“Food Allergy Etiquette: How to Help Others Help Your Family Stay Safe”
Speaker: Holli Bassin, founder of www.YourFoodAllergyCoach.com . Admiassion is Free. For information, call the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America – New England Chapter at (781)444-7778.
October 21st, 7:00 pm
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
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The Art of the Brick, the self-proclaimed world’s largest display of LEGO art, is coming to Boston’s Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The exhibit will open October 2 and runs through early January.
Group rates are available for organizations who want to take a field trip (scout troops, after-school programs, etc). More information is available at the “Boston Bricks” website.
For information about Newton PAC, please go to the Newton PAC website: www.newtonpac.org . If you have questions for the Newton PAC Board, please email in**@*******ac.org
Topics to be presented in 2014-2015:
Future Newton PAC meeting dates:
November 10th – Topic: Basic Rights
December 10th
January 8th
February 5th
March 4th
April 15th
May 14th
June 2015 – Sixth Annual Special Educators Awards Ceremony, Date TBA
Girls and boys, entry ages 1st – 5th grades, $79.00 per 7-week session. Includes free uniform upon enrolling. For more information, please see kids-karate.org or leave message at 617- 527-8052.
November 15th, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Lasell College
S Science | T Technology | E Engineering | M Mathematics
A new monthly series with local STEM industry businesses featuring an interactive, participatory experience to spark Newton students’ interest in STEM. Get your hands on the latest technology, hear from local innovators and get excited about all that STEM has to offer.
First Session: Mayor Setti D. Warren with Special Guest Congressman Joseph Kennedy III, sponsored by PTC Computer Software Company
Tuesday, October 21st
345 Walnut Street
Free Pizza: 6:00 pm
Program: 6:30: pm
To download Flyer, please click here: STEM Nights
Curse or Cure? Bob Steele Weighs in on Casino Debate
Have you lost the thread in the casino debate? Or don’t know which side to believe? Then, please come to hear Bob Steele, former Connecticut congressman, as he presents a real life case study of what happened when mega-casinos came to his state and town. Author of the The Curse: Big-Time Gambling’s Seduction of a Small New England Town, Steele provides engaging insight and thoughtful advice for those facing futures involving casinos. This event is free and open to the public.
United Parish of Auburndale
64 Hancock Street, Auburndale
Sunday, October 19th, 11:30 am
The Suzuki Preschool of Newton will be hosting an open house. This event is free and open to the public. This a great opportunity to come and acquaint yourself with their integrated arts curriculum, meet the teachers and staff and receive a guided tour of the facility. The Suzuki Preschool offers Suzuki music daily by trained Suzuki musicians.
For inquires please contact: Marlene Lerer at ml****@**********on.org or 617.964.4522
October 22nd, 4:00-6:00 pm
1860 Washington Street Auburndale
Established in 1978, Newton Cantonese School (NCS) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides young children of diverse backgrounds with an affordable education from Pre-K to 8th grade of the Chinese Cantonese language and culture through a variety of dedicated programs.
Why attend?
• NCS provides an affordable education of the Chinese culture and language to enable students to strengthen their understanding of the cultural environment.
• NCS is the only school in the area that offers the Cantonese language program.
• The school offers cultural enrichment activities for students in Grade 1 and older; and story time and Chinese songs/sing-alongs for Pre-K and K students.
• The school offers an online resource tool to help enforce learning the language for technology-savvy students.
• Parents can stay in the school during school hours to enjoy the opportunity to network with others in the Chinese community and/or participate in various NCS activities.
Newton Cantonese School is conveniently located at the Bigelow Middle School, 42 Vernon Street. Classes are held on Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm September to June and enrollment is allowed throughout the school year. For further information, please visit www.newtoncantoneseschool.org or contact Agnes Tam-Lee, Principal, at su*****@*******************ol.org or 617-930-3380.
Family Photo Fundraiser featuring Tracy Rodriguez Photography and benefiting local charity, Fertility Within Reach. 30 minute photo shoot at half the price to you, while raising tax-deductible donations for Fertility Within Reach (FWR). High resolution photos, you have full printing rights, photos conveniently located online. Schedule your session between noon and 5:00 pm with Davina Fankhauser, at ad***@******************ch.org.
FWR is a Newton based not-for-profit helping those in need access care to build their family and providing grants so pediatric oncology patients can preserve their fertility prior to cancer treatment. To learn more, please visit www.fertilitywithinreach.org
October 19th, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Auburndale Community Library