Category Archives: Community Notes

Newton Cares

Newton Cares: Coalition for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health, is holding a kick-off meeting this Tuesday, September 23rd, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. The Coalition’s mission is “to raise awareness and identify strategies to assist in creating a healthy, empowered community that promotes emotional well-being across the lifespan.” All Newton citizens, educators, students and mental health professionals interested in the Coalition’s mission are invited to attend. For more information contact Julie Sall at ju***@**ll.net.

Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Are you someone that believes that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” If so, then join the dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with a situation involving verbal, physical or sexual assault.

CAP is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year. The next training begins the week of October 18th. 19 Continuing Education Credits available for MSWs. For more information or an application, please visit the website at http://www.ncscweb.org/programs/familyservices/cap or email Gail Sommer at gs*****@*****eb.org.

Bike Newton

Mondays at 6:00 pm Bike Newton leads group Bike Rides. Rides start and end at the Newton Main Library on Homer St. Please arrive at 5:45 pm. It’s getting dark earlier now, and Bike Newton wants everyone to learn how to bike safely after the sun goes down! Riders should be equipped with “Night Gear” — a head-light, a tail-light and a light-colored, reflective jacket or vest. If you don’t have that equipment, don’t worry! They will provide it when you arrive at the library and at the end of the ride you can purchase the gear from Bike Newton if you’d like. Total cost will be $30.00. These are family-friendly Continue reading →

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

Columbus Day Basketball Clinic in Newton

A Columbus Day school vacation basketball clinic for children in grades K-5 will be held on October 13th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton. Children will develop dribbling, passing and shooting skills and will engage in games with children of similar age and ability. Program is led by youth recreation specialist Peter Sylvester. Cost is $100.00. Open to the entire community. Register at www.bostonjcc.org/columbus or contact 617-558-6456 or sp****@***gb.org.