Birthday Wishes CakeWalk Fundrasier: Registration Open!
It’s already kick-off time for CakeWalk 2014 and registration is officially open! Bright and early on Sunday morning, May 18, 2014, Birthday Wishes will celebrate its third annual CakeWalk at Millennium Park in West Roxbury, MA. CakeWalk is our signature (and only) fundraising event, reflecting the grassroots nature of our organization and the importance of kids helping kids. […]
Gracie Gold (Born in Newton) Will Compete in Olympics
Skater Gracie Gold, who was born in Newton, was named to the 2014 Olympic Team. She will compete in Socchi, Russia next month. Here’s Gracie Gold with the Wall Street Journal. 18-year-old Gracie Gold is here in the Ladies Short Program at the 2014 US Champs.
The Lake Language Glossary and Matt LeBlanc
My mom friend Penny grew up in Newton but not in Nonantum and she was the first person who told me about The Lake Language. We box at Nonantum Boxing Club so we had Nate who grew up in Nonantum explain it to us. He said the early residents of Nonantum were gypsies followed by […]
L’Aroma NNHS Student Photography Exhibit
Newton North High School Student photography exhibition and reception Photography by Lee Guekguezian, a senior at Newton North High School, is on display during the month of January at L’Aroma Café, 15 Spencer St., West Newton. A free, public reception will be held this Sunday, Jan. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Auburndale Cove skating Open today for first time! FREE Ice Skating!
My neighbor Maxine alerted me that Auburndale Cove skating is open today for first time! She says, “No better winter activity than outdoor skating at the cove on natural ice! It has rarely been open in recent years, but this Polar Express freeze brings this benefit!” Update for today, Jan 25th, from Maxine, “We are just […]
ReelAbilities Film Festival is coming to Boston
The ReelAbilities Film Festival is coming to Boston January 30-February 6, with three screenings in Newton! In fact, ReelAbilities Boston, and our host festival, the Boston Jewish Film Festival have our offices in Newton as well, as do some of our community partners (including Understanding Our Differences and Waypoint Adventure) and the founding partner of ReelAbilities Boston, the Ruderman Family Foundation. ReelAbilities is the nation’s largest disabilities […]
Newton Youth Summit III with Kevin Breel
Newton Youth Summit III Rescheduled Youth Summit III is rescheduled for March 26th due to unforseen events with featured speaker Kevin Breel. We are sorry to have to reschedule, but are looking forward to featuring Kevin at the summit in March, which will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thank you to everyone who […]
Whole Foods Walnut: Exceptional Sale on Adora Chocolates!!!
Have you tried the Adora chocolates? My kids eat them for the premium chocolate but I actually buy them for myself as a calcium supplement. They are delicious but usually expensive so it’s nice that Whole Foods in Newton on Walnut street is having an exceptional sale! 3 bags of Adora chocolates for $10!!! At […]
BUILT TO RUN: A Free Interactive Running Clinic
Are you experiencing a recurrent injury that is affecting your running? Do you understand your foot and know how to select the proper running shoe? Do you want to maximize your running performance? Join us on: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 6:00 to 8:00 pm at our NEW location: Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center, 159 Wells Avenue Newton, MA Newton-Wellesley […]
Teen Book Event in Natick
On Saturday, February 1st at 7:00 pm at the Wilson Middle School in Natick, we have a very special event to celebrate the life of life of Esther Earl, the teenage girl who inspired legions of friends and fans, and to whom John Green’s award-winning novel, The Fault in Our Stars, is dedicated. Wilson Middle School 22 Rutledge […]
