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The Stars Align – A Music for Food Benefit Concert

The stars align in Newton as Boston’s top musicians come together for a fabulous program of Bartok and Ravel Duos, and Brahms G minor Piano Quartet. Proceeds to support Newton’s four food pantries with the help of Music for Food, an organization founded by Grammy award winning violist, Kim Kashkashian.

MFF sets forth a model applicable in every community to raise resources and awareness in the fight against hunger and food insecurity. Now in its 5th year, Music for Food has created over 150,000 meals from the efforts of 75 international artists and ensembles.

Malcolm Lowe, Concertmaster, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Kim Kashkashian, Grammy winning violist
Lynn Chang, violin, founding member of the Boston Chamber Music Society
Jonathan Bass, piano, Boston Conservatory of Music
Mickey Katz, cello, Boston Symphony Orchestra

Tickets $25.00/$20.00 Seniors & Students Rear Seating or $75.00/$50.00 Priority Seating. www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival .
Reception catered by Whole Foods Market

May 20th, 7:00 pm
Wilson Chapel
Andover Newton Theological School
210 Herrick Road, Newton Center

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Mayor’s STEM Night

Newton Youth Services announces that the next Mayor’s STEM Night will be held on May 18th. Please help spread the word about this exciting opportunity for students. The night will give them a chance to learn about possible career paths, network with a local company and participate in activities. Flyer is available here: STEM Night DePuy 5-6-15

May 18th
Newton North High School Cafeteria

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Green Newton Celebrating

Green Decade Newton will commemorate its 25 years of work for the health and safety of Newton’s environment, an award from the EPA, and its new name – “Green Newton” – at its 25th Anniversary Celebration on June 11th. All are invited to attend.

The festive event will include live music, food and drinks, raffles, a silent auction and more. Find out more and purchase tickets at www.GreenNewton.org /25 or contact marciacooper@GreenNewton.org

June 11th, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Lasalle College

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6th Annual NewtonPAC Special Educator Awards

Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education is pleased to announce the
6th Annual NewtonPAC Special Educator Awards!
The Special Educator Awards are given by parent or guardian nomination to staff members who have done exceptional work with children with special needs (those on IEPs and 504 plans). Nominations are now open for the awards!

Please note that the awards do not identify you or your child by name, to preserve the child’s confidentiality. Only the honoree is given the name of the family who nominated him or her. Please send your nomination to 2015pacawards@gmail.com, with the following information:

Your name
Your email
Your school
Nominee’s name
Nominee’s email
A short nomination about why your nominee is so special.

Please try to include details and examples if you can, try to not just say, “Miss Smith is great!” Please keep the nominating paragraph to 3 sentences ( to be read aloud at the ceremony). If you like, you may also include a longer nomination or a letter to your nominee, which will not be read out loud and will only be given to the nominee, with their award.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• The deadline for the awards is June 1st. (In the past few years, about 80% of the awards nominations have come in within a day of the deadline. Please, please try to just do your nomination now, it really lowers the stress for the awards committee! Plus it’s nice for your honoree to know sooner rather than later, so that they can plan to attend. Many honorees bring family members and friends to see them receive their awards.)

• In past years it has been possible to be flexible about the deadline. Please note that since programs will be printed this year, they will NOT be extending the deadline. Please get your nominations in on time!

June 10th, 6:00 pm
Newton North High School Student Center
457 Walnut Street

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Boy Scouts Troop 9 Fifteenth Annual CAR WASH

Please come support a great cause! Funds support troop’s civic initiatives

Best price and best car wash in Newton!
Scouts hand wash and dry your car!

When: Saturday, MAY 30th (rain date to be announced), 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Where: Union Church, Corner of Beacon & Waban Ave., Waban
Price: $8 (minivans & SUV’s – $10)

http://troop9newton.org

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Roman Totenberg Memorial Concert

Dedicated to the Memory of Ronald Knudsen, Music Director and Conductor of the New Philharmonia Orchestra

With featured performers:

  • Dr. Vera Rubin – violin
  • Professor Daniel Stepner – violin
  • Professor Mark Berger – viola
  • Professor Markus Placci – violin
  • Esther Ning – piano
  • and the winners of the Roman Totenberg Young Strings Competition – Austin & Kaley Kwuon, Hana Delegorete and Tristan Flores.

With music by Brahms, Sarasate, Saint-Saens, Wieniawsky, Martinu and Franck and a reception catered by Whole Foods Market. The Roman Totenberg Memorial Concert is a program of the Festival of the Arts – a month long, citywide celebration and showcase of Newton’s talented citizens and organizations. Proceeds from the Festival will help support Newton’s four food pantries, nonprofit arts and cultural organizations as well as cultivating Newton’s young artists.

Tickets are $40.00 adults/$15.00 Seniors & Students and can be purchased at www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival

Saturday, May 16th, 7:30pm
Newton Cultural Center
City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue

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Newton Dance Concert

The month-long Festival of the Arts continues its celebration and showcase of Newton artists, with Newton Dance Concert, the first known concert of dance companies based in Newton. Participating groups include CreationDance, directed by Helena Froehlich, Dance Currents Inc., directed by Kathy Hassinger, Selmadanse, directed by Joanie Block, and Thaillai Fine Arts Academy, directed by Sunanda Narayanan.

The Festival of the Arts is a month long, citywide celebration and showcase of Newton’s talented citizens and organizations. There are sixty events throughout the month that cover almost every art form. Proceeds from the Festival will help support Newton’s four food pantries, nonprofit arts and cultural organizations as well as cultivating Newton’s young artists. To learn more about the offerings or to purchase tickets, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival

Tickets are $20.00 adults/$15.00 Students, Seniors & Boston Dance Alliance members.

Sunday, May 17th, 3:00 pm – Reception following
Newton Highlands Congregational Church
54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands

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Waban Village Day – Come join the fun!

Village Day will be kicked off by the 10th Annual Family Fun Run at 10:00 am. Racers of all ages are encouraged to participate, including children who are allowed to ride bikes and scooters along the 3.1 mile race course. All racers must check-in and register at the Fun Run table in Waban Square at 9:00 am. The registration fee is $20/individual or $50/family (up to 3 members) and includes the race day T-shirt(s), which will be “technical” fabric this year to help celebrate our 10th Fun Run!

To Pre-Register, please click here: Fun Run

At Village Day, this year we are pleased to announce that world-renowned saxophonist, Philippe Cretien, and his quartet will be headlining this year’s entertainment. In addition to his professional group, Cretien is also bringing his student ensembles, including the award-winning Rivers Jazz Combo & Big Band. The Newton Family Singers will return for the 4th time performing selections from their recent Beatles tribute and Waiting for Neal, featuring Waban’s own husband and wife team of Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin, will close out the day.

May 17th, 10:00 – 3:00pm
Waban Village Square

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Waban Village Day – Come join the fun!

Village Day will be kicked off by the 10th Annual Family Fun Run at 10:00 am. Racers of all ages are encouraged to participate, including children who are allowed to ride bikes and scooters along the 3.1 mile race course. All racers must check-in and register at the Fun Run table in Waban Square at 9:00 am. The registration fee is $20/individual or $50/family (up to 3 members) and includes the race day T-shirt(s), which will be “technical” fabric this year to help celebrate our 10th Fun Run!

To Pre-Register, please click here: Fun Run

At Village Day, this year we are pleased to announce that world-renowned saxophonist, Philippe Cretien, and his quartet will be headlining this year’s entertainment. In addition to his professional group, Cretien is also bringing his student ensembles, including the award-winning Rivers Jazz Combo & Big Band. The Newton Family Singers will return for the 4th time performing selections from their recent Beatles tribute and Waiting for Neal, featuring Waban’s own husband and wife team of Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin, will close out the day.

May 17th, 10:00 – 3:00pm
Waban Village Square

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Nourish Film Screening

Join a screening and discussion of the documentary film Nourish .This FREE event is open to the public. The film is rated PG and intended for middle & high schoolers and their families.

The event is sponsored by The Newton Partnership, Newton Community Farm, and the Boys & Girls Club. For more information: Contact Allison at 617-559-2055 or allison@thenewtonpartnership.org .

May 15th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club, 675 Watertown Street, Newton

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