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Are you thinking about ways to save on your energy costs while reducing your carbon footprint?

The Newton Solar and Home Energy Fair will include information on the various state and federal incentives available to homeowners. You can also learn how the city is taking advantage of solar and meet with a number of installers to see what might work for your home.

Representatives of many solar companies will be there, as well as organizations which can help with energy efficiency and financing for efficiency and renewable energy. There will even be providers with options for homeowners who may not be able to host solar on their own roofs, but are looking to support and use renewable energy.

Please join Mayor Warren on Tuesday, January 27th and learn how the renewable energy revolution can work for you! The event is free and open to all. If you have any questions please contact Rob Garrity, Director of Sustainability, at rg******@******ma.gov or 617-796-1043.

January 27th,  7:00 – 9:00 pm
Newton North High School Cafeteria

Pancake breakfast to support the Ligerbots

The LigerBots, Newton’s award-winning, competitive, high school, FIRST robotics team will be hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at Whole Foods, Four Corners.

Cost is $10.00 per person and all proceeds benefit the LigerBots, who are in the thick of building their 2015 robot. Please come out to support the team!

January 31st, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Whole Foods, corner of Walnut and Beacon Streets

Electric Car Event

If you’ve been curious about what it means to have en electric car, this is the event to attend! The Sierra Club and Newton Solar Challenge invite you to attend the ‘EV+PV Event’. Electric car owners will be on hand to talk about their experience and to answer questions you may have about owning an ‘EV’. Representatives from Newton Solar Challenge will also be present to talk about the possibilities of combining EV and solar (PV) for the ultimate in reducing your costs and your carbon footprint.

Please contact Sunwoo Kahng at bo*********@*sn.com for more information. RSVP by January 29th to sign up and to learn the Newton Center location where the event will be held.

February 4th, 7:30 pm
(cars will be available for test rides from 7-7:30)

“I think I’m getting smart!” “Math can be FUN!”

Become a Newton School Volunteer and hear these words from a student.

  • Tutor a 2nd – 5th grade child in basic mathematics concepts once a week
    for 30-45 minutes.
  • Select your preferred school, grade, day, and time.
  • Play special math games that reinforce skills and help students gain
    confidence and competence.
  • Training, Everyday Math books and learning materials, and ongoing support
    are provided.
  • No teaching experience is needed.

For more information, please contact Ellen Bender at 617-559-6131 or at
el**********@***********ma.us.

Ebola Relief Benefit

The Ebola Relief Benefit afternoon will include music, African crafts, creative activities for all ages and refreshments. Children will have the opportunity to make get well cards which will be delivered by Partners in Health to patients recovering from Ebola in West Africa.

Other Highlights of the day include:

  • a Pete Seeger tribute inter-generational sing-along at 3:00 pm with Joe Pete and Ruth Rappaport
  • an Interfaith Concert for Hope and Healing at 7:00 pm featuring the Lovetones, Dukpay
  • Drumming and Dance with performers from Liberia, Rimonim youth choir of Temple Emanuel and Koleinu Community Chorus.

If you would like to volunteer, please email Sarah at pe********@*cn.com or call 617-969-6378. More information is available at www.fbcnewton.com.

February 7th
First Baptist Church, Newton Centre

On-line camp auction

Save 50-70% on fabulous day and overnight camps during Underwood School’s online auction at www.charityauctionorganizer.com/auction/underwood or visit  www.underwoodschoolpto.org, then click on the link for the Underwood Camp Auction.

The online auction starts Sunday, January 25th and runs through Tuesday, February 3rd. Don’t miss out on these great deals!

Informational Event with Camp Bauercrest Director Eric Rightor

Camp Bauercrest is an overnight sports camp for jewish boys. For over 80 years, Bauercrest has been delivering memorable summers to young boys through healthy competition and camaraderie where they learn new skills, make friends, and share an experience that truly lasts “For A Lifetime”.

Come to an informational event with the Director of Camp Bauercrest

February 8th, 1:00-2:30 pm

Hosted by Lisa and Lary Berger
15 Malubar Lane Newton, Ma 02459
RSVP at 617-669-9879 or li********@*****st.net

Thinking about ways to save money and go green?

If so, join Mayor Warren and learn about reducing costs with Solar Energy at the Newton Solar and Home Energy Fair.

  • Learn how the City has gone solar to reduce costs and lower greenhouse gases.
  • Hear about State and Federal incentives available to you to do likewise.
  • Learn about the City’s efforts in Energy Efficiency and the results we are already seeing.
  • Speak with representatives of companies that can help you do the same in your own home!

The Mayor and officials from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center will speak at  7:00 pm, and then you will be free to discuss your particular needs with representatives of multiple companies.

The event is free and open to all, see you there!

Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 7pm-9pm
The Newton North High School Cafeteria, 457 Walnut Street, Newton.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the City’s Director of Sustainability, Rob Garrity, at 617-796-1043, or rg******@******ma.gov

Waban Library Center Kids Book Club!

The next meeting of the book club will be discussing “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio. “WONDER”, is now a #1 New York Times bestseller and is included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list.

This program is a new monthly book club for elementary school kids. An adult should accompany each child, BOTH of whom have read the book and are ready to participate. The book will be aimed at about third grade reading level. However, elementary school students from any grade are welcome to join. (The child can either read the book on their own or have it read to them.) There is no commitment to attend every month, just come when your schedule allows. At the end of the meeting, the group who is there will choose the next book.

Refreshments will be served.

February 9th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Waban Library Center
1608 Beacon Street www.wabanlibrarycenter.org

Chinese New Year Celebration!

Newton Cultural Affairs Offices and Newton Chinese Language School will host this year’s Chinese New Year Celebration at City Hall. You are invited to join this delightful day of events on February 7th:

10:00 am – 1:00 pm Chinese painting and art exhibition
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Kids’ crafts and games
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Chinese Dim sum for sale*
11:00 am- 12:00 pm Chinese painting demo
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Chinese instrument demo
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm Performance

Free admission. Please bring an item for donation to the Newton Food Pantries.
*  preordering the Dim Sum for $12/box is highlyrecommended, as quantity is limited. http://www.newtonchineseschool.org/2015CNY-Celebration.php

Saturday, February 7th, 10:00 am – 3:00pm
Newton Cultural Center at City Hall