Category Archives: Community Notes

Newton Farmer Markets open, now accepting SNAP/EBT

The Newton Farmers’ Markets are opening soon in two locations and now accept SNAP and EBT cards!

West Newton – Elm Street
Saturdays — starts June 20
10am to 2pm

Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon Street
Tuesdays — starts June 30
1:30pm to 6:00pm

SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and EBT cards are accepted at both Newton Farmer Markets. Thanks to a generous donation from the Newton Center Whole Foods, SNAP dollars spent at the Farmers Market will be matched up to $25 per visit, enabling SNAP users will be able to double their buying power at both Newton Farmers Markets from $25 to $50.

Teen Summer Reading Ice Cream Party Kick-Off, June 26

Stop by the Newton Free Library to celebrate the beginning of summer with ice cream provided by J.P. Lick. While you’re here, pick up information on the Teen Summer Reading program (grades 6-12).

Teen Summer Reading Ice Cream Party Kick-Off
Friday, June 26, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium

Get involved as we explore the theme, “Unmask” with programs and prizes throughout the summer.

Use our online reading log to keep track of your time spent reading and to submit book reviews in order to win gift certificates, movie tickets, books, and more. More info at the library website.

Outdoor theatre in Newton Highlands, June 21

Don’t miss the encore performance of the smash production of “The Imaginary Invalid,” a Moliere comedy performed by the Newton Theatre Company. Director Melissa Bernstein takes her Festival of the Arts theatre showpiece to the outdoor setting of the Hyde Center Bandstand in Newton Highlands on June 21 at 7pm.

Using a modern and hilarious translation, the Newton Theatre Company performs Moliere’s brilliant satire of the medical profession in a family-friendly production. Argan, the ultimate hypondriac, plots to marry his daughter Angelique off to an imbecile young doctor, ensuring a lifetime of medical care. Not to fear – saucy maid, Toinette is on to him, and zany antics ensue.

Bring picnics, blankets and enjoy the intermission entertainment by The Tripsters. Admission is free. Visit the Newton Theatre Company website for more information.

College Essay Guidance – Behind the Scenes

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FIRST® LEGO® League Information Night

Interested in robotics for your elementary/middle school student?

The LigerBots invite you to find out more at an information night for FIRST LEGO League (FLL) – robotics for 4-8th grade. Learn about the FLL system and talk to coaches and students, past and present.

June 24th,  7:00 – 9:00 pm, Newton North High School, Film Lecture Hall (just off the atrium at Tiger Drive)

For more info: email fll@ligerbots.com or check out www.ligerbots.com.

Interested in LigerBots?

Information Meeting on June 15th

For students interested in technology, business, graphic design, public speaking, grant writing, STEM, or just a cool student activity, the LigerBots, Newton’s award-winning combined South and North high school robotics team, offers all those opportunities and more. There will be a meeting for interested students, including rising 9th graders, on Monday, June 15th, 6:30–8:30 pm, in the Newton South H.S. wood shop, Room 9170.

This will be a hands-on evening for prospective team members, with opportunities to drive the 2015 robot, use power tools, CAD on computers, make marketing products, and do engineering challenge games. Dessert will be served. For more information, email info@ligerbots.com.

Mayor’s Summer Reading Program

Come to the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off event or check out the attached flyer to learn about the challenge. Kids can begin to sign-up for the summer reading challenge on the day of the event, June 16th, by using the following link www.newtonma.gov/summerread, or by visiting the Newton Free Library.

Summer book lists can be found on the Newton Free Library’s website. Booklists are organized by grade level. Just click the “Summer Booklists” tab at the top of this link:
http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/content.php?pid=334403&sid=2735257.

July 4th Celebration in Newton

Kids Morning and 4 for the 4th Food Drive:
July 4th, 10:00 am – Noon Newton Centre Playground at Tyler Terrace.
Free event 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.

4 for the 4th Food Drive
11% of Newton school children take part in the reduced lunch program. With school not in session, the summer is a time of food insecurity for these children. Please bring 4 items to Kids Morning: Bar soap, canned corn, canned pineapple, cereals, ground coffee, jelly/jam, pasta, peanut butter and jelly, soap, toilet paper, tomato paste/sauce, toothpaste, tuna, vegetable oil.

Afternoon/Evening Events:
July 4th, 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.

There is free music and dancing all day: from 1:00 – 6:00 pm in the Gazebo, and 6:00 – 9:00 pm on the Main Stage. At 9:00 pm, don’t miss the grand finale…a fantastic fireworks display!

Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details. Rain date July 5th.

Tutor available

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