Learn to play Classical, Jazz, and world music with a patient and dedicated teacher in a unique and creative environment. A professional musician (New England Conservatory faculty) and Oak Hill parent teaches all levels and ages at his studio in Newton.
For a free trial lesson please contact:
Amir Milstein
phone: 617-795-5923
email: amirmilstein@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 14, 7:00 PM
THE CHARLES RIVER: A HISTORY OF GREATER BOSTON’S WATERWAY
Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street. Free.
The Charles River defines a good portion of Newton’s city boundary, and has been entwined with the city’s history from its founding. It has served as a source of waterpower, transportation, and recreation for Newton and the other 23 towns and cities along its route and is featured in the stories of many prominent individuals and inventions. Join author Ted Clarke as he illuminates the story of the river, which is the subject of his new book The Charles River: A History of Greater Boston’s Waterway.
Co-Sponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library.
Thursday, January 23, 7:30 PM
HISTORIC NEWTON BOOK CLUB MEETING
Jackson Homestead & Museum, 527 Washington St., Newtonville
This month’s book club selection is The Story of America by Harvard Professor Jill Lepore. In its review, The Boston Globe called this book of essays on American history and literature “terrifically readable, intellectually engaging, and thoroughly entertaining.” The book club is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS at the Jackson Homestead & Museum:
Charles J. Connick: Adventurer in Light and Color: Prominent stained glass artist Charles J. Connick made Newton his home for much of his life, and his work was installed in over twenty locations in our city, as well as in 47 of the 50 states. On the 100th anniversary of the founding of his studio, this exhibit explores his life, work, and his unique approach to using light and color in stained glass.
Confronting Our Legacy: Slavery and Antislavery in the North: This new exhibition transforms the lower gallery of the museum into a three-dimensional learning center with hands-on activities and information about colonial slavery, the Underground Railroad, and local abolitionists.
An Architect Ahead of Her Time: Annie Cobb (1830-1911): Starting in the 1870s, Annie Cobb built 16 homes in Newton Highlands and exhibited at the World’s Fair of 1893 in Chicago. She was arguably the first woman architect in America, and succeeded in fashioning a career for herself in the male world of building in a time when women’s work was mainly limited to the home.
Newton and the Civil War: In celebration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, Historic Newton will be featuring a changing exhibit showcasing Newton residents in the Civil War. Also be sure to visit our new Women’s Fashions of the Civil War Era exhibit.
Peeking into Newton’s Toy Chest: The values and lessons toys teach us, as shown by the Historic Newton collection, are explored in this exhibit. Children’s attractions include hands-on toys and a model train.
Newton Salutes-From Branch Library to Senior Center: The Story of 345 Walnut Street: Learn the fascinating history of the Newtonville Branch Library Building and its re-use as The Newton Senior Center over the last 20 years. Using images from the building’s original construction and dedication, as well as photos and documents of the opening of the Newton Senior Center in 1993, this exhibit will trace the history of an important Newtonville landmark.
The Newton History Gallery: Featuring tools, furniture, clothing, and toys to illustrate the Newton of the past.
The Jackson Homestead and Museum is open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, and Noon to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday.
If you need special assistance, please call 617-796-1450.
All are welcome at the Waban Library Center’s first Family Game Day of the new year!
What: The usual great board games – Bingo, Horse Race, Candyland, Battleship. Please bring your own favorite if you’d like.
Extra new game – rubber band jewelry making with looms and rubber bands.
We’ll have snacks from Whole Foods Market and prizes.
When: Saturday, January 11, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Waban Library Center, 1808 Beacon Street, Waban (accessible by T)
The Newton Community Preservation committee has scheduled hearings to receive public comment on several new funding proposals:
Thursday, 9 January, 7 pm, City Hall Room 209
– Allen House (West Newton), CPA request $2,000,000;
– Historic Burying Grounds, CPA request $290,207.
Wednesday, 22 January, 7 pm, Weeks House, 7 Hereward Road, Newton Centre:
– Farlow Park (Newton Corner, historic resources), CPA request $476,780
– Newton Highlands Playground (recreation), current CPA request $240,000 (anticipated CPA construction request $1,960,000).
For more information, including the full text of all proposals, maps to meeting locations other than City Hall, and the deadline for submitting written comments if you cannot attend a hearing in person, visit the CPC website or contact Alice Ingerson, 617.796.1144 or aingerson <at> newtonma <dot> gov.
The Newton Community Preservation committee has scheduled hearings to receive public comment on several new funding proposals:
Thursday, 9 January, 7 pm, City Hall Room 209
– Allen House (West Newton), CPA request $2,000,000;
– Historic Burying Grounds, CPA request $290,207.
Wednesday, 22 January, 7 pm, Weeks House, 7 Hereward Road, Newton Centre:
– Farlow Park (Newton Corner, historic resources), CPA request $476,780
– Newton Highlands Playground (recreation), current CPA request $240,000 (anticipated CPA construction request $1,960,000).
For more information, including the full text of all proposals, maps to meeting locations other than City Hall, and the deadline for submitting written comments if you cannot attend a hearing in person, visit the CPC website or contact Alice Ingerson, 617.796.1144 or aingerson <at> newtonma <dot> gov.
Call Y3K Tutor today when schoolwork goes the wrong way! Their many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered. They tutor special education students such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, and gifted as well as regular ed. and test preparation. All subjects and ages are taught. Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson. Call 781-492-8700 or log on tohttp://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com.
Call Y3K Tutor today when schoolwork goes the wrong way! Their many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered. They tutor special education students such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, and gifted as well as regular ed. and test preparation. All subjects and ages are taught. Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson. Call 781-492-8700 or log on tohttp://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com.
Watertown Children’s Theatre (WCT) & the Arsenal Center for the Arts have combined and now offer many classes and programs for all ages:
Drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and ceramics.
Broadway dance, youth chorus, and several stage opportunities
For more information, view the online course catalog or peruse the WCT website.
Watertown Children’s Theatre (WCT) & the Arsenal Center for the Arts have combined and now offer many classes and programs for all ages:
Drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and ceramics.
Broadway dance, youth chorus, and several stage opportunities
For more information, view the online course catalog or peruse the WCT website.
Dr. David Gotthelf, Coordinator for Therapeutic Services and Head School Psychologist, Dan Almeida, Coordinator for BCBA services and Miriam Kornitzer–Assistant principal for student services at Day Middle School, will lead a discussion of how to talk with your child about his or her disabilities. Topics will include the developmental readiness of kids to discuss and understand different issues, as well as parent communication of expectations and limit setting, sharing of feelings, and the use of resources such as therapists to help facilitate communication. The panel will be open to questions and shared experiences from parents.
January 14th at 7:30 pm in room 210 of the Education Center, 100 Walnut Street. Networking and light refreshments will begin at 7:15 pm.
For any questions please contact Eileen Sandberg, NewtonPAC Chair, at eileen.sandberg.newtonpac@gmail.com. Thanks!