Just for Teens at the Newton Free Library, Nov. 5-11

The Newton Free Library’s upcoming events for teens. To register or for more information, email the Teen Program or call 617-796-1389.

Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop
Monday, November 5 at 4-5:30 pm in Druker Auditorium.
Join us for a 90-minute workshop led by chain maille artist Pat Brazill. The workshop will cover the basics of getting started making chain maille jewelry. All tools and materials will be provided. Each participant will leave the workshop with a small chain maille pendant. Open to grades 6-12. Space is limited to 10. Registration is required.

Teen Crafternoons, MUSTACHIO BASHIO!
Wednesday, November 7 at 3:30 pm in the second floor Teen Area.
We will be hanging out, working on MUSTACHE crafts. Grades 6-12. No registration needed – just stop by.

“Widening the Lens: Body Image in the Modern Media Culture”
Wednesday, November 7 at 7:00 pm
Join Katie Heimer who will talk about the messages the media puts out, show you how to understand the techniques used by advertisers. and empower you to stop the manipulation! Ages 13 and up.

Announcing the winners of the Politics of Inspiration Essay Writing Contest.
Please join us for a special reception on Thursday, November 8 at 4:00 pm when the winners will read excerpts from the essays and receive their cash prizes (first place $100.00, second place $50.00, third place $25.00). Mayor Warren will attend schedule permitting.

Movie Screening: The Amazing Spiderman  
Saturday, November 10 @ 2 pm in Druker Auditorium.
The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 136 min. Free; no registration required.

Special Education Info for Parents of 8th Graders

Presentation for parents of current 8th grade (incoming class of 2017) students receiving special education services at Oak Hill and Brown Middle Schools.

Date: November 15, 2012
Time: 8:30am to 9:30am
Location: Newton South High School Faculty Dining Room

  • Introduction of key members of the Newton South team
  • Transition process
  • Short presentation of special education programs at South for current 8th grade parents (incoming class of 2017)
  • Questions and answers

Bake Sale – Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers needed for Bigelow’s Election Day bake sale on Tuesday, November 6!

100 bakers needed! Presidential elections have a huge turnout so we need lots of items to sell.

When: Tuesday, November 6, from 6 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
3. Buy baked goods

To bake, email Sally Brickell at brickland6@rcn.com . She will send you instructions.

To staff, email Mary Kathryn Fallon at marykathf@aol.com  your first three choices for time slots (two-hour slots preferred) from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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 and Halloween candy, bottled water, bananas, and apples.

Newton Community Preservation Cmte meetings Nov. 5 and 14

The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will hold a special meeting with the Newton Board of Aldermen on Monday, Nov. 5, 7:00 – 7:45 pm, City Hall Room 202. The meeting is intended to solicit comments and questions on the draft new Funding Guidelines from Aldermen who were unable to attend the CPC’s September & October public hearing & meetings. Although the meeting is not a public hearing, the public is welcome to attend.

The CPC will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14, beginning at 7:00 pm in Room 202 at Newton City Hall. The agenda includes:

–  rescheduled public hearing on an affordable housing proposal for Eddy Street in Newtonville
–  CPC final working session & adoption vote for new Funding Guidelines

Free Basketball Clinic at Boys & Girls Club, Nov. 10

The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club is holding a free basketball clinic on Saturday, November 10th. for boys & girls, ages 6-15. Newton North Coach Paul Connolly and Newton South Coach Joe Killilea will conduct this year’’s clinic with help from current Newton North and Newton South players.

There will be three 2-hour sessions organized by players’ ages:
Ages 6-8: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Ages 9-11: 11:30 a.m. -– 1:30p.m.
Ages 12-15: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Participants should wear sneakers and appropriate playing gear for participation in drills and scrimmages. For more information or to register,  email Jennifer McAuliffe at the Boys & Girls Club. 

Concert by Folk Trio “Roving Soul,” Nov. 11

Brookline Music School (BMS) presents “Roving Soul” on Sunday, November 11 at 4:00pm in Bakalar Recital Hall, 25 Kennard Road in Brookline. The concert is free & followed by a reception.

Roving Soul is a trio that blends traditional and modern folk songs that speak the common language of the human experience by spanning decades and world cultures. Their unique form of composed, interpreted, and improvised music is multi-ethnic, imaginative and rich with feeling, in which every song tells a different story.

Roving Soul is BMS faculty Chris Veilleux on alto and soprano saxophones, Jerry Sabatini on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Greg Loughman on double bass.

Newton Celebrates India! Free Cultural Festival, Nov. 10

Experience and enjoy the flavors, music, stories, crafts, fashion, and games of Indian culture at the Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newtonville on Saturday, Nov.10th, 10am – 5pm.

There is something for everyone to enjoy and try at the Indian Festival:

  • cricket demonstration by David Carey, the cricket teacher at The Fessenden School,
  • free Divali-themed arts & crafts for children of all ages,
  • carrom board games to try out,
  • a book signing by local Indian writers,
  • delicious Indian food,
  • a fashion show showcasing the regional costumes of India and
  • exciting music and dance performances featuring dances by Thillai Fine Arts Academy and the Triveni School of Dance; music by Shuchita Rao & Rajesh Pai, the Anubhava School of Music, Ram Naidu & KVS Vinay, Phil Kaplan and Jon Proudman; and more dances by the Upasana School and Aangikam Dance Academy.
  • The Festival ends with a lively Bollywood dance by Bal Vihar of Newton, and community Garba and Bhangra dances.

    For more information, visit the Newton Community Pride website or call 617-527-8283.

Prominent Newtonians Share Their Passions at FREE Community Event

The Newton Schools Foundation will hold its second annual Newton Inspires—An Evening of Ideas and Community, November 14, 7-9:30 p.m. at Newton South High School.

NPR’s “On Point” host Tom Ashbrook, novelist and writer Anita Diamant, Boston Globe movie critic Ty Burr, and Defending Jacob author William Landay will join 14 other accomplished and prominent Newtonians to share their passions and answer questions about a variety of topics ranging from arts and entertainment, through sports and science, to business and politics.

This free event is the NSF’s  way of giving back to the community that generously supports us so we can support Newton’s students by bringing innovative programs and services to the Newton Public Schools.  The event is free but space is limited and filling up fast, so register on the NSF website today or call 617-559-6120.

Registration open at new ballet academy in Watertown

Koltun Ballet Academy (KBA) offers pre-professional ballet training to dedicated, talented young people ages 6-19. We aim to provide students with rich knowledge of classical technique and the ability to adapt to all styles and techniques of dance.

With a hands-on approach and individual attention, our students will discover the wonderful world of dance. For more information about our Academy please visit our website or call 617-901-3792.