Events at OurNewton.org

The Centre Street Food Pantry is located on the lower level of Trinity Church at 11 Homer Street, Newton Centre.

Residents of Newton and the surrounding communities are welcome to shop once per month for a three-day supply of food. We stock canned goods, juices, and toiletries and have fresh items when available to us.

We are open:

Every Tuesday 4:00-7:00 PM
The first Saturday of each month, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

You can get to us by mass transit:

• The #52 MBTA bus stops nearby.

The Small Business Institute at Lasell College, the Newton-Needham Chamber and Eastern Bank present a symposium to kick off Small Business Month.

Thursday, May 2, 2013
4:30-7:00 PM
Lasell College, DeWitt Hall
80 Maple Street, Auburndale
Free, Advanced reservation required

Thursdays, May 2 & 9, 2013
6:30 PM-9:30 PM
New Art Center
61 Washington Park, Newtonville
Fee:  $75

Presented By: Theresa Harris

Take home beautiful and unique scarves made by you. Theresa Harris brings her talent and expertise to this friendly and fun workshop. You will explore various techniques, including painting, color removal, block printing and resist techniques. All levels are welcome. Perfect for gifts or for wearing your own unique creations!

Thursdsay, May 2, 2013
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

The Mayor's office, the City of Newton Department of Senior Services and the libarery are sponsoring a program designed to educate the public about scams and fraud. Speakers will include:

• Mayor Setti Warren will give opening remarks
• Eric Rosenbaum, Newton Police Department Elder Affairs specialist
• Mim Cole and Judy Zhon, City of Newton Community Affairs Office
• A representative from the Massachusetts Attorney General's office
• Jayne Colino, Director of the City of Newton Department of Senior Services

Saturday, May 4, 2013
9:30 AM
Tzu Chi Foundation Center
15 Summer Street, Newton Upper Falls

The second Sunday of May is Mother's Day, Buddha Day, and Global Tzu Chi Day. The Tzu Chi Foundation on Summer St will celebrate all three this Saturday. Mother’s Day reminds us to cultivate our gratitude, Buddha Day reminds us to cultivate our reverence, Tzu Chi Day reminds us to cultivate our compassion. Join the Tzu Chi Foundation for this Buddhist ceremony as well as a photo exhibition of Tzu Chi-Hurricane Sandy disaster relief work.

After the ceremony, Tzu Chi will continue to participate in the Newton Taiwan Day that will be held by the Culture Center of TECO at noon.

Meet Joanna Hershon, author of A Dual Inheritance, and JoeAnn Hart, author of Float.

Thursday, May 16, 2013
7:00 PM
Newtonville Books
10 Langley Road, Newton Centre

Join us on for a presentation from New England Low Vision & Blindness on products for independence for those who are blind or vision impaired.

Friday, May 3, 2013
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
The Carroll Center for the Blind
Rachel E. Rosenbaum Technology Center
770 Centre Street, Newton

Some of the items to be shown include:

•     iPad Connectivity
•     BrailleNote Apex
•     Eye Pal Ace and Eye Pal Rol
•     Victor Reader Stream
•     New HD/OCR DaVinci CCTV

Friday, May 3, 2013
10:30-11:00 AM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Short films for young people based on picture books.

Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370

Come to the annual Bowen Cooperative Nursery School Yard Sale!

Saturday, May 4, 2013
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
96 Otis Street, Newtonville

We will have toys, kids' clothes, household items, bikes, strollers, electronics, books, furniture, and much more! Rain or shine.

For more information about the school, please visit http://www.bowencoop.org/.

The Carroll Center is hosting its first annual Canines for Carroll dog walk.

Saturday, May 4, 2013
9:00 AM (registration starts at 8:00 AM)

The walk is 2 miles long and winds its way through the beautiful neighborhood streets of Newton, beginning and ending at the Carroll Center. There are also shortcuts for those who do not wish to walk the full two miles.

Saturday, May 4, 2013
10:00 AM-1200 PM
New Art Center
61 Washington Park, Newtonville
Fee:  $65

Presented By: Michel L'Huillier

Using pre-cut colored glass pieces, glass powders, frits and stringers parents and children will create a small project such as a plate, bowl, fused necklace or name plate. Registration for two participants includes materials.

Registration Required: Register Online at http://www.newartcenter.org/calendar/event.aspx?id=221, or call us at 617.964.3424.

Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, 2013
12:00 PM–5 PM
Jackson Homestead and Museum
527 Washington Street, Newtonville

Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the museum.

Sunday, May 5, 2013
1:00 PM=4:00 PM
New Art Center
61 Washington Park, Newtonville
Fee:  $10

The New Art Center would like to invite you and your family to spend some quality together while making art and meeting people. This program allows children and parents/caretakers to learn, create, and most importantly, have fun together.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are recommended for children ages 6 and up. Registration is encouraged, drop-ins also welcome.

Registration Required: Register Online, or call us at 617.964.3424.

Saturday, May 4, 2013
1:00-2:00 PM
Giroux Brothers Martial Arts
241 Walnut Street, Newtonville

The workshop will highlight the importance of using your BRAIN more than anything else when it relates to self defense.
Owner Steve Giroux will discuss bully prevention techniques as well as stranger danger. 

Kids will all get a chance at sparring with Steve for fun, as well as breaking a board at the end of the class.

This class will be taught in a basic, fun, and non-fearing environment. Both of Steve's daughters, aged 5 and 6, will be in attendance as well.

Thursdays and Saturdays in May, 2013
2:00-5:00 PM
186 Waverley Avenue, Newton

Have you been wondering about the fabulously (and historically accurate) green house on Waverly Ave? It's the Durant-Kenrick House!

Starting in May, enjoy "Sneak Peeks" of Historic Newton's new Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. See the results of the building restoration, explore life in the different time periods and try out our games. Your input now will help shape the future of this museum!

Saturday, May 4, 2013
3:00 PM
Jackson Homestead and Museum
527 Washington Street, Newtonville

Join us for a special program of classical guitar music selected in honor of Cinco de
Mayo featuring Zaira Meneses, faculty of New England Conservatory, and New England
Conservatory students studying under renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music and light refreshments in an intimate setting.

Free.

Saturday, May 4, 2013
3:00-4:30 PM
Jackson Homestead
527 Washington Street, Newtonville

Join us for an afternoon of enchanting music-a combination of chamber music and solo works by Schubert, Siber, Britten, Dowland, and Giuliani- performed by New England Conservatory students studying under renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. Spend an afternoon enjoying beautiful music and light refreshments in an intimate setting.

Free.

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

Every Monday during the school year
10:00-11:30 AM
Nahanton Park
455 Nahanton Street, Newton Centre

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

See also the weekly Tuesday Drop-In Playgroup in Newton Lower Falls.

Saturday, May 4, 2013
7:00 PM
Scandinavian Cultural Center
Nordic Hall
206 Waltham Street, West Newton

How does Nordic vocal music depict love? Let us count the ways... Join Stämbandet for an evening of love songs from across the Nordic Countries, and experience enchanting melodies, happy endings (once in a while), tales of unrequited love (more often), and much more.

Saturday, May 4, 2013
7:30 PM
Upper Falls Concert Hall at Carriage House Violins
Mill complex, Chestnut and Elliott Streets, Newton Upper Falls

A concert, a reception afterwards where you can meet the artists, and discover the Upper Falls Concert Hall, a hidden treasure in Newton Upper Falls - all for $20.

The entire proceeds of the event goes to One Fund Boston to benefit the marathon bombing victims and their families.  

Sunday, May 5, 2013
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Clarinetist Todd Brunel and pianist Paul Carlson will perform a varied program of classical pieces and favorites from the great American songbook.

Sunday, May 5, 2103
2:30 PM reception/lecture; 4:00 PM concert
Wilson Chapel, Andover Newton Theological School

You can experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Cuba with the Walden Chamber Players at the Wilson Chapel in Newton, MA.

Walden will be joined by classical guitarist Robert Bekkers to present a dazzling program of 20th and 21st century Cuban chamber music. Also featured on the concert will be a world premiere performance of Jorge Martin's Serenata for violin and piano.

Sunday, May 5, 2013
3:00 PM
Newton City Hall

Highland Glee Club's last concert of the season features madrigals, sea songs, spirituals, and popular tunes plus a performance by scholarship winner Madelaine Adams!

Bring your family and come sing with us!

Sunday, May 5, 2013
4:00 PM
Memorial-Spaulding Elementary School Auditorium
250 Brookline Street, Newton

Get ready to dive into the warmer weather with the Newton Family Singers as they perform their Spring concert … The Tide is High. Go with the flow, and join us for a program of tender, poignant and rocking water-inspired songs by an eclectic mix of artists including the Beatles, Lyle Lovett, Blondie, the Grateful Dead and the Indigo Girls.

What would happen if you held a sing-a-long and the whole town came? Let's find out!

Sunday, May 5, 2013
4:00 PM
Newton Cultural Center
225 Nevada Street

Admission is free; please bring a donation for the Newton Food Pantries. 

Come to a participatory music-making event for singers of all ages and abilities. Join songleader Nick page and the Newton Country Players, Folk Society of Greater Boston, Newton All City Honor choirs, the Newton Public Schools Music Department, Silver Newtones, Zamir Chorale of Boston, Newton Choral Society and Journey Songs. 

For more information, please call 617-527-8283.

Monday, May 6, 2013
1:00 PM
Newton Senior Center
345 Walnut Street, Newtonville

This group, sponsored by the Massachusetts Association for the Blind, offers engaging discussion and educational information

For more information please call 617-796-1670.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
12:00 PM
Newton Senior Center
345 Walnut Street, Newtonville

Meghan Ostrander, RD and Community Nutrition Manager with Springwell, Inc., will discuss how the lunches are planned and made.

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.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Whole Foods Market in Newtonville
647 Washington Street, Newtonville

Whole Foods Newtonville will sponsor a 5% day to benefit Hospice of the Good Shepherd. 5% of all profits earned on May 7 will be donated to Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

This is a great way to stock up on delicious groceries (which let’s face it, we all have to do!) while supporting your local, community-based, non-profit hospice.

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.

Mayor Setti D. Warren invites you to the Grand Opening of the Veterans Service Center. Celtics, Patriots, comedy, delicious food, and raffle!

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
6:30-8:30 PM
295 California Street, Newton

The new Veterans Center is a first-of-its-kind center dedicated to providing a variety of services for veterans.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Newton free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Center
Druker Auditorium

Larry Ruttman will speak on his new book, "American Jews and America's Game."

Martin Abramowitz, who has been making baseball cards that pay tribute to Jewish Major Leaguers since 2003, will join Mr. Ruttman for a lively discusison.

Thursday May 2, 2013
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Join Mayor Setti D. Warren, former Assistant Attorney General in consumer protection Edgar Dworsky, representatives from Newton’s Police Department, the Attorney General’s Newton Office of Consumer Affairs, and Newton’s Department of Health and Human Services for a panel discussion that will teach you how to avoid being scammed. A question and answer session will follow this informative discussion.

Meet Ru Freeman, author of On Sal Mal Lane, and Nichole Bernier, author of The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
7:00 PM
Newtonville Books
10 Langley Road, Newton Centre

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
2:00 PM
Newton Senior Center
345 Walnut Street, Newtonville

Barbara Solomon, seasoned Boston area cabaret pianist, brings friends together to entertain. Come enjoy the familiar tunes and easy feel of a piano bar.

Wednesday May 8, 2013
7:00-8:30 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Gallery

The series began as an idea which evolved when Angela Fiore found an aerial view of Fenway Park, cropped it and drew it on a canvas. From one painting the series grew, though the original aerial view still serves as the inspiration for each work.

Rules of Engagements:  Are There Any? with Dr. Michael Rich.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
7:00-8:15 PM
Newton North High School Auditorium
Light refreshments

Dr. Rich is a pediatrician and Director of the Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital, Boston. His research explores the positive and negative effects of technology (computer, television, cellphones, etc.) on children and teens. Join us as Dr. Rich discusses:

•     Strategies and tips to manage children’s use of technology

Wednesday, May 8, 2103
7:00 PM
War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre

Thinking about home composting, but aren't sure how to start? Currently composting, but want to learn more? Learn how easy it is to compost yard waste and food scraps into rich humus, a great resource for your garden, lawn, and houseplants! Participants will be entered to win a free composting bin!

Free, but registration is required. For more info & sign up, please visit http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/dpw/recycling/initiatives/events/default.asp

Meet David Gillham, author of City of Women.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
7:00 PM
Newtonville Books
10 Langley Road, Newton Centre

Meet Mitchell Zuchoff as he reads from, talks about, and signs copies of his novel, Frozen in Time.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
7:00 PM
New England Mobile Book Fair
82 Needham Street, Newton Highlands

Frozen in Time is a gripping true story of survival, bravery, and honor in the vast Arctic wilderness during World War II, from the author of New York Times bestseller Lost in Shangri-La.

Thursday, May 9, 2013
7:30-9:00 AM
Century Bank
32 Langley Road, Newton Centre
Free for chamber members; $10 non-members

If you're thinking of starting a business in one of our communities or if you already have a business here and are looking to expand, make changes or move, this workshop is for you. Our panelists will provide an overview of the resources and opportunities here as well as tips to navigate the permitting process. And we will leave time for your questions.

Thursday, May 9, 2013
6:30 PM-9:30 PM
New Art Center
61 Washington Park, Newtonville

Presented By: Cristina Hajosy

In this evening workshop, you will create a 4-panel, folding screen artist’s book in one night. It’s the perfect book to hous your artwork, photography or mixed media creations. Basic bookbinding techniques will be covered. A wonderful selection of materials and supplies are provided. Open to all levels. No previous bookbinding experience necessary!

Fee: $60.00

Thursday May 9, 2013
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker auditorium

Join Mary Owen, Extension Turf Team Leader and Specialist for the University of Massachusetts, for a program that will help you understand how you can have a good-looking functional lawn while protecting and enhancing the local environment, especially Crystal Lake.

Cosponsored by the Crystal Lake Conservancy, Green Decade/Newton and the Newton Conservators.

Thursday, May 9, 2013
7:00 PM
Newton City Hall, Room 222

This agenda includes:

• Historic Burying Grounds –new requested uses for remaining funds
• Newton's Capital Improvement Plan &CPA funding process –discussion with Board of Aldermen President & Vice President
• Museum Archives –update on anticipated project costs & schedule  

Theatre Ink and South Stage presents the 30th annual Shakespeare collaboration: A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Thursday and Friday, May 9 & 10, 2013
7:30 PM
and
Saturday, May 11, 2013
2:00 PM
Seasholes Auditorium
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre

Tickets at www.theatreink.net .  For more information, please contact Adam Brown at Adam_Brown@newton.k12.us or 617-559-6306,

The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education (NewtonPAC) presents Dr. Rafael Castro, PhD. discussing Neuropsychological Evaluations.

Thursday, May 9, 2013
7:30 PM (refreshments and networking will begin at 7:15 PM)
Education Center, Room 210
100 Walnut Street, Newtonville

Tuesday June 11, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Join the children's librarians for some fun songs and movement!

Contact: Children's Room (617) 796-1370 for more information

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Friday, June 21, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Short films for young people based on picture books.

Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370 for more information.

Friday May 10, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Short films for young people based on picture books.

Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370

Friday May 10, 2013
Newton Marriott
2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton

Friends of the Newton Free Library have invited William Landy and Randy Susan Meyers to be this year's featured speakers.

Contact: Nancy Grissom (617) 213 – 0428  or email bookandauthor@newtonfreelibrary.net

Join us for the 29th annual Friends of the Newton Free Library Book and Author Luncheon.

Friday, May 10, 2013
12:00-2:45 PM (cash bar opens at 11:30 AM)
Newton Marriott Hotel,
2345 Commonwealth Avenue at Route 128

The authors this year are William Landay and Randy Susan Meyers.

Friday, May 10, 2013
2:00 PM-4:15 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Sgtreet, Newton Center
Druker Auditorium

A homicide investigator digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims. Rated PG-13, runs for 130 minutes. Open to ages 13 and up.

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

Friday, May 10, 2013
6:00-10:00 PM
West Suburban YMCA
276 Church Street, Newton

Bring your children (ages 7 to 13) to the West Suburban YMCA for supervised fun. We order pizza for dinner and entertain your children with games, swimming, movies and sports.

It’s not just Kids’ Night Out; it’s Parent’s Night Out too! 

$25 for members and $30 for non-members (20% sibling discount).

Theatre Ink and South Stage presents the 30th annual Shakespeare collaboration: A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Thursday and Friday, May 9 & 10, 2013
7:30 PM
and
Saturday, May 11, 2013
2:00 PM
Seasholes Auditorium
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre

Tickets at www.theatreink.net .  For more information, please contact Adam Brown at Adam_Brown@newton.k12.us or 617-559-6306,

Saturday, May 11, 2013
10:00 AM
New Art Center
61 Washington Park, Newtonville
Fee:  $45

Mobiles can add balance, movement, relaxation and beauty to any environment indoors or outdoors. During this workshop where science meets art, you will create beautiful, fun, floating pieces and kinetic sculptures. All levels are welcome.

Presented By: Eileen Gagarin

Registration Required: Register Online, or call us at 617.964.3424.

Saturday May 11, 2013
10:00-11:45 AM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Children's Patio and Druker Auditorium

Come celebrate the installation of our new Piglet statue at the library! Enjoy stories and refreshments. All ages welcome. Come first to the Children’s Patio, then move to Druker Auditorium for a Piglet-themed art project.

Contact: Jane Malmberg 617-796-1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net

Saturday, May 11, 2013
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Newton City Hall, War Memorial Entrance

Bike Newton and NBPTF are sponsoring a spring bicycle safety check-up: tires, brakes, chains, and more.  Bring your bike and get ready for the warm months to come! 

P.S. If you're knowledgeable about bicycle mechanics, we'd welcome more help - email us at bikenewton@gmail.com. Plan to bring your bike repair stand and tools!

Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12, 2013
12:00-3:00 PM
Newton Community Farm
303 Nahanton Street, Newton
Rain or shine! 

Start your garden with hearty seedlings from Newton Community Farm! Choose from a wide array of vegetable and herb varieties, the same ones we have used and tested in our fields. We start with the best seeds we can get and plant them in an organically-certified, compost-based potting soil from Vermont Compost Company. All our seedlings are hardened off and most are ready for planting upon pick-up. Talk to expert gardeners who will answer your questions.

Meet Jennifer Donehey, author of An Octopus Named Mom.

Saturday, May 11, 2013
1:00 PM
New England Mobile Book Fair
82 Needham Street, Newton Highlands

This one is for the youngsters! This book is written from a child's perspective of how his life would drastically improve is all of his needs were met, without ever having to wait. It takes you through his journey on how his mother turns into an octopus and is able to conduct her daily tasks while keeping her children happy, all at once! Multitasking at its best!

Saturday May 11, 2013
2:00-4:15 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

A homicide investigator digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims. Rated PG-13, runs for 130 minutes. Open to ages 13 and up.

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

Thursdays and Saturdays in May, 2013
2:00-5:00 PM
186 Waverley Avenue, Newton

Have you been wondering about the fabulously (and historically accurate) green house on Waverly Ave? It's the Durant-Kenrick House!

Starting in May, enjoy "Sneak Peeks" of Historic Newton's new Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. See the results of the building restoration, explore life in the different time periods and try out our games. Your input now will help shape the future of this museum!

Theatre Ink and South Stage presents the 30th annual Shakespeare collaboration: A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Thursday and Friday, May 9 & 10, 2013
7:30 PM
and
Saturday, May 11, 2013
2:00 PM
Seasholes Auditorium
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre

Tickets at www.theatreink.net .  For more information, please contact Adam Brown at Adam_Brown@newton.k12.us or 617-559-6306,

Saturday, May 11, 2013
8:00 PM
Second Church, Newton
60 Highland Street, West Newton
$25 regular admission. $21 students/seniors.

Join us to celebrate Spring as we conjure a vision of heaven without the threat of damnation. The Fauré Requiem omits two traditional movements (Dies Irae and Tuba Mirum) and adds two (Pie Jesu and In Paradisum) to create a more intimate requiem, replacing thunder and dread with holiness and redemption.  

Come hear Newton Community Chorus perform Lauridsen's "Lux Aeterna" and Carissimi's "Jepthe."

Saturday, May 11, 2013
8:00 PM 
First Baptist Church, Newton Centre

The program features organist Monique Weiss Byrnes and soloists Angela Leonitis, Soprano; Stephanie Scarcella, Mezzo-Soprano; Matthew MacDougall, Tenor; and Ryne Cherry, Baritone.

Tickets ($15, $10 seniors and students) are available at the door or online at www.newtoncommunitychorus.org.  

Sun, May 12, 2013
8:00 AM-2:00 PM
Rides begin and end at Newton City Hall

Bike your choice of family-friendly to elite cyclist routes at the Christina Clarke Genco Foundation annual bike ride!

All 4 routes (ranging from 3.4 to 68 miles) will start at Newton City Hall starting between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Funds raised will support bike safety and affordable housing projects in partnership with Bike & Build and Habitat for Humanity. 

To register, please visit http://ccgfoundation.org/memorial-ride/

Sunday, May 12, 2013 (Walk will be cancelled in steady rain)
8:00 AM
Nahanton Park
(Meet at Nahanton Street entrance, near the river)
Parking available inside the park.

Nahanton Park offers a mix of woodlands, wetlands, edge habitat, and meadows along the Charles River, making it one of best best birding spots in Newton for both migratory and resident songbirds. 

Likely finds include brightly colored warblers, vireos, and orioles. Also expect bluebirds, scarlet tanagers, swallows, and brown thrashers. 

Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12, 2013
12:00-3:00 PM
Newton Community Farm
303 Nahanton Street, Newton
Rain or shine! 

Start your garden with hearty seedlings from Newton Community Farm! Choose from a wide array of vegetable and herb varieties, the same ones we have used and tested in our fields. We start with the best seeds we can get and plant them in an organically-certified, compost-based potting soil from Vermont Compost Company. All our seedlings are hardened off and most are ready for planting upon pick-up. Talk to expert gardeners who will answer your questions.

Sunday, May 12, 2013
2:00-4:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Flutists Lynne Krayer-Luke and Vanessa Breault Mulvey, and pianist Doug Johnson will share musical selections inspired by the beautiful movement of the flying trapeze.

The program will include works by Jacob Gade, Andre Caplet, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Gary Schocker.
The afternoon will conclude with a special piece accompanied by video footage of the Flying Flutistas (Lynne and Vanessa) in action on the trapeze.

Presented by Suzuki School of Newton.

Sunday, May 12, 2013
4:00 PM
Wilson Chapel
Andover Newton Theological School
Newton Centre

Treat your mother to a special afternoon of music! The Claremont Trio will perform a program of chamber music for piano, violin, and cello.

Special Friend tickets are $50/person, $30/adult, $20/seniors, with $5 off advance purchases.

All proceeds go to the James Thornblade Scholarship Fund.    

Every Monday beginning May 2013
5:45 PM (rides begin at 6:00 PM sharp)
Begin and end at Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre

Join Bike Newton for a Monday bike ride!

These are "No Rider Left Behind" rides; Anyone may ride as long as their bikes are in good working order, and they are confident they can handle a leisurely 7- to 10-mile ride.  '

Children must be with an adult, all riders must wear helmets, and everyone must adhere to safety rules of the road. We will go to scenic points in and around Newton.

Monday May 13, 2013
7:00-9:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

The Newton Department of Planning and Development and the Newton Fair Housing Committee are cosponsoring this screening of The New Metropolis: the New Neighbors.

The film follows the inspiring story of a diverse group of residents and public officials as they learn what it takes to pursue integration and revitalize their "first" suburban town. A discussion featuring housing experts with a local perspective will follow the movie.

Monday, May 13, 2013
7:00 PM
Newtonville Books
10 Langley Road, Newton Centre

Join us for an evening of readings by alumni of University of Southern Maine’s Stonecoast MFA Writing Program, now in its tenth year, including: Eugenio Volpe (author of the forthcoming novella King James), Cal Armistead (author of the new YA novel Being Henry David), Richard Cambridge (Curator of Poet’s Theater and author of Pulsa) and Mihku Paul (author of the new poetry collection, 20th Century Powwow Playland).

Get your day off to a productive start with an hour of networking and conversation.

Tuesday, May 14, 2103
8:00-9:00 AM
Barry L. Price Center
38 Border Street, Newton

Free for chamber members and non-members

Non-chamber members are encouraged to join us and learn about our members and programs.

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.

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.

Tuesday May 14, 2013
7:00-9:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Executive and career coach Tammy Gooler Loeb will discuss effective strategies for using social media resources, particularly LinkedIn, to move your career forward.

The program is part of the ongoing Job Seekers, Career and Professional Development Series and is for people who are considering a career transition, currently engaged in a job search or are interested in re-defining their career.

Meet Henriette Lazaridis Power, author of The Clover House.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
7:00 PM
Newtonville Books
10 Langley Road, Newton Centre

Wednesday May 15, 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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
6:00-8:00 PM
Newton-Wellesley Hospital, East Entrance Lobby
2014 Washington Street, Newton

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than one million cancers are diagnosed annually. Make your appointment for a free skin cancer screening by a Newton-Wellesley Hospital dermatologist.

Appointments are required. Appointments can be made by calling Carefinder at 617-243-5900. 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
7:00-8:30 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Join us for a special program with Erin Dionne, author of Notes from an Accidental Band Geek, Jo Knowles, author of See You at Harry's, and Gina Rosati, author of Auracle.

Once each author has read a short excerpt from their book, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Wondering what the publishing process is like, how to find an agent, or how long it takes to write a book? Here's your chance to learn about the publishing and writing process.

A book signing will follow with books provided by New England Mobile Book Fair.

Writers' Night Out Publishing Event

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
7:00 PM
Newtonville Books
10 Langley Road, Newton Centre

Join us at the Auburndale Community Library for a fun night with author Jane Roper!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
7:30 PM
Auburndale Community Library
375 Auburn Street, Auburndale

Jane will share some of her humorous, honest, and thought provoking, stories from her book Double Time: How I Survived-- and Mostly Thrived--through the First Three Years of Mothering Twins, which has just been released in paperback.

This will be a great chance to socialize with other local parents of young children!

Thursday, May 16, 2013
7:00-9:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Chawky Frenn, a Lebanese-American artist and Associate Professor at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, will discuss how his paintings give a voice to his belief in the nobility and the dignity of being human.

Frenn has participated in several national and international exhibits, forums and lectures including a conference on creativity and peace sponsored by Centre de Recherches Politiques de la Sorbonne at the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, France.

Cosponsored by the Newton Art Association.

Friday, May 17, 2013
7:00-9:00 PM
Walk begins and ends at the Hyde Community Center
90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands

Nearly 1 in 4 teens dating will experience some type of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from their dating partner, but only 1/3 of those will ever report this. To raise awareness about teen dating violence, including warning signs and what we can all do to break the cycle, Senior Girl Scout Troop 63053, in partnership with REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, is hosting an empowering evening walk.

Saturday, May 18, 2013
(Rain date: Sunday, May 19, 2013)
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Underwood Elementary School
101 Vernon Street, Newton

Be sure to bring us your dirty cars, and maybe a few dollars for coffee and donuts! Spread the word to friends and neighbors. All proceeds go to 5th grade graduation expenses. Thank you!

Saturday, May 18, 2013
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
27 George Street (near Centre and Cabot intersection)

Bring a Plant/Take a Plant!

Ferns creeping out of bounds? Hostas growing like weeds? Lily of the Valley taking over your yard? Now is the time to thin your garden. Don't put those Iris divisions into the compost bin. Trade them in! Use flower pots, milk cartons, coffee cans, yogurt tubs, even plastic bags to pot up your cast-offs. Labels would be nice. Early drop-offs are fine.

Exchanges are free, but please consider the donation box marked "Newton METCO Scholarship Fund."

Bring your kids to mee the LigerBots, drive a real robot, and learn about robotics!

Saturday, May 18, 2013
12:00-4:00 PM
The Hyde Center
90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands

The Newton LigerBots Robotics Team is a FIRST Robotics high school team. This event will offer many interactive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) activities for children. Double Helix, the LigerBots’ new frisbee shooting robot, will be there for kids to drive, as well as other robots big and small.

Also learn about all of the different robotics programs for kids in Newton, such as FIRST Lego League (FLL) which is a program designed for elementary school children.

Saturday, May 18, 2013
12:00-3:00 PM
West Suburban YMCA
276 Church Street, Newton

JOIN US (FOR FREE!) 

Healthy Kids Day® is an annual event to get kids moving and learning, and families living healthier! A Y national initiative, Healthy Kids Day®focuses to improve the health and well-being of families and to help them get a jump on creating a healthier summer. Our Y events feature fun active play AND educational activities that will inspire kids to carry a spirit of excitement and exploration. Bring the whole family and come dressed to play!

10:00-11:30 AM:

Saturday, May 18, 2013
1:00 PM
Nahanton Park
(Meet at the Nahanton Street entrance next to the river)

This canoe/kayak trip will start at the Nahanton Park area. This is a beautiful section of the Charles River from which youy can go upstrea, to the far reaches of Needham, Dedham and Wellesley. Interested nature lovers can bring their own canoe or kayak to use or can rent one of them at the new canoe/kayak/water stand rental that is now located at Nahanton Park.

Saturday May 18, 2013
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Join us for a 90-minute staged reading adapted from Wendy Kessleman's Tony Award nominated Broadway production of The Diary of Anne Frank.

The reading will be given by members of the Roxbury Repertory Theatre under the direction of Marshall Hughes.

Thursdays and Saturdays in May, 2013
2:00-5:00 PM
186 Waverley Avenue, Newton

Have you been wondering about the fabulously (and historically accurate) green house on Waverly Ave? It's the Durant-Kenrick House!

Starting in May, enjoy "Sneak Peeks" of Historic Newton's new Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. See the results of the building restoration, explore life in the different time periods and try out our games. Your input now will help shape the future of this museum!

Now & Then: Mahler & Foin

Saturday, May 18, 2013
8:00 PM
and
Sunday, May 19, 2013
3:00 PM
First Baptist Church, Newton Centre

The New Philharmonia Orchestra presents its final Classics Concert of the season! Don't miss this epic performance! A reception follows each performance.

Foin: Quintessencefor woodwind quintet and string orchestra
World-premiere performance

Mahler: Symphony No. 5

Tickets are available online at www.newphil.org or call 617.527.9717. 

Sunday, May 19, 2013
11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Waban Square on Woodward Street (right off Beacon Street)

Sunday, May 19, 2013
12:00-5:00 PM

Featuring private homes that highlight interior design, architecture, and historic renovation throughout Newton, the House Tour benefits Historic Newton's programming.

Advance sale tickets: $25 for Historic Newton members/$35 for nonmembers. Ticket prices increase $5 the day before the tour, so buy now and save!

Buy your House Tour tickets at www.historicnewton.org or by calling 617-796-1450.

Sunday, May 19, 2013
1:00 PM=4:00 PM
New Art Center
61 Washington Park, Newtonville
Event Fee:  $10

The New Art Center would like to invite you and your family to spend some quality together while making art and meeting people. This program allows children and parents/caretakers to learn, create, and most importantly, have fun together. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are recommended for children ages 6 and up. Registration is encouraged, drop-ins also welcome.

Registration Required: Register Online, or call us at 617.964.3424.

Sunday, May 19, 2103
1:00-2:30 PM
Leventhal-Sidman JCC
333 Nahanton Street, Newton

Learn how to become a craft brewer at a beer-making workshop. Randy Baril of Homebrew Emporium will teach you how to brew beer at home, what equipment you need, how to properly sanitize, how to set up your brewing area, proper bottling and the difference between basic beer styles.

Cost is $75; JCC member cost: $60. Open to all. Register online or contact 617-558-6480 or arts@jccgb.org.
 

Sunday, May 19, 2013
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Boston Symphony violist  Edward Gazouleas and pianist Pei-Shan Lee will perform a program of Bach, a beautiful and powerful Sonata by the American composer George Rochberg and a Fantasia Sonata written in 1919 by German composer PaulHindemith.

Sunday, May 19, 2013
2:00 PM
Webster Woods

Join us for a leisurely walk through the largest conservation area in Newton. Explore miles of trails through second-growth woods with noted rock outcroppings of Roxbury Puddingstone, brooks, ponds, wetlands, overgrown farmland, and an historic woodland garden. 

Sunday, May 19, 2013
2:00 PM
Washington and Adams Street (parade begins)

This family-friendly event will feature a variety of bands, military vehicles, honor guards, and numerous other groups.

We will also be honoring the legacy of two fixtures of our community whom we lost this year: Aldermen Carlton Merrill, and Newton Veterans Council President Frank Campion. Both men were veterans, and were fixtures of the annual parade, working tirelessly to ensure a successful event each year.

Monday, May 20, 2013
12:30 PM
Newton Senior Center
345 Walnut Street, Newtonville

Jessica Batsevitsky, Esq. will provide an overview of estate planning and elder law including information on long-term care, Medicaid planning and asset protection. Jessica practices in these areas at her firm based in Needham and Newton.

This program is offered through the Mass Bar Elder Law Education Program.

Registration required.

Come join us to share poems, prayers, and songs for peace and unity:

An Interfaith Call for Healing and Peace in Our World 
In honor of the victims and survivors of the Boston Marathon 2013

Monday, May 20, 2013
3:45-5:00 PM
Newton Free Library
Druker Auditorium
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre

Donations to the One Fund for the victims will be accepted.

Every Monday beginning May 2013
5:45 PM (rides begin at 6:00 PM sharp)
Begin and end at Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre

Join Bike Newton for a Monday bike ride!

These are "No Rider Left Behind" rides; Anyone may ride as long as their bikes are in good working order, and they are confident they can handle a leisurely 7- to 10-mile ride.  '

Children must be with an adult, all riders must wear helmets, and everyone must adhere to safety rules of the road. We will go to scenic points in and around Newton.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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:

• 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 

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

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.

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

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Health Lecture 4:00 PM, Shipley Auditorium
Dinner 4:30 PM, Newton-Wellesley Hospital Cafe
$5 per person; free parking.

The evening will feature dinner served by Newton-Wellesley Hospital staff, a health lecture, and entertainment.

Seating is limited, so make reservations by calling 617-243-5900

The Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Group Presents "Don't Be Shy! 20 Minutes of Cool Marketing Tips."

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
5:30-7:00 PM
Union Street Restaurant and Bar
107- R Union Street, Newton Centre

Come to the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton’s 16th Annual Fashion Show:

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
6:00-9:00 PM
Karoun Restaurant
839 Washington Street, Newtonville

Featuring fashions and accessories from a few of Newton’s most original shops including: Brussels Sprouts, Folklorica, Stash and CERI|COMO, this stylish affair will showcase top trends to an audience of over 100 fashionistas. Focusing on individual style, the show will have a particular eye toward wear-ability for women of many different shapes, sizes, ages and tastes.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
New Art Center
61 Washington Park, Newtonville

Please join us for a wine and cheese reception at NewTV for an exhibition by artist and New Art Center faculty member John Murray.

Born in Boston and a graduate of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, John has explored his bleak and sensual aesthetic through paints and mediums of all descriptions, as well as printmaking and assemblages. To see some samples of John's work, click here and visit his website here.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
7:30 PM
Second Church in Newton
60 Highland Street, West Newton

The Sundance Trio was formed in 2005 to explore and perform  music written for oboe, bassoon and piano. 

Their program is drawn from a varied repertoire of music by British, French, Canadian and American contemporary composers. 

Members of the trio include oboist Geralyn Giovannetti and bassoonist Christian Smith, faculty colleagues at Brigham Young University’s School of Music, together with pianist Jed Moss.  

Blood Relations, by Sharon Pollack, is a psychological thriller that follows the story of Lizzie Borden, an 1890's spinster tried for the murder of both her parents. Directed by Sam Raby and Anna Nemetz.

Wednesday-Saturday, May 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2013
7:30 PM
Newton North High School
Little Theater
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville
 
Tickets $7 at www.Theatreink.net 
Contact: Adam_Brown@Newton.k12.ma.us 617-559-6306 

Republican Candidate for US Senate Gabriel Gomez will address the Newton-Needham Chamber and then take questions from Chamber members. 

Thursday, May 23, 2013
8:00-9:00 AM
Newton Health Care Center,
2101 Washington Street, Newton

Free and open to Chamber members and non-members. Please register in advance at this link.

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

Wednesday, May 23, 2013
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
CATS Academuy Boston
575 Washington Street, Newton

Join us for an Open House to learn more about the vibrant academic and extra-curricular program at CATS Academy Boston.

For more information, please contact Amy Roberts, Associate Director of Admissions, at aroberts@catsacademyboston.com or call 857-400-9684. 

Everyone in the Newton community is welcome to come to the first annual NSHS Science Open House. Take a tour of South Science and see what NSHS has been up to!

Wednesday, May 23, 2013
3:00-6:00 PM
Newton South High School

Features will include:

•     A display of current science student projects in biology, chemistry and physics
•     Science team students demonstrating and leading interactive science experiments (younger kids welcome!)
•     An appearance of the LIGERBOTS robot
•     Science student and faculty awards

Thursday, May 23, 2013
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
New Art Center
61 Washington Park, Newtonville

Presented By: Arlene Bandes

This class will introduce you to the techniques involved in building up transparent layers of Akua inks using styrofoam printing plates and resists.

In a process reminiscent of reduction block printing, students will learn step by step printing techniques using plates in a variety of colors and layers.

Please bring a simple 9x12 pencil drawing to class (computer paper is adequate) to use as a starting point of your print. While Akua inks are water soluble a smock is suggested.

A workshop for businesses, property owners, and residents of Newtonville.

Thursday, May 23, 2013
6:45-9:00 PM
New Art Center
61 Washington Park, Newtonville

City transportation and planning staff are creating conceptual designs for street improvements for Walnut Street south of the Mass Pike in Newtonville (including the Austin Street parking lot). Please join us for a fun and interactive workshop to collect ideas and understand your values and needs that will inform the street design and plans for the future of the village.

Thursday May 23, 2013
7:00-9:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Marc Zvi Brettler, Dora Golding Professor of Biblical Studies in the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University, will give a lecture in parallel with the Museum of Science (MOS) Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit, which is presented in partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority from the collections of the Israeli National Treasures.

Meet Ramona Ausubel, author of a A Guide to Being Born: Stories, and Austin Ratner, author of In the Land of the Living.

Thursday, May 23, 2013
7:00 PM
Newtonville Books
10 Langley Road, Newton Centre

Thursday, May 23, 2013
7:30 PM
Jackson Homestead and Museum

This month's book selection is Choosing War: The Lost Chance for Peace and the Escalation of War in Vietnam by Fredrik Logevall.

Recognized as a major work and a touchstone for any future discussion of the origins of America's military escalation in Vietnam, the book exploits a wide array of new sources to explore America's Vietnam policy. Well written and accessible, it cogently and systematically undermines the argument that America's military escalation in Vietnam was in any way inevitable or necessary.

Blood Relations, by Sharon Pollack, is a psychological thriller that follows the story of Lizzie Borden, an 1890's spinster tried for the murder of both her parents. Directed by Sam Raby and Anna Nemetz.

Wednesday-Saturday, May 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2013
7:30 PM
Newton North High School
Little Theater
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville
 
Tickets $7 at www.Theatreink.net 
Contact: Adam_Brown@Newton.k12.ma.us 617-559-6306 

Blood Relations, by Sharon Pollack, is a psychological thriller that follows the story of Lizzie Borden, an 1890's spinster tried for the murder of both her parents. Directed by Sam Raby and Anna Nemetz.

Wednesday-Saturday, May 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2013
7:30 PM
Newton North High School
Little Theater
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville
 
Tickets $7 at www.Theatreink.net 
Contact: Adam_Brown@Newton.k12.ma.us 617-559-6306 

Thursdays and Saturdays in May, 2013
2:00-5:00 PM
186 Waverley Avenue, Newton

Have you been wondering about the fabulously (and historically accurate) green house on Waverly Ave? It's the Durant-Kenrick House!

Starting in May, enjoy "Sneak Peeks" of Historic Newton's new Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. See the results of the building restoration, explore life in the different time periods and try out our games. Your input now will help shape the future of this museum!

Blood Relations, by Sharon Pollack, is a psychological thriller that follows the story of Lizzie Borden, an 1890's spinster tried for the murder of both her parents. Directed by Sam Raby and Anna Nemetz.

Wednesday-Saturday, May 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2013
7:30 PM
Newton North High School
Little Theater
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville
 
Tickets $7 at www.Theatreink.net 
Contact: Adam_Brown@Newton.k12.ma.us 617-559-6306 

Every Monday beginning May 2013
5:45 PM (rides begin at 6:00 PM sharp)
Begin and end at Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre

Join Bike Newton for a Monday bike ride!

These are "No Rider Left Behind" rides; Anyone may ride as long as their bikes are in good working order, and they are confident they can handle a leisurely 7- to 10-mile ride.  '

Children must be with an adult, all riders must wear helmets, and everyone must adhere to safety rules of the road. We will go to scenic points in and around Newton.

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.

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.

Tuesday May 28, 2013
7:00-9:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Learn how Newton’s youth are creating awareness and actively addressing environmental issues.

Projects by students from Franklin Elementary School, Newton North and South High Schools, Green Decade/Newton’s Students for a Greener World and Solomon Schechter Day School’s after school program will be featured.

The event is part of the Greening Our Community Series and is cosponsored by Green Decade/Newton (GD/N). The 2013 Annual Environmental Leadership Awards will also be presented.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
7:30 am
Boston College
McElroy Commons

Each year, this important gathering is an opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate the diversity of our city, and support the terrific work of the Foundation for Racial, Ethnic and Religious Harmony.

Keynote speaker:  Senator Elizabeth Warren.

In addition to Senator Warren, the breakfast will feature musical performances from students of the Newton Public Schools, readings from a variety of clergy, a presentation of scholarships to students.

Meet Daphne Kalotay, author of Sight Reading, and Kevin Dowd, author of The Fourth of July.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
7:00 PM
Newtonville Books
10 Langley Road, Newton Centre

For Men & Women. Single, Double, Triple Play. Prizes & Coffee.

Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-2:00 AM
Nahanton Park Nature Center
455 Nahanton Street,Newton Centre

Bring lunch; coffee provided.  $3.00 donation
To sign up, please call 617-796-1510.

Thursday, May 30, 2013
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
New Art Center
61 Washington Park, Newtonville

Presented By: Michel L'Huillier

You will learn the basics of glass fusing techniques and play with colored glass pieces, glass powders and frits, stringers and glass beads.

After a series of fun exercises, you’ll design and create a 4” x 4” dish and one 8” x 8” diameter bowl using the techniques learned. You will also create fused jewelry pieces such as necklaces or pins.

Wear closed-toe shoes.

Registration Required: Register Online, or call us at 617.964.3424.

Thursday, May 30, 2013
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
New Art Center
61 Washington Park, Newtonville

Presented By: Cristina Hajosy

Are you applying to art school, submitting work for an exhibition or designing a web site?

Learn a few techniques that will improve your images and enhance your presentation!

This discussion-based class will teach you the affordable way to photograph your work. Starting with a basic overview of photo principles, you will learn how aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance play a huge role in image quality. Lighting, background, and accurate color are also important aspects to consider.

Please bring your camera.

Community Meal at the West Suburban YMCA

Thursday, May 30, 2013
7:00-8:30 PM
West Suburban YMCA
276 Church Street, Newton

Join the Teen Center staff for our monthly community meal in the Teen Center for our teens, families and members of the community.

Sit down together, eat some good food and enjoy some great company. The meal is a potluck, but you are not obligated to bring a dish. Food donations are also welcome.

If you are interested in learning more about this event or donating a dish, please email peaton@westsuburbanymca.org.

Thursday May 30, 2013
7:00-9:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Newton resident Dick Simon will give an insightful, illustrated lecture based in his recent trip to North Korea with a delegation of business leaders from nine countries.

Recounting how the group’s experiences were nothing like what they expected, Mr. Simon’s aim in giving the program is to broaden attendees’ perspectives of how they think about that enigmatic part of the world.

Kick off a beautiful summer season at Newton Cultural Alliance's first annual Strawberry Festival!

Salute arts and culture with an evening of live entertainment, sweet and savory strawberries, lovely libations, and good ol' fashioned fun!

Sunday, May 30, 2013
7:00 PM
Home of Vicki Danberg and John Ficarelli
Newton Centre

The Strawberry Festival also features the premiere of NCA's first "Fabulous Hat Contest" -don your most dashing and debonair design to win the grand prize!