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Newton Community Farm’s Annual Fall Festival

Come enjoy your local community farm at 303 Nahanton Street in Newton during an afternoon of fun family activities There will be live music by the High Strung Strummers, a sing-a-long (11:45 – 12:30) led by Julia of Music Together , pumpkin decorating, face painting, and spider web cutting.

Your family can play corn hole together, or take a great family photo. Come for lunch and enjoy a fresh-made sandwich from around the world, grilled corn, apples, and delicious treats provided by our community bakers. It’s a perfect way to welcome the fall season!

We depend on our community of volunteers to make these public events possible. Please consider volunteering for a shift, and/or baking  for the bake sale to make your contribution. Please visit the website  for more information or to sign up to volunteer.

September 24th,  11:00 am – 3:00 pm
303 Nahanton Street, Newton

Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Hope Walks 2017

Join Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s 8th Annual Hope Walks. Hope Walks is a 3.3 mile neighborhood walk to benefit the life-enhancing Integrative Support Services at the Vernon Cancer Center. The annual fundraiser starts and ends at the hospital and brings together nearly 1,000 patients, families, caregivers, residents and volunteers to help cancer patients and their families through treatment and recovery. Register by September 15th and save $10.00 at www.nwh.org/hopewalks

October 1st, 9:00 am
Walk Day Event Details

· Registration Fee $40
· Check in/ registration will open at 9:00 am on Sunday, October 1st
· Opening Ceremonies will begin promptly at 9:30 am
· Walk begins at 10:00 am following Opening Ceremonies
· Post-walk BBQ lunch will be served, along with entertainment, until 12:30 pm
· Feel free to arrive a bit early or stay a bit later to check out sponsor booths and walk day activities!

2017 Our Neighbors’ Table Fundraiser

Tickets are on sale now for Newton Food Pantry ‘s second Our Neighbors’ Table (ONT) fundraiser. ONT is a unique event where guests can experience the tastes of some of
Newton’s best restaurants such as Central , Comedor, Farmstead Table, Fiorella’s , and Lumiere and feel good knowing that all proceeds will go to benefit our community.

Please visit the ONT website for details and tickets.

October 19th, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
The Windsor Club
1601 Beacon Street, Newton

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Do you believe that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” Join the dynamic task force of trained volunteer CAP Prevention Specialists committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with verbal, physical or sexual assault.

Now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. CORI and SORI screenings required. For more information please visit the website at http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention/ ,  email Gail Sommer at gsommer@familyaccess.org or call 617-969-5906 ext. 143.

19 Continuing Education Credits available for licensed MSW’s.

3 Session Training begins on October 29th
Application deadline is October 20th

Voice Lessons for Teens

Auditioning for the school play or choir solo? Jacqueline Novikov will help your teen strengthen her voice and performance skills through in-home voice lessons. With a focus on healthy singing and versatility, lessons with Jacqueline will improve pitch, range, coordination and confidence through classical/musical theater training and the Alexander Technique.

Contact Jacqueline Novikov at jn@forma-music.com. To learn more, visit the website  jacquelinenovikov.com.

Be the Parent you want to be

Parenting workshops and coaching in the Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving approach, which helps parents relate better to their kids, reduce challenging behavior, and build their kids’ skills in self-regulation, flexibility and communication.

Morning and evening workshops in Brookline and Needham start the week of September 25th. For more information and to register, see BeTheParentBoston.com.

Come spin to support the Centre Street Food Pantry

Come spin to raise money for the Centre Street Food Pantry in Newton. Funds will be used to purchase nutritious and delicious food. The requested donation is $100 per person or $150 per couple. There are only 40 spots so click here: Donate to secure yours!

Unable to spin? Help support the CSFP by donating here: CSFP

Every dollar counts!

September 18th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Healthworks, 1300 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill

Join the Newton Mothers’ Forum

Are you interested in hearing from engaging speakers on a variety of relevant topics? Did you just move to the area and are looking to make new friends? Do you want a variety of social activities on the calendar for you and your family? Consider joining the Newton Mothers’ Forum!

NMF is a non-profit group made up of a community of moms (stay-at-home and working part- or full- time) with kids of all ages in Newton and surrounding towns. They sponsor activities where members can make connections beyond their school communities. The flagship event is a monthly Mothers’ Night Out (MNO): wine, dinner and fabulous speakers, this year’s series includes talks with National Security Expert Juliette Kayyem, sports psychologist Richard Ginsberg, and Family Dinner Project co-founder Anne Fishel. NMF also hosts a Book Club, Salon discussion group, Be Active fitness group and children’s parties.

Additional outings and special events include co-ed theme parties for grown-ups (Oktoberfest, Holiday, Wine & Cheese Tasting), a progressive dinner, theatre nights, and more. Check them out at newtonmoms.com, on Facebook (Newton Mothers’ Forum), or contact us at newtonmothers@gmail.com for more information. Annual dues are $185, which covers the cost of the seven-month speaker series with dinner, all parties and clubs.

Come check it out at the first MNO on October 2nd, 7:00 – 9:00 pm with Juliette Kayyem, Living in the Age of Terrorism: A Conversation with a National Security Expert – for just $30. That amount is applied toward your annual dues if you decide to join within 30 days.