Halloween Party!
Join us for a great time- Newton DJ Tedy Rox will be here with music- plus games and fun for all. Food, Music & Prizes! And remember- you don’t have to be afraid of our snacks- no scary ingredients- ever!
Category: All About Newton
News, events, children’s activities in Newton, MA.
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Newton Makes Top 10 Best Suburbs in America
Newton makes Top 10 Best Suburbs in America according to Movoto. Their study was based on the following desirable factors:
-Amenities
-Cost of Living
-Crime
-Education
-Employment
With a cost of living nearly 60 percent higher than the national average, Newton might not be cheap, but it is a great place to live.
Boston, MA suburb Newton, with 85,146 who call it home, is the second-safest city in our top 10. Its 147 crimes per 10k residents make it 53 percent safer than the national average and 32 percent lower than the Massachusetts average. Violent crimes are 78 percent lower in Newton than the average for the rest of the state.
The cost of living in Newton, on the other hand, is quite high—61.8 percent higher than the national average, which makes it second only to Cupertino in terms of how expensive it is to live in. An unemployment rate less than 4 percent helps, though, as does a $107,696 median household income which is 105.8 percent higher than the U.S. average. In terms of schools, Newton has one of the best student-teacher ratios in our top 10 at 11-to-1.
The top 10 suburbs are:
1. Westerville, OH
2. Plano, TX
3. Georgetown, TX
4. Round Rock, TX
5. Cedar Park, TX
6. Cupertino, CA
7. Matthews, NC
8. Cornelius, NC
9. Newton, MA
10. Germantown, TN
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The Personal Mastery Intensive: a weekend workshop
You are invited to a really terrific workshop that my friend Linda Sanchez helped to create on November 14 (evening) through 19.
It is offered by the Pathways Institute. She took the same workshop in July and the experience transformed her relationship (which was her personal goal, not what everyone else there was seeking). And she gained some startling insights into how other people perceive her.
It was such a valuable experience that she signed up for another course, which involves producing this next workshop.
What is the Personal Master Workshop?
It is an experiential program, with some eastern philosophy, a flow of exercises and activities, including meditation, to help you focus on what inspires and motivates you, and how to create what you long for in your life. The practices are very much centered on your heart,and moving toward what we want to have in our lives.
If this resonates with you or piques your interest at all, please call Linda. She can help you enroll with a discount code valid through Wednesday, October 31.
Linda Sanches at 202-369-1456
Personal Mastery Intensive – Breakthrough
PMI is an extraordinary experience of breaking through limiting life patterns and unleashing the potential of the heart and the awakening of consciousness, and a rich authentic experience of being fully alive.
PMI is set up to produce fundamental shifts in perspective leading to full dynamic engagement in life. Set up as an experiential learning laboratory, participants transform old patterns, awaken new possibilities and learn skills for living extraordinary lives.
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Free Parenting Webinar on Reading Aloud with Children GIVEAWAY
Join Bright Horizons on November 5th at 8:00 p.m. EST for a parent webinar on how to make reading with children a more engaging, enjoyable and enriching learning experience.
This free parent webinar is entitled Reading Aloud with Children: The Art of Bringing Books to Life Through Storytelling.
An early education experts and a special guest from Barefoot Books will share the secrets to becoming a masterful storyteller and bringing excitement to family reading time. Register here.
Presenters: Susan Brenner, Ed.D.
Senior Vice President of Education at Bright HorizonsSusan Brenner, Ed.D., serves as Senior Vice President of Education at Bright Horizons. Susan has more than 30 years of experience managing quality child care programs. She was instrumental in development of the first back-up center to achieve accreditation from the National Association of Young Children. Susan now oversees Education and Development at Bright Horizons and plays a pivotal role in our Growing Readers program, which provides resources to help families cultivate a love of reading at home.Barbara Saunders Sims
Barefoot Books Ambassador and Early Education SpecialistSpeaking as a parent and grandparent, as well as a 40-year veteran as teacher and administrator of early learning services, one of the most lasting gifts that you could ever nurture in your children, especially in the early stages of their lives, is a love of reading—a springboard for a life of learning and fun. Developing this joyful exploration of literature begins at birth through everyday loving interactions—sharing books, telling stories, singing songs, and talking to one another. In our discussion we’ll explore strategies to engage young children in fun and interactive storytelling that will inspire young readers to read deeper, search further, and explore their own creative gifts.Ruth Fidino
ModeratorI’m the Mom of three adult children and the Grandmother of three young girls. Reading is an important part of family life in our household. In our house reading aloud is an opportunity to perform; an opportunity to engage and evoke emotion. To be honest reading in our house hasn’t always been this way. When my boys were little they were fidgety listeners until I changed my reading strategy. Once I added a little zest and personality to my reading they were hooked. They stayed with the book long enough for “what if” discussions and they asked for reading time. I hope today you’ll discover something new to add to your family reading time.Bright Horizons is Giving Away 3 Great Picture Books!
Rain School by James Rumford
Underground by Denise Fleming
Z is for Moose by Kelly Bingham and Paul O. Zelinsky
Please enter the Rafflecopter to win.
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Newton Schools Foundation Hosts “Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community”
Some of Newton’s most talented, captivating, and forward-thinking individuals will converge on Newton North High School on November 19 for the third annual Newton Inspires—An Evening of Ideas and Community, sponsored by the Newton Schools Foundation (NSF).
The FREE community event will take place Tuesday November 19, 7-9:30 at Newton North High School. Newtonites representing an array of fields and interest areas will address topics ranging from business, education, science, health and medicine, to journalism, architecture, arts, entertainment and culture.
Speaker sessions fill up quickly, so register early! For a list of speakers, to register and for more information, go to Newton Schools Foundation or call 617-559-6120.
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Register for Run Fur Fun 5K Nov 9th!
Please don’t forget to register for the Run Fur Fun 5k on November 9th! It’s an awesome race hosted by the MSPC and Wicked Happy Dogs is a sponsor!
We are holding a dog friendly after party at Devlins in Brighton on the patio.Click the link to register and join team Wicked Happy Dogs!
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Free 5 Pound Fruit Bag from Belkin Lookout Farm
It’s not too late to stock up on fruit for the fall! Belkin Family Lookout Farm has a variety of apples and Asian pears left to pick. Each visitor with a paid admission to Lookout Farm on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th will receive one free 5-pound fruit bag – a $10 value.
WHEN:
Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, 2013
Open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
WHERE:
Belkin Family Lookout Farm
89 Pleasant Street South
South Natick, MA 01760
There’s a whole day’s worth of activities sure to entertain visitors of all ages, with train rides through the orchards; picking your own apples; a Children’s Play Area; climbing the hay pyramid; visiting the farm animals including emus, rabbits, sheep, goats, donkeys, alpacas and cows and more; taking a turn on the moon bounce; live children’s entertainment; PLUS a burlap maze, face painting, a Caterpillar ride and hayrides.
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Whole Foods (Walnut Street Location) Halloween Party
Halloween Party
October 31st
5pm-7pm
Join us for a great time!
Newton DJ Tedy Rox will be here with music- plus games and fun for all. Food, Music & Prizes!
And remember- you don’t have to be afraid of our snacks- no scary ingredients- ever!
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New Fitness Studio: Cardio High from Newton Resident
Mark Goodman, a local Waban resident, is the creator of a compelling new workout called Cardio High. It recreates the intensity and benefits you receive from playing sports but with a reduced risk of injury and less strain on joints.
Mark was inspired to create Cardio High after reading studies that show brief intense training, like the 7-minute workout featured in the New York Times, improves fitness better than longer activities such as jogging or cycling. These high intensity workouts help burn fat for up to 36 hours after each session.
The Cardio High program is set up as a combination of low impact movements with high intensity interval training (HIIT), which means you’re boosting your heart rate without the soreness and strain. Also, as an active squash, tennis, and Ultimate Frisbee player, Mark was determined to make this method both varied and fun. This has led his clients to report feeling more energy, improved sports performance, and better muscle tone after only a few weeks of training.
The Cardio High program can be adapted to many levels of fitness, including athletes training for a sport or those who want to lose weight but feel they’re too out of shape and injury-prone to get a good workout.
Mark runs small groups and private sessions at a couple locations in Newton including at the Windsor Club in Waban. To try a free session call (617)564-3764 or E-mail mark@cardiohigh.com for more information.
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Livability Ranks Newton #68 Best Place to Live
The Top 10 from Livability. They didn’t really account of ratio of median household income to median home price; i.e. affordability so I calculated it and added it.
Personally, I love Palo Alto but it’s the least affordable. The wild gyration of median household income to median home price speaks to the town’s two sides of the tracks. East Palo Alto versus the rest of Palo Alto. If you remove East Palo Alto from the numbers, I’m sure the median income goes up but the median home price goes up even higher.
Rochester, Minnesota has the best ratio but alas, not the best weather. Durham is looking like a great place to retire to with decent weather and an even better ratio.
And what about Rockville? Don’t go back to Rockville? Or maybe, actually, you should!
As for Newton, MA, it may be #68th on this list, but it’s #4 on the Money list!
1. Palo Alto, CA
Population: 65,260
Median Household Income: $124,465
Average Work Commute: 18.61 minutes
Median Home Price: $1,240,250Ratio of median household income to median home price: 1:10
2. Boulder, CO
Population: 97,674
Median Household Income: $53,404
Average Work Commute: 15.15 minutes
Median Home Price: $399,750Ratio of median household income to median home price: 1:7.5
3. Berkeley, CA
Population: 114,764
Median Household Income: $59,581
Average Work Commute: 22.38 minutes
Median Home Price: $549,500Ratio of median household income to median home price: 1:9
4. Durham, NC
Population: 231,975
Median Household Income: $47,863
Average Work Commute: 18.05 minutes
Median Home Price: $165,000Ratio of median household income to median home price: 1:3
5. Miami Beach, FL
Population: 89,243
Median Household Income: $43,562
Average Work Commute: 21.14 minutes
Median Home Price: $218,000Ratio of median household income to median home price: 1:5
6. Rochester, MN
Population: 108,405
Median Household Income: $65,009
Average Work Commute: 12.57 minutes
Median Home Price: $136,500Ratio of median household income to median home price: 1:2
7. Salt Lake City, UT
Population: 188,278
Median Household Income: $44,447
Average Work Commute: 16.65 minutes
Median Home Price: $196,812Ratio of median household income to median home price: 1:4
8. Eugene, OR
Population: 157,752
Median Household Income: $42,241
Average Work Commute: 14.43 minutes
Median Home Price: $205,000Ratio of median household income to median home price: 1:5
9. Reno, NV
Population: 225,561
Median Household Income: $51,525
Average Work Commute: 15.65 minutes
Median Home Price: $142,330Ratio of median household income to median home price: 1:3
10. Rockville, MD
Population: 58,878
Median Household Income: $90,510
Average Work Commute: 28.46 minutes
Median Home Price: $430,000Ratio of median household income to median home price: 1:5
68. Newton, MA
Population: 84,655
Median household income: $111,987
Average Work Commute: 23.73 Minutes
Median Home Price: $669,500Ratio of median household income to median home price: 1:6
