Win The Fenway L.L. Bean Boot
Today outdoor retailer L.L.Bean revealed the most innovative version of its signature product: the Fenway Bean Boot. Made of upcycled Fenway Park tarp from the 2012 season, the one-of-a-kind boots will be made-to-order for 100 lucky Red Sox fans who engage with L.L.Bean on Facebook and other channels. The opportunity to win begins today, when fans […]
A Celebration of Women’s Health: Girls Night Out!
On Tuesday, October 22 from 6:30-8:00pm, Newton-Wellesley Hospital will host a Girls Night Out: A Celebration of Women’s Health, at the Newton Marriott 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton. Welcome Reception – 6:30-7:00pm Start the night off with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a wine reception while visiting a variety of health and wellness displays. Enter to win a door prize! […]
New Fall Classes at NewTV
The Art of the Interview Instructor: John DiThomas of Rough Water Films An introductory course for the documentary filmmaker. This course includes choosing your subjects, tips on creative questions, discovering interview styles, lighting and audio techniques, location selection and a psychological understanding of the interview process. Fee: $25; Wednesday, November 6, 7pm Film Composition <jdithomas@roughwaterfilms.com> […]
FREE Opera for Kids! Mooch the Messy
This Columbus Day Weekend, The Boston Conservatory is offering the opportunity to introduce your children to opera in a way they’ll truly enjoy, for free! For the second time this year, The Conservatory is presenting the children’s opera Mooch the Messy. The show is specifically recommended for preschool and elementary school-aged children. It’s based on the 1979 book by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat […]
The Needham Craft Fair & Silent Auction
Join us on OCTOBER 19, 2013 at The Needham Craft Fair. My friend Sharon Schindler will be be there too with her wonderful photographs, some of which are made into these really cool stone coasters! Fun Shopping for the whole family. Get your holiday shopping done early! Visitor Hours Craft Fair 9:30-4 Silent Auction 10-3 $6 Admission […]
Susan Cooper at Wellesley Free Library (The Dark is Rising!)
Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper, author of the award winning The Dark is Rising sequence, is coming to the Wellesley Free Library on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00pm. With her signature sense of history and enchantment, Ms. Cooper ignites the imagination of young readers with her latest historical novel, Ghost Hawk. Don’t miss this chance to hear about her […]
Yogurtland Celebrates Grand Opening: Free Yogurt and Family Entertainment
Yogurtland Newton Center will celebrate the grand opening of the popular frozen yogurt shop with free yogurt and family entertainment. Yogurtland Newton Center, which opened in August, is located at 1231 Centre Street and is open Sunday thru Thursday from 11:30 am – 10 pm, and on Friday and Saturday until 11pm. The grand opening events include: Free […]
Nonantum Boxers Spar to Raise Money
Nonantum Boxing Club held an exhibition sparring event a few weeks ago to raise money to send three boxers to a competition in California held this week. Children, men and women sparred and here are a few highlights. More sparring matches can be viewed here on YouTube. Good luck to Joey, Amanda and Julie who […]
Family Bike Event: Tour de Newton!
Sign up for the “Tour de Newton” – The first annual Tour de Newton is scheduled for October 6 and it promises to be a great event for everyone – kids, adults, experienced bicyclists and casual riders. The Tour will be a 20 mile bicycle ride that will start simultaneously in all 13 villages at 9:30am. Bike the […]
Newton Recycling Depot: Drop Off Oct 5th
Newton residents may drop off books, household items, bicycles and reuseable building materials, such as plumbing and lighting fixtures, and non-upholstered furniture (no mattresses or couches) between 8am and 1pm on Saturday, October 5 at the Rumford avenue depot (off Lexington street in auburndale). Paint Exchange Program runs from mid-May through mid-October, and is open Monday through Friday […]