Category Archives: Events

When Multiple Kids Equals Multiple Needs

Strong Roots Counseling is now offering a four-part series: When Multiple Kids Equals Multiple Needs.

Every parent of multiple children knows that each child enters the world with their own
temperament and needs. When one of those children’s needs falls outside the box of “typical”, balancing your needs as a parent, as well as the needs of your children can be a challenge.

Join other parents of multiple children who have at least one child with more complex needs than the others in a four-week series. Gain support and learn tools and strategies to find a place within of greater confidence and calm to carry you throughout your parenting journey.

This series is facilitated by Cindy Kaplan, MA, PCI Certified Parent Coach who has been
working with parents and families since 1995. She has a private parent coaching practice, leads a variety of parenting workshops, and is an expert on parenting children with special needs. Cindy is a mother of three, ages 17, 14, and 8, two of whom have special needs.

This series is $300 per person and $500 per couple, and will be held at Strong Roots
Counseling. For more details or to register, please call 857-304-4025 or email us at
ca**@*******************ng.com to register today. Space is limited! Please see
website www.strongrootscounseling.com  for group cancellation policy.

March 22th, 29th and April 5th, 12th from 6:45 – 8:45 pm
124 Watertown Street 3G, Watertown

March is Newton Unplugged and Connected

Unplugged and Connected! reminds us there is more to life than what is on the other side of a plug. The 2016 calendar provides suggested activities and events for friends, families and neighbors to enjoy together. Please visit www.familyaccess.org and click on the Newton Unplugged link on the main menu or go directly to the calendar at:
http://familyaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/Uplugged-2016-Final.pdf.

Shop at Whole Foods on March 1st and benefit Historic Newton

Shop at either of the Newton locations (647 Washington Street and 916 Walnut Street) of Whole Foods Market on March 1st and each store will generously donate 5% of net sales for the day to Historic Newton. Come in anytime between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm to shop.

Learn more about Historic Newton at their information table from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Historic Newton is proud to count Whole Foods as one of its corporate members.

Newton Auxiliary Police

Newton Auxiliary Police is looking for men and women who want to serve their community. Interested in joining the Newton Auxiliary and/or want to learn more?

They’ll be holding two Open House informational sessions in the Community Room at NPD Headquarters, 1321 Washington Street and hope you can attend one. Please also feel free to share to help get the word out.

March 1st, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
March 6th,  11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Newton Nomadic Theater presents Molly Sweeney

The Newton Nomadic Theater acclaimed production of Molly Sweeney closes out this weekend with three shows. The show has been playing to sold out houses and great reviews for the past four weeks.

This week on March 4th and March 5th at 7:30pm, Molly Sweeney will come to the beautiful Gregorian Rugs in Lowe Falls. The final closing performance will be March 6th at 5:00 pm at Dunn Gaherins Pub in Upper Falls. These are likely to be sold out shows so get your tickets ($20.00) soon at http://NewtonNomadicTheater.org

Newton South Stage presents: Urinetown, The Musical

Tickets are now on sale for South Stage’s big winter musical: Urinetown. Please visit the SouthStage.org website for more information and to purchase tickets. Urinetown is a socially and politically relevant satirical comedy that examines the long-term effects of oppression and capitalism on a population. With a timely story, great singing, dancing, amazing costumes and sets, this production is not to be missed! The winter musical usually sells out, so please buy your tickets as soon as you can. Rated PG for potty humor. No adult language.

March 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 7:30 pm
Seasholes Theatre, Newton South

Huntington Lecture featuring Jen Price*

An intellectual treat: To emphasize a commitment to scholarship, the principal and North’s PTSO are sponsoring a series of lectures by faculty and community members on a wide-ranging variety of topics of interest to all. The series encourages faculty and parents to get to know one another in an intellectual and professional setting.

All are cordially invited to attend: The Achievement Gap – Another View

Dr. Price’s* doctoral dissertation entitled, “Sharing Students’ Background: Does it Make a Difference”, focused on the achievement of students from low income families. She investigated whether sharing the low income status of students with their teachers made a difference. She found that this simple, yet slightly controversial, intervention had a statistically positive impact on multiple measures of student achievement. Dr. Price will share the findings of her work and discuss the implications this analysis had on Newton North, and the potential impact her research might have on a larger scale.

March 10th, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, light refreshments will be served
Film Lecture Hall, Newton North High School
Please RSVP to Jeanne White, 617 969-6734 or e-mail: ba********@***il.com

* Jennifer Price, PhD from Harvard Graduate School of Education, current Superintendent of North Andover Public Schools, former Principal of Newton North High School, and originator of the Huntington Lecture Series while at NNHS.

New Physical Therapy & Acupuncture Practice in Waban!

Able Bodies Physical Therapy and Balance Acupuncture have moved to 87 Wyman Street (formally FREEZE)! They will be hosting an Open House on March 24th, from 6:00-9:00 pm.

Stop by to see the space, learn more about the therapists and see if the practice is a good fit for you. Hors d’ouevres and beverages will be served.

For more information call 617-965-4055, or contact:
Kelly PT: ab***********************@***il.com
Katie Lic Ac: ac**************@***il.com

Rummage Sale date correction: March 6th and 7th

The Sisterhood of Temple Shalom of Newton is holding their annual Rummage Sale upstairs in the Social Hall featuring all sorts of useful items and unique treasures.  Clothing, Furniture, Household, Antiques, Collectibles…you name it and they will have it! Everything is price to sell.

Sunday, March 6th and Monday March 7th
Temple Shalom of Newton
175 Temple Street

Newton Reads: “I’ll Give You the Sun”

Join Newton Reads: On the Same Page, a month-long community reading program. Throughout March, the Newton Free Library will host a series of events related to the 2016 selection, “I’ll Give You the Sun” by Jandy Nelson. It is a story of first love, family, loss, and betrayal told from different points in time, and in separate voices, by artists Jude and her twin brother Noah.

The idea for Newton Reads began when Newton teens expressed their desire to improve communication with adults about difficult topics. By reading the same book, we hope to broaden and deepen an appreciation of reading and encourage the Newton community to share their experiences. We believe that community connection and inter-generational discussion are essential to promoting tolerance and cultural understanding. To learn more click here: Newton Reads.

Check out this year’s choice and join the discussion! Mark your calendar for the following Newton Reads events. All events are for teens and adults take place in Druker Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.

March 14th, 4:00 or 7:00 pm: Starry Night Pastel Workshop*
March 16th, 7:00 pm: PFLAG Presents: Community Safe Spaces Workshop
March 20th, 2:00 pm: Book Discussion @ L’Aroma Café & Bakery
March 24th, 7:00 pm: Skype with Jandy Nelson
March 30th, 6:30 pm: To Infinity & Beyond: The Afterlife
March 31st, 7:00 pm: Book Discussion @ the Newton Free Library (3rd Floor Rear Arc)

*Registration (required) begins February 22nd. Please register for one workshop.