FREE Community Day at ICA! Great for Families! (Saturday, December 10, 10 am–5 pm)
If you want something fun to take the kids to this weekend, there is a FREE event at the Institute of Contemporary Arts: The ICA 75th Anniversary fun continues with a free party on December 10, the ICA’s fifth anniversary in our iconic waterfront building. Bring the family to this historic celebration with musical performances […]
What Does This House Say to You? Not Your Grandparents’ Victorian House!
My real estate agent pointed out this house to us a decade ago when we were looking at houses. I’ve always loved this house with its vibrant colors and I’m happy that it’s stayed colorful. This is what the house says to me: 1. I am not afraid of color. 2. Happy people live here. […]
The Transformation of Newton North High School: A Photograph Exhibit by Sharon Schindler
It’s gone, but you can still see it here! Please join us for the Opening Reception of a photograph exhibit on the old but beloved Newton North High School. Photography is by local acclaimed photographer Sharon Schindler. Opening Reception: Wednesday, December 7th from 6:00-8:30 pm Location: New Art Center, Main Gallery, 61 Washington Park Exhibit […]
Turn Thanksgiving Leftovers into a Delicious Pot Pie (From Common Ground Bar and Grill)
If you don’t know what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers, here’s a great Thanksgiving Pot Pie courtesy of Common Ground Bar and Grill in Allston, Massachusetts. Common Ground Thanksgiving Pot Pie serves 8 Here is a great way to use those leftovers from your feast from the day before. Start with the topping so it has […]
Nutrition IQ Program at Shaws Supermarket and Healthy Recipes for Autumn
I went to a blogging event at Shaws last month and discovered fifteen minutes prior to event that Capability:Mom was going too, which was a nice surprise. It was nice to meet Boston bloggers Maven of Savin’, Masshole Mommy, Mommy Niri, The Coupon Goddess, Toy Queen, Charlene Chronicles and learn about the Nutrition IQ program at Shaws […]
School Committee Recommendations from Current School Committee Member Kurt Kusiak
Kurt Kusiak is my Dad Friend and neighbor and, because I have zero interest in politics of any ilk, I turn to him like my personal Godfather to vote his slate. Perhaps I am just lazy and bad with names such that I can’t keep track of so many people and their agendas. On the […]
Newton’s Own Carol Reichert: Book Reading At Newtonville Books Monday (11/7) at 7pm
Join Best Women’s Travel Writing 2011 editor Lavinia Spalding and contributors Marcia DeSanctis, Abbie Kozolchyk and Newton’s own Carol Reichert for an evening of sharing true travel stories from around the world at Newtonville Books this Monday, November 11th, at 7 pm. Any woman whose passport has been stamped a few times knows the surest method of […]
Professional Athletes that Lived or Currently Live in Newton UPDATED
There are a lot of professional athletes who have lived or currently live in Newton. I hear urban tales all the times of Red Sox players spotting at the local Supercuts. Invariably, our Newton athletes are gracious about giving out autographs or posing for a photo opp. Thank you! You all make lovely neighbors! Who have you run into? Please leave a comment and your story.
Foraging in Newton: Wild Edible Plants Abound at Soccer Fields, Dog Parks and Schools!
Foraging for edible plants and berries is not the first thing that comes to mind when you live in a suburban city like Newton. Yet, the foraging is abundant at school yards, dog parks, and soccer fields. At least, that is where I found all these specimens.
Volunteers Needed for Snow Shoveling to Help Local Senior and Disabled Residents
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 […]
