Category Archives: Events

33rd annual Shakespeare collaboration

As many of you know, 2016 is the year we commemorate 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare. Please come support your local high school students in the 33rd annual Shakespeare collaboration between Newton North and Newton South!

Romeo & Juliet, the iconic love story, taking place in the Little Theater at Newton North, has romance and swordplay that are not to be missed!

Tickets are on sale now at SouthStage.org and theatreink.net.

Performances May 12th, 13th, 14th, 7:30 pm
Newton North

Teen Programs @ the Library

CodeGirl Movie Screening: Learn more about the library’s Code Newton grant program and the world of coding and app development during this special documentary screening. By 2017 the app market will be valued at $77 Billion. Over 80% of app developers are male. The Technovation Challenge aims to change that by empowering girls worldwide to develop apps for an international competition. From rural Moldova to urban Brazil to suburban Massachusetts, CodeGirl follows teams who dream of holding their own in the world’s fastest-growing industry. Unrated. Run time: 107 minutes. This is a Code Newton program. Register.  May 7th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

Francisco Stork, Author Event: Join us for a very special author event with Francisco X. Stork, award-winning author of the young adult book, Marcelo in the Real World. Stork will share his experience as a young adult author and discuss his latest, starred review book, The Memory of Light. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Books will be sold by New England Mobile Book Fair. For teens and adults. Register. May 12th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.

Secrets of College Admissions: This seminar, presented by Sara Kratzok, Director of Collegewise Newton, will help families separate college admissions fact from fiction and enjoy the college process a little more. We’ll discuss grades, test scores, activities, and everything else colleges evaluate. Attendees will get straight answers about what college admissions committees really look for and how they ultimately decide who gets in. Kids and parents will be pleasantly surprised to learn that kids don’t have to be trilingual, opera-singing rocket scientists to get into college today. For teens and parents. Register. May 14th, 10:00 am, Druker Auditorium.

Boston Theater Company’s Teen Touring Troupe Presents Twelfth Night: O mistress mine, where are you roaming? Join our troupe of teenage actors in Illyria, the setting of Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, where a shipwreck, a clever disguise, multiple mistaken identities, a clever trick, a challenge to a duel, and many mixed messages create one hilarious tale! Actors in grades 6-11 perform an hour-long version of this Shakespeare classic full of confusion, transformation, and wit. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Register. May 14th, 2:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.

How Humans Impact Our Oceans: Join a group of students from Newton South High School in a global marine biology class for their senior project. They will be presenting their final senior project, a topic that was very meaningful to the group: ocean trash and plastic pollution. They are here to educate people on the problem of ocean trash and what we can do to help decrease the amount of plastic ending up in our oceans. May 16th, 7:00 pm, Trustees Room.

Teen Crafterhours: Meets on the third Tuesday of every month to make crafts and eat snacks. This month you’ll be making dream catchers. Grades 6-12. May 17th, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area.

The Impact of Stress on Learning: Anxiety levels in learning environments are at an all-time high. How can parents and educators identify signs of stress, and what can we do to lessen its effects on our students and children? Noel Foy, founder of AMMPE Brain-Based Learning (www.ammpe.com), will discuss specific, effective strategies to help wire your child’s brain in ways that decrease stress and increase resiliency. This program is sponsored by Newton Youth Services. For parents. Wednesday, May 18, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.

Teen Tinker Club: Learn how to code LEGO WeDos using Scratch! Tinker Club is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Grades 6-12. Space is limited. Register. May 19th, 4:00 pm, second floor Computer Center.

Demystifying College Admissions: Are you thinking about college for your teen and feeling anxiety? Join Terry Greene Clark, local author of the book, Demystifying College Admissions: A Parent-To-Parent Guide to the Reality of the College Process to discuss the college application, the redesigned SAT, college athletics, financial aid and more. Terry will provide insight in the reality of the college process from her own experience of having sent three of her four children off to college in the last five years. Questions are welcome and encouraged. For parents (teens welcome). Register.  May 24th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.

Webster Woods Spring Cleanup!

Please join the Friends of Webster Woods  for a spring sprucing-up event. Grab some gloves and help keep Webster Woods clean and beautiful! An informative nature walk will follow the cleanup. All ages are invited! Meet at 1:00 pm at the Elgin Street entrance to Webster Woods. Snacks, gloves, and trash bags will be provided.

May 21st, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Nurturing Minds presents TED Talk Speaker, Amy Cuddy

TED Talk Speaker, Amy Cuddy will speak about Presence: Bringing your Boldest Self to your Biggest Challenges. Amy’s TED Talk on “power posing” made her the second most viewed TED speaker in the world. In her new book, Presence, Cuddy explains the science behind these and many other body-mind effects.

Thanks to Amy’s generosity, all event proceeds will go to support Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania which provides quality education to over 200 vulnerable girls, many of whom are orphans and who would otherwise not get the chance to attend school. Get your tickets now, this event is sure to sell out! Learn more and Purchase Tickets ($30 in advance / $40 at the door): www.charityauction.bid/amycuddytalk

May 24th, 7:30 pm
The Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown

For more information on Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School Please visit  www.nurturingmindsinafrica.org.

Historic Newton’s House Tour Preview and Tour

Historic Newton’s House Tour Preview Party at the home of Ruthanne & Joe Fuller, Suffolk Road, Chestnut Hill. Come and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wines, and a sneak preview slide show of the House Tour.

Ruthanne, a long-standing Chestnut Hill resident, will give a brief talk on her neighborhood’s history. Ruthanne serves on the Newton City Council. These parties are always a great time, and we hope to see you. Sponsorships and tickets are available online.

May 21st, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

 

Historic Newton’s 34th Annual House Tour  offers the public a rare opportunity to look inside a select group of remarkable properties. The tour showcases outstanding historic preservation as well as creative modern interpretation and adaptation in a broad range of architectural and interior design styles.

The House Tour is an event not to be missed. Advance purchase tickets are available online. Proceeds from the Preview Party and House Tour support Historic Newton’s wide-ranging public programs and operations.

May 22st, 12 to 5:00 pm

Ride with Centre Street Food Pantry!

Love riding? Then join the Centre Street Food Pantry team to help raise fund for the Food Pantry! They are riding in the 5th Annual Ride for Food on Sunday, September 25th and the routes range for 10 – 50 miles. The ride will help by raising funds to purchase fresh, frozen and canned groceries to help those in need in our community.

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

Walk and Bike to School Day

Newton Safe Routes to School Task Force is sponsoring a Walk and Bike to School day on May 5th. Newton students will be joining children across the Commonwealth walking and biking to school, celebrating their livable communities. Their active commute is good for the environment, makes them healthier, and gives them more time to be with friends. The exercise also helps charge their brains and bodies for a good day of learning.

We also applaud “the bus heroes” who are not able to walk or bike but instead take the bus helping to reduce vehicle traffic around the schools. We are also encouraging students on the bus to thank their bus drivers and the crossing guards who make their safe commutes possible. Handmade cards or even an extra big thank you to the drivers would be greatly appreciated. For more information feel free to visit SRTS on Facebook at Newton Safe Routes to School.

Mind Reader coming to Newton this Friday!

Mentalist and Mind Reader Christopher Grace will be giving a special performance for middleschoolers, highschoolers and parents.

Over the last fifteen years, Boston-based entertainer Christopher Grace has made his way around the country performing for some of the largest corporations, colleges and the most intimate of private parties. He’s a favorite among some well known celebrities and has made guest appearances at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood! Now he’s coming to Newton to share his intense mind reading and mentalism performance! Do you want to experience:

  • Mind blowing feats of mental dexterity and psychological manipulation!
  • 100% clean material, suitable for ages 12+
  • An incredibly immersive demonstration of “psychic” entertainment. You may be part of the show!
  • A truly fun night out with one of the country’s most popular mind readers!

Don’t miss this amazing performance. Check out his website: christophergracelive.com  then get your tickets at: http://oakhillpto.seatyourself.biz. Running time: 60+ minutes. Two different seat types available: Lower level reserved seats for $15.00 and Upper level general admission for $12.00.

May 6th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Newton South High School (auditorium)

Free Bike Safety Check

Bike Newton and Landry’s Bicycles are teaming up to make certain your bike is ready and safe for the beautiful biking season ahead, including the upcoming Tour de Newton on June 19th (Father’s Day). They will have mechanics on hand to check tires, brakes, gears and bike fit, making minor adjustments or repairs if necessary. Bring your helmets as well so they can check the fit. All bicyclists welcome. For more information on how to get your bike ready for the season go to: http://bikeleague.org/content/smart-cycling-tips-0

May 7th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Newton Centre Green (across from Panera Bread)

Festival of Dance

Free event for all at Newton City Hall! Get up off your feet and feel the beat of the music along with all the dance groups performing at Newton’s Festival of Dance. So you think you can dance? Watch the Boston Ballroom Dance Center up first to see if your rusty toes need a refresher course. Next watch contemporary dancer Chavi bend impossibly in “Touched by Water.” Joanne Langione Dance Center has been training dancers, toddlers to teens in all dance genres. For something completely different, Circus Smirkus will put a smile on everyone’s face! Creative Steps Dance Studio makes learning fun and relaxed. Boston Rhythmic will make you turn green with envy if you ever wanted to do gymnastics to a Wizard of Oz theme. Then Liz Ronka uses her Pilates trained body to improvise a dance before your eyes. Finally, All That Jazz creates hot movements from cool jazz standards. For more information, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival

Featuring: Juried Craft Vendors; food vendors; face painting; inflatable obstacle courses and Roaming Railroad.

May 7th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Newton City Hall Grounds, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue (rain location: City Hall)