Category Archives: Events

Singing from the Heart of Harmony

Explore the heart of harmony singing by ear through learning novel and exciting ways to listen. Discover how to create your own harmonies by listening to the rich overtones of crystal singing bowls, chanting together, learning to hear chords, singing in parts, and developing your own harmony paths.  No music theory will be used–it’s truly all by ear and heart!

Instructors: Jan Maier, BSN, MPH,  harmony workshop leader and Joan Caplan, LICSW,  choral conductor, chant leader, crystal singing bowl artist, singer, vocal coach and writer.

Registration: Please reserve your spot in advance, as space is limited. Send requests for reservations or any inquiries to Jan Maier at jemsong@comcast.net. Sliding scale $65-80; sponsored by Vocal Arts Collaborative, a non-profit with the mission to build community through singing.

November 1st, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sue Robbins’ Third Life Studio, 33 Union Square, Somerville

Remaining Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Schedule for 2014

The CPC meeting previously listed for November 6th has been canceled. Requests for time on, and written materials for, the CPC’s remaining agendas in 2014 must be received by:

October 30th  for the CPC meeting on  November 20th
November 21st for the CPC meeting on December 11th

As a reminder, October 16th is the deadline to submit written questions or suggestions for revising Newton’s current CPA Funding Guidelines & Proposal & Project Handbook (proposal requirements), preferably by email to aingerson@newtonma.gov.

Mayor’s STEM NIghts

S Science | T Technology | E  Engineering | M Mathematics

A new monthly series with local STEM industry businesses featuring an interactive, participatory experience to spark Newton students’ interest in STEM. Get your hands on the latest technology, hear from local innovators and get excited about all that STEM has to offer.

First Session: Mayor Setti D. Warren with Special Guest Congressman Joseph Kennedy III, sponsored by PTC Computer Software Company

Tuesday, October 21st
345 Walnut Street
Free Pizza: 6:00 pm
Program: 6:30: pm

To download Flyer, please click here: STEM Nights

“The Pressured Child”

NNHS PTSO brings Dr. Michael Thompson to speak on “The Pressured Child”. The push for students to excel at school and get into the best colleges has never been more intense. Through his experience as a clinical psychologist, school consultant and speaker on the topics of children, schools and parenting, Dr. Thompson, co-author of Raising Cain, addresses America’s performance-driven obsession with the accomplishments of its kids – and provides a deeply humane response.

Co-Sponsored by: Bigelow Middle School PTO, Day Middle School PTO, the Educational Excellence Fund of the Newton North High School PTSO, PTO Council, The Newton Partnership and the Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education.

October 23rd, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Newton North Auditorium

New Art Center Dance Party

Get your tickets now for the Dance Party to support the New Art Center. Tickets get you sweet and savory bites, drinks, art by Mass Cultural Council Fellows and Finalists, chance to buy raffle tickets for dozens of prizes, and music by DJ Juan! Come celebrate and support the New Art Center. Tickets $100., or Party Pack of 10 for $900.

To buy, please go to newartcenter.org and click on the Arts Ball banner, e-mail events@newartcenter.org, or call 617-960-3424.

October 25th, 8:30 – 11:00 pm

FREE Columbus Day movie!

Monday, October 13th, 4:00 – 5:30 pm (Columbus Day Holiday)

All students admitted free, adults free if accompanied by a student ! Underwater Dreams is an epic story of how students from a Title I high school in Phoenix, Arizona learned how to build an underwater robot from Home Depot parts and defeat engineering powerhouse MIT in the process.

Showing at the AMC Framingham
22 Flutie Pass, Framingham

Explaining food allergies to friends and family

“Food Allergy Etiquette: How to Help Others Help Your Family Stay Safe”

Speaker: Holli Bassin, founder of www.YourFoodAllergyCoach.com . Admiassion is Free. For information, call the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America – New England Chapter at (781)444-7778.

October 21st, 7:00 pm
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Community Forum on Ballot Question #3 Casinos: Curse or Cure?

Curse or Cure? Bob Steele Weighs in on Casino Debate

Have you lost the thread in the casino debate? Or don’t know which side to believe? Then, please come to hear Bob Steele, former Connecticut congressman, as he presents a real life case study of what happened when mega-casinos came to his state and town. Author of the The Curse: Big-Time Gambling’s Seduction of a Small New England Town, Steele provides engaging insight and thoughtful advice for those facing futures involving casinos. This event is free and open to the public.

United Parish of Auburndale
64 Hancock Street, Auburndale
Sunday, October 19th, 11:30 am