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Energy Smart Homes

The Mayor’s Energy Smart Newton program is kicking off its Energy Smart Homes initiative to engage 350 Newton residents in $75,000 of annual energy bill savings by June 1st.

Representatives of Next Step Living will be on hand to explain how state efficiency programs work, including how you can get 75% off (up to $2000) energy improvements and access no interest loans, as well as other incentives. As a special incentive for Newton residents, if you complete a no-cost home energy assessment or heating and cooling assessment between January 29th and June 1st, you will also receive a $10 or $25 gift card to Newton Whole Foods.

Please join on Wednesday, January 29th, at 7:00 pm in the War Memorial Auditorium at City Hall to help kick off the Newton Energy Smart Homes.

Baby it’s cold outside!

Older adults, members of Newton at Home, need your help. Consider becoming a volunteer for Newton at Home. Drivers are needed to accompany members to appointments, shopping and trips to Logan Airport. As residents of Newton you know your way around! Please be in touch to support a growing community of neighbors-helping-neighbors.

Please call Julie Plaut Mahoney at 617-795-2560 or email: volcoord@newtonathome.org and THANKS.

Community Preservation Committee meetings

NEXT FUNDING DEADLINE – February 1st
Yes, that’s a Saturday! To qualify for the fall 2014 funding round, new projects must start by contacting staff by February 1st to request an orientation meeting, then submitting a pre-proposal to the CPC by  March 1st.

Contact Program Manager Alice Ingerson by phone at 617-796-1144 or by email at aingerson@newtonma.gov . Projects that miss these deadlines cannot qualify to submit a full funding request until fall 2015. For more information about the funding process, see the Guidelines & Forms page of the program website at www.newtonma.gov/cpa.

PUBLIC HEARINGS on NEW PROPOSALS
The CPC will not vote on whether to recommend funding for any proposal until it has completed public hearings on all proposals. Written comments on any proposal will be accepted through February 26th.
February 26th (rescheduled from February 13th)
7:00 pm, City Hall Room 209
– City Archives Strategic Plan (historic resources), CPA request $20,000
– City Hall Veterans Wing Historic Artifacts (historic resources), CPA request $19,000
– City Hall Accessibility & Acoustics (historic resources), CPA request $749,950
From the program’s website at www.newtonma.gov/cpa , use these links in the top-left Navigation section to find additional information:
– Committees & Meetings for detailed agendas
– Proposals & Projects to read the proposals

Theatre Ink presents: The Book Of Days

Theatre Ink presents: The Book Of Days, by Lanford Wilson. When murder roars through a small Missouri town, Ruth Hoch begins her own quest to find truth and honesty amid small town jealousies, religion, greed and lies. This tornado of a play propels you through its events like a page turning mystery. Tickets $7.00 at theatreink.net or contact adam_brown@newton.k12.ma.us

February 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th at 7:30 pm
Little Theatre, Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville

The Tanglewood Marionettes present The Dragon King

An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. With colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King that will knock your socks off! Don’t be stuck inside with cabin fever over school vacation, this show is a delight for the whole family. Tickets in advance at www.newtoncommunitypride.org for $8, or $10 at the door. Open seating. 617-796-1540 for more information.

February 23rd, 1:00 and 2:30 pm shows
Newton City Hall

JCC Kid’s Choice February School Vacation Program

From sports and swimming to arts, dance, cooking and rock climbing, kids have their choice of activities at the JCC Kid’s Choice February Vacation Program.  For boys and girls entering grades K-6 (and CITs in grades 7-9 at a reduced rate). Special highlights include JCC Magic Ark performance of Josh Casey Comedy and Juggling Show, President’s Day activity, trip to see Hairspray at the Wheelock Family Theatre, Purim Carnival and Snowman Building. Special treat for Kid’s Choice participants — see the 2013 World Series Trophy at the JCC on February 20th!

Come for one day or as many as you would like. Register at bostonjcc.org/schoolvacations. For more information, contact 617-558-6529 or schoolvacations@jccgb.org.

February 17th – 21st from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Leventhal-Sidman JCC
333 Nahanton Street, Newton

February Vacation @ the Library

Teen Crafternoons, Tuesday, February 18th, 3:30 pm
Get creative on Tuesdays in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library where teens will be hanging out working on Valentine’s day hearts and crafts.

Wearable Wednesday for Teens, Families and Adults, Wednesday, February 19, 3:00 pm (Teens) and 7:00 pm (Families and Adults)
Get creative at the Newton Free Library on  February 19th at 3:00 pm (Teens) and 7:00 pm (Families and Adults) in Druker Auditorium by creating your own wearable art. Experiment with EL Wire to make wearable EL Wire Art! EL Wire is a flexible, glowing wire that is powered by small battery packs. Deck out your clothing, glasses, lunch box, messenger bags, hoodie, necktie, bike or ski helmet. It’s easy to use to spice up any outfit. Feel free to bring your own clothing or items to decorate, or use what we have available. Kevin Osborn, local Maker and long-time engineer with a passion for teaching people to create things they may never have dreamed of, will lead the workshop. The Teen session is open to grades 6-12. Space is limited at both sessions. Register online, call 617-796-1389 or email teens@newtonfreelibrary.net.

Ender’s Game Movie Screening, Friday, February 21, 3:00 pm
Based on the classic dystopian novel by Orson Scott Card, we will be holding a screening of the film Ender’s Game in Druker Auditorium on  February 21st at 3:00 pm at the Newton Free Library. Rated PG-13, run time 114 min. Open to ages 13 and up. Snacks will be provided.

Teen Writing Workshop, Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm
Join local YA writer, Kirsten Feldman, in the Newton Free Library Teen Area on February 22nd at 2:00 pm. Bring a writing sample to share with the group – a story, article, poem, or novel in the works. Ms. Feldman will read from her first book, No Alligators in Sight. The group will have the opportunity to comment on and ask questions about each piece as well do some writing, time permitting. Grades 6-12.

Hey Kids – It’s Time to Act Out in Newton!

Newton Freelance Troupe Enrolling Youth for Spring Season!

Hey kids – Waiting for that big moment on stage?! Come join the fun and get that chance! The Freelance Players, Inc., a musical theater company for young people founded in 1973, is now enrolling for its spring season. Children from all communities are encouraged to join!

The Newton Freelance Troupe meets on Mondays and is for children ages 8-12 with little or no acting experience. The Troupe produces one original musical each season. The spring season starts with auditions for new members – by appointment – on Monday, February 3rd. Physical and vocal techniques, drama improvisation, dance, auditioning, and singing are part of the rehearsal process. Theater professionals staff the company. The programs are tuition based and some financial assistance is available.

There are also Freelance Troupes in Newton (Mondays), Cambridge and Jamaica Plain (Tuesdays), Brookline and Needham (Fridays).

The Freelance Players is for older students, ages 12-16 and mounts larger scale musicals twice a year (December and May). The Players meet on Wednesdays at the Driscoll School and begins the spring season on Wednesday Jan. 22nd.

For more information or to schedule a first meeting, call 617-232-1175. The Freelance Players, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.  www.freelanceplayers.org  .

Rhythmic gymnastics, dance, and ballet

Rhythmic Dreams is pleased to offer a full day February vacation program (February 17th- 21st)  focusing on teaching rhythmic gymnastics, dance and ballet to girls ages 5 to 18. Full day (8:30 am – 5:00 pm) or half day (4 hours morning or afternoon) are available.

The program will include flexibility and strength training, apparatus handling with balls, hoops, ribbons, ropes and clubs and basic dance and ballet technique. Two workouts each day complemented by free time, games, arts and crafts during the lunch break. All levels of experience are welcome! Classes are held in the West Newton Armory. For more details please email info@rhythmicdreams.com or call 617-233-4493.