Concussion Facts and Myths – What Parents Need to Know (Free Seminar)
March 22, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Williams Elementary School, 141 Grove Street, Newton Join Lauren Smith, MD, MPH, medical director for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, who will present up-to-date information about concussions among young athletes and discuss what parents and athletes can do to improve recovery and reduce the likelihood of long term problems. […]
A Fairly Comprehensive List of Supplemental Math Classes
Are you looking for math classes for kids either to catch them up or to get them ahead? Math classes can also be a more affordable option instead of private tutoring. There are many choices for math classes in Newton. I think it’s all about fit; matching the right class to each child so I’ve […]
Newton Girls Soccer: Referee Jobs for Girls in Grades 6-8
Training Dates for NGS Prospective Intramural Soccer Referees This message concerns training for those youth wishing to become new intramural referees.1. Training consists of two parts: a 2-hour instructional clinic and an on-field observation session. Both parts must be completed if one wishes to become a referee:The first part, the instructional clinic, will be held: Wednesday, […]
Newton Historical Society Preservation Award Winner Solves Aging Parent Dilemma
When Peter Sachs found out that his mother, Kay Sachs, had a mild stroke, he and his wife Tracy were worried. She lived nearby in a condo but suddenly that wasn’t close enough. Luckily, he’s a architect so he designed an addition to their house to give his mother privacy so she wouldn’t feel like […]
Book Giveaway: Rebel Moms by Davina Rhine
Rebel Moms: The Off-Road Map for the Off-Road Mom by Davina Rhine Congrats to Becca! You won the book! Review written by Leah Drichel for The Bloomington Roller Derby Examiner: Reader Review of Rebel Moms: “In the current political climate, with the Occupy Movement, and people across the globe beginning to take a stand for what they […]
St. Patrick’s Day Concert & Party by New Philharmonia Orchestra
The New Philharmonia Orchestra is bringing a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day concert to Newton. The event combines classical music, traditional Celtic music, and audience sing-a-long favorites for an evening of great community fun! The event kicks off with a party featuring traditional Irish fare, a craft beer tasting, and strolling Irish musicians. Performances will follow […]
Soccer Clinic for Girls Run by Boston Breakers and NGS
NGS (Newton Girls’ Soccer) is partnering with the Breakers to offer a 4-day clinic over April break! The sessions will be run by current Breakers players and supervised by Breakers coaches and our own Director of Coaching, Gary Beatty. Here are the details: Dates: Tuesday, April 17 – Friday, April […]
Meet Best Women’s Travel Writing Contributor Carol Reichert
Carol Reichert writes in the sensory deprivation chamber that is the Newton, Massachusetts public library. She has served as a midwife to a cow giving birth in New Zealand, danced flamenco in the mountain caves outside of Granada, and learned lomi lomi massage in Hawaii. In addition to writing, she dances flamenco in Boston and Spain […]
Wellness Day – To Support Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers
Well Within Massage and Integrative Health is offering a FREE Wellness day to support cancer patients and their caregivers. WHEN Sunday, March 18th from 10 am – 4 pm. WHAT Deborah Hunter-Jones, LMT is providing 30 min Oncology Massage sessions Brynn Kessler, Lic Ac is providing 60 min Acupunture sessions Dina Abbondante, LMT and Yoga instructor, is providing 45 min yoga classes Susan Altman, […]
Please Help Find Missing Boston College Student, Franco Garcia. Have You Seen Him?
Franco Garcia, a Boston College Student and brother of a current Day Middle School student, has been missing since Wednesday, February 22. The Newton Police Department is leading an investigation with Boston College Police and State Police In search of the missing student. Investigators have said that Franco has not attended class at Boston College since last […]
