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  • Newton’s New Israeli-American Council Community Center Opens Today!

    Newton’s New Israeli-American Council Community Center Opens Today!

    The Israeli-American Council (IAC) opens of its first community center, in Newton.

    Newton's New Israeli-American Council Community Center

    The new IAC community center will serve an estimated 20,000 Israeli-Americans around Greater Boston, as they undergo a dramatic shift transforming their community. Until recently Israeli-Americans largely remained under the radar and never organized in force. For decades they lived in the shadows, shamed and marginalized by those in Israel for abandoning their homeland. Even the government tried a controversial YouTube ad campaign using scare tactics about assimilation to try to woo them home.

    But recently these Israeli-Americans have begun experiencing a dramatic shift, going public in a big way, propelled by several forces. The American-Jewish community, shaken by a recent survey showing deep communal apathy, has found an inspiring model to grow Jewish identity and connect to their ancestral homeland through IAC. Israeli government officials now view the newly organized community as a vital link to American Jewry and as a strategic asset to help advocate for Israel’s future.

  • New YogaBox Class: Thurs 7pm!

    New YogaBox Class: Thurs 7pm!

    Due to popular demand, the ONLY YogaBox™ fitness class in America is now expanding to Thursday evening classes starting at 7 pm – 8:15 pm.

    YogaBox Nonanum Boxing Club

    What is YogaBox™?

    • Perfect for beginners new to boxing OR yoga; go at your own pace but with options for those who want a fun workout.
    • Drop In! $25 per class or $100 for 5 pass which never expires!
    • For ages 12 and up!

    It starts with 30 minutes on the heavy bag with Marc Gargaro! Marc combines punches on the heavy bag with cardio exercises off the bag making this a fun cardio boxing workout.

    Marc Gargaro Nonantum Boxing Club

    Marc Gargaro is a certified Level II USA Boxing Ceritied coach and licensed Professional trainer as well as a licensed boxing promoter. He was an accomplished amatuer boxer for several years and was a finalist in the Heavyweight Division of the 2005 USA Northeast Regional Championship Tournament as well as a Lowell Golden Gloves semi-finalist in 2007. He has extensive experience in strength and conditioning programs and sport specific training.

    Dawn Davis Yoga Newton MA

    The boxing is followed by 45 minutes of Vinyasa Flow Yoga taught by Dawn Davis of Dawn Davis Yoga. She learned to box for one year with Marc Gargaro and tailors the yoga routine to work the core and stretch the muscles used from the boxing workout.

    Dawn Obeidallah Davis brings a rich set of experiences to the teaching of yoga. She is a Developmental Psychologist, a mother of three, and is trained in both the Baptiste and Elemental yoga traditions.  In addition to her expertise and formal training, Dawn brings great enthusiasm to teaching yoga, celebrating the joy of life through movement and breath. A soulful teacher, Dawn helps students cultivate energy in an energetic yet systematically calming way. She is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member and is the author of scientific articles on child development. Dawn received her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University, and has trained in Elemental Yoga with Bo Forbes and in Baptiste Power Yoga with Coeli Marsh.

    Location:

    Nonantum Boxing Club

    75 Adams St

    Newton, MA 02458

    Hope to see you Thursday nights with Marc and Dawn!

  • From Diapers to Diploma: A Healthier Way to Navigate Your Child’s Path to College

    From Diapers to Diploma: A Healthier Way to Navigate Your Child’s Path to College

    On April 13th, The Discovery Museums will welcome The New York Times Op-Ed Columnist and author Frank Bruni as he presents “From Diapers to Diploma: A Healthier Way to Navigate Your Child’s Path to College” at the latest event in the Museums’ 2015 Speaker Series.

    From Diapers to Diploma: A Healthier Way to Navigate Your Child's Path to CollegeAuthor and NY Times Columnist Frank Bruni

    Mr. Bruni joined the newspaper in 1995 and has ranged broadly across its pages. He has been both a White House correspondent and the chief restaurant critic.

    He is the author of two New York Times best sellers: a 2009 memoir Born Round about the joys and torments of his eating life, and a 2002 chronicle of George W. Bush’s initial presidential campaign Ambling into History.

    Who: Frank Bruni, New York Times Op-Ed Columnist

    What: The Discovery Museums’ 2015 Speaker Series event

    When: Tuesday, April 13, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

    Where:  R.J. Grey Junior High School Auditorium, 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    Increasingly, American parents start worrying about college admissions when their children are barely out of diapers. And by middle school, kids have been thrust into the competition for the Ivy League. But that’s a dangerous game, one that teaches kids a curious set of values, sets too many of them up for disappointment and perverts the true purpose of education. It’s also built on a myth: that success hinges on going to a highly selective school. Frank Bruni will talk about a better, healthier way to think about and approach all of this, distilling the research, life stories and advice in his new book Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania, which will be for sale after the presentation.

    The event is free and open to the public. Space is limited; pre-registration is required and can be done online . Light refreshments will be served, donated by Idylwilde Farms in Acton.

     

  • Cook Restaurant Offers Seder Menu in Honor of Passover

    Cook Restaurant Offers Seder Menu in Honor of Passover

    Passover Delight

    Cook Restaurant Offers Seder Menu in Honor of Passover

    WHAT:            In celebration of Passover, Cook Newton will offer a selection of special dishes on Friday, April 3rd through Friday, April 10th, 2015. Executive Chef Paul Turano will serve three unique takes on traditional Seder fare including Matzo Ball Soup ($8), Lamb Under a Brick with roasted vegetables, parsnip purée and matzo pistachio haroset ($27) and House Candy Bar, a flourless chocolate cake with coconut, almond and matzo ($6). The regular menu will also be available. For more information, visit www.cooknewton.com or call 617-964-2665. Reservations are recommended.

    Cook Restaurant Offers Seder Menu in Honor of Passover

    WHEN:             April 3rd, 2015 – April 10th, 2015; Sunday–Thursday, 4:30PM to 10:00PM; Friday & Saturday:4:30PM to 11:00PM. 

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

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

    MENU:             Matzo Ball Soup, $8.

    Lamb Under a Brick, $27.

    Roasted vegetables, parsnip purée and pistachio haroset

    House Candy Bar, $6.

    Flourless chocolate cake, coconut, almond and matzo

     

    About Cook:

    “Cook” restaurant is an 80-seat New American bistro is located in the Greater-Boston area in Newton, Massachusetts. Cook presents a menu that crosses all cultural lines and spans from the simple to the complex. The perfect place to meet for lunch, brunch or dinner, or simply to stop in and enjoy items from their snack menu while sampling craft cocktails, or something from the extensive beer and wine list. Cook is a true neighborhood restaurant in every way. Executive Chef/Owner Chef Paul Turano is dedicated to using only the freshest local ingredients.  At Cook the food is dressed up, but you can dress down. Cook serves lunch Monday throughFriday from 11:30AM- 3:30PM, Dinner: Sunday– Saturday from 4:30PM – close, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30AM -2:30PM. Cook is located at 825 Washington Street in Newton, MA. For more information please visit www.cooknewton.com.  

     

  • Rain Gardens: Finding the Balance. FREE LECTURE

    Rain Gardens: Finding the Balance. FREE LECTURE

    Rain Gardens: Finding the Balance

    Come to learn from horticulturist Peter Hinrichs

    How we may use storm water in our garden and

    Find balance between our designed & natural environment

    Auburndale Community Library Garden Club SPEAKER SERIES

    Monday, April 6, 2015    

    7:30 PM

    Auburndale Community Library

    Garden Club Speaker Series

    375 Auburn Street, corner of Ash Street

    Newton, MA 02466

    617- 552-7158

    Our third speaker, in the Auburndale Community Library Garden Series, Peter Hinrichs, will help us understand how to use storm water in our garden, and also help us to find balance between our designed and natural environment.

    As a landscape designer, educator, horticulturist, and builder, Peter helps people to understand the value of well designed landscapes as they relate to the quality of life, home, the environment and community.
    Peter currently works as Horticultural Specialist and teacher at Learning Prep School in West Newton.  The school’s greenhouse sells plants to the community and is now open for your business.
    Learning Prep School
    507 Washington Street   |   West Newton, MA 02465
  • Now Casting Culinary Kids for Racheal Ray Show

    Now Casting Culinary Kids for Racheal Ray Show

    Rachael Ray is in search of the most talented kid chefs in the country. Last year, Finn (on far right of poster) was cast in the show. He’s from Newton!

    Now Casting Culinary Kids for Racheal Ray Show

    We are looking for kids with captivating personalities who believe they’re at the top of their culinary game and want to inspire a Food Network audience through their passion for food and cooking.

    The winner will receive a grand prize that will help to kick-start their culinary career!

    To learn more, please go to www.JSCasting.com. If you have any questions or require further information, please email us at KidsCookOffCasting@gmail.com

     

  • Online Casting Call for Divorced Families

    Online Casting Call for Divorced Families

    ASYLUM ENTERTAINMENT, NBC AND DORON OFIR CASTING IS ON A NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR DIVORECED COUPLES WHO HAVE CHILDREN

    Online Casting Call for Divorced Families

    This innovative new television series will help create a new peaceful family paradigm for your children, while successfully moving on from your divorce.

    This incredible opportunity will teach you how to truly co-parent your children and create a new normal for your family where fighting will be a thing of the past. What you will learn will give your children the opportunity to have the relationship they want with each parent individually and you and your ex will begin to communicate
    effectively, letting go of your differences and enjoy a greater family dynamic.

    If you are recently divorced and share custody of your children, this is a great opportunity to achieve a lifetime of success in co-parenting and create a positive foundation for the person that matters most – your child.

    Apply now: http://co-parentingcasting.com

  • Newton Has Talent

    Newton Has Talent

    Newton Has Talent Finalists Face Off on Sunday, March 29 at Newton North High School Auditorium 

    Come see some of Newton’s best-kept artistic secrets at the third annual Newton Has Talent (NHT) contest at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at the Newton North High School auditorium. The event is sponsored by the Newton Rotary Club.

    Newton Has Talent 2015

    The top 10 finishers of the contest’s first round earlier this month will compete for first, second and third place— and $1,750 worth of prize money. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and children (children under 5 are free) and may be purchased online atwww.newtonhastalent.com until the morning of the event. They are also available at the door.

    Last year’s second place finisher, singer Mira Li, says she had a great time performing and was impressed by the quality of the contestants. “You don’t realize how many strong singers, dancers and other performers live and go to school in Newton,” says the Newton South senior, who sang Christina Aguilera’s Hurt.  “Newton Has Talent is great because it gives a lot of people who don’t ordinarily have the opportunity to share their talents with others to finally do so.”

    NPR personality Charlie Pierce will emcee the event.

    The first, second and third place winners will also perform at Newton Festival of the Arts on May 9 at Newton City Hall.

    Newton Has Talent’s premier sponsor is Village Bank. For more information, visit here. For more information about Newton Rotary Club, visit here.

  • 2nd Water Meter To SAVE Money!

    2nd Water Meter To SAVE Money!

    Any resident wishing to obtain a second water meter to qualify for next summer’s new rate structure must register with the City of Newton Utilities Division by April 1, 2015.
    2nd Water Meter To SAVE Money!
    Currently, residents are billed sewer charges for all water entering a household even though outdoor water usage never enters the sewer system.
    Second meters would measure the amount of water used outdoors and would not incur the sewer rate.
    More info here.
  • NNHS New Principal Update

    NNHS New Principal Update

    March 25, 2015

    Dear North Community,

    Over the past several weeks, it has been a great pleasure working with a range of stakeholders on the Newton North High School principal search.  The thoughtful questions and scenarios that were posed to the finalist candidates by students, faculty, administrators and parents demonstrated that Newton North has a highly knowledgeable, engaged and committed community.  I am also very appreciative of the Selection Advisory Committee who invested tremendous energy and care interviewing candidates and providing me with feedback.

    Last week, Newton North was privileged to host two excellent school administrators who have contributed much to public education and will make an even greater impact in the future.  I am grateful to both Geoff Walker and Bill Klements for the thought, care, and intelligence they demonstrated during the past few weeks.  The search process was a rigorous one and they deserve great credit for making it to the finalist stage.

    After a thorough review and a careful examination of the needs of the school, I have decided to appoint an interim principal for the 2015-16 school year.  In the next several weeks, we will examine our options for an interim principal and an announcement will be made after the April vacation.

    I want to thank those of you who provided such valuable feedback throughout the search process.  I will keep you informed as we proceed with next steps.

    Sincerely,

    David A. Fleishman
    Superintendent of Schools