Category Archives: Events

Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser

Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy (CCMAA) will be putting on a performance to benefit the Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity. Helen Gee Chin was the administrator at CCMAA for 15 years and a proponent of preserving the history and promoting the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts. Over the past three years, the Foundation has awarded more than $25,000 in college scholarships. The event showcases the talent of Academy students and instructors and includes lion and dragon dances, kung fu, tai chi and Chinese choreographed dance.

Tickets are $25.00. Please go to www.hgcscholarshipfoundation.org for more information or to purchase tickets. Wheelchair seating is available by emailing hgc@calvinchin.com or calling 617-527-8890 in advance.

Saturday, June 14th, 5:00-7:00pm
Newton North High School (NNHS) Lasker Auditorium

New England Chinese Dance Festival

To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Bright Pearl Dance Academy will hold New England Chinese Dance Festival at Newton North High School on Saturday, June 21st at 7:00 pm. This special event will feature a wide variety of picturesque dances along with some beautifully crafted costumes, accentuated by various props, including umbrellas, handkerchiefs, and lanterns. The performances will showcase several delightful, ravishing and elegant dance features, some of which were drawn from the unique and aesthetic art forms of dance drama, classical Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy.

The Dance Festival has two special themes:

Chapter I: “Colorful Bright Pearls and Glittery Bright Stars”
Chapter II: “Artistic Traditions: Poetry in Motion and Classical Elegance”

The first chapter will feature a variety of ethnic dances, performed by dancers of all age groups, and will illustrate the colorful and charming ethnic customs of tribes such as the Dai, Uyghur and Han, as well as graceful and alluring dance moves from the ChaoXian tribe.

The second chapter will feature Chinese traditional, classical dances and contemporary dance highlighting the deep and elegant beauty of Chinese traditional culture as well as the splendid, brilliant aspects and brisk beat of modernity.

Any question please call 617-971-8866 or 347-749-5715

The Asian Pacific American Heritage Film Festival

Two award-winning films are playing at the West Newton Cinema and they are free to K – 12 students, and $10.00 for adults.

On May 21st: “One Big Hapa Family” – a colorful documentary capturing the serious issues of racism and integration, with a spotlight on mixed-race Asians.

On May 22nd: “Linsanity” a documentary film about the rise of Asian-American basketball player Jeremy Lin overcoming discouragements and racism and achieving success through his faith, desire and perseverance.

More information available at www.newtoncommunitypride.org.

Angier Building Project update

There will be an Angier Project Update meeting on Thursday, May 8th 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.

Donate your used books!

Please donate your gently used books to the Newton South High School Used Book Sale. Proceeds will benefit literacy initiatives in the NSHS English Department. Please note that this year we are not accepting children’s books, travel guides, textbooks, parenting/pregnancy/health books, and material inappropriate for high school students.

Drop off hours:
Mondays and Thursdays now through May 15th, from 7:15 – 8:15 am and 2:30 – 3:30 pm at the Eagle storage unit in NSHS parking lot (next to Goldrick House) and by appointment. Please contact Suzanne Freudberg to make arrangements.

Sale hours:
Tuesday May 20th 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
Wednesday May 21st 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday May 22nd 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Community members welcome. No book dealers at the sale, please.

Acappelooza V: Tickets On Sale Now!

Come to Acappelooza V: a family-friendly a cappella concert. Featuring professional vocal band, Cadence, Union College Eliphalets, plus Newton North’s Forte and Newton South’s Newtones.

General admission tickets are $12.00, premium seating is $20.00. Proceeds benefit the Countryside PTO. Tickets can be purchased at www.seatyourself.biz/countrysidepto

Friday, May 16th,  7:30-9:30 pm
Newton South High School Auditorium

Food Allergies: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Science, and the Search for a Cure

Speaker: Henry Ehrlich, author of a new book about important groundbreaking research by allergist Xiu-Min Li, MD on the potential of Chinese herbal medicines for treating eczema, asthma and food allergies.

This event is free and pre-registration is not required. For information, call Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter, 781-444-7778.

May 13th, 7:00 pm
Newton-Wellesley Hospital (Shipley Auditorium)

.

Dreamfar 10K and new 5K to help build a playground

​May 18th is the annual Newton 10K to benefit Dreamfar High School Marathon. Dreamfar challenges high school students to reach their full potential – physically, socially, emotionally, and academically – through a mentor-supported marathon training program.

New to the 10K this year is the 5K Chaser – a family-oriented 5K – whose participant proceeds will directly support the Playground Building Fund at Horace Mann Elementary.

A great way to get the family together and support this important initiative to replace the aged wooden structure on Albemarle Street. Widely used by the entire Newton Community during events such as Albemarle Acres Summer Camp, Newton Little League and the Annual Newton 4th of July Fireworks as well as the students at Horace Mann – the large wooden structure, like so many others in Newton needs to be replaced – and they would love your SUPPORT!

Please sign up today for the 5k https://racewire.com/register.php?id=3610  and help to rebuild this important part of your community.

Thank you!
Horace Mann Elementary

 

Free Family Concert for Kids with Food Allergies

Singer-songwriter Kyle Dine will perform his entertaining and inspiring music about food allergies at a free family concert. There is no charge to attend and pre-registration is not required.

“Kyle incorporates both humor and important educational messages in his music,” said Sharon Schumack, Director of Education for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter, which is sponsoring the concert. “He makes it fun for children to learn what they need to do to stay safe, or help their friends with food allergies to stay safe.”

Saturday, May 17th, 12:00 noon
West Suburban YMCA
276 Church St., Newton Corner

10th Annual Waban Village Day

Come join the fun on Sunday, May 18th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm for the 10th Annual Waban Village Day. The Family Fun Run kicks off the day at 10:00 am. If you would like to pre register for the Fun Run, please go to http://www.wabanimprovement.org/ .

Waban Village Day will have new rides, food, vendors, and wonderful music, including the The Newton South High School Jazz Combo. Also preforming is Ed Harlow’s Original Gentleman, the Newton Family Singers and Waiting for Neil. Come enjoy the rides, and the delicious food at the Waban Grilling Station and mingle with your community. If you would like to help on Village Day, please contact Theresa Fitzpatrick at tabilel@yahoo.com (the help of students ages 11 and up is gladly accepted).