Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

WCT presents “Macbeth”

Watertown Children’s Theatre’s Black Box series presents Macbeth  in the Black Box Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown. Performers will bring to life all of the “Double, double toil and trouble” set forth in this unique adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. Witches, a ghost, secrets, murder and lies push Macbeth towards the throne of Scotland. Will he succeed or will greed and guilt overcome him?

A cast of 6th-9th graders, including Newton’s own Liam Walsh explore the themes and words of Shakespeare in this adapted production.  Come and experience the results of Macbeth’s gradual, insatiable descent into blind ambition.  This production contains recorded gunfire, stage combat, and spooky imagery, and is not recommended for audience members under age 10.

General admission tickets are $10 and are now available on WCT’s website at www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006.  For more information, visit WCT’s website or call 617-926-ARTS.

October 25th at 7:00 pm, October 26th at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and October 27th at 1:00 pm

Public Hearing on Myrtle Village Affordable Housing Proposal November 4th

The Newton CPC and Planning & Development Board will hold a joint public hearing on the Myrtle Village proposal for affordable housing (Curve Street, West Newton). Check the program website at www.newtonma.gov/cpa for the full agenda under “Committees & Meetings – Current CPC Meetings,” and the full text of the proposal under “Proposals & Projects – Pending.” Contact Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov for details.

November 4th, 7:30 pm
Newton Senior Center
345 Walnut St, Newtonville

Theatre Ink presents:

THESE SHINING LIVES by Melanie Marnich. These Shining Lives chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable. It explores the true story of their employment at the Radium Dial company in the 1920’s, which cared more about profits than their employees’ safety. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits—or endanger the lives of those who come after them.

Tickets $7.00 at http://theatreink.net, or Adam_Brown@Newton.k12.ma.us 617-559-6300

October 31st – November 3rd at 7:30
Performing Arts Center, Newton North HS
457 Walnut Street

Just for Teens at Newton Free Library: Cupcakes & Gallery Opening

Monster & Mummy Cupcakes: Tuesday, October 15, 4:00 pm Get creative on Tuesday, October 15 at 4:00 pm in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library where we’ll be decorating monster and mummy cupcakes for Halloween.

Teen Art Gallery opening Wednesday, October 16, 4-5 pm
Please join us for the opening reception for Photographs and Ceramics, a show featuring works by Newton North students, in the second floor teen area. The show will be on view until spring 2014. Entertainment will be provided by a chamber ensemble from the school.

Refreshments provided by Whole Foods Market. Framing courtesy of Abraxis Framing Company in Auburndale.

Newton at Home Volunteer Opportunities

Newton at Home (www.newtonathome.org) has volunteer opportunities for youth to engage with Newton seniors in your neighborhood. Newton at Home is a non-profit, members’ driven, neighbor-to-neighbor organization serving our city’s residents 60 years of age and older.

Parents: Consider becoming a volunteer for Newton at Home. Drivers are needed to accompany members to appointments, shopping and trips to Logan Airport. As parents in Newton you know your way around! Be in touch to support a growing community of neighbors-helping-neighbors.  Please call 617-795-2560 or email: volcoord@newtonathome.org

Giving back to Newton Public Schools

From October 21st through November 2nd, SalonCapri in Newton Highlands will donate 10% of the cost of the service to the Newton public school of the client’s choice.

The owners of SalonCapri, Nick and Amy Penna, have been long-time residents of Newton and are raising their children in the Newton Public School System. They take pride in their community and want do what they can to give back.

Parenting workshop

Announcing a Five-Week “Parenting-Well” group for parents of adopted teens! Special topic: Taking The Sting Out Of Setting Limits.

In this group of up to eight (to ensure individualized attention) adoptive parents, you will talk about:

  • navigating power struggles
  • setting appropriate expectations
  • and embracing your strengths and understanding your weaknesses as a parent.

Thursdays, 10:15 – 11:30 starting November 7th
Location: 17 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands, MA 02461
Fee is a one-time payment of $250, payable online at http://www.adoptiontherapyma.com/upcoming-adoptive-parents/

Katie Jae Naftzger, LICSW sees a mix of adopted and non-adopted families and individuals in her private practice in Newton Highlands. Katie has presented workshops at Children’s Hospital, Boston, Wide Horizons, Adoptive Families Together, and others. Katie is also a wife and mother and has experienced the challenges of parenting firsthand!

Boys & Girls Club

  • Did you know that The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club is open to all members on Columbus Day free of charge? Open from 9 AM until 6:00 PM on Monday and no reservation is required.
  • The League of Women Voters in Newton is offering a speakers series on education topics that will take place at the Boys & Girls Club throughout the school year. The first session is on Wednesday, October 16th from 7:00 – 8:45 pm  and admission is free. Presenters include Amy O’Leary who is the director of Early Education for All and Beverly Mobilia of Community Partnerships for Children and Families.
  • The Club is offering Free Community Open Gym periods on Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. All Newton teens in grades 6 and up are invited and you need not join the Club to attend. A wide variety of the Club’s athletic equipment will be available for free play and guided activity. Funding is provided by The Newton Partnership and a Carol M. White Physical Education Grant (PEP) – a three year $1.6 million grant from the US Department of Education that provides health and wellness programs to Newton youth during out-of-school time.
  • Check out the Give Kids A Smile Event on Saturday October 26th from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at Mt. Ida College Dental Education Center. This free dental clinic provides dental treatment to toddlers through 8th grade in a fun filled atmosphere with prizes and entertainment.  Email lberardinelli@mountida.edu for more information.

Open Gym at the Hyde

The Newton Partnership and the Newton Highlands Community Development Corp are sponsoring a number of Open Gym programs for middle schoolers at the Hyde Gym, 90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands.

Beginning on Monday, October 7 from 4-5:30 pm and October 8 from 6:30-8:00 pm, there will be supervised open gym time weekly. Please view this flier for more information.

Also, exciting vacation programs will be offered. The first one is coming up and promises to be a fantastic special activity – Frisbee Champ, Todd Brodeur will do a frisbee demonstration and workshop on Monday, October 14 (Columbus Day) from 2-4:00 pm. For information on this and other programs, please view this flier.

All activities are free. For more information call 617-527-3308.

Newton Community Preservation Committee: Oct 10th agenda update

Agenda change: The pre-proposal for affordable housing on Frances Street (Newton Highlands/Upper Falls) that was on this agenda has been withdrawn by its sponsor.
The full updated agenda and a meeting location map are online .

MYRTLE VILLAGE Proposal Online (affordable housing on Curve Street, West Newton)
The full proposal and supporting documents are online .

October 10th, 7:00 pm
Principal’s Conference Room, Newton North High School, 457 Walnut St.

Contact: Program Manager Alice Ingerson, 617-796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov .