Bakers needed – March 12th election

Volunteers needed

Bigelow’s Election Day Bake Sale

Tuesday, March 12!

100 bakers needed!

When: Tuesday, March 12, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (or as long as the baked goods last!)

Where: hallway outside Bigelow Gym

Here are three ways you can support this important fundraiser for the Bigelow PTO.

  1. Bake and package delicious home-baked items to sell
  2. Staff the bake sale (2-hour shifts are preferred but anything you can do is helpful)
  3. Buy baked goods

To bake and/or volunteer, email Julie Bourgoin at jbourgoin@comcast.net. She will send you instructions.

To buy, come by anytime. Students may purchase baked goods BEFORE and AFTER school.

Can’t bake? We can also sell store-bought individually wrapped snacks, bottled water, bananas, and apples.

Missed the Big Night but still want to support Bigelow?

We are sorry if you could not make this year’s event. However, it is not too late to do one ‘last bid’ for the LIBRARY COMPUTERS. Every dollar counts, big or small will help us reach our goal.

Click here:  www.bigelowpto.org and click on the Donate to the Bigelow Tech Drive paypal button.

Thank you so much for your support of our school.

The BIG Night Committee

You are invited to learn about the override

Mayor Warren has asked Newton voters to support an $11.4 million tax override on March 12, 2013.  With surging school enrollments and decaying infrastructure, the override enables us to keep class sizes reasonable and fix three outdated schools, a dilapidated fire station, and crumbling roads and sidewalks.

Come on March 10th to hear more about this critical election and why you should vote ‘Yes’ for all three questions on March 12th.

We hope you can join us!!!

Hosted By:  Ellen and Nate Gibson

When:  Sunday, March 10, 2013 from  3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Where:  41 Vernon Street, Newton, MA

RSVP requested but not required to Egibson701@comcast.net  or 617-905-2319

 If you can’t make it and want to help, please contact Ellen at egibson701@comcast.net

Attending will be:  Scott Lennon, President of the Board of Aldermen, Geoff Epstein, School Committee Member, Charles Rudnick, Sally Rizzo, Diane Sakakini-Rao, and Sharon Stout

Volunteers needed to help support the override

Election Day is only 9 days away (March 12th) – that’s right, 9 days!  I know everyone is busy, but if you could help by signing up for a shift or two (or more?!) during the next  9 days it would be a big help.  What we need to help the override pass: 

1.  City-wide visibilities:  Groups of volunteers will be holding signs in key locations across the city.  The time commitment for this activity is anywhere from an hour and a half to three hours. We have many different times and locations available.  Please follow this link to sign up – http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4DACAE292-visibilities

2.  Door hanger walks:  We will be hanging door hangers in key Wards and Precincts across the city next weekend, on March 9th and 10th.  This is fun and easy – no need to actually knock on any doors.  Just hang the door hanger and on to the next house!  This is a great activity to do with kids.  Drop by for an hour, or stay for four.  Whatever works with your schedule.  Please follow this link to sign up – http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4DACAE292-door

3. Election day visibilities:  We will hold signs outside every polling location throughout the day – from 7-9am, 5-7pm, and 12-1pm at elementary school polling locations.  Please follow this link to sign up – http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4DACAE292-election

Thank you so much – we’re at the home stretch!

Chinese Cultural Festival, March 9

Enjoy a day of Chinese music, dance, martial arts, chorus and costumes at Newton’s first citywide Chinese Cultural Festival on Saturday, March 9th from 9:30 – 5pm. The Newton Cultural Center at 225 Nevada Street in Newtonville is hosting this exciting event, celebrating and embracing the value and awareness of cultural diversity in our community.

From 9:30 to noon, children can delight in the great selection of games and crafts activities, and other surprises. Adults and teenagers can participate in two morning panel discussions exploring compelling themes in contemporary Chinese American life.

The stage performances begin at 1pm, with dance, chorus, music, martial arts and other lively entertainment. This event is sponsored by the Newton Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs and Newton Community Pride. Admission is free, but please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Newton Food pantries. A complete porgram is avalable at online.

 

Stand up for Peace, March 15

Join families from Oak Hill, Newton South, other schools & communities and plan to walk in the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace on May 12. We’ll be gathering at Mount Ida College on Friday March 15 to celebrate and support the work of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute and provide information for prospective walkers who are interested in learning more.

The annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace in Boston supports families impacted by violence. In the aftermath of the tragedy in Newtown, we are all more aware of the tragic toll of gun violence and the importance of standing up and saying “no” to this violence. We invite other families, individuals, and community organizations to join us.

Youth Coffeehouse to benefit AIDS orphans in Zambia, March 2

The annual Youth Coffeehouse at the First Unitarian Society in Newton will be held Saturday, March 2 at 7 PM.

This youth-produced event is a benefit for AIDS orphans at the Chawama Family Home in Zambia. All proceeds from ticket sales, snacks, tee shirts, and Zambian items go to the Chawama FamilyHome.

The event starts at 7 PM with acoustic and comedy acts.  At 9pm, local bands hit the stage.  Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for students. Additional donations are welcome.  The event is held at the Parish Hall at 1326Washington St., West Newton.  More information is online or available by phone at (617) 527-3203.

 

In-home tutoring with Next Level Up

Next Level Up: in-home tutoring offers one-on-one tutoring to students who need direction in school, are struggling in one or more core subjects, or who just want to be pushed ahead.

Our highly qualified, dedicated, and compassionate tutors work on providing positive study habits, solid organization and time management skills, a clear perspective, as well as a strong academic foundation. All subjects and grade levels. To learn more,  call (781) 540-1123 or email. Please provide your phone number.

 

Newton Community Farm internship opportunity for high school students

Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton Street, Newton) is now accepting inquiries for its high school summer intern program.

Summer internships are unpaid opportunities for high school students to learn about organic and community farming in a fun, friendly environment.  No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and work hard.  Minimum requirement for the internship is 8 am to noon, two days per week for two weeks, but can expand up to five days per week (Tuesday through Saturday) for as many weeks as desired.

If you are interested or want more information, please contact Greg Maslowe, Farm Manager, at via email.   For more information about the farm, please visit its website.