Historic Newton’s 33rd Annual House Tour
Historic Newton’s 33rd Annual House Tour Set for Sunday, May 17, 2015 Historic Newton’s 33rd Annual Newton House Tour is set for Sunday, May 17, 2015 from noon to 5 p.m. The event offers the public a rare opportunity to tour seven beautiful private properties located in several of Newton’s historic villages. The tour showcases […]
KIND comes to the Franklin Park Zoo!
KIND is partnering with discovery-based online retailer, zulily, to host kindness safaris at 20 zoos across the country to show kids how easy and fun doing kind acts every day can be. The kindness safaris will include a scavenger hunt booklet which features interactive kindness activities inspired by animals (i.e. see a bear; give somebody in […]
$75K Fellowship for Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists is looking for the next Eugene C. Pulliam Editorial Fellow. Do you have what it takes to earn this $75,000 fellowship? Deadline to Apply: June 22nd. The recipient will have the opportunity to travel, take courses or pursue other opportunities to deepen his or her knowledge of a public-interest issue. […]
CakeWalk Fundraiser for Birthday Wishes
Bright and early on Sunday morning, May 17, 2015, Birthday Wishes will celebrate its fourth annual CakeWalk at Millennium Park in West Roxbury, MA. CakeWalk is our signature fundraising event, reflecting the grassroots nature of our organization and the importance of kids helping kids. Participants can sign up to walk either a 5K or half-mile route, and […]
21st Century Education Book Signing Event
You’re invited to a very special reception hosted by EdLeader21 CEO Ken Kay, and FableVision CEO Paul Reynolds, including a special screening and book signing! FRIDAY, MAY 15 6-8 PM EST ___ FABLEVISION Studios 308 CONGRESS ST. BOSTON, MA (Located on the Top floor of Boston’s Children Museum) What does it take to ensure your […]
Book Event and Craft for Kids
Linh Nguyen-Ng children’s book writer and illustrator hosting Storytime at Newtonville Books Saturday May 9th 11am. There will be crafts stuff for kids to do after the reading. Her debut picture book is MOMMY’S LITTLE WORDLINGS. Also… Alice Hoffman will read from her new book for middle grade readers, NIGHTBIRD. Ages 10 and up welcome. 4PM
Diversity Children’s Book Event
I See Me: What Happens When Kids See Themselves in Books? Presented by Charlesbridge Publishing Join us for a discussion with book influencers and young readers about the impact on children when they see themselves in literature. Why does it matter? Why is it awesome? Where: Watertown Free Public Library 123 Main St, Watertown, MA […]
Online marketplace for children’s activities by Newton Mompreneur
Sopico, online search and booking tool for kids’ activities, now available in Newton Sopico, an online marketplace with more than 1200 activity providers and over 3000 activities, is now available in Newton! Parents can search, compare, review, and register for children’s classes, camps, birthdays, and more on Sopico.com. “I realized that parents, including me, struggle to […]
Mendon Twin Drive-In Improvements!
Phantom Gourmet’s Andelman brothers – Dan, Dave and Michael – have opened the gates to the Mendon Twin Drive-In for the 2015 season. In April, the Mendon Twin Drive-In will host a trio of special events including a carnival, “Welcome Back Night,” and a screening of the UFC 186 fight. Additionally, the Mendon Twin Drive-In […]
Redistricting Proposal Objections
April 25, 2015 Dear Alder People and Members of the School Committee, We are writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed plan to redistrict parts of West Newton out of the Peirce and Newton North district. Redistricting plans should not move children from walkable to non-walkable schools. We live just 0.7 miles […]
