Category: All About Newton

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

  • West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease Prevention

    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 being outdoors during peak mosquito hours, particularly once West Nile Virus has been detected in the mosquito population.
    • Remove containers around your home (tires, kid pools, pots, tarps) that could allow mosquitoes to breed.
    • Check your body for ticks after being outdoors and remove them immediately to avoid disease transmission.

    From the F.A. Day School Nurse.

    West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease Prevention
    2009 West Nile virus activity as reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  • TV Show CHOPPED Casting Kid Chefs!

    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 attached a copy of our flyer that further details what we are looking for and how to apply. Please feel free to post this on your website, send out to any list serve you may have or forward it on to anyone you think may be interested. Any help spreading the word about our search is greatly appreciated!

    For more information and how to apply, please visit our website at www.JSCasting.com. If you have any questions or require further information, please email us at choppedkidsandteens@notional.com,

    TV Show Chopped Looking for Kid Chefs!

  • Massachusetts is safest state to live in

    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.

    Massachusetts is safest state to live in

    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. Some of the metrics in our data set include the number of assaults per 100,000 residents, the number of fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 employees and the percentage of the population lacking health insurance coverage.

    Safety Conditions in Massachusetts (1=Safest; 25=Avg.)
    9th – Number of Murders & Non-Negligent Manslaughters per 100,000 Residents
    11th – Estimated Property Losses from Climate Disasters per 100,000 Residents
    2nd – Number of Fatal Occupational Injuries per 100,000 Employees
    2nd – Number of Fatalities per 100 Million Vehicle Miles of Travel
    22nd – Number of Law Enforcement Employees per 100,000 Residents
    22nd – Unemployment Rate
    5th – Bullying Incidents Rate
    9th – Number of Sex Offenders per 100,000 Residents
    1st – Share of the Population with No Health Insurance
    For the full report, please visit here.

  • Newton Community Shred Day

    Newton Community Shred Day

    Newton Community Shred Day

    Newton Community Shred Day

    Saturday, June 13, 2015

    Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville

    Dispose of up to two boxes of materials to be shredded. Items must be dropped off on this day. Drive through the parking lot entering on Walnut Place. $5 donation requested.

  • FREE Hearing Screening at Newton Senior Center

    FREE Hearing Screening at Newton Senior Center

    FREE Hearing Screening at Newton Senior Center
    FREE Hearing Screening at Newton Senior Center

    Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville

    Get a free hearing screening with a representative from Mass Audiology.  If you already have hearing aids, they can clean them and replace the batteries.  Appointments are ten minutes. Registration required. Call 617-796-1660 to make an appointment. Free.

  • Newton Highlands Village Day

    Newton Highlands Village Day

    Newton Highlands Village Day

    Sunday, June 14, 2015

    Lincoln Street between Walnut and Chester

    Newton Highlands Village Day

    Live Music,   Fun Run    Food,  Rides, Prize Drawing.  Silent Auction,     …and more!

  • Nonantum Village Day

    Nonantum Village Day

    Nonantum Village Day

    Nonantum Boxing Club

    Sunday, June 7, 2015

    Nonantum Village, 393 Watertown Street, Newton MA 02458

    The Nonantum Village Day festivities are on Sunday, June 7th from 11:30AM to 3PM.

    Nonantum Village Day

    The opening ceremony is at the Coletti-Magni Park at 393 Watertown street, Newton MA 02458, it will begin at 11:30AM.  The event is held rain or shine.

    The mayor of newton will be attending and presenting awards to local businesses and organizations.  The event will have fun activities for families and kids with free entertainment and activities.  Food vendors will be available, too.

  • Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Fundraiser

    Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Fundraiser

    Live at The Lyric!

    Fundraiser

    Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Fundraiser

    Join us for a night of comedy featuring Jimmy Tingle!
    You’ve seen him on The Tonight Show, on 60 Minutes, on HBO and even PBS. Now you can see Jimmy Tingle Live at The Lyric!

    Silent Auction

    Be sure to check out our exciting Silent Auction before the show and during intermission. Items include vouchers and gift certificates from your favorite local restaurants and venues, sport memorabilia,  Disney Park Hopper passes and much more!
    All proceeds will benefit Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly’s programs to reduce loneliness and isolation among the elderly.

    The Details

    Where:
    The Lyric Stage
    140 Clarendon St
    Boston, MA 02116
    When:
    Thursday July 16th at 7:30pm
    Tickets
    Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online here or by calling The Lyric’s
    box office at 617-585-5678

  • Summertime FREE Events at The Street

    Summertime FREE Events at The Street

    The Street announces the return of its beloved series, Summertime at The Street, a fun, seasonal celebration with 150 different forms of entertainment for all ages. This year, Summertime at The Street places a new emphasis on free fitness classes while maintaining its popular kid-friendly fun activities and live music series, with performances by up-and-coming local artists and students from Berklee College of Music’s prestigious program, Summer in the City.

    Summertime at The Street

     

    Summertime at The Street will take place every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday beginning on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. The series will once again conclude with a Pops Concert and Picnic with the 50-piece New Philharmonia Orchestra on Saturday September 19th. All events are free, open to the public and hosted on The Green at The Street, directly across from Shake Shack. The Street is located at 55 Boylston Street in Chestnut Hill, MA; www.TheStreetChestnutHill.com.

    Summertime FREE Events at The Street

    With Summertime at The Street, The Street is excited to exceed expectations for its shopping experience, give guests additional ways to enjoy its well-edited and ever-growing collection of luxe retailers and restaurants and offer creative ways to enjoy summer’s rays. The series also enhances new additions to the property, such as the public art installation, Objects of Desire, by acclaimed photographer Jessica Craig-Martin, upcoming summer openings of Juice Press and MiniLuxe, and al fresco dining options found at The Cottage, Shake Shack, and Legal Sea Foods.

    Summertime at The Street officially kicks off on Tuesday, June 2, 2015; in celebration of its launch there will be the feel good opportunity to give to The Newton Food Pantry all week long. Personal care items can be donated at skoah, Ku De Ta and Bluemercury, while food collections will be located within The Cottage, Pinkberry, Shake Shack and The Urban Grape. Suggested items include non-perishable, canned goods and toiletries. Below is the detailed schedule for Summertime at The Street’s kick-off:

    Kid-Friendly Fun: Tuesday June 2nd at 4:30pm
    Josh and The Jamtones Kickoff Concert + Balloon Animals with Art on The Spot
    20% of sales at Pinkberry donated to The Newton Food Pantry beginning at 4PM

    Shake Shack Table Tennis Tournament: Thursday June 4th at 5pm
    Players will battle it out at The Street’s handsome, custom-made ping-pong table for the chance to win a Golden Paddle, Shake Shack gift cards and Shake Shack swag. Advance registration within Shake Shack is advised.

    Acoustic Evenings: Thursday June 4th at 6pm
    Live performance by Amy & The Engine
    Those who bring a canned good to Shake Shack will receive a complimentary scoop of custard

    Street Sweat, Special Spinning Edition: Saturday June 8th at 12pm, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm
    Three outdoor spin classes with Healthworks Fitness Center.
    Reserve a bike by signing up at lululemon athletica Chestnut Hill or call The Street at617-566-6667; Donations to The Newton Food Pantry are strongly encouraged

    Yoga on The Green; Sunday June 9th at 10am
    All classes taught by lululemon atheltica instructors

    Berklee Music Series; Sunday June 9th at 12pm
    Featuring Latin Jazz with 3 Sudacas
    Additionally, an overview of the Summertime at The Street 2015 calendar is below. For details on each day’s lineup, and for the most up-to-date information please visitwww.TheStreetChestnutHill.com and follow The Street on social media: Facebook: The Street Chestnut Hill, Twitter and Instagram: @shopthestreet.
    Kid-Friendly Fun: Every Tuesday Afternoon from 3pm-5pm
    Keeping the kids entertained all summer long, are such activities as a Tea Party with DAVIDsTEA + Treat Cupcake Bar, Face Painting and Balloon Animals with Art on The Spot, Supper Soccer Stars, Out of This World Fun with Healthworks Kids Club, Polarn O. Pyret Photo Booth and even
    Little Oms Yoga

    Street Sweat: CRT Fit-Camp Every Tuesday Evening from 6pm-7pm 
    Led by TriJake Fitness

    Street Sweat: Freestyle Fitness Every Wednesday Morning from 9:30am-10:15am and Saturday Morning from 10:30am – 11:30am
    Led by MOVE
    Street Sweat: #WorkoutWednesday Every Wednesday Evening from 6:30pm-7:30pm
    Led by Healthworks Fitness Center

    Street Sweat: Strollfit Every Thursday Morning from 9:30am-10:30am
    Led by Baby Boot Camp

    Acoustic Evenings: Every Thursday Evening from 6pm-8:30pm
    With artists like Amy & The Engine, AJ Edwards, Pat McCusker & Jeff Butcher, Box of Birds and The Grown-Up Noise in genres ranging from Indie Folk Rock to Pop

    Live Music with Berklee College of Music’s Summer in the City Series: Every Sunday Afternoon from 12pm-2pm
    With artists like 3 Sudacas, Molly Kupris, Marina Maiztegui, Honeysuckle and Grey Season in genres ranging from Latin Jazz to Folk Rock to Bluegrass

    Shake Shack Table Tennis Tournaments: Four Different Dates:
    Thursday June 4, 2015 from 5pm-7pm; Sunday June 14, 2015 from 2pm-4pm,
    Sunday July 12 from 2pm-4pm, Sunday August 9 from 2pm-4pm
    Players will battle it out at The Street’s handsome, custom-made ping-pong table for the chance to win a Golden Paddle, Shake Shack gift cards and Shake Shack swag. Advance registration within Shake Shack is advised.

    Yoga on the Green: Every Sunday 10am-11am
    All classes taught by lululemon atheltica instructors

    Saturday August 1, 2015: Summertime Sidewalk Sale
    Street-wide sales, special offers and street fare alongside live music and entertainment

    Saturday, September 19, 2015: All-American Pops Concert & Picnic
    A festive celebration of music and culture with the 50-piece New Philharmonia Orchestra to close out the Summertime season

  • Newton Community Farm Gardening Social Club for all 60+

    Newton Community Farm Gardening Social Club for all 60+

    Newton Community Farm Gardening Social Club for all 60+

    Newton Community Farm Gardening Social Club for all 60+

    Tuesday, June 2, 2015

    Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton Street, Newton Centre

    You have heard of book clubs and maybe are even a member of one; this is the gardening version!  Register now to join our very first gardeners club. We will meet once a month at Newton Community Farm to discuss, brainstorm, and support each other through our gardening ventures. Topics to be covered will be decided by the group.  This event is free but pre-registration is required. June 2nd, July 7th, September 1st, October 6th. . Register with Alison Scorer at (339) 203 0314 or education@ newtoncommunityfarm.org