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13th Annual Midwinter (early spring!) Coffeehouse: April 6

Better late than never! The Midwinter Coffeehouse returns just in time for early spring on April 6, 2013 at the First Unitarian Society in Newton for a fun evening of live folk and acoustic music.

This year’s show will feature award winning singer/songwriter Oen Kennedy, emcee Eric Moore, Rob Siegel, Barb Cassidy, and other Day Middle School community members and friends.

Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available for sale along with light refreshments. Profits benefit the F.A. Day Middle School.

Tickets are $20 in advance through the Day cheap auto insurance PTO website or $25 at the door if available (Adults over 21 only, please). Doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7.

More information is available on the Day PTO website or via email.

Josh & the Jamtones Concert March 3

Bring the little ones to listen and dance with one of the areas most popular bands for kids, Josh & the Jamtones. On March 3rd, from 4:00

– 5:00, Josh and his band will play at the Newton Highlands Congregational Church to benefit Weekday Nursery School’s tuition assistance fund. Tickets are $20/family in advance, or $25/family at the door.

Advance tickets may be purchased online at http://weekday.eventbrite.com or directly from Ann Brown, Director of Weekday Nursery School (we************@***il.com or 617-527-8895).

Waban Improvement Society Progressive Dinner

The Waban Improvement Society invites you to its TENTH annual village-wide Progressive Dinner, Saturday March 9. It’s a great way to see old friends and meet new neighbors. The evening will begin at 7:00 pm when you will join a small group of neighbors for appetizers in the home of your first hosts. You will then move to the home of your second hosts for the main course with a new group of neighbors. The evening culminates with all guests coming together for dessert in one home at 9:30 pm. We hope that you will be able to attend and will offer to host a course at your home.

Please RSVP by February 28 to Theresa Fitzpatrick at ta*****@***oo.com When you RSVP please let us know: 1. Name(s) of attendee(s) 2. Address, phone number and email 3. Which course you would like to host (appetizer or main course) or whether you can bring a side dish and beverage or dessert $15.00 per person for Waban Improvement Society Members $20.00 per person for non-members*

For more information check out our website at www.wabanimprovement.org * Proceeds to

benefit WIS neighborhood activities.

Tickets available for “The Pajama Game” at Watertown Children’s Theatre

Tickets are now on sale for the Watertown Children’s Theatre presentation of “The Pajama Game” in mid-March.  Tickets are $12 and are available through the WCT website or by calling 1-800-838-3006.

Performances: March 15 at 7 pm, March 16 at 2 pm and 7 pm, March 17 at 2 pm
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown.

A Broadway musical-comedy classic, featuring the hit musical numbers Steam Heat and Hernando’s Hideaway! Relations at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful, between bosses and workers. Everything comes to a head when the employees strike for a 7 1/2 cent pay increase, making sparks fly in the factory! A cast of 4th-9th graders including many from Newton, bring this musical comedy smash to life.

 

Thursday, February 28, 7:00PM – FILM SCREENING – The Durant-Kenrick Homestead: A House of Many Stories

Built in 1734 and continuously occupied for nearly 275 years, the Durant-Kenrick House is Newton’s connection to many of the pivotal events of American history. This new documentary by award-winning historical documentarian Joe Hunter tells the story of the house and its occupants. Through the stories of the house’s residents, we wrestle with the fundamental questions they spent their lives answering: What is

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liberty? What is our responsibility to defend it? Who is a citizen? Following the showing, Historic Newton Director Cindy Stone and other project representatives will offer more insight into the history of the house and discuss its current transformation into an educational center. Co-Sponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. At the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street. Free.

Former Celtic Chris Herren To Speak About Substance Abuse – Wed., Mar. 13, 7:30-9PM

Newton’s high school students and their parents are invited to the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton at 7:30PM on Wednesday, March 13 to hear the amazing story of former Boston Celtic Chris Herren. The presentation is free to the first 500 who register. Click here to reserve your seat. Do not miss this chance to hear a local basketball legend describe his journey from high school phenom to the NBA,

his gradual descent into substance abuse, and his resurrection as an activist for sobriety. Herren, who is from Fall River, MA, has been featured on 60 Minutes, was part of ESPN’s “30 for 30″ series in a documentary called “Unguarded” and has written an autobiography, “Basketball Junkie“. His presentation offers a very powerful message to students and student-athletes about dealing with success, dealing with adversity, dealing with situations that come in the community, the classroom, and on the playing field.

Substance abuse is more prevalent in our community than many people think. The Boys & Girls Club is committed to helping young people make healthy choices.

Watertown Children’s Theatre presents

Watertown Children’s Theatre presents “The Pajama Game” March 15 – 17  in the Charles Mosesian Theater.  A Broadway musical-comedy classic, featuring the hit musical numbers Steam Heat and Hernando’s Hideaway!   A cast of 4th-9th graders including Newton’s own Bella LaValle, Rachel Manning, Amelia Newstadt, Jacob Resnick, Katherine Ryan, Katrina Secinaro, Aoife Staunton, and Gregory Tinkjian bring this musical comedy smash to life.  WCT’s Producing Director, Meghan Kenny, who directs this production, shares her enthusiasm for the show and its cast, saying “These kids deserve 4 full houses and 4 standing ovations!  Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork are simply inspiring. I am so proud of each of them and can’t wait to see them light up the stage.”

Tickets are $12 and will be available beginning February 12 through WCT’s website at www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006.  For more information, visit WCT’s website or call 617-926-ARTS.

Arsenal Center for the Arts
321 Arsenal Street, Watertown

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, the Watertown Children’s Theatre has enriched the lives

of thousands of children and families in Watertown and surrounding communities with its award-winning programs. As the resident children’s theatre of the Arsenal Center for the Arts, WCT offers year round theatre education programs, including musical and non-musical productions, voice/acting lessons, vacation programs, dance, and performing arts workshops for children in kindergarten through high school.  WCT collaborates regularly with the Arsenal Center for the Arts, the Consortium of Boston Area Children’s Theatres, New Repertory Theatre and many other local arts organizations.

Effective Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Children

Newton Parent

Advisory Council for Special Education presents “Effective Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Children” with Jessica Minahan, NPS. For more information-  http://newtonpac.org/2013/01/12/wednesday-february-13th-effective-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-children/

Wednesday, February 13, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
100 Walnut Street, Newtonville
Room 210

NCSC Early Education & Child Care Open House, March 2

The Newton Community Service Center will hold an open house for anyone interested in its early education and child care offerings.

Saturday, March 2 9:30am to 11:30am
492 Waltham Street, West Newton (behind CVS)

Drop in to tour the NCSC facilities, talk with teachers and current parents, and let your children explore our large, bright classrooms through activities. We offer full-day, year-round early education and child care for infants through 5 years (meals and snacks provided). NCSC is a Brazelton Touchpoints Site. Enrollment for fall is open now.

For more information, please visit the NCSC website or call Linda at 617-969-5906 x121.