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Newton’s Winter Farmers’ Market starts Tuesday, Nov. 13

Newton’s first Winter Farmer’ Market starts Tuesday, November 13 and runs every Tuesday, 1:30PM-6PM, through June (except Christmas and New Year’s Day) at Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln Street, in Newton

Highlands. More than 20 vendors on hand weekly offering a variety of goods from fresh produce, soups, meats, baked goods, etc. For more info, contact Newton Department of Parks and Recreation: 617-796-1500.

Feeding Children with Food Allergies – Thursday, Nov. 15

Meet the Author of New Memoir about Raising a Child with Food Allergies

Susan Weissman, author of a new memoir about the trials and triumphs of raising a child with food allergies, will read from her book and lead a discussion on Thursday,

Nov. 15 at 7:00PM at the Metro-Boston Allergy and Asthma Educational Support Group, which meets at 7:00PM at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The program is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter (AAFANE).

“Feeding Eden” is a mother’s story of how childhood food allergies affected the life of her son and her family. Topics covered by the book include: becoming her son’s health care advocate; investigating various treatments; attempts to find safe yet satisfying food for her family, her struggles to convey the severity of her son’s health issue without sounding “crazy,” and how she has maintained her own sanity. Weissman lives in New York City and writes for The Huffington Post, Psychology Today, Allergic Living, and various websites. Discounted copies of “Feeding Eden” will be available for sale at the meeting.

“This is a great opportunity to meet a parent who has put into writing what so many of us have experienced or are now going through,” says Cindy Aswad, volunteer leader of the group. “Susan’s book is honest and funny; it should be a wonderful discussion.”

AAFA New England organizes educational support group programs throughout the region, publishes a newsletter, and runs a telephone resource and referral line for people coping with allergies and asthma. For more information, or a free copy of “Eating Out with Food Allergies” or checklists for managing food allergies in school and child care, call 781-444-7778 or see www.asthmaandallergies.org.

Newton Shop Local: Ca$h Mob in Auburndale, Nov. 10

At 10AM on November 10, the Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Setti Warren will kick off a brand new Shop Local for the Holidays campaign with a press conference in front of Just Next Door, 327 Auburn Street in Auburndale. Imme

diately following the press conference, all attendees are encouraged to engage in a “cash mob” — similar to a “flash mob,” but for local shopping. Show your support for local retailers, restaurants, and service providers.

Gap Year Programs In Israel: Information Session, Nov. 7

Taking a year between high school and college is becoming an increasingly popular option. Some of the most intriguing choices can be found in Israel. Come to Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street in Newton, on Wednesday, buy priligy

ong>November 7, from 7PM to 9PM, to hear from and talk with representatives and alumni from Israel gap-year programs that offer a wide range of experiences and opportunities. Some of the participating programs:

  • Aardvark Israel
  • Beyond (BBYO’s brand new program)
  • Kivunim
  • Nativ
  • Young Judea Year Course

For more information and to RSVP contact Ahava Rosenthal (ah*************@*****on.net). Light refreshments will be served.