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Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Leventhal-Sidman JCC auditorium
333 Nahanton Street, Newton

The need for a fully stocked local blood supply became abundantly evident immediately following the Boston Marathon bombings. Although local supplies have been replenished, there is an ongoing need to keep blood supplies full. Consider it an act of charity to help heal others in need. read more »

Developing Your Self-Marketing Pitch

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
9:30-12:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

A program titled Developing Your Self-marketing Pitch will be given by Joyce Koczan from Massachusetts Employment Training and Resources, the program cosponsor.

Ms. Koczan is is a Certified Professional & Executive Resume Writer/Career Advisor.

Participants will examine a few personal success stories which illustrate their strengths, skills and attributes, then construct a self-marketing pitch to showcase their uniqueness. Participants will practice their pitch and receive constructive feedback. read more »

Newton South Used Book Sale

Friday-Sunday, May 21-23, 2013
Wheeler Commons
Newton South High School

Proceeds benefit literacy initiatives in the NSHS English Department.

All unsold books will be donated to More Than Words in Waltham, a non-profit that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.

Children's books will not be sold at this sale - those may be donated to Lincoln-Eliot's literacy program. For information about book drop off, please contact Suzanne Freudberg at suzannefreudberg@gmail.com

Tuesday Drop-In Playgroup

For moms, dads, grandparents, nannies, and toddlers ages three and under. Great space and tiny tot toys.

Every Tuesday during the school year
10:00-11:30 AM
Lower Falls Community Center
545 Grove Street, Newton Lower Falls

Drop-in fee: $3.00 for adults. Toddlers are free.
To sign up, please call Bonnie at 617-796-1510.

See also the weekly Monday Drop-in Playgroup in Newton Centre.

Indoor Farmers' Market

Newton Parks & Recreation is sponsoring an indoor farmers' market.  More than 20 vendors are on hand weekly, offering a variety of goods from fresh produce to soups, meats, bread and desserts, artisanal cheese, maple syrup, fresh pasta, jams & jellies, and local wine!

Tuesdays, 2012-2013
1:30-6:00 PM
Hyde Community Center
90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands

For more info, contact Parks and Rec: 617-796-1500.

Film Preview: "No Equal: The Trials of America's Female Soldier"

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
7:00-9:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Join Rusty Thompson for a mini-preview screening of her new documentary, No Equal, followed by a moderated panel discussion.

Covering a time-span from WWII to the present, the film explores the various roles of women in the military, examining how their responsibilities have evolved and changed over time.

Panelists include Rusty Thompson, Producer/Director; Cathal Nolan, Professor of History, Boston University; Lisa Cordeira, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marines; Andrea Gayle-Bennett, COL National Guard and Cathy Corkery, LTC National Guard (Retired).

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Newton Highlands Community Meeting

The Highlands Area Council invites you to join your neighbors at the or a community meeting to update residents on issues within Newton Highlands.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
7:30 PM
Women's Club
72 Columbus Street, Newton Highlands

The agenda includes: read more »

  • Infrastructure issues, streets, sidewalks, crosswalks
  • Impacts of Rte. 128 Rte. 9 add-a-lane project
  • Proposed parking plan and parking survey
  • Water quality and environmental issues at Crystal Lake
  • Summer plans for Hyde Playground, Bandstand
  • Envisioning Newton Highlands project 

Newton South Used Book Sale

Friday-Sunday, May 21-23, 2013
Wheeler Commons
Newton South High School

Proceeds benefit literacy initiatives in the NSHS English Department.

All unsold books will be donated to More Than Words in Waltham, a non-profit that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.

Children's books will not be sold at this sale - those may be donated to Lincoln-Eliot's literacy program. For information about book drop off, please contact Suzanne Freudberg at suzannefreudberg@gmail.com

Right Sizing 101: What You Need to Know When Thinking about Moving Out of the Family Home

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
12:30 PM
Newton Senior Center
345 Walnut Street, Newtonville

In this talk Adam Shamus, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, and Amy Roberts, a move manager, will be on hand to help explain what is involved in selling a home in the current housing market including how to put a value on a home and information on the current housing market.

Registration required.

Teen Crafternoons

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Help prep for Summer Reading! We'll be making a crazy-huge poster.

Much painting, collaging, etc. will be had! This week we'll be in Druker Auditorium. Open to grades 6-12.

Contact: Liz 617-796-1389 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net

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