November 16th Hearing on Newton Cemetery Proposal: a new proposal from Newton Cemetery is now online. Written comments on the proposal that are received by October 27th can be sent to the CPC ahead of the November 16th public hearing.
For additional information, go to www.newtonma.gov/gov/planning/cpa or contact Alice Ingerson at aingerson@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1144.
The Newton SEPAC presents this workshop to provide a basic understanding of the complex special education laws and procedures. Please note that this presentation is a
2-hour event!
Presented by: Ruth Diaz of the Federation for Children with Special Needs
November 8th, 7:00 – 9:00
Room 210, Education Center, 100 Walnut Street, Newton
Sodexo is looking for parent feedback about their food services. This survey is a great way for them to get feedback from us. Please note that there is both a parent survey and a student survey (middle and high school students only.)
The survey is open for the month of October. Survey results and a proposed plan of action to improve service will be shared in late fall/early winter
Parent survey link: Parent survey
Student (middle and high school) survey link: Survey
Do you wish to earn some extra $$$ by doing yard-work, leaf-raking, etc? It is within a short walk to NSHS. Homeowner will provide the tools. You will provide the labor. If interested, please email reza5240@hotmail.com.
Randy Friedman, father of two boys in the Newton schools and Director of Ski & Travel, recently started Seven Travel LLC for the purpose of creating community by planning and participating in family ski trips.
The next trip is December 8th – 10th to Sugarloaf, ME. SIGN UP BY NOVEMBER 3!
For all of the details, please visit https://www.seventravel.org/sugarloaf or contact Randy by email Randy at randy@sevenrtravel.org or phone at 617-970-3079.
The 42nd annual Harvest Fair is a two day event on the Newton Center Green. Admission is free.
Kiddie amusement rides and face painting are on both Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. On Sunday come to the Craft Show, Green Expo, Free Pumpkin Decorating and fabulous entertainment.
This year, there are two entertainment stages! The dance stage on Langley Road will feature performances by Giroux Brothers, Joanne Langione Dance Studio, Suzuki School of Newton, Creative Steps Dance Studio, DEAFinitely and Dance’n Feet. The band stage is located at the Beacon Street end of the Newton Center parking lot, and showcases seven terrific local bands: Delmore; The Conservatory at Highlands; Big Chief; YMCA Center for Creative Arts; Loose Change; Atoms & Energy and Tommy and the Cables.
The favorites at Harvest Fair on Sunday are still there…free pumpkin decorating sponsored by Wegman’s, kiddie amusement rides, the 150 different craft and business booths selling everything from hand-made beautiful jewelry, clothing to imaginative gifts, and the Green Expo, sponsored by Green Newton, with exhibitors offering solutions for reducing your carbon footprint. As always, gotta have great food and they do!
Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-796-1540 for more information.
October 14th and 15th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Newton’s four Neighborhood Area Councils, Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls,
Newtonville and Waban, will present two Candidate Showcases and a Ballot Issue Debate
October 22nd, beginning at 1:00 pm
Angier School, 1697 Beacon Street, Waban
The Newton Health and Human Services Department is hosting a FREE Preschool Fair. Representatives from Newton preschools will be there to talk about their programs and provide more information. There will be games and activities for kids to enjoy.
There will be resources for parents including a Newton Preschool Guide, Financial Aid tips, and more! For more information visit newtonma.gov/preschool or check put this flyer: Preschool Fair
October 28th, 10:00 am – 12:oo pm
Newton South High School Cafeteria
Is your child forgetful? Impulsive? Disorganized? Easily distracted? Discover innovative, practical strategies to better understand and build your child’s executive function skills, including the role and order of working memory; situation awareness/intelligence; and improving cognitive flexibility and time management.
For more information and to register, see BeTheParentBoston.com/services or contact KarenKraut@gmail.com.
October 27th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Brookline Teen Center
In-home Chemistry Tutoring with “The Chem Coach”. Need a tutor so your student is successful with chemistry? The Chem Coach is for you. She has been tutoring for 10 years, is passionate about chemistry and want students to like learning science! “The Chem Coach” has a degree in chemistry, teaching and industrial experience and her daughters graduated from the Newton Public School System, so she knows the schools. Please contact Jean Lindsay-Dwyer at 617-584-8885 or TheChemCoach@gmail.com.