The Ebola Relief Benefit afternoon will include music, African crafts, creative activities for all ages and refreshments. Children will have the opportunity to make get well cards which will be delivered by Partners in Health to patients recovering from Ebola in West Africa.

Other Highlights of the day include:

• a Pete Seeger tribute inter-generational sing-along at 3:00 pm with Joe Pete and Ruth Rappaport
• an Interfaith Concert for Hope and Healing at 7:00 pm featuring the Lovetones, Dukpay
• Drumming and Dance with performers from Liberia, Rimonim youth choir of Temple Emanuel and Koleinu Community Chorus.

If you would like to volunteer, please email Sarah at peaceworks@rcn.com or call 617-969-6378. More information is available at www.fbcnewton.com.

February 7th
First Baptist Church, Newton Centre

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The 47th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration features Newton Mayor Setti Warren, Newton School Superintendent David Fleishman, and Reflections by Newton School Students.

Also Musical Selections by Rimonim (Temple Emanuel Choral Group), Newton All City Treble Singers, Newton North Jubilee Singers and The Love Tunes from Myrtle Baptist Church.

Monday, January 19th, 9:30 am
Temple Emanuel
385 Ward Street, Newton Centre

Teens Making Smart Choices Expo

• Not sure what to say to your teen about dating safety?
• Want your teen to be a safer pedestrian, biker, and driver?
• Looking for ways to encourage your teen’s positive self image?
• Wondering what resources Newton offers for teens and families?

ALL parents/guardians and teens are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo. Discover community resources promoting positive decision making for teens. Enjoy refreshments and student performances as you browse the exhibits. The first 50 teens who bring a parent will receive a treat bag.

Raffle grand prize: iPad mini
“American Ninja Warrior” live demo!

January 22nd, 5:00 to 7:30 pm.
Newton North High School
Walnut and Lowell Street lots and Hull Street will be available for parking. Please observe neighborhood signs and restrictions.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

The Newton Schools Foundation will kick off its 50th anniversary year on January 21st with the fourth annual Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community. Since 2011, Newton Inspires has been uniting Newton residents for an evening of discussion with some of Newton’s brightest, most accomplished and most interesting community members.

This year’s program features headliners Olympic gold medalist and physician Dr. Tenley Albright; MIT professor, engineer and inventor Dr. Robert Langer; former White House staffer and Huffington Post Chief of Staff Herbie Ziskend NNHS ’03; and New York Times bestselling author and journalist Mitchell Zuckoff.

The 2014 program will take place Wednesday, January 21st, 7:00 – 9:30 pm at Newton South High School. The cost is $10 for Newton residents, $15 for non-residents. Space is limited, so advance registration is highly recommended. To register, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org

Newton Schools Foundation would like to thank their corporate sponsor, Belmont Savings Bank. They would also like to thank the following businesses who are supporting Newton Inspires by donating freshly made baked goods and other delectable desserts and beverages: Baker’s Best Catering, Better Life Food, George Howell Coffee, L’Aroma Café & Bakery, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Rosie’s Bakery, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market.