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 rgarrity@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1043.

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

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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 bobergkahng@msn.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)

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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 peaceworks@rcn.com or call 617-969-6378. More information is available at www.fbcnewton.com.

February 7th
First Baptist Church, Newton Centre

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The 47th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration features Newton Mayor Setti Warren, Newton School Superintendent David Fleishman, and Reflections by Newton School Students.

Also Musical Selections by Rimonim (Temple Emanuel Choral Group), Newton All City Treble Singers, Newton North Jubilee Singers and The Love Tunes from Myrtle Baptist Church.

Monday, January 19th, 9:30 am
Temple Emanuel
385 Ward Street, Newton Centre

Teens Making Smart Choices Expo

• Not sure what to say to your teen about dating safety?
• Want your teen to be a safer pedestrian, biker, and driver?
• Looking for ways to encourage your teen’s positive self image?
• Wondering what resources Newton offers for teens and families?

ALL parents/guardians and teens are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo. Discover community resources promoting positive decision making for teens. Enjoy refreshments and student performances as you browse the exhibits. The first 50 teens who bring a parent will receive a treat bag.

Raffle grand prize: iPad mini
“American Ninja Warrior” live demo!

January 22nd, 5:00 to 7:30 pm.
Newton North High School
Walnut and Lowell Street lots and Hull Street will be available for parking. Please observe neighborhood signs and restrictions.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

The Newton Schools Foundation will kick off its 50th anniversary year on January 21st with the fourth annual Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community. Since 2011, Newton Inspires has been uniting Newton residents for an evening of discussion with some of Newton’s brightest, most accomplished and most interesting community members.

This year’s program features headliners Olympic gold medalist and physician Dr. Tenley Albright; MIT professor, engineer and inventor Dr. Robert Langer; former White House staffer and Huffington Post Chief of Staff Herbie Ziskend NNHS ’03; and New York Times bestselling author and journalist Mitchell Zuckoff.

The 2014 program will take place Wednesday, January 21st, 7:00 – 9:30 pm at Newton South High School. The cost is $10 for Newton residents, $15 for non-residents. Space is limited, so advance registration is highly recommended. To register, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org

Newton Schools Foundation would like to thank their corporate sponsor, Belmont Savings Bank. They would also like to thank the following businesses who are supporting Newton Inspires by donating freshly made baked goods and other delectable desserts and beverages: Baker’s Best Catering, Better Life Food, George Howell Coffee, L’Aroma Café & Bakery, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Rosie’s Bakery, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market.