Category Archives: Events

NewtonPAC meeting February 16th

The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education will be hosting Leslie Leslie, MassPAC Project Manager to discuss Best Practices – Running a Parent Advisory Council . Her discussion will include covering legal requirements and ways to improve the PAC, creating by-laws, elections, events, outreach and more.

This is a great meeting for anyone who is interested in being more involved in the PAC and helping to reach more families and serve them better. It is especially recommended for anyone who is considering running for the PAC Board at the next election in May 2017.

Please RSVP to rsvp.newtonpac@gmail.com

February 16th,  7:30 pm – 9:00 pm (light refreshments and networking begin at 7:15 pm)
100 Walnut Street, Room 210

The Tanglewood Marionettes present “Cinderella”

A February school vacation treat… Set in the eighteenth century and featuring a dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes, this production of Cinderella is a Tanglewood Marionettes showpiece.

The story unfolds as the pages of a giant book open to reveal each beautifully painted setting – the village square, the rustic kitchen, the magnificent ballroom, plus many more. All your favorite characters are here, from gentle Cinderella to the bumptious stepsisters and the charming Prince, and a few new surprises: Cinderella’s method of conveyance to the ball is NOT the traditional horse-drawn coach, and, when all hope seems lost, a clever little bluebird saves the day for Cinderella.

A classic fairy tale told with wit and style, Tanglewood Marionettes’ production of Cinderella is sure to please audiences of all ages.

To learn more, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org.  Tickets $8.00 in advance/$10.00 at the door. Purchase tickets on-line and pay with your credit card or PayPal.

Newton Cultural Center
City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton
February 25th, 10:30 am and 1:00 pm

Be a part of the new art installation

Be part of a creative, public art project that will certainly get everyone “Hooked on Newton”. Using Crystal Lake as our palette, we plan to install your knitted and crocheted images of birds, flowers, water, sailboats, frogs and fish on the trees, fences and benches in the park.

“Can you knit or crochet? Would you like to learn how? We need people of all skilled levels – in other words WE NEED YOU!” says Paula Gannon, the Chair of the “Hooked on Newton” event, a project of the 2017 Newton Festival of the Arts.

Please join one of the introductory meetings to learn more about this project. Meetings on February 8th, 12:00 -1:00 pm, or February 16th, 7:00- 8:00 pm at Newton Cultural Center at Newton City Hall. For more information, call 617-796-1540.

Please RSVP to musicbypaula@gmail.com.

High quality theater in interesting and unconventional spaces

The acclaimed Newton Nomadic Theater brings its traveling theater to living rooms in Waban and Jamaica Plain this week. Their new show “Doubt” features an all-star cast of Linda Goetz, Matt Winberg, Sarah Morrisette, and Ramona Lisa Alexander.

If you’ve never seen a production by this unique theater, it’s not to be missed. Tickets ($20.00) and additional information at NewtonNomadicTheater.org

February 10th and 11th, 7:30 pm at the Finch home, 153 Windsor Rd, Waban
February 12th, 3:00 pm at the Dean home, 22 Rockwood Terrace, JP

Newton CPC Discussion of Community Preservation Plan

The main agenda item at the next Newton Community Preservation Committee meeting is a working discussion of the potential future CPA proposals listed in the Community Preservation Plan, especially those drawn from the City of Newton’s Capital Improvement Plan.

This informational discussion involves no funding votes or other formal decisions. For details, see the program website at www.newtonma.gov/cpa or contact Program Manager Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.

February 9th,  7:00 pm
Newton City Hall, Room 204

“Talking to Children about Race: Why and How?”

On Wednesday, March 22nd, Newton Public Schools will host a forum entitled “Talking to Children about Race: Why and How?” The session, designed for a K-5 parent audience and led by Horace Mann Elementary teacher Mike Feldstein and METCO director Maricel Sheets, will:

  • Allow reflection of your own experiences around issues of race and racism
  • Demonstrate the importance of early conversations with children on race
  • Provide “how-to” help for guiding children and answering challenging questions
  • Highlight resources available to help parents and families navigate the issues

The forum will be held at Angier Elementary, 1697 Beacon Street, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. An RSVP is not required, but will help the district plan for materials and activities. Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/eDB56M2MEcUz7aUX2.

13th annual Teen Summer Program Expo

Meet directors of more than 70 enriching summer programs in the U.S. & abroad. Options for every budget and interest including academic enrichment, adventure, teen tours, community service, internships, sport instruction, language immersion, college prep, arts/theatre/music, teen camps,  STEM and gap year programs. Wide variety of local and overnight programs.

Efficiently cut through the overwhelming amount of information online and make informed decisions about programming, safety, and supervision. For more information see www.TeenSummerExpos.com and https://www.facebook.com/events/1657641287881998/

February 6th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm (Snow date: February 7th)
Newton South High School in the cafeteria, 140 Brandeis Road

Online Auction – Williams

The Williams Elementary School PTO is holding a HUGE auction fundraiser with tons of donations from many wonderful organizations, both locally and around the North East. You’ll find items for restaurants, camps, gyms, salons, hotels, classes, museums, theaters,and so much more! There is something for all ages, interests and budget. The auction will take place from January 28th -February 5th (10:00 pm) at https://www.biddingforgood.com/williamspto/2017.

Thank you for supporting Williams! Please help spread the word!

Correction to auction info

Mason-Rice Spring Online Auction is Now Open and runs through January 31st. Find something good for yourself while benefitting Mason-Rice’s 500+ Elementary Students. Get a bargain on one of many camps. They have incredible overnight camps in Maine, New Hampshire and the Berkshires as well as wonderful day camps such as BC Ladies Eagle Soccer, Belmont Hill. Fessenden, Meadowbrook, Michals Hockey, Ten Acre and More! Treat yourself by purchasing a gift certificate for a local restaurant or business. Start the New Year off with healthy options for your mind and body with a fitness or yoga class or a personalized massage. Pick up museum or theatre tickets. Check out the auction for these interesting items and many more exciting ones at:
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=267626132