Category Archives: Events

Navigating the college application process: a panel discussion for parents

The college search and application process can be complicated and taxing for everyone. Want to learn how to make the process easier? Come to a free panel discussion with Newton college counselor Maruta Vitols of A+ Academic Coaching, Newton psychologist Debbie Offner, Newton writing coach Jane Hirschhorn of JBH Tutoring and Newton parent, and former Newton South PTSO co-chair Lori Lass.

The panel discussion is sponsored by the Newton Network. Admission is free. You can register for the event here. For more information, contact Jane Hirschhorn at jane@jbhtutoring.com.

June 6th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Waban Library Center. 1608 Beacon Street

Newton’s 1st Annual PorchFest

PorchFest is an afternoon of free music performed outside of people’s homes. Over 100 cities across the country hold PorchFests. Now Newton is holding one too, starting in Auburndale, with hopes the event spreads to include more Newton villages next year.
Click here for the the block schedule and here is a map with bands and locations
This is an all-ages event!

Over 60 musical acts (dancers and storytellers too) are scheduled to perform. There’ll be a diverse line up of local talent from country to pop, classical, reggae, blues, rock, jazz, Latin, R&B, and more.

Bring a chair or a blanket and appreciate music performed on a unique venue, the front porch, (driveways and lawns too!) Parking is available on the Comm. Ave carriage lane, the municipal lot behind The Village Bank, the lot at the Cove, and around Lasell College. Please be mindful of the narrow streets; strolling is the name of the game.

June 2nd, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

Auburndale PorchFest is affiliated with the Newton Community Pride and pleased to be part of Newton Festival of the Arts, Spring 2018. Printed versions of Newton’s PorchFest Official Schedule & Map will be available around town in early May.

Calling all runners, joggers and walkers!

Come for the run, stay for the fun!

We encourage parents and children to sign up for the Newton Highlands Village Day 5K. It’s a low-key, family-friendly run starting and ending at the Hyde Center in Newton Highlands. Many kids from elementary school to high school run their first 5K at this event which is such a great accomplishment. (It’s also fun to watch kids trying to out sprint their parents at the finish!)

Village Day in the Highlands follows at 11:00 am with all sorts of great activities — from bands to food to booths, face painting and more. Registration is $30.00 per adult, $15.00 per child.

Register online by clicking this link: villageday5k.racewire.com. Online registrations before May 28th are guaranteed a t-shirt in their requested size. Contact Maureen Oates at villageday5k@gmail.com if you have any questions! Happy run!

June 10th,  10:00 am
Hyde Center, Newton Highlands

Understanding the Jewish – Cancer Connection

You’re invited to the Oneinforty symposium provided to educate the community about Ashkenazi Jews’ one-in-forty risk of inheriting a BRCA gene mutation. People who have a BRCA mutation are at high risk for developing ovarian, prostate and male and female breast cancer that, in many cases, can be prevented or detected early.

Come learn about genetic counseling, screening for BRCA mutations, misconceptions about hereditary cancer, how BRCA-positive individuals can manage their risk of developing cancer, emotional support resources available for you and your family and the new BRCA Founder Outreach (BFOR) Study being conducted by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Jewish cancer survivors who have a BRCA gene mutation will also share their stories. Following presentations by each of the panelists listed below, there will be a Q&A session.

This symposium is free-of-charge and open to the general public. Kosher refreshments will be served. Follow the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knowledge-is-empowering-understanding-the-jewish-cancer-connection-tickets-42474258651

Questions? Please contact Lauren Corduck at 617-823-3630 or laurenc@oneinforty.org

May 23rd, 7:00 pm
Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley Continue reading →

Is someone you know at risk?

Please join Newton Cares at their spring event, ‘Never Worry Alone’. Come listen to a panel of local mental health experts discuss the issues and challenges that can arise for our loved ones at any time. The emphasis will be placed on recognizing when and how to get help.

Resource tables staffed by local mental health organizations will share information with attendees. RSVP (requested, not required): surveymonkey.com/r/NeverWorryAlone. For questions, please email newtoncares@newtonma.gov

May 7th, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
345 Walnut St., Newtonville

Family Panel & Discussion on “Being Muslim in America Today”

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be Muslim living in Newton?

Do you wish you knew how to stand up for Muslims when you hear negative comments or hear about acts of violence against Muslims in the news?

Join a diverse panel discussion with Muslim parents, educators, and members of our community. They will share their experiences and you will have a chance to ask questions.

You are invited to come learn about different ways of being Muslim as you gain understanding, learn how to dispel myths and common misconceptions, and find ways to be more inclusive and supportive of Muslims in Newton and our wider community.

This is a family event, meant for children 4th grade and up and their parents or caregivers.
Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/kXFoaAcFiDNXr0R52. Hosted by FORJ – Families Organizing for Racial Justice

May 8th, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Angier Elementary School
1697 Beacon Street, Waban

Newton CPA Program – Project Reports on WPA Mural & Newton Highlands Playground

Newton’s Community Preservation Committee will hear final reports on the WPA mural restored for display at Newton North High School and on the Newton Highlands Playground, at Winchester and Dedham Streets.

View the full agenda and pre-meeting materials at www.newtonma.gov/cpa. For assistance contact Alice Ingerson at aingerson@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1144.

May 8th, 7:00 pm
Newton City Hall, Room 204

Newton Community Farm’s Seedling Sale

Planting and cultivating a home garden is a wonderful way to spend time with your family. Newton Community Farm is here to help you get a jump start with their annual Seedling Sale. They’ll have a wide variety of seedlings for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and that favorite summer crop, tomatoes. In addition, they’ll also be selling Vermont Compost to help your garden grow.

The greenhouse is already busy, and they’ve started hundreds of varieties from the same seeds that they use to grow seedlings for the produce they sell. So get the varieties you know are great and support your local community farm. The Seedling Sale is sponsored by Bokx 109 American Prime.

May 19th and May 20th, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm

Kids PMC Ride

The Newton Kids PMC Ride is back and better than ever! Get your bike ready to roll for this fantastic event. Rider and volunteer check-in begins at 8:00 am. Two-wheeled riders will zoom around a one-mile loop on Wells Avenue in Newton as many times as they can from 9:00 – 10:00 am. The 3-wheeled and balance bike crowd will tear it up on a separate tot course.

Be sure to stick around for the POST-RIDE PARTY starting at 10:00 am. There will be food, face painting, bike decorating, raffles, and more. This is a great way to get kids involved in raising money for an amazing cause. All proceeds go towards cancer research and patient support at the Jimmy Fund and Dana Farber.

May 20th, 8:00  – 11:00 am
Click here to register: http://www.kids.pmc.org/newton.aspx

Too old to ride but want to support the event? Please VOLUNTEER:
http://www.kids.pmc.org/newton/register-to-volunteer.aspx

6th annual Tour de Newton registration is open

Register now for the 6th annual Tour de Newton. Register by May 24th and pay 2015 rates of $5.00 child, $10.00 adult, under 3 FREE. Go to https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-newton-2018.

This year there will be a new format. Tour de Newton Magical Mystery Tour will have 4 start locations (Newton Centre, West Newton, Newtonville and Waban),  a contra tour,  and a petite tour. Each bike route will travel to several other villages, experience fun surprises, see hidden Newton treasures and back roads and then lead to an 11:00 am rally at Newton City Hall with all the riders and birthday wishes for Bike Newton, that turns 10 years old this year. Return when you wish or with a ride leader to your start location to finish by 12:30. As always, the rides are guided, family friendly, no rider left behind.

While the tour is in action, City Hall will be busy with a new event for cyclists who aren’t yet road ready, #BikeHappyKids. This event will include leveled ride areas aimed at teaching skills, building confidence and having fun. There will be inclusive elements such as balance bikes and (hopefully) adaptive bikes. There will also be demonstrations of different styles of bikes, useful accessories and information on biking gear that makes biking safer and easier.

June 17th,  9:00 am

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Signup now https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-newton-2018