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U Pick at Belkin Family Lookout Farm Begins

Belkin Family Lookout Farm, MetroWest’s beloved destination for outdoor family fun, will be open seven days a week, between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. beginning Friday August 1, 2014 until the end of the fall season.

The Farm will be open seven days a week, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. until the end of the fall season. The Farm is also allowing weekday visitors FREE entry after 3 p.m. with the purchase of any size fruit bag.

As the U-Pick fruit season gets underway, peaches and apples are already ripening, and plums, pears and nectarines are soon to follow. The Farm rewards weekday visitors with free entry after 3 p.m. with the purchase of any size fruit bag. And, every day, kids can spend time in the play area, enjoy the treasured train and caterpillar rides, farm animals, burlap maze, hay pyramid, and check out the Busy Bee Center for the Farm’s new Lego tables. On weekends and Monday holidays, families can also enjoy live children’s entertainment and face painting.

Fall at the Farm is one of the most enjoyable times of the year. By mid-September, U-Pick season is in full swing with Asian pears, 11 varieties of apples, and more than 25,000 pumpkins. Throughout the season there will be festivals, and on weekends and Monday holidays, family and friends can also enjoy camel, pony and hay rides, apple cider and cider donuts. Belkin Family Lookout Farm offers a barbecue lunch on fall weekends and Monday holidays, as well as gelato and other tasty treats.

Visitors can also still purchase the Farm’s all-new Season Pass that includes benefits for each month of the season and special gifts. For 2014, the Farm has introduced a new, tiered Season Pass program. In addition to unlimited admission for a family of four, each $149 Season Pass also offers a Belkin Family Lookout Farm canvas tote, $50 off a child’s birthday party, $25 off a cord of firewood, special VIP passholder entrance and monthly U-Pick fruit:

August: 5 lb. bag of fruit (juicy peaches and early apples)

September: 5 lb. bag of fruit (seasonal apples, Asian pears and peaches)

October: 5 lb. bag of fruit (seasonal apples and Asian pears)

July 31, 2014

New Playground at Peirce Elementary School

The new playground is complete at Peirce Elementary School! It has a spongy surface that makes it inclusive (and baby stroller friendly!).

If you are looking for something fun to do with the kids that is FREE, come by and play on it! It’s open to the Newton community!!

Peirce Elementary School

170 Temple St, West Newton, MA 02465

Temple at Berkeley Street

The new park benches are colorful and durable!

This is the first time I’ve seen the new bouncy structure empty! (I came early in the morning!).

The Möbius climbing structure is great for a challenge. You can climb on both sides!

There are slides and climbing tunnels! A small climbing rock too!

While this playground is intended for kids ages 6 through 12, it also has features for the wee ones! They can make music or drive!

There is also a Portapotty on site as well as picnic tables. Come and play and stay a while!

July 30, 2014

Kids Cruise Free on Spirit of Boston in July

WHAT: Entertainment Cruises has announced that “Kids Cruise Free” this July per one paying adult on the Spirit of Boston. Book your reservation any time in the month of July using the promo code “KCF” and experience the unexpected with your family sailing the Boston Harbor with entertainment and great food.

WHERE: Spirit of Boston

200 Seaport Boulevard

Boston, MA 02210

MORE INFO: For more details or to book a reservation visit: www.reservations.entertainmentcruises.com or call 1.866.307.2469.

July 28, 2014

Regattabar Kids’ Summer Music Series

The Regattabar’s Kids’ Summer Music Series returns to The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square starting on Sunday, July 13! Musicians that specialize in delighting kids with different styles of music perform everything from bilingual songs to magical folk tunes, and even dino-soaring!

Kids and parents alike can enjoy this popular series with Elizabeth Mitchell, Alastair Moock, Tim Kubart (of Tim and the Space Cadets), The Okee Dokee Brothers, Matt Heaton: Toddlerbilly Troubador, and Gustafer Yellowgold.

All shows begin at 4:30 p.m. in The Regattabar. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Tickets are $12 (children one year and under enter for free) and can be purchased online at RegattabarJazz.com, or by calling 617-395-7757.

After the show, families can top off the night by enjoying a home-style dinner at Henrietta’s Table, which offers kid-friendly meals. Kids receive a free chocolate-themed dessert with ticket stub.

7/13: Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower

Elizabeth Mitchell is a two-time Grammy-nominated Smithsonian Folkways Recordings’ artist. She has been recording and performing folk music for children and their loved ones since 1998. Elizabeth performs with her husband, Daniel and her daughter, Storey. | Website: YouAreMyFlower.org

7/20: Alastair Moock

Alastair Moock is an award winning, Grammy-nominated American folk and family music performer from Boston. Long one of Boston’s premier folk artists, Alastair Moock’s shows are rowdy, rootsy, singin’ and dancin’ fun for the whole family! | Website: MoockMusic.com

7/27: Tim Kubart (of Tim and the Space Cadets)

Brooklyn-based Tim and the Space Cadets play songs about the important things in life: pizza parties, snow days, and summer vacations. Songwriters Tim Kubart and Matt Puckett weave their own childhood memories through textured pop tunes, rockers, and lullabies. | Website: TimAndTheSpaceCadets.com

8/3: The Okee Dokee Brothers

The Okee Dokee Brothers are an award-winning duo who perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to get outside and experience nature. | Website: OkeeDokee.org

8/17: Matt Heaton: Toddlerbilly Troubador

Matt Heaton performs as half of the well-known Irish music duo Matt & Shannon Heaton. But before noon, he is a skilled entertainer for kids, with a repertoire of kid-friendly folk & surf-inspired originals and reworked kid classics. | Website: MattHeatonMusic.com

8/24: Gustafer Yellowgold

Gustafer Yellowgold’s show is a multi-media performance of live music, animated illustrations and storytelling. With its unique crossover appeal, the show has been the wild-card opening act for Wilco and The Polyphonic Spree. | Website: GustaferYellowgold.com

July 27, 2014

Interior Designers’ Secret Source and special discount!

A2Z Vintage Home Furnishings: Antique and Design is a spin-off of Darby Road. Located in a warehouse space at 39 Green Street in Waltham, the low overhead translates to great pricing!

Hours:

Wednesday through Saturday 10-5

or by appointment.

Please contact Jon Ames at 617-930-7700 or 781-790-5260 with questions or appointment requests.

39 Green Street in Waltham

With 10,000 square feet specializing in vintage and antique home furnishings, A2Z Vintage offers French, English, American and Asian pieces including fine art, furniture, hand knotted rugs and home accessories … Fresh inventory arrives daily!

It is frequented by Interior Designers who seek out their funky mix of vintage, antiques and Art all from a wide variety of periods. Let’s take a look!

Swedish Dining Table with additional 3 leaves and 6 dining room chair circa 1965. $2450

Always lots of cool painted furniture, this vintage sideboard is $1250.

A period English Sideboard, circa 1820. $1950

Postmodern American Vintage Wicker Chairs. Pair $395

Bow Back Windsor Settee with Knuckle Arm. It’s an unusual length. $2200

Medium Sized Goat of Reclaimed Metal. $140

Antique Chinese Dragon Lacquered Chair. $355

French Buffet Deux Corps circa 1840 of Oak. The shelves have an unusual design. $3250

Chinese Root Table Hand Carved from a single tree trunk. $1150

Hand knotted Persian rugs both vintage and antique. New hand knotted Qushak, 8′ 1″ by 10′ 3″ is net $1650.

Our reclaimed metal animals are really popular and come in a range of sizes!

Riley will greet you!

Because A2Z Vintage is about to go through a renovation, they are offering a special discount to my readers. If you go to the store and mention special code ILoveNewton A2Z, you will receive $100 off any purchase of $399 and/or $150 off any purchase of $599 or more … ask the owner Jon for other special deals!!!

July 25, 2014

Free Events at Pine Village Preschool

Two FREE events coming up next week in Newton and Needham at Pine Village preschools so that you could share with your readers. Pine Village is a Spanish language immersion preschool with a focus on helping children develops true passion for learning in a diverse environment. I’ve attached the full information below – please let me know if you need images or have any questions!

What: Free Mom and Tot Time in Spanish

Where: Pine Village Preschool Newton; 1326 Washington St., West Newton

When: Tuesday, July 22 AND Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. (come to either or both)

Description: Looking for something to do with your little one? Experience Circle time, enjoy some friendship fruit, and then play among our sensory and exploration tables. For more information, please contact Kelly Cisneros at pvpnewtonkelly@gmail.com or617-599-4250.

What: Pine Village Needham Lunchtime Open House

Where: Pine Village Preschool Needham; 65 Fourth Avenue, Needham

When: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.

Description: Come meet the teachers and see our Spanish Immersion preschool program (serving children 15 mos. – 5 years) in action! To RSVP, or for more information, contact Karen Quintana at pvpneedham@gmail.com or 781-771-9027.

Pine Village Spanish Immersion Preschool free parenting workshop

July 24, 2014

Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament

The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank, will be at Woodland Golf Club in Auburndale on Monday, July 28, 2014.

http://www.newtonbgc.com/2014-Golf-Tournament.php

11:30 AM
Woodland Golf Club
1897 Washington Street, Auburndale

The format is play-your-own ball, and we are currently offering an early bird special for individual player spots at $300 on or before June 2, 2014.

Players will enjoy lunch, access to the driving range, and a great day of golf.

The evening reception will offer a buffet dinner, live auction items, player prizes, raffles and more! Joe Amorosino, 7NEWS Sports Director, is once again our Golf Committee Chairman, and we anticipate close to 128 players will join us on the greens.
Times: 11:30 AM Registration & Lunch; 1:00 PM Shotgun; 5:30 PM Reception

Cost: $300/player (on or before June 2) ~ OR ~ $325/player (on or after June 3)
Prizes Awarded: Low Net, 2nd Low Net, Low Gross & 2nd Low Gross, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive
Online Registration here.

For more information please contact Diane at: 617-630-2066 or dmarangoly@newtonbgc.com

July 23, 2014

Boston Summer Arts Weekend Family Events

Join us July 26–27 for a weekend of family fun at the third annual Boston Summer Arts Weekend in Copley Square.

Presented by Citizens Bank, this free festival brings the arts to all of Boston through events and performances tailored to audience members of all ages.

Boston Summer Arts Weekend is the perfect outdoor event for families. Highlights from this year’s family events include:

Local favorite and PBS Kids star, SteveSongs, who will kick off the main stage events at 11 am.

Children’s entertainer Debbie Cavalier, of Debbie and Friends, will engage the audience through her traditional story-telling through original song.

World-renowned comedy jugglers the Gizmo Guys, who will certainly wow the crowd with their humor and technique.

Various dance and music performances on the Fountain Stage from groups such as Zumix, Harney Academy of Irish Dance and hip-hop dance group Lil’ Phunk.

All of your favorite characters from WGBH programming like Arthur, Curious George and Word Girl will be there too!

July 22, 2014

15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Massachusetts

Movoto put together 51 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Massachusetts. I pulled 15 of them for your enjoyment.

1. The Fig Newton was named after Newton, Mass.

2. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Massachusetts has the lowest divorce rate in the country with 2.2 divorces per 1000 people.

3. Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith in Springfield, Mass.

4. Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William Morgan in Holyoke, Mass.

5. The Boston Terrier is the official state dog.

6. The Worcester radio station WORC made history when it was the first to play the Beatles.

7. The famous “Citgo” sign in Kenmore Square contains five miles of neon tubing.

8. Dunkin Donuts started here, in Quincy, Mass.

9. White chocolate was developed and first sold by Hebert’s Candies in Shrewsbury in the early 1950s.

10. The official state dessert of Massachusetts is the Boston cream pie.

11. Esther Howland of Worcester was the first person to mass-produce valentines in the U.S.

12. The African Meeting House opened in Boston in 1806. It is the first church in America to be built by free Africans.

13. Alexander Graham Bell, who invented the telephone, first demonstrated it in Boston in 1876.

14. At 90 feet below the surface, the Ted Williams Tunnel is the deepest in North America.

15. The Boston University Bridge on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston is the only place in the world where a boat can sail under a train driving under a car driving under an airplane.

July 20, 2014

Free Summer Kids Shows: Greg McAdams Magic

Greg McAdams Magic will be performing July 22 from 2 to 3pm. The concert will be across the street from Panera in the Newton Centre Green. It’s free and perfect for kids and families!

A unique entertainment experience with magic, comedy & audience participation!

July 16, 2014

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Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament