Sat. May 19th 1-3. 27 George Street (Near Centre and Cabot/Sargent). Let’s do it again! Bring a Plant/Take a Plant: Ferns creeping out of bounds? Hostas growing like weeds? Lily of the Valley taking over your yard? Don’t put those Iris divisions in the compost bin. Trade them in! Use flower pots, milk cartons, coffee cans, yogurt tubs, even plastic bags to pot up your cast-offs. Early drop-offs okay. This is recycling at its best! Exchanges free, but please watch for the box for voluntary donations. This is a project started by a Bigelow student, now at NNHS, to raise money for worthy METCO students. All proceeds go to the METCO Scholarship Fund. Questions: BHoward617@aol.com

Talented Artist and Newton Parent, Vani Sayeed, has an opening of her art exhibit at the Newton Free Library on June 6 from 7:30-8:00. She donates a portion of the proceeds of the sale of her art to Newton Serves.The reception is free of charge, and she would like to invite the community to join her.

The musical Pippin tells the hilariously crazy, darkly surreal, but ultimately uplifting story of Pippin’s journey through a Wonderland-based alternate reality to find purpose and complete fulfillment in his life. Join us for a night of spectacular magic, catchy Stephen Schwartz tunes, and Fosse-inspired dances; challenge with us unsettlingly relatable portrayals of mindless war, sex, and political corruption; and, just maybe, believe again in love.

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson
Directed by Pamela Chen and Sonya Maria Douglas
Musical Director: Melissa Weikart
Choreographer: Maddie Cetlin
May 24th, 25th, and 26th 2012
7:30PM in the Auditorium
Tickets $8 for Students and $10 for Adults
at Theatreink.net

The planning is in full swing for our Eighth Annual Waban Village Day. It will be filled with its traditional events, rides, entertainment, food and, of course, the family Fun Run starting off the festivities at 10AM in front of the Waban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street. Even if you don’t participate, come down to cheer on the racers and meet our Grand Marshal, Sheldon Rothman, the oldest PMC participate at 83yrs young. Our corporate angel Whole Foods will be on hand, helping us out with some healthy food selections as well as hosting a booth. New this year will be a Beer Garden on the lawn of the Waban Library Center. Come out and join the fun!  For more details and to register for the Fun Run go to http://www.wabanimprovement.org/ or email us at wabanimprovementsociety@gmail.com.

The 4th Annual Newton South High School Used Book Sale will be held again this year from May 22-24 in Wheeler Commons at Newton South. If you are doing a little spring cleaning, please consider donating your gently used books to the NSHS Book Sale. Proceeds will benefit literacy initiatives in the NSHS English Department. Drop Off hours are: Monday and Thursday mornings, now thru May 17, from 7:15 – 8:15 am and 2:30 – 3:30 pm at the POD in NSHS parking lot (next to Goldrick House). For more information about book drop off, please contact Suzanne Freudberg at suzannefreudberg@gmail.com

The Underwood Spring Carnival will be Friday, June 1, from 3-7p.m., Underwood School, 101 Vernon Street, Newton Corner.

Looking for a change of pace on a Friday after school? Plan for a fun-filled afternoon/evening of carnival games and prizes…and inflatable rides for all, including a mini ball bounce for the littler ones & the “Vertical Rush” and “Adrenaline Extreme Obstacle Course” for older kids! Try your luck at the dunk tank. There will be great music and face painting to add to the fun. Hamburgers, hot dogs, snowcones, and drinks will be sold, as well as baked goods and used books! Share the news with family and friends…there will be something for everyone – we can’t wait to see you there, rain or shine!

Please join us for our 7th annual Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) Newton-Needham Kids Ride. All children ages 3-16 can ride for the cure! Routes include a 8 or 17-mile Road Ride (9 yrs+)  from Newton, going through Needham and Dover. Riders can also ride our 0.9 mile Park Circuit as many times as they would like, while tykes with trikes will be on our Tot Loop in the parking area.  The event will be held at the 180 Wells Office Park in Newton. Check-in Starts 8am. Ride from 9-11am. Post Party start at 11am.

Registration is open at http://kids.pmc.org/newton

There will be free give-a-ways, music with a DJ provided by Siagel Productions, bike support and bike products for sale, activities, raffles, and refreshments. All registered riders will receive a PMC T-shirt and water bottle. The PMC Kids Ride provides kids a good time and an opportunity to do good work.  Questions? Please contact chairperson: Jena Greaser jena.greaser@gmail.com

Sunday, May 20th 10-3pm
The planning is in full swing for our Eighth Annual Waban Village Day. It will be filled with its traditional events, rides, entertainment, food and, of course, the family Fun Run starting off the festivities at 10AM in front of the Waban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street. Even if you don’t participate, come down to cheer on the racers and meet our Grand Marshal, Sheldon Rothman, the oldest PMC participate at 83yrs young. Our corporate angel Whole Foods will be on hand, helping us out with some healthy food selections as well as hosting a booth. New this year will be a Beer Garden on the lawn of the Waban Library Center. Come out and join the fun! For more details and to register for the Fun Run go to http://http://www.wabanimprovement.org/ or email us atwabanimprovementsociety@gmail.com.

Sat. May 19^th 1-3pm. 27 George Street (Near Centre and Cabot/Sargent). Bring a plant/Take a plant. Ferns creeping out of bounds? Hostas growing like weeks? Lily-of-the-Valley taking over your yard? Don’t throw those Iris divisions into the compost bin, trade them in! Use flower pots, milk cartons, coffee cans, yoghurt tubs, even plastic bags to pot up your cast-offs. This is recycling at its best. Early drop-offs okay. Exchanges are free, but please watch for the voluntary donation box. This is a project started by a Bigelow, now NNHS student, to support his worthy METCO school mates. All proceeds go to the METCO Scholarship Fund. Info: bhoward617@aol.com

Enjoy a celebrity basketball game while eating a Cabot’s sundae, all in support of National Armed Forces Day. The Mayor’s Office invites you to salute the troops on Saturday May 19th at the Newton South High School. Bring supplies for care packages for our troops, thank local heroes and meet celebrities. Cabot’s Ice Cream is offering complimentary “Salute the Troops” sundaes from 1:00pm – 3:00pm and the tip-off for the celebrity basketball game is at 1:30pm. Doors open at 12:30pm.

For more information on the event and participating celebrities as well as recommendations on care package items to bring, visit www.HoopsForOurTroops.com