8,000 hours. We are looking to improve on that record this year. Online registration here. The Mayor’s Reading Challenge has a loftier goal: preparing our students for success in the classroom and […]
Massachusetts 3rd Best for Teen Driving Safety
Getting a driver’s license at 16 is considered a rite of passage in American culture. But this exciting coming-of-age has instead become a death sentence for thousands of teens each year. Motor-vehicle accidents continue to be the leading cause of death among people between the ages of 16 and 19, the age group with the […]
Valeo FC Announce “Play for Free”
Valeo FC was built off of the generosity of others, and giving back to our community remains a core value for the club. At VFC, we look to encourage our players to be leaders on and off the field. As part of this leadership initiative, the club fosters a culture of social awareness, volunteering and […]
MA Is 3rd Best State for Working Dads
In order to help dads balance their dual role as parent and provider, WalletHub analyzed the work-life balance, health conditions, financial well-being and child-rearing environments for working dads in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. We did so using 20 key metrics, which range from the unemployment rate for dads with kids […]
Strawberry Picking in Taunton: Spring Rain Farm
If you want to pick your own strawberries, we had a great experience at Spring Rain Farm in Taunton followed by Amaro Bros Ice Cream & Burgers. It took a half hour to pick all these strawberries! Is this the winner for largest strawberry contest? Here’s another entrant. The strawberries are sold at wholesale compared […]
West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease Prevention
West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease Prevention Newton residents were diagnosed with both Lyme Disease and West Nile Virus last year. Take steps to avoid getting sick! Mosquito repellant not only works for mosquitoes, but helps repel ticks as well. Use a repellant with DEET, and follow label instructions for concentrations appropriate for children. Avoid […]
TV Show CHOPPED Casting Kid Chefs!
Food Network is looking for the most talented kid chefs around the country who have what it takes to compete on Chopped. We are in search of young culinary masterminds between the ages of 9 and 17 who can take the heat in the kitchen and the competition! CKT1 Flyer For your convenience, I have […]
Massachusetts is safest state to live in
June is National Safety Month so WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis on 2015’s Safest States to Live In to help people who are thinking of relocating. To help prospective movers find a safe location in which to lay down roots, WalletHub analyzed the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across 20 key metrics. […]
