Free Wellness Expo at the JCC
A wellness expo with interactive exhibits and demonstrations for children and adults will be held at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton on Sunday, February 9 from 1-4pm. Co-sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham, the expo will include MYCHIP child identification kits, nutritional […]
The Second Step for Trivia Night Fundraiser
Happy New Year! Are you interested in combining your love for charitable giving with your love for dominating pub trivia? If so, please join The Second Step for Trivia Night on January 21st from 7-9 pm at Temple Emanuel in Newton. It’s a great way to beat the winter blues, hang out with friends, and see how much arcane […]
Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo at NNHS
Not sure what to say to your teen about dating safety? Want to encourage your teen’s positive self image? Wondering what resources Newton offers for teens and families? ALL parents/guardians and teens are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo Wednesday, January 22 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Newton North High School To learn […]
Parenting Our Daughters Through Adolescence
Parenting Our Daughters Through Adolescence A discussion, support and activist group open to all Newton mothers of tween/teen daughters who are interested in figuring out how to best empower and support our girls. January meetings: Body Image Discussion Group Tuesday, January 14 from 7:30-9:00 pm Open to all mothers of teen/tween girls in Newton – […]
Children’s Book Author Events in Boston
Thank you to Amitha Knight of the blog Monkey Poop for compiling this list of children’s book author events in Boston! Sunday, January 12 2:00pm Anna Staniszewski (The Dirt Diary) @ Brookline Booksmith Monday, January 13 7:00pm YA Guys Tour with Brendan Kiely, John Corey Whaley, Jason Reynolds, and Chris Lynch @ Porter Square Books Tuesday, January 14 […]
Musical Theatre For The Whole Family
The Freelance Players present: the Newton Freelance Troupe in Tortoise Vs. Hare. Tortoise Vs. Hare is an updated version of the classic fable by Aesop. Over confident hares, a steady tortoise, and forest animals ready to rescue the day make up the cast of this charming and hilarious musical by Stephen Murray. The Freelance Players […]
Seana Gaherin elected chairman of Newton-Needham Chamber
The Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce has elected Seana Gaherin to serve as chairman of its Board of Directors effective Jan. 1. Gaherin, owner of Dunn-Gaherin’s Food & Spirits, a neighborhood-focused pub on the Newton-Needham line, succeeds Joseph De Vito, who served as chamber’s chairman for two years. “I’m excited and honored by this opportunity,” said Gaherin. […]
Giroux Brothers Martial Arts Turns 15!
Giroux Brothers Martial Arts just turned 15 years old this month! by Steve Giroux If you are like me, when you hear about business’ anniversaries not much thought goes into it. For me, however it brings up so many memories. I started the studio when I was 22 and finishing up my last semester at […]
Arsenal Center’s Winter Art Classes & Workshops
Arsenal Center’s Winter Art Classes & Workshops for Children and Adults Begin January 5 The Arsenal Center for the Arts starts off the new year with a program of winter art classes and workshops for adults and children beginning the week of January 6, 2014. Adult offerings include a range of media and techniques: Art […]
Newton First Blizzard of 2014
Our first snow day in Newton coincides with just one day back at school after winter break. We can expect to get 12 to 16 inches of snow. What will YOU do with this day home? Capability:Mom said that she would be baking. We will be writing Christmas thank you notes! Boston Blizzard Information Boston’s Logan Airport […]
