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Woodwind Lessons
Andy Allen, experienced musician with a Masters from NEC offers lessons on all levels of saxophone/clarinet/flute. Fundamentals, instrumental technique, jazz/classical/rock. Can travel to your house or teach at studio in JP. For information, call 413-221-1643 or email andyallensaxophone@gmail.com.
Learn how to play Jazz
Learn how to play jazz at Harvey Finstein School of Music in Newton! Now forming new bands; all instruments and levels welcome. Learn how to read, improvise, and perform live with recitals at Ryles Jazz Club. Taught by accomplished, experienced professional musicians. Contact Eric at (617) 939-7308 or eric@ericschindlermusic.com for more information.
Waban Area Council Seeks Candidates
In July, the Board of Aldermen voted to approve the formation of a Waban Area Council.Pending the outcome of a September 16 vote by the entire Board, the election of 9 unpaid Waban Area Councilors will be held on November 5. All registered Newton voters living within the Waban catchment area are eligible to run for a two-year term.
Each candidate will need to submit, by October 4, a nomination paper (available at City Hall on 9/17) with 25 verifiable signatures of Waban voters.
A “Candidates’ Night” is scheduled for October 24 at the Waban Library Center.
Visit the Waban Area Council (WAC) website to learn about issues facing Waban and to sign up for email alerts regarding the village. Informational pamphlets are available at the Waban Library.
Next WAC meeting: Thursday, September 26, 7:30 pm at the Waban Library Center. Open to all.
“Divas with a Twist” Benefit Concert, Sept. 21
You’re invited to a performance by Divas with a Twist to benefit Athletes Unlimited (formerly Newton Special Athletes), Newton’s theatre program for teens and adults with disabilities.
Divas with a Twist includes some of the hottest female voices in the Boston area sing Pop, Funk, Jazz, Rock & Broadway. The five-person ensemble includes a Boston Pops Idol Winner and Grammy-nominated musicians.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 8:00 – 9:00pm
Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Tickets: $20 at the door
Reserve your tickets in advance by calling (617) 796-1527
Refreshments will be served
Sponsored by Newton Parks and Recreation Dept.
DIVAS WITH a TWIST
The City of Newton welcomes Divas With a Twist to the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall on Saturday September 21st for an 8:00 pm show. The concert is a benefit for The Spotlighters, the City of Newton’s theatre program for teens and adults with disabilities. The Divas are among the hottest female voices in the Boston area that sing pop, funk, jazz, rock and Broadway.
The ensemble includes Kristen Huberdeau, the director and founder of The Spotlighters, a Boston Pops Idol winner and Grammy nominated musicians. The Spotlighters are part of Newton’s Athletes Unlimited program, which is one of the largest community-based therapeutic recreation programs for people with disabilities in the area.
Tickets are $20.00 and include light refreshments. To reserve your seats, call (617) 796-1527. For additional information http://www.newtonma.gov/
PMC KIDS RIDE FOR NEWTON-NEEDHAM-BROOKLINE
The PMC Kids Ride will be held on Sunday, September 29th at 180 Wells Avenue in Newton. Donations go to the Jimmy Fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. There will be five different riding courses including: 1 mile office park loop, 10 mile road ride, 20 mile teen ride, toddler ride and a virtual ride. Rides start at 8:45am. There will be kids activities, a fire truck, raffles and more. Post-ride party is from 11am-12pm.
To learn more about the event, register to ride or to volunteer, please go to kids.pmc.org/newton. Any questions, please contact Michele Rosenthal (michelerosenthal@verizon.net) or Cindy Lam-Yee (cindy.yee@verizon.net).
Centre Street Food Pantry
The Centre Street Food Pantry had a busy summer and is gearing up for the fall. As you do the same for your families, please consider donating school snack items, healthy breakfast foods, and soups for the families on their list. Thank you.
For information about donating or in general, please visit the website, http://www.centrestfoodpantry.org/ or call 617-340-9554.
Newton Boys and Girls Club events
- On Tuesday, September 17th, Whole Foods Market in Newtonville will be donating 5% of the TOTAL sales from the day to the Club. Last year’s 5% Day raised $6,554! You are encouraged to shop as you normally would, knowing that you will be supporting our local youth!
Whole Foods Market, 647 Washington Street, Newtonville
- Please join the annual Club dinner and celebrate the Club and Club kids. Be entertained by performances and displays, meet friends of the Club and enjoy dinner! Please RSVP by Monday, September 16th to Diane Marangoly at: 617-630-2066 or dmarangoly@newtonbgc.com . Food and beverages generously donated by: Whole Foods.
Annual Meeting
Thursday, September 19th
Dinner 6:00 pm; Meeting 7:00 pm
Club Gymnasium, 675 Watertown Street, Newton
Mayoral Debate on September 12th
Watch and participate in the Mayoral Debate live from home on September 12!
Join NewTV and the League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) for an evening with the candidates for Mayor on Thursday, September 12th at 7:00 pm. The debate will be shown live on NewTV’s Government Channel and on the web at www.newtv.org.
Send in your questions! NewTV and LWVN want to hear from you about the issues and questions you think are important to ask the candidates, both in advance of and during the debate at info@lwvnewton.org and during the live debate at Facebook/NewTV and on Twitter at New_TV. While the moderators might not be able to ask every question, they will try to cover all the topics and follow-up questions suggested.
Viewers are also welcome in the NewTV conference room during the broadcast at 23 Needham Street, Newton Highlands, and can submit their questions at that time.
This debate is a collaboration between NewTV and the League of Women Voters of Newton. For more information, please email info@lwvnewton.org.