News, events, children’s activities in Newton, MA.
During the month of May, Activate Newton challenges YOU to get active in each of Newton’s 13 villages. Log your progress on our ChallengeRunner page (activatenewton.challengerunner.com) and be entered to win amazing prizes! If you need activity ideas, check out the Activate Newton webpage for an activities calendar, walking maps, and more: www.newtonma.gov/activate
If you would like to add an activity to the calendar or have any questions, please contact Elizabeth: egrella@newtonma.gov.
Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE)
25th Anniversary Annual Meeting & Banquet
Friday, September 29th
Boston, MA
Click here for more info.
CHSNE NEEDS YOU! CHSNE is a membership-based 501(c)(3)non-profit organization dedicated solely to documenting, preserving, and promoting the history and legacy of Chinese immigration in New England. Please consider becoming a member or donating to help cover our projects and operating expenses.
Become a member today!
Donate to CHSNE.
Sunday, July 30, 2:00 PM
WHO INSPIRED OUR SCHOOL NAMES?
A NEWTON CEMETERY TOUR
Newton’s two high schools simply use North and South for identification, but many public elementary and middle schools are named after a notable person in our city. Stroll through the Newton Cemetery to see the final resting places and learn more about the lives of Dr. Henry Bigelow, F.A. Day, and others whose legacy continues in our schools.
Location: Meet in front of the chapel just inside the main gate, 791 Walnut St, Newton Centre; park in the lot to the left of the chapel.
Admission: Suggested donation, $10 per person
Register: historicnewton.org, or come on tour day
Information: 617-796-1450
Monday, July 31, 10:30 AM
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: DRESS-UP AT THE HOMESTEAD
Most people today get their clothing pre-made from a store, but historically most clothing was made at home, and worn until it fell apart. We will read Caldecott Award winning book Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback. Afterwards, interact with historic garments from our collection and design your own clothing with a coloring activity. For children ages 18 months to 6 years and their caregivers. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.
Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
AUGUST
FREE WEEKEND AT HISTORIC NEWTON
Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to our museums.
Locations: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
Wednesday, August 16, 10:30 AM
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: AT HOME AT THE HOMESTEAD
The Jackson Homestead has been occupied for over 200 years, and has seen many changes come to Newton. The Little House by Caldecott Award winner and Newton resident Virginia Lee Burton tells the story of a house similar to the Homestead. Explore the theme of home, and imagine life from a house’s perspective in this fun program. For children ages 18 months to 6 years and their caregivers. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.
Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
Monday, August 28, 10:30 AM
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: FREEDOM
Today we will read the Caldecott Award winning book Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine based on a true story of one man’s unique, creative escape from enslavement. Preschoolers and their caregivers will be given an opportunity crawl inside Henry’s Box and see other artifacts about freedom seekers around Boston. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.
Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
Saturday and Sunday, September 2 and 3, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
FREE WEEKEND AT HISTORIC NEWTON
Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to our museums.
Locations: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
OCTOBER
Sunday, October 1, 12:00 Noon-4 PM
HAYFEST
Come enjoy 19th century crafts at the Jackson Homestead! Learn through hands-on activities how Newton families lived in the 1800s. Try your hand at butter making, cider pressing, and candle dipping. Jump into a burlap sack for a race or play the hoop-tossing game of graces. Join us for a day of old-fashioned fun for the whole family.
Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
The Street will unveil and celebrate its latest public art initiative, Little Cloud, a surreal, experiential installation by acclaimed fine art collaborative, FriendsWithYou, on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 from 4-6pm. The artists will be in attendance for the debut of their 10-foot fiberglass sculpture. FriendsWithYou views the cloud emblem as an enduring symbol of love and light; the installation plays into the idea that everything has a soul. The Street will offer complimentary bites from Shake Shack and The Paint Bar will provide both adult and kid-friendly art activities. With its continued commitment to public art, The Street collaborated with Art Production Fund to bring Little Cloud to the property. The installation will be located near The Green, between Shake Shack and lululemon. The Street is located at 49 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill.
FriendsWithYou, the fine art collaborative of Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III, has been working collectively since 2002 with the sole purpose of spreading the positive message of Magic, Luck, and Friendship. The duo is known for their immersive installations and interactive works, which invite viewers to interpret their lives through communal experiences. Through their art, FriendsWithYou hopes to prompt a wide spectrum of untapped emotions that enable both personal and shared experiences, and to cultivate moments of spiritual awareness and powerful, joyous interactions.
Little Cloud will be on display at The Street through December 2017. Pocket amulets ofLittle Cloud, along with other merchandise, will be on sale at Portobello Road through December 2017. For more information on Little Cloud and FriendsWithYou, visit friendswithyou.com.
TENNIS PLAYERS ADULTS AND KIDS!
It’s time to swing into summer.
We have some “hot” options for you to choose from…sign up now and enjoy a class or two!
For Adults: Check out Dave’s Doubles 3-Day Specials or Joe’s In-House Doubles League…or our always popular Cardio classes, in addition to our valuable instructional clinics and fun round robins. Any of these classes currently in session with openings can be prorated for you if you want to join midway through. And, of course, they are available in our upcoming Session II coming up in a few weeks!
For Kids: We have our morning “fun and fundamental” classes on the clay in Newton Centre from ages 4-14 yrs which run daily
M-F on a weekly basis.
In addition, we offer our longer morning junior option at Newton South High School from 8:30-11:30 (extended care option till noon available) for 5-14 yr olds with rain coverage in the gym M-F, also on a weekly basis.
Afternoon options include our Afternoon Jr. (7 yrs) and Match Play (11-19yrs) programs from 1-4pm for our beginner to more advanced players!
Late Day program from 5-6pm for 6-10 yr olds is available for those who may have commmitments during the day but want to add some tennis to it!
ALL SUMMER:
Kids Tennis at Newton Center Playground goes thru September 3!
Kids Tennis at Newton South runs thru August 18!
To sign up for any of these classes please go to www.newtontennis.com – Registration
If interested in signing up for a class currently in session on a prorated basis, please email newtontennis@earthlink.net and we will be happy to assist you in this process!
Dirty Boys Composting specializes in taking the guesswork and hassle out of backyard composting, so our customers quickly create high quality, usable compost without problems of odors or pests. Our approach of teaching our customers about proper composting techniques, along with providing constructive feedback on their efforts, has resulted in a 100% success rate.
As part of our Starter Service we:
The fee for this service is $160, and for those already composting (who don’t require a bin) our subscriptions are $130.
To get started, email grant@dirtyboyscomposting.com.
Fleuri Designs
is popping up at
The Street Chestnut Hill
55 Boylston Street in Newton
(in the Makery across from Portobello Road)
NOW through Sunday July 23
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm
Sunday 12pm-6pm
featuring fresh container gardens, succulents and permanent botanicals
www.fleuridesigns.com
2017’s Best Places to Live in Massachusetts for Families according to WalletHub.
In WalletHub’s analysis of the Best & Worst States to Raise a Family, Massachusetts ranked No. 6 overall and earned particularly high marks in four out of five categories, including “family fun,” “health and safety,” “education and child care,” and “affordability.” But even in “socio-economics,” the final category, it outranked 28 states. Education and technology are unsurprisingly Massachusetts’ biggest industries, considering the state is the No. 1 most educated and third most innovative.
WalletHub’s data team compared 86 cities in Massachusetts based on 21 key indicators of family-friendliness. Our data set ranges from median family income to school-system quality to housing affordability.
Here are the Top 10:
Barry’s, the original cardio and strength interval workout that innovated group fitness with its efficient, immersive and transformative hour-long workout experience, is now open at The Street.
During its first 30 days open, Barry’s at The Street will offer 3-class packages for just $75.
Founded in Los Angeles in 1998, Barry’s was conceived to make getting into the best shape possible and fun. Barry’s signature method utilizes the most effective combination of High Intensity Training (HIT) by incorporating 25-30 minutes of interval-based cardiovascular routines on treadmills with 25-30 minutes of strength training using free weights, resistance bands, and more. The workout is results driven — pushing participants to their physical and mental limits — and efficient. A one-hour class incinerates fat, burns up to 1,000 calories, and releases stress. Additionally, the studio calendar is uniquely customized to focus on a different body part each day of the week, offering participants a complete, full body fitness regime. Barry’s promises that no class is ever the same so participants never plateau.
Barry’s classes are held in dim lit, red studios to motivating playlists. The atmosphere adds an element of excitement to the workout while enabling participants to dig deeper and lose themselves in the physical moment. Barry’s instructors coach and motivate the group to run and work harder than they ever thought possible. Working side by side as a community creates strong bonds between participants who inspire, support, and hold each other accountable inside and outside of the studio.
Barry’s at The Street features a 42+ person studio with 21 custom designed Woodway treadmills, which are known for their friction free surfaces and are the treadmill of choice for elite athletes. Studio amenities include men’s and women’s locker rooms with premium products, Barry’s own retail line, and a signature Fuel Bar, serving a newly introduced menu of healthy and energizing smoothies and snacks, each designed to help clients reach their fitness goals.
For the best workout possible in under one hour, Barry’s at The Street offers 50-minute classes seven days a week. Classes start at $30 for a drop-in, but are also available at reduced rates for class packs and memberships. During its first 30 days open, Barry’s at The Street will offer 3-class packages for just $75 (valid only at the Chestnut Hill studio) and $20 classes for first time participants (valid at both Downtown Crossing and Chestnut Hill studios).
Barry’s is located at 55 Boylston Street, Suite 5568, Chestnut Hill, MA; 617-487-5117. To connect with the studio visit www.barrysbootcamp.com, email boston@barrysbootcamp.com, and follow the studio on social media: Facebook: @BarrysBootcampBoston; Instagram: @BarrysBootcamp; Twitter: @BarrysBootcamp
Understanding Our Differences sponsors an ongoing Disability Awareness Book Club. It meets the first Monday of the month (generally) at Newton Free Library, 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A and is open to all who are interested.
Our next meeting will be on Monday, September 11th. Check the web page link for upcoming titles in July.
The purpose of the book club is to engage in thought-provoking discussion centered on books with a disability theme, both fiction and nonfiction. For more information or to RSVP, send us an email.