The Nomad Story Slam, loosely based on the Moth Radio Hour will be held next on January 16th. Come and listen to fabulous stories from your neighbors or throw you own name in the hat to tell a 5 minute true story on the topic “not what I had in mind”.
For more information, storytelling tips, to buy tickets, or to see videos of stories from previous Nomad Story Slams go to NewtonNomadicTheater.org
January 16th, 7:30 pm
Gregorian Rugs in Lower Falls
Middle School and High School students, parents, and guardians are invited to a fun, free EXPO. Teens and adults are encouraged to come to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo for participative, informative exhibits; live musical performances; free refreshments; and fun.
Meet 30 community exhibitors who help teens navigate life’s pressures in order to stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from driving and pedestrian safety to healthy eating and positive body image to stress reduction and mental health support.
Highlights:
• Community resources for teens
• FREE and fun!
• Treat bags for first 50 students who come with a parent/guardian
• Giveaways and refreshments
• Prize drawing: Beats headphones
• “American Ninja Warrior” live demo!
Newton North High School
January 21st, 5:00 to 7:30 pm
Middle School and High School students, parents, and guardians are invited to a fun, free EXPO. Teens and adults are encouraged to come to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo for participative, informative exhibits; live musical performances; free refreshments; and fun.
Meet 30 community exhibitors who help teens navigate life’s pressures in order to stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from driving and pedestrian safety to healthy eating and positive body image to stress reduction and mental health support.
Highlights:
• Community resources for teens
• FREE and fun!
• Treat bags for first 50 students who come with a parent/guardian
• Giveaways and refreshments
• Prize drawing: Beats headphones
• “American Ninja Warrior” live demo!
Newton North High School
January 21st, 5:00 to 7:30 pm
Save the date! Join the Newton South PTSO and Newton North’s School Council to continue the community conversation around the impact of inadequate sleep on our teens and to explore the research on and impacts of starting high school later.
The featured speaker will be Dr. Christopher Landrigan, Director of the Sleep and Patient Safety Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Research Director of Inpatient Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital—who is also a South parent! If you missed last April’s forum at South, this is an important way to catch up on the research and join the conversation—with a new keynote speaker and updated information.
January 26th, 7:00 pm
Newton North cafeteria
Join Mayor Setti D. Warren at The Street, Chestnut Hill for a FREE workshop on Suicide Prevention called QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. The training is appropriate for everyone.
Nanci Ginty Butler, LICSW, of the Riverside Trauma Center and also the parent of an Angier student will be giving the presentation. There is no fee, however registration is required and space is limited. Register at www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares. Questions? Please call 617-796-1420.
January 13th
5:00 pm, reception at DelFrisco’s Grill at The Street, 33 Boylston Street
6:00 – 8:00 pm, training will follow at the nearby WS Development Offices
Don’t miss this free event if you have a child attending camp this summer! For the first time ever, the Underwood PTO has organized a FREE public event: the New England Camp Fair.
The Camp Fair is open to ALL local families. Over 30 camps from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Connecticut will be participating. Attending camps serve kids ages 6-14 and represent a mix of day and overnight camps. Participating camps run the gamut from traditional style camps to sports, computer, arts and other specialty themed camps. Come to the fair with your prospective camper and meet in person with Camp Directors and staff from the premier camps in New England. www.newenglandcampfair.org
February 3rd, 5:30-8 pm
Bigelow Middle School
Agenda: City Archives and $3 Million Affordable Housing Pre-proposal (West Newton)
The agenda for the Community Preservation Committee meeting includes the final report on the CPA-funded City Archives Strategic Plan and a new pre-proposal for affordable housing on Cherry Street (West Newton, $3 million potential request). Full information is online from www.newtonma.gov/cpa
For assistance, contact Program Manager Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or ai*******@******ma.gov.
January 14th, 7:00 pm
City Hall, Room 204
Understanding Our Differences is very excited to announce that they have received through the City of Newton one official Boston Athletic Association Invitational Entry Application for the 120th Boston Marathon on April 18, 2016.
UOD invites runners who are seeking a bib number to apply for this spot, in order to run the Marathon and raise funds for Understanding Our Differences. In addition, they are also looking for runners who have already qualified for the Marathon to join this fundraising effort and share in their mission.
Applications due December 28th, 2015! For more information and to download an application please visit the website at www.understandingourdifferences.org.
Being Mindful: The Secret to Pure Performance in Work, Love and Play:
The Mindfulness Series @ the Library kicks off with a talk by George Mumford. Michael Jordan credits Mumford with transforming his on-court leadership of the Bulls and leading the team to six NBA championships. As a widely respected public speaker and coach, Mr. Mumford shares his personal story and teaching strategies in The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance. His proven techniques can transform the performance of anyone with a goal. A book signing will follow with books provided by New England Mobile Book Fair.
January 5th, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton
Join Mayor Setti D. Warren at The Street, Chestnut Hill to learn QPR Suicide Prevention. Question. Persuade. Refer. Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.Register by visiting www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares. Questions? Please call 617-796-1420.
January 13th
5:00 pm, reception at DelFrisco’s Grill at The Street, 33 Boylston Street
6:00 – 8:00 pm, training will follow at the nearby WS Development Offices