Category Archives: Events

Community Meeting about proposed medical marijuana dispensary

Garden Remedies, Inc. has been granted a provisional license by the State of Massachusetts to open a medical marijuana dispensary at 697 Washington Street in Newtonville. They have asked the Ward 2 Aldermen to call a meeting so they can share their plans for the dispensary with the community. Dr. Karen Munkacy, the Chief Executive Officer of Garden Remedies, and members of her team will make a brief presentation and then will be available to answer questions. We will also explain the special permit process needed to approve this project.

If you cannot make it to this meeting but would like to be kept apprised of future meetings or any updates relating to this project, and/or would like to share feedback related to this project, please send an email to your Ward Alderman Emily Norton at en*****@******ma.gov and she will ensure you are added to the distribution list for notification.

Susan Albright, Ward 2 At-Large
Marcia Johnson, Ward 2 At-Large
Emily Norton, Ward 2 Ward

Date: Thurs, May 29th, 2014
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Room 202, City Hall

Help out while having fun

Help the Newton Presbyterian Church adult and youth mission team get to Belize by participating in these exciting opportunities!

Saturday, June 7th, Boot Camp at the West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church St. in Newton 7:00 – 8:00am. Come enjoy a workout with Underwood’s own Donna Tartaglino-Fahey and help support our Summer Mission Trip to Belize. Bring water and your enthusiasm!

Saturday, June 14th, Kids Carnival at the Newton Presbyterian Church playground, 75 Vernon St. from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Come enjoy a day of family fun! There’ll be a bounce house, cake walk, face painting and LOTS of fun and games!

 

 

 

Question, Persuade, Refer

QPR Training for Community Members: Learn how to respond to someone in distress.

QPR is a simple educational program that teaches ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need. These programs are intended for adults.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Recognize the warning signs of suicide
  • Offer hope
  • Get help & refer

Upcoming Dates:  June 10th, 6:00 pm and July 15th 6:00 pm

Registration is required and space is limited. Register at: www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares . Sponsored by:Newton Cares: Coalition for Suicide Prevention & Mental Health.

5th Annual Special Educator Awards

Has someone in Newton Public Schools gone above and beyond to make a difference for your child this year?

The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education (NewtonPAC) is pleased to announce that they are taking nominations for the 5th Annual Special Educator Awards. The awards honor educators in the Newton Public Schools who have made a positive difference in the life of a child with special needs.

Honorees can be in any position at NPS, and past honorees have included regular and special ed teachers, aides, principals, PE teachers, inclusion facilitators, secretaries, transportation coordinators and janitors. All those who are nominated will receive the award.

The awards will take place on Tuesday, June 3rd in the Lasker Auditorium at Newton North High School. Light refreshments will begin at 6:30, and the awards ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. The awards are a wonderful evening that mean so much to the honorees and their families and friends.

Please help spread the word about the awards. Please tell your friends and families at your school. Any questions, please email Eileen Sandberg at ei***********************@***il.com.

Here are the details for making a nomination:

Name of the Nominee:
Position in the school:
Name of the school:
Nominee’s email:
A brief (1-2 paragraphs) letter of nomination explaining why this person is a Special Educator:

Please send your nomination to Pa***********@***il.com.  Nominations are due by Tuesday, May 27th. Thanks!

Same Page Parenting: A Free Workshop for The Modern Family

Learn valuable skills to get on the same page with your spouse / partner in the areas of:

• Six Key Practices for the Modern Parent
• Connecting Emotionally: Knowing and Being Known
• Expressing Gratitude

Led by John Badalament: Acclaimed Author, International Family Educator with two decades of experience, and Program Director of The Fatherhood Project. For more information, or to register, please email or call: Beverly Mobilia
be*************@***********ma.us or 617-559-2062

Thursday, June 19th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Education Center
100 Walnut St, Room 304
Newton

Sponsored by Newton Community Partnerships for Children & Families

Tour de Newton

Tour de Newton

Sign up for the 2nd Annual Tour de Newton, a fun biking event that goes through all 13 villages of Newton. Groups of riders will be starting from each village, stopping at all the other villages where they are greeted with history, water, occasional treats and other surprises. Riders also get a collector, hi-viz t-shirt.

Enjoy a fun, safe ride and learn more about Newton . Show your support for a more active community. A great way to celebrate Father’s Day. Signup now as registration is filling fast. www.bikenewton.org

Sunday, June 15th 9:30 am

 

 

 

 

Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser

Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy (CCMAA) will be putting on a performance to benefit the Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity. Helen Gee Chin was the administrator at CCMAA for 15 years and a proponent of preserving the history and promoting the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts. Over the past three years, the Foundation has awarded more than $25,000 in college scholarships. The event showcases the talent of Academy students and instructors and includes lion and dragon dances, kung fu, tai chi and Chinese choreographed dance.

Tickets are $25.00. Please go to www.hgcscholarshipfoundation.org for more information or to purchase tickets. Wheelchair seating is available by emailing hg*@********in.com or calling 617-527-8890 in advance.

Saturday, June 14th, 5:00-7:00pm
Newton North High School (NNHS) Lasker Auditorium

New England Chinese Dance Festival

To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Bright Pearl Dance Academy will hold New England Chinese Dance Festival at Newton North High School on Saturday, June 21st at 7:00 pm. This special event will feature a wide variety of picturesque dances along with some beautifully crafted costumes, accentuated by various props, including umbrellas, handkerchiefs, and lanterns. The performances will showcase several delightful, ravishing and elegant dance features, some of which were drawn from the unique and aesthetic art forms of dance drama, classical Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy.

The Dance Festival has two special themes:

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The Asian Pacific American Heritage Film Festival

Two award-winning films are playing at the West Newton Cinema and they are free to K – 12 students, and $10.00 for adults.

On May 21st: “One Big Hapa Family” – a colorful documentary capturing the serious issues of racism and integration, with a spotlight on mixed-race Asians.

On May 22nd: “Linsanity” a documentary film about the rise of Asian-American basketball player Jeremy Lin overcoming discouragements and racism and achieving success through his faith, desire and perseverance.

More information available at www.newtoncommunitypride.org.