Category Archives: Events

Fall Tree Tour

Newton Cemetery arborist Robert Reardon will guide a tour showcasing the interesting variety of trees in Newton Cemetery’s arboretum. The tour will take place rain or shine and last approximately 90 minutes. Comfortable walking shoes, water and plenty of questions are recommended.

Meet just inside the main gate in front of the office. Parking is available along the cemetery roads. Free and open to all. For more information, call 617-332-0047 or click here for a printable flyer.

October 15th, 1:00 pm
Newton Cemetery
791 Walnut Street

Historic Newton Walks-Newton Cemetery: An Early Public Park

Did you know that the land that Newton Cemetery occupies now was once used for pharmaceutical and leather factories? Learn about how that industrial land was developed as part of the garden cemetery movement, and why it’s important as a green space today. Follow Katy Hax Holmes of the Newton Department of Planning and Development on a walk through Newton Cemetery, featuring some of the cemetery’s most notable “residents.”

Wear sturdy walking shoes for uneven terrain. Meet in front of the chapel just inside the main gate. Parking is available on cemetery roads. Suggested donation, $10.00

October 16th, 2:00 pm
Newton Cemetery
791 Walnut Street, Newton

UOD Family Book Event

Join Understanding Our Differences for an exciting “Meet the Author” Family Book Event. The guest will be Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, who will talk about and sign her award-winning middle grade novel, The War That Saved My Life. The book is a story of triumph against all odds by a girl with a physical disability, set during World War II.

Online registration for this author conversation and book signing is required and is now open at http://UnderstandingOurDifferences.org/book-event/. Admission is free for children and NPS teachers and staff. Requested donation is $10.00 at the door for adults.

Program is 7:00 – 8:00 p.m, book signing follows. Books will be available for purchase at the event. For more information, contact in**@*************************es.org.

October 18th, 7:00 pm
Newton South High School Auditorium

Summer Reading Wrap-up Party

Come to Mayor Setti Warren’s Summer Reading Wrap-up Party. Join Mayor Warren in celebrating the accomplishments of our summer readers at a special ice cream celebration courtesy of Cabot’s!

Mayor Warren will congratulate readers and recognize our top participants. At 3:00 pm Vanessa Trien and her lively folk/roots/pop band, the Jumping Monkeys will perform. She is known for her highly interactive shows, featuring plenty of group singing and movement. There will also be henna for teens by Noureen Design from 2:00 – 4:00
pm.

Festivities will be held in front of the Newton Free Library at the Homer Street Entrance (or in Druker Auditorum in case of rain) and will include activities for children, teens and adults, so bring the whole family.

September 17th, 2:00 pm

Upcoming Teen Programs @ the Library

Writing College Essays That Make a Difference: This presentation will provide students with strategies for writing a college application essay that can make the difference between a “Yes” and a “Maybe.” Students will look at case studies of successful essays, and have the opportunity to have their essays assessed by Dr. Adam Schwartz who taught writing at Harvard and Wellesley for twenty-five years. His service on the Board of Admissions at Wellesley College has provided him with an insider’s knowledge of the college application process. For teens and families. If students would like to meet one-on-one with Mr. Schwartz, please email a draft of your essay by September 11th to as************@***il.com. Register online. September 12th, 7:00 pm, Druker
Auditorium.

Typewriter Poetry: Get creative with the new monthly Typewriter Poetry group. We’ll be getting together to use old-school typewriters and write poems for library patrons on the spot! The group will meet in the Library on the third Monday of every month. Grades 7-12.   September 19th, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area

Girls Who Code Information Session: Want to learn to build an app, design a video game and change the world through code? Join an information session about Girls Who Code (GWC), a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to inspire, educate and equip girls with the computing skills to pursue 21st-century opportunities.  GWC is for girls in Grades 6-12. Register online for the Information Session. Registration is also now open until September 22nd for this year’s Club. September 19th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.

Young Strings Competition deadline

The 5th Annual Roman Totenberg Young Strings Competition application deadline is September 15th. In memory of Professor Roman Totenberg, whose legacy as a gifted violinist and masterful teacher, is celebrated by this annual Competition and Gala Recital.

String players ages 8 – 18 are invited to apply. Candidates for Round 2 (The Competition) will be notified by September 22nd. The Competition takes place on October 8th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall.

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Crystal Lake Vision 2020 Event

Please come and join Newton residents and city officials for a gathering about a new Crystal Lake Bathhouse. The Crystal Lake Conservancy and the Newton Highlands Area
Council are co-sponsoring the event and will be providing light refreshments. They will be
debuting Crystal Lake Vision 2020 an effort to get a new bathhouse built by 2020. If you have any questions, please email j_*******@*****st.net or call 617-967-0797.

September 15th, 7:00 pm
At the current Crystal Lake Bath House, 30 Rogers Street

First Annual BBQ, Badges, and Ball

On Sunday September 18th,  Mayor Setti Warren and Newton Police Chief David
MacDonald will be hosting “Mayor Warren and Chief MacDonald’s First Annual BBQ, Badges, and Ball”. Newton is building on a commitment to and tradition of community policing by strengthening the community’s connection with the police officers who work hard to keep our neighborhoods safe.

They are hoping that all representatives of our Newton community attend, including: youth and students, families, and seniors from all villages and backgrounds. It will be a great opportunity for the City to continue to build strong community connections and a solid civic infrastructure.

The event will take place at Newton Centre Playground and will include 3-on-3 basketball games for youth ages 14 and up to play with our own Newton police.

Newton Tennis, led by long time tennis pro Mike Lewitt, (certified by both the United States Professional Tennis Association and the United States Professional Tennis Registry) will be in attendance and coordinating some fun, drop-in tennis games and contests. You do not have to have any previous experience to join in! Please use the link below to sign up to participate!

There will also be food, music, and additional games for all ages. All are encouraged to join. For additional information, please call 617-796-1436.

Interested in playing 3-on-3? Sign up here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QM5KTPM

To volunteer or to help sponsor the event, please follow the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBQBadgesBallVolunteer

To sign up to participate in the tennis activities, click this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tennis91816

September 18th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Newton Centre Playground

Build Bridges! A STEM workshop for Moms* and girls grades 3 – 5

Build Bridges! features team-building activities and invaluable bonding time for moms* and daughters. Come engage in two enjoyable, hands-on STEM activities and leave with practical tips for how to nurture your daughter’s STEM confidence.  This program is accessible and approachable, so no prior knowledge in the STEM fields is necessary.
Come and have fun with your daughter! Questions? Email Leslie Coles at lc****@***********rs.org.

*Guardians, relatives or special friends always welcome.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Register here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-bridges-september-24-2016-tickets-26761300771

September 24th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Dedham Country Day School,  90 Sandy Valley Rd, Dedham, MA 02026

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