Category Archives: Events

End of School Treasure Hunt

Hey Kids! Congratulations on finishing another year of school! Don’t miss Newton’s 1st End-of-School Treasure Hunt, June 20th – June 30th. Start at Green Planet Kids where you pick up your Treasure Map and Clues. Solve the clues, search the map, and travel around the city collecting free Treasure!

Giveaways include free pizza, stickers, ice cream, shoelaces, tacos, little toys, bookmarks, candy, bike lights… even a toothbrush kit! Presented by Newton’s favorite Kid-Friendly businesses and organizations. For Kids ages 3 -12.

Bring in some schoolwork ….. an essay, math test, report card, art project, or anything else that you’re proud of! Visit www.lifeinnewton.com for more details.

Public Hearing on petition to operate a registered marijuana dispensary

A Public hearing will be held before the LAND USE COMMITTEE of the BOARD OF ALDERMEN for the purpose of hearing the petition below. Members of the public are encouraged to communicate their views on this petition to the aldermen during the hearing.

Garden Remedies, 697 Washington Street Trust petition for a Special Permit/Site plan approval to operate a Registered Marijuana Dispensary and to waive two parking stalls; to allow parking in the front setback; and to exceed the allowable horizontal projection of a secondary sign at 697 Washington Street, Ward 2, Newtonville.

For questions, please contact Ward 2 Alderman Emily Norton at enorton@newtonma.gov. If you are unable to attend the hearing, or would like comments to be distributed to the all the aldermen in writing, please send an email to David Olson, City Clerk at dolson@newtonma.gov.

Tuesday, June 17th, 7:00 pm, 2nd floor, Newton City Hall

 

Newton Food Day Planning Meeting

Food Day is a nationwide celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainably produced
food and a grassroots campaign for better food policies. In 2013 Massachusetts was
#2 in the country with 640 Food Day activities!

What’s next?
Everyone and anyone who has an interest in the quality of food made available to our
families/community and how that food gets to our tables is welcome to join to begin planning for 2014 Food Day.

Goals of the meeting:

  • Brainstorm how your organization can use Food Day to promote your current work for a sustainable food system in Massachusetts. This year’s themes are focused on nutritional education, food justice, and highlighting partnerships with local farmers!
  • Discuss priorities for an improved food system and ways to build off last year’s activities.

Please RSVP by June 23rd to education@newtoncommunityfarm.org

Wednesday, June 25th, 7:00-8:00PM
Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton Street, Newton

Teen Programs at the Newton Free Library

Tear Aparts (for Teens), Monday, June 9, 4:00 pm 
Join Maker-in Residence Kevin Osborn in the second floor Teen Area to learn how things work by tearing apart DVD and VCR players, Tickle Me Elmos and other machines. You’ll see how they work and perhaps find something that will inspire your next project.

Mother-Daughter Book Club, Wednesday, June 11, 7:00 pm
Join us in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library for the Mother-Daughter Book Club. The group will discuss Ketchup Clouds by Annabel Pitcher.

  • Ages 12-15.
  • Registration is required. Visit www.newtonfreelibrary.net, call Liz the Teen Librarian at 617-796-1380 or email teens@newtonfreelibrary.net.

Ice Cream Party: Teen Summer Reading Kick-off,  June 18, 3:30 pm
Stop by the Newton Free Library to celebrate the beginning of summer with ice cream provided by J.P. Licks. While you’re here pick up information on the Teen Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge. Get involved as we explore the theme, “Spark a Reaction,” with weekly programs related to science, technology, engineering, art and math. Learn about keeping an online log of your reading and how you can win prizes throughout the summer just for reading! Druker Auditorium.

The Lego Movie Screening, Thursday, June 26, 6:30 pm
Come to a screening of The Lego Movie at the Newton Free Library in Druker Auditorium. Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO mini-figure is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared. Runtime 100 minutes. Rated PG.

Don’t Hate, Appreciate

An Open Conversation: Lecture Series for Parents of Teens Part V:
Don’t Hate, Appreciate

Don’t Hate, Appreciate, the final program in the series for parents based on the topics of wellness, stress management and communication, will be held the Newton Free Library. Learn how to talk to teens about body confidence, eating disorders and media literacy. The session will show parents how to start the conversation, model healthy behaviors and teach young people not to put others down based on looks. The program is part Youth Stress Grant awarded to the Newton Health & Human Services Department, the Newton Free Library and Newton Youth Services. Series partners include Newton Cares, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Riverside Community Care, the Massachusetts School for Professional Psychology and the Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association.

Thursday, June 19th, 7:00 pm

For additional information, please contact 617-796-1436 or visit www.newtonma.gov/youth

July 4th Celebration in Newton

Kids Morning: 10:00 am – Noon
Newton Centre Playground at Tyler Terrace.

  • Free event (geared for children ages 3 – 12 years).
  • Children and families are invited to join in the Grande Pet Parade, Decorated Doll Carriage Promenade, Teddy Bear Parade and Foot Races.
  • Free ice cream, candy and drinks complete the morning celebration – courtesy of Cabot’s Ice Cream and Trader Joe’s.

Afternoon/Evening Events: Noon – 10:00 pm
Albemarle Field.

  • The fun continues with kiddie amusement rides, craft vendor booths, food vendor booths, face painting and other childrens’ activities.
  • Free music and dancing all day: from 2:00 – 6:00 pm in the Gazebo and 6:00 – 9:00 pm on the Main Stage, featuring the Bill & Bo Winiker Band.
  • At 9pm, don’t miss the grand finale…a fantastic fireworks display! Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details.

Angier Project Update and Waban Area Council Meeting

There will be an Angier Project Update meeting on Thursday, June 12th at 7:00 pm at the Waban Library Center. These meetings will be held regularly on the second Thursday of each month for the duration of the project.

The Waban Area Council will hold its monthly meeting immediately following at 7:30 pm. Please visit www.wabanareacouncil.com to view the agenda and learn more about issues of importance to Waban.

NCA Strawberry Festival, June 12th

Come to the Newton Cultural Alliance’s Second Annual Strawberry Festival. The Strawberry Festival is being hosted by Alderman Vicki Danberg at 30 Chase Street in Newton Centre. Hats off to the NCA! Come celebrate their banner year with sweet strawberries, lovely libations and fun! Featuring a special performance by Newton’s own Americana band Waiting for Neil. Tickets are $25.00 – $50.00. Please visit http://www.newtonculture.org for more information.

Thursday June 12th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm