Boston ranked #49 in Beer Price Index
2015 GoEuro Beer Price Index: Boston ranked #49 worldwide 2015 GoEuro Beer Price Index: GoEuro, the bus, train and flight comparison site for travel across Europe, has launched its 2015 Beer Price Index, which compares several beers in stores and bars to rank 75 world cities in terms of price. Coming in as Europe’s most […]
New Online Suicide Prevention Program
There is a new online training program for educators that addresses behaviors in children as young as elementary school that could eventually lead to suicidal thoughts. “Signs Matter” teaches school personnel not only how to recognize the signs, but also the actions to take. The program – which was developed by the American Foundation for […]
FREE Sunscreen for Boston’s Public Parks
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today a joint partnership with the Melanoma Foundation of New England (MFNE) and Make Big Change (MBC) to provide free sunscreen dispensers in public parks in the City of Boston. This initiative is in response to the Surgeon General’s 2014 Call to Action to address skin cancer as a […]
Win $5000 from Duck Tape for Cupcake Design
The Kids In Need Foundation (@KidsInNeed), a not for profit that provides free school supplies to kids who need them nationwide, and we are celebrating the 20th birthday of The Kids In Need Foundation with something sweet! The Kids in Need Foundation is working with Duck Tape–and one lucky crafter will win $5,000! Submit your original cupcake-themed […]
Newtonville Books Reading Challenge
Newtonville Books 2015 Reading Challenge Or: Something Fun to Get You Out of Your Comfort Zone o A book that became a movie _______________________________________ o A book with non-human characters _______________________________________ o A book with a one-word title _______________________________________ o A book of short stories _______________________________________ o A book from a small press _______________________________________ o […]
Carol Dweck’s MINDSET
Carol Dweck, author of the New York Times bestselling book “Mindset”, offers insight on an interesting exercise she uses to help her Stanford students develop a growth mindset: she has them write letters to themselves “from the future,” focusing on all the challenges, heartaches, and failures they’ll face along the way. Mindset is the book chosen by […]
Ninja Boot Camp at Giroux Brothers
Dear Parents, I am excited to announce a new boot camp starting at Giroux Brothers by the name of “GB Ninja Boot Camp” Everyone is entitled to one free trial class. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-9:45AM. We will focus on high intensity interval training using body weight exercises and studio […]
Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge
Last year, as part of our first annual Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge, over 1,000 Newton students from preschool to high school read over 8,000 hours. We are looking to improve on that record this year. Online registration here. The Mayor’s Reading Challenge has a loftier goal: preparing our students for success in the classroom and […]
Massachusetts 3rd Best for Teen Driving Safety
Getting a driver’s license at 16 is considered a rite of passage in American culture. But this exciting coming-of-age has instead become a death sentence for thousands of teens each year. Motor-vehicle accidents continue to be the leading cause of death among people between the ages of 16 and 19, the age group with the […]
Valeo FC Announce “Play for Free”
Valeo FC was built off of the generosity of others, and giving back to our community remains a core value for the club. At VFC, we look to encourage our players to be leaders on and off the field. As part of this leadership initiative, the club fosters a culture of social awareness, volunteering and […]
