Category Archives: Events

First Annual BBQ, Badges, and Ball

On Sunday September 18th,  Mayor Setti Warren and Newton Police Chief David
MacDonald will be hosting “Mayor Warren and Chief MacDonald’s First Annual BBQ, Badges, and Ball”. Newton is building on a commitment to and tradition of community policing by strengthening the community’s connection with the police officers who work hard to keep our neighborhoods safe.

They are hoping that all representatives of our Newton community attend, including: youth and students, families, and seniors from all villages and backgrounds. It will be a great opportunity for the City to continue to build strong community connections and a solid civic infrastructure.

The event will take place at Newton Centre Playground and will include 3-on-3 basketball games for youth ages 14 and up to play with our own Newton police.

Newton Tennis, led by long time tennis pro Mike Lewitt, (certified by both the United States Professional Tennis Association and the United States Professional Tennis Registry) will be in attendance and coordinating some fun, drop-in tennis games and contests. You do not have to have any previous experience to join in! Please use the link below to sign up to participate!

There will also be food, music, and additional games for all ages. All are encouraged to join. For additional information, please call 617-796-1436.

Interested in playing 3-on-3? Sign up here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QM5KTPM

To volunteer or to help sponsor the event, please follow the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBQBadgesBallVolunteer

To sign up to participate in the tennis activities, click this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tennis91816

September 18th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Newton Centre Playground

Build Bridges! A STEM workshop for Moms* and girls grades 3 – 5

Build Bridges! features team-building activities and invaluable bonding time for moms* and daughters. Come engage in two enjoyable, hands-on STEM activities and leave with practical tips for how to nurture your daughter’s STEM confidence.  This program is accessible and approachable, so no prior knowledge in the STEM fields is necessary.
Come and have fun with your daughter! Questions? Email Leslie Coles at lcoles@momsasmentors.org.

*Guardians, relatives or special friends always welcome.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Register here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-bridges-september-24-2016-tickets-26761300771

September 24th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Dedham Country Day School,  90 Sandy Valley Rd, Dedham, MA 02026

Click HERE to see Moms as Mentors® featured on CBSNews.com!
Click HERE to hear Moms as Mentors® featured on Magic 106.7’s Exceptional Women show!

Concert Across America To End Gun Violence

On September 25th, our nation will pause to remember victims of acts of violence as concerts across the nation bring people together to share in the harmony and beauty of making music together. The Union Church in Waban is joining in these efforts and they invite you to an evening of prayer, poetry and song. The concert is free, open to the public, and will be appropriate for all ages.

Musicians include members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Bostonians Opera and Concert Ensemble and the Union Church Choir. You can learn more about this national event by going to the website http://concertacrossamerica.org/.

September 25th, 5:00pm
The Union Church in Waban
14 Collins Road, Waban

Rosh Hashanah Family Sing-Along / Chamber Music Skills

Join us for a fun and casual Rosh Hashanah sing-along with beloved local musician Michael Harlow. A great time for the whole family! Free. Register at highlandsconservatory.com.

October 2nd, 2:30 – 3:30 pm

The Chamber Music Skills group class is open to any string student who has been playing for at least one year. Students will learn basic skills for playing in a chamber group. They will learn to feel the pulse as an ensemble, listening skills, verbal and non verbal ways of communicating musical ideas, and free improvisation as a group. The class will perform a short piece as a chamber group at the end of the semester. Cost: $30/class. Register at
highlandsconservatory.com.

Chamber Music Skills: Mondays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

The Conservatory at Highlands is your community music school, where we can all learn and develop the craft of music together. For more information, visit highlandsconservatory.com, call 617-903-0944 or check them out on FaceBook at
facebook.com/theconservatoryathighlands/

51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands

No Regrets: Newton and the Opioid Epidemic

Mayor Setti D. Warren and Rep. Kay Khan invite you to an important program No Regrets: Newton and the Opioid Epidemic

Featuring If Only, a short film by James Wahlberg and interactive panel discussion with special guest Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and others affected by this epidemic. For all teens and adults.

For more resources, visit http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/health/humansvcs/opioid.asp

October 6th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street

Etiquette Boot Camp for Kids & Teens!

Get your child in shape for the next family dinner, social gathering or formal event with Etiquette Boot Camp.

The course is specifically developed for two different age groups, 7-12 and 13-17, and will teach participants how to start and maintain conversations with adults and peers, how to introduce themselves, when to interrupt and much more. Participants will learn how to set the table, use their napkin, pass food and use utensils the European and American way.

The four-hour program is interactive, thought-provoking and fun, and will focus on topics such as good manners, table manners, conversation skills, and interview, cell phone and social media etiquette. The fee is $199.00.

Etiquette Boot Camp for Kids (Ages 7-12) will take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Etiquette Boot Camp for Young Adults (Ages 13-17) will take place from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. For more information and to enroll visit theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617-608-3920.

September 18th
Crowne Plaza Boston – Newton Hotel

September 8th Newton CPC Agenda: Committee Business Only

All items on the Newton Community Preservation Committee’s agenda for September 8th at 7:00 pm are committee business, including election of officers and a review of program finances. No pre- or full proposal discussions or funding votes are scheduled.

The full agenda and pre-meeting materials will be online by September 2nd at www.newtonma.gov/cpa. For assistance, contact Program Manager Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.

September 8th
City Hall, Room 204

Hyde Back-to-School Dinner and Concert

Celebrate back-to-school with The Dominoes – local Newton teen rockers will be opening for Loose Change (Rock band members from Newton school teachers) at the Hyde.

Pack a picnic dinner, join us for a free concert, and stay for the movie. For more information, visit http://hydecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Summer-in-the-Highlands-2016.pdf.

Friday, September 9th, 5:30 pm

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Do you believe that all children have the right to be Safe, Strong and Free? Join this dynamic task force of trained volunteer CAP Prevention Specialists committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with verbal, physical or sexual assault.

The CAP Program is now accepting applications for the 2016 – 2017 school year. The next multi-session training begins on October 15th. CORI and SORI screenings required.

For more information please email Gail Sommer at gsommer@familyaccess.org or visit http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention/

19 Continuing Education Credits are available for MSW’s.

Affordable SAT Prep

Let Newton Community Education help you prepare for fall SAT test dates with affordable SAT prep classes. This fall, SAT Math and Verbal review classes will be held at both Newton North and Newton South High Schools. These classes will help you tackle the SAT test with confidence.

You’ll review questions from The Official SAT Study Guide, published by the College Board. You’ll also learn about the structure of the exam, discuss test-taking strategies, and practice under timed conditions to build your skills and self-assurance.

Each class is $215. For more information visit newtoncommunityed.org or call 617-559- 6999.

SAT I Math Review

• September 21st – October 26th, Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm @ Newton South

• October 17th – November 21st, Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ Newton North

SAT I Verbal Review

• September 22nd – October 27th, Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm @ Newton South

• October 19th – Novmeber 16th, Wednesdays 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ Newton North