Category Archives: Community Notes

Green Newton School Connections

Green Newton has a forum for Newton parents and teachers interested in promoting sustainability in the classroom and beyond. The group offers a setting for sharing experiences and ideas as well as support in facing challenges in implementing green initiatives in schools. This is an opportunity for parents and staff to connect on issues of recycling, composting and school garden projects.

You are invited to the next meeting to learn more. Please contact Marcia at info@greennewton.org if you are interested.

November 15th, 3:45 pm
Peirce School, 170 Temple Street

Newton Community Preservation Committee next meeting

The agenda for the CPC’s next meeting includes a public hearing on funding requested by the Newton Cemetery and updates on the Crescent Street project in Auburndale/West Newton (affordable housing and playground) and on proposed changes to the Newton Homebuyer Assistance Program.

For additional information, go to www.newtonma.gov/gov/planning/cpa or contact Alice Ingerson, Program Manager, at aingerson@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1144.

November 16th,  7:00 pm
Newton City Hall, Room 204

Historic Newton presents the Jug Band Giants

Historic Newton presents the Jug Band Giants with iconic musicians Geoff Muldaur, John Sebastian, and Jim Kweskin. This rare joint appearance brings to life the classic jug band music, a fun and innovative genre steeped in American folk and blues musical traditions. Using a variety of instruments, these talented musicians also perform traditional folk music. Don’t miss what promises to be an incredible evening!

Tickets available at www.newtonma.gov/jugbandgiants for $85 and $55. Sponsor tickets starting at $175 include a post-concert artist reception. For more information, call 617-796-1450.

November 18th, 7:30 p.m.
Newton North High School, 457 Walnut Street, Newton

JCC All Camp Sign Up Day

Meet the day and overnight camp directors and register for Summer 2018 at the Leventhal-Sidman Center. No charge for this event,  everyone is welcome.

JCC camp options are for children in grades preschool to high school, with transportation from many locations in Greater Boston. Register for Camp Grossman, Camp Kaleidoscope or Camp Kingswood and receive special discounts for the 2018 season!  For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/camp or contact camp@jccgb.org or 617-244-5124.

November 19th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
333 Nahanton Street, Newton

Youth Fitness Program

As children start to play sports at increasingly competitive levels, the game changes and becomes more physical. Flight Performance & Fitness has put together a program specially designed for youths ages 10 and up. With proper strength training and conditioning, kids learn how to move properly and safely, which in turn helps reduce the risk that comes from overuse injuries.  Every session is open to all kids age 10 and over.

Learn more at https://www.flightperformanceandfitness.com/ or email owners/coaches, Jared Collinson jared@flightperformanceandfitness.com and Dylan Gutheil at Dylan@flightperformanceandfitness.com

Cost per Session: $60 / month for 1 x weekly classes; $110 / month for 2 x weekly classes.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Flight Performance & Fitness
225 Riverview Avenue, Newton

Historic Newton events

TRICK OR TREAT AT HISTORIC NEWTON’S MUSEUMS
As you make the rounds with your children on Halloween night, please stop by the Jackson Homestead and Museum and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds for an assortment of Halloween candy from many time periods and free museum admission tickets that may be used throughout the fall. Enjoy trick-or-treating at the historic homes that are part of the neighborhood. Admission: Free

October 31st, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton

FREE WEEKEND AT HISTORIC NEWTON
Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to the museums.

November 4th and 5th, 10:00am – 5:00 pm
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton

DELTA-SILLY MUSIC
Bring the whole family to the Durant-Kenrick House to dance, sing, and play along with the Delta-Silly tunes of Jeremy Lyons. Jeremy plays folk ballads, railroad tunes, campfire songs, food songs, car songs, dancing songs and more on the banjo, guitar, harmonica, ukulele, kazoo, jaw harp, rhythm bones and more – some of the instruments featured in our November 18 Jug Band Giants concert. The music starts at 2:00 pm, but come as early as 1:00 pm to make your own instrument to play along with Jeremy!

Admission: $5 per person; free for Historic Newton members

November 4th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton

Girls Basketball registration is now open

Registration for the NGBA 2017-2018 season is now open. Please register here: NGBA.

NGBA is a recreational league for Newton girls with fun for beginners and experienced players alike! Games are played on Saturdays for all grades, starting December 1st and continuing into mid-March.

Grades 3-8 practices for 1-hour on one evening during the week (Mon-Thurs). There are no weekday practices for Grade 2. The Grade 2 program is focused on a fun, learning environment.

To obtain additional details and to find out more about the league, visit the NGBA website at http://www.newtongirlsbball.com/.

*Registration Fees and Deadlines:

Grade 2: $145  registration deadline November 14th
Grades 3-8: $175 registration deadline November 14th

Please email registrar@newtongirlsbball.com with any questions.

What’s Happening at the Y

Please come to a “Night Under the Big Top” featuring cocktails, live & silent auctions, dinner, dancing, circus games and entertainment and hosted by the fabulous Jenny Johnson of NESN’s “Dining Playbook”. The Y’s Annual Gala supports local families in need by providing financial assistance for:

  • Child Care – Keeping children from Preschool to High School safe and engaged
  • Youth & Adult Sports – Instructional classes and sports leagues that reinforce skills and encourage teamwork
  • Programs for Seniors – Fitness classes, wellness programs and social outings

For more information, contact Andrea Newman at 617-244-6050 x3097

November 11th
276 Church Street, Newton

8th Annual Nurturing Minds African Evening

There will be food, drinks, NNHS Jubillee singers, silent auction, African craft market and much more! Please join in and help SEGA girls school graduates pursue their continuing education. SEGA operates a quality secondary boarding school for over 250 vulnerable Tanzanian girls.

Tickets are $50 and $60 at the door. Please go to www.tiny.cc/NM2017 for more information.

November 18th, 7:00 -10:00 pm
The Bryant-Sadick Residence, 16 Fairview Avenue, Newton