Category Archives: Events

NewtonPAC Meeting September 28th

The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education invites parents to join the first meeting of the new school year. This will be a great opportunity to meet our new Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Karen Shmukler. She will speak about her background and philosophy, and there will be time for questions and answers.

Everyone is welcome. All PAC meetings are open to the public. For questions, please contact: info@newtonpac.org

September 28th, 7:30 pm (Light refreshments served at 7:15 pm)
Room 210, the Education Center, 100 Walnut St

Nursery School Open House

Parents are invited to explore Bowen Cooperative Nursery School during their Open House. The event will include an opportunity to meet the instructors and for families to sample some of the fun and engaging activities offered by the school. No reservations are needed for the Open House.  For more information about Bowen Cooperative Nursery School and an application form, please visit the school’s website at www.BowenCoop.org or call 617-332-3923. Applications will be accepted September 30th at 7:00 am.

Open House September 28th, 7:00 -8:00 pm
96 Otis Street, Newtonville

Newton CPC Agenda and New Proposal Hearings

All items on the Newton Community Preservation Committee’s agenda for October 6th at 7:00 pm are committee business, including reviews of online reports and updating proposal instructions. New proposals received in the Fy17 annual funding round will be distributed but will not be discussed at this meeting. Public hearings on these proposals will be held on November 3rd and, if needed to accommodate additional proposals, on November 17th.

For additional information, see www.newtonma.gov/cpa or contact Program Manager Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.

Newton City Hall, Room 204

Making Connections: Ways to Engage as We Age in Newton

Join Newton’s Health and Human Services Department at the West Suburban YMCA for a FREE OPEN HOUSE filled with classes, programs, and activities geared towards older adults in Newton! Workshops will be offered throughout the course of the day.

Refreshments will be served, a raffle with prizes will be held, and a swing band will perform. Transportation is available.

If you know a friend, neighbor, family or community member who may benefit from this experience, please help spread the word and share the details of this event! For more information, please call 617-796-1660.

October 19th, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
West Suburban YMCA

Newton Parks and Rec Fall Programs

Register online at www.activityreg.com

Kennard Sculpture Trail – Free Program September 10th – November 11th
Sculptures in Kennard Park and talks with the artists at 246 Dudley Rd, Newton, MA 02459. For more information visit www.friendsofkennardpark.org

Ice Skating Lessons September – March
Ice skating lessons for ages 4½ to 17 for recreational, figure or hockey skating. 6-10 week sessions.

Newton North Indoor Recreation September – May
Located at Newton North High School, offers clinics, classes and lessons for youth and adults. Sign up for lap swim, swim lessons, water safety instructor course, fitness training, full court basketball, smash volleyball, lacrosse, baseball hitting clinic and more.

Funtastic Fridays September – June
Exclusively for 5th graders! Join DJ Mike Pride for music, games, dancing and more. Once a month from 7:00–9:00 pm at the Hyde Community Center.

Super Saturday Nights September – June
Children ages 5 – 12 can enjoy a variety of fun supervised activities including gym, crafts, games and more. Offered once a month at Lower Falls Community Center from 6:00–9:00 pm.

Horseback Riding October – November
Horseback riding and horsemanship lessons at Lil Folk Farm, transportation is provided. Tuesdays for grades 3-5 and Sundays for grades 3-8. One day classes and Spring sessions are offered too.

Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program October Registration
Learn to ski or snowboard with lessons at Nashoba Valley ski area, transportation is provided. Tuesdays for grades 3-5 and Fridays for grades 5-12 in January and February.

Badminton Instruction October – April
Learn the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, and more. Lessons for youth and adults at Carr School in the Fall and Spring, and Newton South High School in the Winter.

Paddy’s Road Race www.paddysroadrace.com October 16th
3 Mile, 1K and Youth Field Races to benefit Newton Athletes Unlimited.

Scarecrow Walk – Free Program October 22nd and 23rd
At the Nahanton Park Nature Center from 11:00 am – 4 pm. The Nahanton Park Nature Center also offers year round nature programming and self-guided walks.

Haunted House – Free Program October 23rd
For children 8 and under with an adult at the Hyde Community Center from 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Newton Parks and Rec Fall Programs

Register online at www.activityreg.com

Kennard Sculpture Trail – Free Program September 10th – November 11th
Sculptures in Kennard Park and talks with the artists at 246 Dudley Rd, Newton, MA 02459. For more information visit www.friendsofkennardpark.org

Ice Skating Lessons September – March
Ice skating lessons for ages 4½ to 17 for recreational, figure or hockey skating. 6-10 week sessions.

Newton North Indoor Recreation September – May
Located at Newton North High School, offers clinics, classes and lessons for youth and adults. Sign up for lap swim, swim lessons, water safety instructor course, fitness training, full court basketball, smash volleyball, lacrosse, baseball hitting clinic and more.

Funtastic Fridays September – June
Exclusively for 5th graders! Join DJ Mike Pride for music, games, dancing and more. Once a month from 7:00–9:00 pm at the Hyde Community Center.

Super Saturday Nights September – June
Children ages 5 – 12 can enjoy a variety of fun supervised activities including gym, crafts, games and more. Offered once a month at Lower Falls Community Center from 6:00–9:00 pm.

Horseback Riding October – November
Horseback riding and horsemanship lessons at Lil Folk Farm, transportation is provided. Tuesdays for grades 3-5 and Sundays for grades 3-8. One day classes and Spring sessions are offered too.

Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program October Registration
Learn to ski or snowboard with lessons at Nashoba Valley ski area, transportation is provided. Tuesdays for grades 3-5 and Fridays for grades 5-12 in January and February.

Badminton Instruction October – April
Learn the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, and more. Lessons for youth and adults at Carr School in the Fall and Spring, and Newton South High School in the Winter.

Paddy’s Road Race www.paddysroadrace.com October 16th
3 Mile, 1K and Youth Field Races to benefit Newton Athletes Unlimited.

Scarecrow Walk – Free Program October 22nd and 23rd
At the Nahanton Park Nature Center from 11:00 am – 4 pm. The Nahanton Park Nature Center also offers year round nature programming and self-guided walks.

Haunted House – Free Program October 23rd
For children 8 and under with an adult at the Hyde Community Center from 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Yoga, Socialize and Shop for a Cause

Hadassah Boston presents For Your Health – Yoga, Socialize and Shop for a Cause.

Enjoy a light Yoga class and refreshments, followed by a presentation about the health benefits of yoga by Michelle Silverman Hubbard,  Angier Mom, certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor.

Beginners welcome. To register please contact hne@hadassah.org. Receive 25% discount on your purchase. Hadassah will receive 10% of proceeds. You do NOT need to be a Hadassah member to attend!

September 18th, program, 9:30 – 11:00 am; shopping, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Athleta
220 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill

Yoga, Socialize and Shop for a Cause

Hadassah Boston presents For Your Health – Yoga, Socialize and Shop for a Cause.

Enjoy a light Yoga class and refreshments, followed by a presentation about the health benefits of yoga by Michelle Silverman Hubbard,  Angier Mom, certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor.

Beginners welcome. To register please contact hne@hadassah.org. Receive 25% discount on your purchase. Hadassah will receive 10% of proceeds. You do NOT need to be a Hadassah member to attend!

September 18th, program, 9:30 – 11:00 am; shopping, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Athleta
220 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill

Support the Centre Street Food Pantry

Support the Centre Street Food Pantry in the Ride for Food!
The team will be riding on September 25th in the 5th Annual Ride for Food, raising funds to purchase fresh, frozen and canned groceries for the Centre Street Food Pantry to help those in need in our community.

Visit the CSFP Team Page to ride or donate. Questions? Email Marnie Bolstad at m.bolstad@centrestfoodpantry.org.