Category Archives: Events

Paddy’s Road Race, Oct. 19

Paddy’s Road Race, The Shillelagh Shuffle, will take place on Sunday, October 19, in West Newton. The race is committed to youth fitness and offers both youth field races as well as a 1K (.62) mile. This is a great local opportunity for students to train for their first road race.

This West Newton tradition supports the Athletes Unlimited program, one of the largest community-based therapeutic recreation programs for people with disabilities in all of New England. Many athletes from the program participate in this road race making the Shillelagh Shuffle truly an inclusive and unique event.

The Youth Field Races & Kids Festival includes medals for all finishers, commemorative #1 bibs for all participants, inflatables, face painting and more. This races cater to ages 1-12.

The 1K Youth & All Abilities Race caters to youth 14 & under and athletes with disabilities of all ages. All participants in this race receive a t-shirt, medal, and timed results.

The 3-mile race is capped at 2,500 participants this year. The race and post-race BlocktoberFest has all the touches of Ireland including bagpipes, Irish step dancers and shillelaghs. The race is even giving away two tickets to Ireland this year.

To register or for more information go to www.paddysroadrace.com or call the Newton Parks & Recreation Department at (617) 796-1527.

Safe and Supportive Schools

A flexible framework for trauma-sensitive school environments to promote and maximize the success of all students. Please join us to learn how Safe & Supportive Schools can:

  • Support better learning practices based on neuroscience research
  • Reduce unhealthy levels of stress at a systemic level
  • Promote safer, healthier, & more effective behavioral intervention
  • Increase the amount of classroom time available for learning

Program Welcome by State Representative Ruth B. Balser, Lead Sponsor, Safe and Supportive Schools Legislation

Keynote Speaker: Joe Ristuccia, Ed.M. Trauma & Learning Policy Initiative
Adjunct Professor, Lesley University / Certified School Psychologist

Co-sponsored by: Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education Trauma & Policy Learning Initiative, a collaboration of Massachusetts Advocates for Children and Harvard Law School

For more information, Lucie Chansky at lu****@*****st.net (617) 244-7310 Greg Smith at gr*********@***il.com (617) 584-9993

Free and open to the public
Wednesday, October 8th 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Newton North High School Auditorium

Paddles and Pumpkins

The Crystal Lake Conservancy and the Newton Parks and Recreation Department invite you to join a Sunday afternoon of activities on Crystal Lake. Participants will sign up for half hour slots between 2:00 – 4:30 pm to enjoy the pleasures of canoeing/kayaking/paddleboarding. In addition all can enjoy catching strung up donuts, drinking fresh cider and decorating your own free pumpkin!!

Learn about Crystal Lake Conservancy’s ongoing initiatives in water testing and watershed education. Learn about the new NO Phosphorus law and how decreasing pollutants flowing into the Lake will reduce the possibility of future algae blooms. See the newly posted watershed signs up on every street in the Crystal Lake Watershed. Learn about ongoing testing and watershed activities to protect Crystal Lake!!
Cider, Strung Donuts Game & Pumpkin Decorating. Food donated by Whole Foods. Visit the website at www.CrystalLakeConservancy.org or call Janice Bourque at 617-967-0797.

September 28th, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Weather Permitting – No Rain Date)
Crystal Lake Bathhouse
20 Rogers Street, Newton Highlands

Newtonville Village Day & Jazz Festival

Discover Newtonville, and all its merchants and businesses that will open their doors to welcome neighbors and visitors!  Walnut Street in Newtonville will be closed to traffic and transformed into a lively street fair. With two sound stages, a Roaming Railroad for kiddie rides, 100 craft booths and informational stands, an Open House at the Norumbega Fraternity Lodge of Masons featuring a bounce house and carnival games and fun activities for kids, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

The Senior Center Sound Stage features a talented line-up of jazz musicians, sponsored by New England Jazz Productions. The Austin Street Sound Stage will also delight the crowds with an afternoon of performances by local dance studios, martial arts demonstrations and local young musicians. For more information, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-796-1540.

September 28th, Noon – 5:00 pm
Walnut Street, between Washington Street & Otis Street

Pumpkin Patch at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport!

Bring the whole family to the Seashore Trolley Museum for the 16th Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley! Hop aboard a vintage streetcar to the Pumpkin Patch, find your favorite pumpkin and decorate it, and win some prizes playing games at the fall carnival. Once you’ve scored the prizes you’re after, finish up your streetcar ride and then enjoy roaming the Museum grounds. Your pumpkin will be tagged for you to pick up at the Visitors’ Center before you leave. Seashore Trolley Museum is the world’s oldest and largest electric railway museum. For more information, visit http://www.trolleymuseum.org/events/pumpkinpatch.php

September 27th and 28th, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (rain or shine)

Afternoon with the Girl Scouts

Do you have a girl interested in joining Girl Scouts? Come meet current Girl Scouts and Troop Leaders and learn more about all the great things Girl Scouts do, while having fun outdoors. Meet at Forte Field in Nonantum to explore the Charles River path, hear from volunteers of the Newton Conservators sbout how to help maintain the path, and learn the history of this beautiful location. Rain or shine. Please wear sneakers and dress for the weather. Girls must be accompanied by an adult. An RSVP including parent name and number attending is appreciated. Contact ne******@***il.com or 617-671-1223.

Sunday, October 5th
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Parking is available

Father Daughter Dance

Dancing with the Brookline Stars invites you to join a Father Daughter Dance at the Brookline Teen Center for 8th graders and younger. On Sunday, October 12th from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm,  share a fun filled evening with your little girl including a DJ, games, food, photographs & more! Semi-formal attire requested.

Purchase tickets online at www.brooklineteencenter.org. Ticket prices are $50.00 per couple and $10.00 for each additional child. Proceeds benefit the Brookline Teen Center.

Bicycle Update

Discover what has changed and what changes are coming for cyclists in Newton! The third-annual Bicycle Update will feature presentations from Transportation Director Bill Paille, Traffic Sgt. Jay Babcock, and others actively involved in improving bicycle safety in Newton.

Learn about new and planned bike lanes and other street improvements, two-wheeled events like the Tour de Newton, bikes at schools, counts and crash numbers, enforcement of the bicycle laws, and more. Give input or bring questions!

For more information, please call Lois Levin: 617- 283-5077 or email John Pelletier: jo**************@***il.com

All are welcome.

Monday, September 15th, 6:30 pm
War Memorial, City Hall