Category: All About Newton

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

Auburndale Community Library Garden Club SPEAKER SERIES

Auburndale Community Library Garden Club SPEAKER SERIES will begin at the library (ACL) on February 9, with award winning Newton Gardener Ashley Davidoff.

Dr. Davidoff, a radiologist, will share his concept of developing a Unified Garden. Our garden, like our body, functions best as one… “units to unity”.

He will demonstrate, with a photo presentation, how he has achieved this result in his beautiful garden.

Please join us on February 9th at 7:30 PM.

Auburndale Community Library

375 Auburn Street

Auburndale, MA 02466

Liz Noon

Newton gardener
617 894-2486

January 28, 2015
Nelly Carreño Celebrity Chef at COOK Restaurant

Cook Cooks for Charity

Cook Restaurant Welcomes Nelly Carreño as Part of its Continuing ‘Celebrity Chef Series’

WHAT:          Cook, the highly acclaimed American bistro located in Newton, MA is welcoming NECN meteorologist Nelly Carreño as part of its continuing “Cook for Charity” celebrity chef series. On Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM Carreño will roll up her sleeves and get cooking with Executive Chef/Owner Paul Turano where they’ll be serving up flatbreads all evening long. In addition to Cook’s signature menu items, the restaurant will be serving “The Nelly” special, a chorizo flatbread topped with house made crumbled chorizo, poblano goat cheese crema, mozzarella and fingerling potato chips, designed by Nelly herself. 100% of sales from each $15 “The Nelly” flatbread will be donated to Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women.

Nelly Carreño is a three-time Emmy award winner who has covered hard news, entertainment and weather for over a decade in large television markets such as Dallas, Chicago & of course Boston. She is a regular supporter of Rosie’s Place and the night of cooking is one of several celebrity chef events at Cook, all of which raise money and awareness about a charity chosen by the specific celebrity chef of the evening. The regular menu will also be available on the night. For more information, visit www.cooknewton.com or call 617-964-2665. Reservations are recommended.

WHEN:             Wednesday, January 28^th, 2015. Appearance by Carreño from 6:00PM – 8:00PM. Dinner served from 4:30PM to 10:00PM.

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

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

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 through Friday 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.

January 27, 2015

Worst Cities for STEM Jobs

With “getting a better job” being one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions in the U.S. and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) jobs expected to grow 1.7 times faster than non-STEM professions between 2008 and 2018, the leading personal finance social network WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015’s Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals.

On the heels of our earlier report on the Best & Worst Cities to Find a Job, WalletHub analyzed the 100 most populated metropolitan statistical areas across 11 key metrics to help STEM professionals find the best markets for their valuable occupations. Our data set ranges from job openings per capita for STEM graduates to annual median wage growth for STEM jobs.

Boston, Cambridge, Newton ranked #35 for Best Metro Areas for STEM Professionals.

Best Metro Areas for STEM Professionals		Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals
1	Houston, TX	91	Lakeland, FL
2	Austin, TX	T-92	El Paso, TX
3	Raleigh, NC	T-92	Stockton, CA
4	Denver, CO	94	Cape Coral, FL
5	Omaha, NE	95	Deltona, FL
6	Seattle, WA	96	Oxnard, CA
7	Oklahoma City, OK	97	Fresno, CA
8	Salt Lake City, UT	98	North Port, FL
9	Columbus, OH	99	Riverside, CA
10	Cincinnati, OH	100	Miami, FL

Key Stats

The job openings per capita for STEM graduates are 12 times higher in San Jose, Calif., than in North Port, Fla.
The percentage of all workers in STEM occupations is five times higher in San Jose, Calif., than in McAllen, Texas.
The projected number of STEM jobs needed in 2018 per capita is 13 times higher in Washington than in Baton Rouge, La.
The unemployment rate for people with a bachelor’s degree or higher is four times higher in Riverside, Calif., than in Ogden, Utah.
The annual median wage for STEM workers (adjusted for cost of living) is two times higher in Houston than in Honolulu.
The housing affordability for STEM professionals is two times higher in Winston-Salem, N.C., than in Honolulu.

For the full report and to see where your metro area ranks, please go here.

January 26, 2015

Money and Earnings

The Great Recession was hard on all American families. But even as the economic recovery has begun to mend asset prices, not all households have benefited alike, and wealth inequality has widened along racial and ethnic lines.

The median wealth of white households was 13 times the wealth of black households and 10 times that of Hispanic households in 2013, compared with eight and nine times the wealth in 2010, respectively.

Racial, Ethnic Wealth Gaps Since Great Recession (Median HH Net Worth in $xThousands; 2013$)
*Group*	*1983*	*2007*	*2013*
White	$100.0	$192.5	$141.9
Black	10.0	19.2	11.0
Hispanic	10.0	23.6	13.7
Source: PEW Research Center, January 2015

The earnings gap between young adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher and those without has never been greater in the modern era, despite soaring student debt and high youth unemployment.

In 1979, when the first wave of Baby Boomers were the same age that Millennials are today, the typical high school graduate earned about three-quarters (77%) of what a college graduate made.

Today, Millennials with only a high school diploma earn 62% of what the typical college graduate earns.

Median Annual Earnings Among Full Time Workers Age 25 to 32 ($ in Thousands; 2012 Dollars)
	*Annual Earnings*
*Age Cohort*	*Measured In*	*Bachelor’s Degree*	*2 Year Degree College*	*High School Grad*
Silents	1965	$38.8	$33.7	28.0
Early Boomers	1979	42.0	36.5	32.3
Late Boomers	1986	44.8	34.6	30.5
Gen Xers	1995	43.7	32.2	27.9
Millennials	2013	45.5	30.0	28.0
Source: PEW Research Center, January 2015

January 22, 2015

YogaBox Everywhere?! Win FREE Class!

What can boxing do for you? The Fitness Magazine link below was ultimate stress reliever for Caroline McDavid-Seidner and helped her lose 115 pounds.

What can yoga do for you? TEDxTalk yoga teacher used yoga to help criminals reconnect with themselves to find their way back to living with society.

What about boxing and yoga as a combination? We think you can use the boxing for stress relief (aka getting your agression out), cardio workout, self-empowerment and muscle strengthening … BOX IN.

And the yoga for core strengthening, flexibility, lengthening, focus on the moment, and stress relief … YOGA OUT.

BOX in … YOGA out for a full mind, body and life workout in just 75 minutes!

We hope that you can join us on Tuesdays for YogaBox™ starting at 9:00 am and ending at 10:15 am. It’s a New Year and NOW is a great time to make the time for yourself to reach your fitness goals!

Nonantum Boxing Club
75 Adams St
Newton, MA 02458

Will Boxing Help Me Lose Weight?

Here’s an article from Fitness Magazine: Boxing Helped Me Shed 115 Pounds

Fitness Magazine
Pummeling a punching bag is the ultimate stress reliever for Caroline McDavid-Seidner, 25 and helped her lose weight.

Can Yoga Help with Addiction Issues?

Can yoga help people break away from a life of crime or drug addiction? As a long time Yoga-teacher Alexander helped heavy criminals and people with addictions master their lives, and cope. Here’s an interesting TEDxTalk:

Win FREE YogaBox Class!

Can you spot this? Dawn has been finding boxing images everywhere in Newton! Do you know where she found this pair of boxing gloves? Hint: It’s a place that might really like YogaBox! Leave your answer in the comments below. First person to get it right wins a free YogaBox class!

January 21, 2015
Open House at new Cardio High gym

Please join us for an Open House at the new Cardio High gym, on Saturday, January 24, 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Cardio High officially opened on January 5. At the Open House, we’re welcoming friends and neighbors to take a tour of new facility, see our state-of-the-art equipment, and watch live 5-minute demos of our program.

All guests receive free Cardio High swag. After the Open House, you’re invited to join us for drinks at Bocca Bella Bistro and Café – located just steps away. Cardio High is located at 271B Auburn Street in Auburndale — in same building as Abraxis Framing.

If you can’t make it on Jan 24, you’re welcome to drop by anytime for a tour, demo, or free trial class.

Discover the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT). A Cardio High workout burns fat for up to 36 hours, improves athletic performance, and helps clients get fit fast. It also minimizes the stress on joints. Learn more at www.cardiohigh.com.

You can also invite people via our Facebook event post.

January 21, 2015
Ivy and Bean: the Musical!

The JCC Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families presents

Ivy and Bean: the Musical!

Monday, January 19 – Special MLK Day Shows

11am and 1pm

Ivy and Bean: the Musical! will be performed at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC on Monday, January 19^th. Show times are11am and 1pm and tickets are $13 general admission. The Leventhal-Sidman JCC is located at 333 Nahanton Street in Newton. Tickets are available Bostonjcc.org/magicark or by calling 617-965-5226.

Win a pair of tickets for each show. Enter HERE!

Produced by Maximum Entertainment and the Tony Award-winning Atlantic Theatre Company, Ivy + Bean: The Musical is based on the New York Times best-selling children’s books series by author Annie Barrows and illustrator Sophie Blackhall. The popular series explores the unexpected friendship between two very different second graders—the wild and goofy Bean and the quiet, contemplative Ivy. The original book was named an ALA Notable Children’s Book; Editor’s Choice, Best Books by Booklist; and the Best Children’s Books/Best Early Chapter Books by Kirkus Reviews. The latest title in the series ranked #3 on Amazon’s Best Books of 2013 list for ages 6–8.

January 17, 2015
Free Family Fun at the Arsenal Center for the Arts

Free Family Fun at the Arsenal Center for the Arts

Free Family Fun continues on January 17, from 10AM – 12Noon. These drop-in art and theatre workshops offer the opportunity for families to experiment with paint, paper and collage to create works of art together – and to explore the creative world of theatre games led by the talented staff of Watertown Children’s Theatre. Different projects and games are offered each time.

Upcoming Dates (Saturdays from 10AM – 12Noon):

January 17
February 21
March 21

Free Family Fun days are sponsored by The Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation and the Moses Kimball Fund.

For more information, visit HYPERLINK “http://www.arsenalarts.org” www.arsenalarts.org or call 617-923-0100, ext. 8309. HYPERLINK “http://www.medicinewheelproduction.org” The Arsenal Center for the Arts is located at 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.

January 16, 2015
Solar Workshop at Waban Library Center Jan 21
Solar Workshop – Waban Library Center
Wednesday, January 21 at 7 PM

1608 Beacon Street, Waban, MA 02468

Brought to you by the Newton Solar Challenge

An educational presentation, interactive Q & A and “breakouts” covering:

How will solar work at my home? How will solar “look” on my house?

Show me the numbers!

How does solar reduce increasing utility bills (after recent 30% NSTAR utility increases)?

How does solar provide a “payback” on investment?

What is a “solar loan” and how can it help me?

Workshop Sponsors: Green Decade Newton, The Village Bank, BarnRaise Energy, Blue Selenium Solar and Sunlight Solar

Facebook Event here

For a free solar evaluation for your home, please visit here.
Brought to you by Green Decade Newton, The Village Bank and the Newton Solar Challenge Team
January 14, 2015
Fire & Ice Festival in South Boston
WHAT: “Fire & Ice Festival”

WHEN:

·         Friday, Jan 2 from  4-8pm (fire performers will begin at 5pm)

·         Sat, Jan 3 from 11 am-8pm (11-5pm ‘ice’, 5-8pm ‘fire’)

·         Sun, Jan 4 from 11 am -8pm (11-5pm ‘ice’, 5-8pm ‘fire’)

WHERE: The Lawn on D; 420 D Street in South Boston

The event will feature all of the following:

“ICE”
- A Winter Pavilion (designed by Design Museum Boston) will be made entirely out of ice and will feature an ice bar serving up seasonal alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks including hot cocoa, coffee, wine, beer and more!
- A massive 5-foot-high and 50-foot-by-50-foot *ice labyrinth for guests to walk through to discover an intricately carved ice structure. The maze will be constructed with approx. 270 blocks of ice weighing 300lbs each.
o ***This is the visual!! I could help coordinate to get a photog get footage and/or pics of the structures going up, if you wanted, just let me know!
- Family-friendly activities for children of all ages
- Recorded music will be playing throughout the day
*Ice labyrinth will be designed in tandem by Ice Effects (Rockland, MA) and The Lawn on D’s creative producer, Christopher Wangro.

***FUN FACT: Ice Effects is the same company that pioneered the David Blaine ice stunt, they created the ice box David laid in!)

“FIRE”
- Live fire performers (think ‘Cirque du Soleil’ style! Courtesy of American Repertory Theater and The Oberon) – 5-8p
- Food Trucks: Legal Sea Foods & Stoked Pizza will be serving up free samples of warm chowder & small bites between 5pm – 8pm (during the duration of the fire performances)
- There will be propane fire pits (3-6 units for people to sit around)
MORE INFO: http://www.lawnond.com/winter-on-d/
December 31, 2014

Category: All About Newton

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