Posted by Mia on March 28, 2012 · 14 Comments
The first five people to leave a comment will win a book! Thank you! ——————— Now through April 30th Parent Perks, Inc. is matching book purchases from The No Biggie Bunch series with book donations to the U.S. Public Library of the buyer’s choice. It’s easy and there are two options for purchase. 1. Library 50-50. When […]
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Posted by Mia on February 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Did you know that today, besides being Valentine’s Day, is International Book Giving Day? The mission of International Book Giving Day is to get new, used, or borrowed books in the hands of as many kids as possible. Three simple ways to participate International Book Giving Day 1. Give a Book to a Friend or Relative […]
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Posted by Mia on February 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment
It is not too early to start looking at summer activities. Here are three events in Newton today to get you going! TeenLife LIVE! Community Service Fair & Expo – Chestnut Hill 2/12/2012 When: Sunday, February 12, 2012 From 12 – 4 PM Where: The Mall at Chestnut Hill 199 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467 […]
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Posted by Mia on February 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment
This is the Thousand Cuts Fitness Program from Zen Habits that is geared for very busy people who think they don’t have time. Well … now you do. This is a DIY program (i.e. FREE!) that makes exercise something that you squeeze in minute by minute until it becomes part of your life. I know that […]
Posted by Mia on January 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Mindy Kaling will not be able to make the Spring Fling due to a scheduling conflict. Mindy Kaling, author and actress on “The Office,” will be one of our honored authors this year. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? More Honored Authors: Mix & mingle with hosts Tom Ashbrook and Bill Novak, distinguished authors, friends, and library lovers […]
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Posted by Mia on January 26, 2012 · 2 Comments
This year the MidWinter Coffeehouse returns on February 11th, 2012 at the First Unitarian Society in Newton (1326 Washington St., West Newton), to benefit the F.A. Day PTO. The MidWinter Coffeehouse is a fun evening of live folk (and other) music, featuring traditional Irish music trio Corvus, event founder and former Day parent Rob Siegel […]
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Posted by Mia on January 24, 2012 · 8 Comments
Since becoming the administrator of an existing mom neighborhood book club, I’ve discovered that Newton moms like to read. Some moms are even in multiple book clubs! My husband is even in a “book club” — that is to say it’s actually a drinking club that takes an annual golf trip in the guise of […]
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Posted by Mia on January 12, 2012 · 2 Comments
Now that the holidays have passed, our local Newton food pantries need donations more than ever! Did you know that there are 3 food pantries in Newton? I didn’t! Please consider making a donation or getting the word out that anyone who needs help can utilize all three food pantries. The Newton Food Pantry is […]
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Posted by Mia on January 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment
There is a group of really dedicated women who have taken it upon themselves to find local charities who need a boost or, if you will, a step up. They focus on small, local non-profits that do not have huge marketing budgets but that are doing good work. It is an informal gathering of women […]
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Posted by Mia on October 13, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The City of Newton is preparing a list of students and adults willing to volunteer snow shoveling services for your local senior/disabled residents. Students — this is great volunteer experience!! Students/participants should be aware When you sign to be on this list, your name, village and phone # will be made available to those residents, often the […]
