Category Archives: Events

QPR training

QPR is a simple, educational program that teachers ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need. The next community training will be held soon.

Participants will learn how to:
· Recognize the warning signs of suicide
· Offer hope
· Get help & Refer

February, 23rd
Breakfast reception 8:00 am
Training 8:30 am-10:30 am
Newton City Hall
Registration is required/ Space is limited. Visit www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares to register.

NewtonPAC Meeting on Effective Progress

At the next NewtonPAC evening meeting Attorney Dan Heffernan, a partner at Kotin, Crabtree and Strong, will present on Effective Progress.

The meeting will begin with networking and refreshments at 7:15 pm, and the presentation will be from 7:30-9:00 pm. All NewtonPAC meetings are free of charge, and everyone is welcome.

For weather advisories and cancellations, please check www.newtonpac.org. If Newton Public Schools cancels school on the day of a PAC meeting, the meeting will also be cancelled.

PLEASE RSVP if you are planning on attending. The past few meetings have been very crowded, and they would like to make sure that they have a big enough room. The address to rsvp is pa************@***il.com. If you’re not sure, just send the message “maybe”.

February 23rd, 7:30 pm
Room 304, Education Center
100 Walnut Street

Huge rummage sale

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 priced to sell. For more information, please call Zoe Forbes at 617-721-0047.

March 2nd and March 3rd
Temple Shalom of Newton
175 Temple Street, Newton

Newton’s Greatest Family Bingo Night Ever

The Newton Parks & Recreation Department is hosting the “Greatest Family Bingo Night Ever” event during February vacation week. Players can win sports tickets, ski passes, restaurant gift certificates and more. Doors open at 5:30 pm and concessions include $2.00 a slice Sicilian pizza and $1.00 for a build your own Cabot’s sundae. Bingo is from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm and includes 10 bingo games. Families and players can purchase 3 boards for $8.00 or 9 boards for $20.00.

All proceeds will benefit Newton Athletes Unlimited, which provides year-round recreation programs to over 250 athletes with disabilities. To learn more about the event visit newtonathletesunlimited.org or call 617-796-1527.

February 17th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Post 440, 295 California Street

PLEASE NOTE: The flyer is also posted online at http://www.newtonma.gov/civicax/filebank/documents/71494

Self Defense for women

Saving lives one woman at a time…Back by popular demand…..Temple Emanuel will be hosting the RAD (Rape Aggression Prevention Defense) produced by the Newton Police. Please encourage all the women in your life to take this life saving extremely important class!

Please fill out this registration form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kHweYs93NWik1BlrKfAuIU6uun-1CZlxyvlG1S77r7w/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link  if you want to be included in the Newton Police RAD Program.

You must attend all 3 sessions. If you have any questions you can email Lieutenant Billy Spaulding at ra****@***il.com. Young women 13 to 16 years of age must have a responsible adult female attend the entire course with them.

Dress in workout clothes and bring a water bottle.

February 28th, March 6th, and 13th, 4:00 – 7:30 pm
385 Ward Street, Newton

Having Difficult Conversations with ourselves and our Children about Race and Racism

Please consider attending this free event sponsored by the Newton Human Rights Commission called “Having Difficult Conversations with ourselves and our Children about Race and Racism”. Open to the public, it will be an interactive presentation for parents, guardians and caregivers of children ages 4-10 led by leadership coach and racial justice consultant Madeline McNeely.

Please rsvp here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HRCevent or to see additional details, please click for the flier: HRC event.

February 11th, 6:30 pm
First Unitarian Society in Newton
1326 Washington Street, West Newton

Save the Date: April 8th

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SAVE THE DATE!
APRIL 8, 2016
Newton’s Creative Arts & Sciences presents an evening with this year’s Concert Series performer, Crocodile River Music. Come celebrate the global music experience that students enjoyed this fall. Crocodile River Music brings the music of Mali, Brazil, Spain and Trinidad, and the instruments and dances that celebrate these cultures to Newton. Join musicians from Bamako, Mali and Boston, Massachusetts for an evening of world class entertainment in your own backyard.

Complimentary wine, beer, and light fare round out what is certain to be a fabulous event for a 21+ audience*. Tickets are $35.00/person and go on sale February 22nd.
Contact Stacey Moriarty with questions: st*************@***********ma.us

April 8th, 7:00 to 10:00 pm
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Road

*No one under 21 will be admitted

New Preteen Wellness Group

Safe and fun environment for students ages 9-12 to discuss any of life’s stresses or issues. It will be a four week after school psychoeducational group that will promote wellness around topics such as body image, peer pressure, self-esteem and bullying.

Contact MEDA at 617-558-1881 or email in**@*****nc.org to learn more! Please also visit the website to learn more about MEDA and their services: www.medainc.org

Come to Celebrate MEDA!
February 11th, 6:30
RSVP today!

Tanglewood Marionettes “Cinderella” on March 13th

The Tanglewood Marionettes “Cinderella” is coming to the Newton Cultural Center. “Cinderella” is a classic fairy tale told with wit and style, featuring a dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes. The story unfolds as the pages of a giant book open to reveal each beautifully painted setting.

All your favorite characters are here – gentle Cinderella, the bumptious step-sisters and the charming Prince, as well as a few new surprises: Cinderella’s transportation to the ball is NOT your traditional coach and, when all hope seems lost, a clever little bluebird saves the day for Cinderella.

Tickets: $8.00 in advance (order at www.newtoncommunitypride.org) or $10.00 at the door.

March 13th, at 10:30 am and at 1:00 pm
Newton Cultural Center, Newton City Hall