Category Archives: Community Notes

Newton Kids PMC Bike Ride on May 20

Posted on April 24, 2018 by zervaspto in Community Notes, Events, Sports for , , |

Newton Kids PMC Ride on May 20

The Newton Kids PMC Ride is back and better than ever! Get your bike ready to roll for this fantastic event on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Rider and volunteer check-in begins at 8 AM.  Two-wheeled riders will zoom around a one-mile loop on Wells Avenue in Newton as many times as they can from 9-10 AM. The 3-wheeled and balance bike crowd will tear it up on a separate tot course. Be sure to stick around for the POST-RIDE PARTY starting at 10 AM. There will be food, face painting, bike decorating, raffles, and more.  This is a great way to get kids involved in raising money for an amazing cause. All proceeds go towards cancer research and patient support at the Jimmy Fund and Dana Farber Cancer Center.

Click here to register: http://www.kids.pmc.org/newton.aspx

Too old to ride but want to support the event? We need you to VOLUNTEER: http://www.kids.pmc.org/newton/register-to-volunteer.aspx

Help the LigerBots Get to the Detroit World Championship

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |

The LigerBots, Newton’s combined North and South high school FIRST Robotics
Competition (FRC) team, have qualified for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in
Detroit from April 25th – 28th. The LigerBots’ ranked 24th out of 209 New England teams at the finish of the New England District Championship, and won two awards at district level events, earning the right to join 400 other FRC teams from around the world in Detroit.

The team now has only days to arrange for hotels and bus transportation to Detroit, and is undertaking a short-term fundraising drive to make sure that every LigerBot who wants to go with them has the chance to make the trip. First they need $5,000 for the competition registration fee, and are then hoping they can fundraise the $15,000 for a bus (2 days each way to Detroit).

If you’d like to help out, please visit https://ligerbots.org/sponsor, message the team on Facebook, or if you are a corporate sponsor, email sponsor-relations@ligerbots.org .

Use Less, Green the Rest

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for , , |

Mothers Out Front Newton is part of a powerful grassroots movement working for a livable future for all children. This campaign calls for a just transition from fossil fuels and for clean renewable energy.

Use Less, Green the Rest is a free presentation and discussion that shows how we can reduce our household carbon footprint by conserving energy and switching to “green energy.” Together we can make a difference.  Please contact Tish Upton at tishg.upton@gmail.com or Diane Becker at dibeck2ster@gmail.com to schedule a program for your friends and neighbors, group or organization.

Gas Leaks and Our Health

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |

Please join a panel discussion describing how gas leaks damage human and tree
health and about organized efforts to protect our families and communities at the local and state level.

Newton has almost 600 unrepaired gas leaks from the pipelines under our streets. This gas is methane, a potent heat-trapping greenhouse gas. It can be explosive, kills our trees and contributes to air pollution. Most of our gas is “fracked gas” that is extracted in a process using more than 1000 chemicals. The utility companies add the cost of the lost gas to ratepayers’ bills.

Panelists include Newton residents Curtis Norgaard, Nathan Phillips, Ann Berwick and Mothers out Front leader Zeyneb Magavi. National Grid has been invited to send a representative.

April 23rd, 7:00 pm
Newton Main Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton

Art Exhibition

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for , , |

The Newton After School Association, in celebration of National After School Week, will display a collection of posters showcasing the wonderful work that school aged childcare programs are doing in Newton.

The exhibition is in the main lobby area of Newton City Hall from April 23rd – May 2nd.

There will be an open reception on Monday, April 23rd from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Please stop by!

Your Opportunity to Comment on scenarios for adjusting school boundary lines

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Other for , , |

The Newton Public School district wants to make sure that all community members know that the final opportunity for public input on changes to student school assignments (adjustment of boundary lines) is on Wednesday, April 25th.

The schools that may be impacted by these changes are Cabot, Horace Mann, Franklin, Peirce, Burr, and Underwood. Changes to student school assignments only impact students entering the Newton Public Schools for the first time. Students currently enrolled and siblings of those currently enrolled are not impacted.

More information can be found here: https://goo.gl/4r6QNx

April 25th, 6:30 pm
The Education Center, 100 Walnut Street, Newton

3 Short Sessions to More Sustainable Living and Lower Bills

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for , , |

Sign up for Green Newton’s Green Lifestyle Course: 3 Short Sessions to More Sustainable Living and Lower Bills.

In the Green Lifestyles course, participants will learn how to reduce their use of energy (at
home and in transportation), water, waste and toxins, and be a more eco-friendly consumer. They will also discover new strategies for cutting their energy and water bills. Each class will be composed of 5 to 8 individuals or households.

Session Dates*:
Course 1: May 1st, May 8th, May 29th, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Course 2: April 26th, May 10th, May 24th, 7:30 – 9:00 pm

*Participants who have scheduling conflicts can attend one of the other class’s meetings.

Session Components: Sessions will be part didactic and part participatory.

Materials:  The teacher will provide participants with a PowerPoint presentation and a
document that covers green lifestyle practices.

Requirements:  After the first meeting, participants will be encouraged to implement several small practices in their lives and consider at least one larger project. They will discuss their findings during parts of meetings 2 and 3.

Cost – Green Newton members: free. Non-members: $25.00, includes a complementary Green Newton membership. Bring a snack to share at one or two of the meetings.

To register or ask questions, contact Dan: dan_ruben@usa.net or 617-527-7950.

Dan Ruben will teach the class. He’s the Chairman of the Board for Green Newton. Dan has facilitated over 30 Household Eco-Teams and Low Carbon Diet Teams, and helped over 200 households live more sustainably. He trained the trainers of Low Carbon Diet Teams. In his own life, Dan has reduced his fossil fuel use by over 80%.

As a professional, Dan is the president of Boston Green Tourism, an organization that
educates hoteliers about reducing their properties’ use of fossil fuel, water, waste and toxins. Previously, he led an organization that brought environmental best practices to the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston.

Waban Village Day and Family Fun Run – Sunday, May 20th

Posted on April 22, 2018 by zervaspto in Community Notes, Events for , , |

Waban Village Day and Family Fun Run – Sunday, May 20th

Be sure to mark your calendars for the 14th annual Waban Village Day which will be taking place on Sunday, May 20th from 10:30am-2:30pm. Village Day will be kicked off by the 13th annual Family Fun Run at 10:00am!  Racers of all ages are encouraged to participate, including children who are allowed to ride bikes and scooters along the 3.1 mile race course.  All racers must check-in at the Fun Run table in Waban Square between 9:00-9:30am.  The registration fee is $20/individual or $50/family (up to 4 members) and includes the race day T-shirt(s), which will be made from cooling performance fabric again this year!  In order to be guaranteed a race day T-shirt, you must pre-register for the Fun Run no later than Wednesday, May 2nd.  

For those who have pre-registered, you will be able to pick up your race day T-shirts and race numbers at the Fun Run table the morning of the event.  Day of race registration will also be allowed, but please be aware that race day T-shirts may not be available to those who do not pre-register.

Following the Fun Run families can enjoy entertainment from students from Waban’s newest neighbors, the Suzuki Music School, headliners The Rocky Nook String Band, and local favorites, the Newton Family Singers.  Village Day also offers amusement rides and games for kids of all ages.  Throughout the afternoon you can also stop by the Waban Pizza Tent for fresh slices of pizza from local favorite, Stone L’Oven and sweet treats from the Cool Cow Ice Cream Truck. Folks can also browse the booths of the vendors who will be selling handmade crafts, jewelry and gifts.  We hope to see you there!

In the Name of Love: Newton Family Singers rock the Music of U2

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Events, Other for , , |

Let out your inner Rock Star and come belt along with Newton Family Singers as they
perform anthems of passion and justice by Irish superstars U2!  To benefit the Newton Food Pantry, they’re collecting food donations and holding a raffle. This kid-friendly rock concert is the perfect way to share your love of U2 with your whole family!

Tickets for the show (Adults $10.00/children $8.00) can be purchased online at
http://www.newtonfamilysingers.org/events.html. For questions pleae email admin@newtonfamilysingers.org.

May 6th,  4:00 pm
Ellsworth Theatre of Pine Manor College, 400 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill
(free parking available on campus – please come early to park).

The Newton Family Singers is an intergenerational family chorus that brings together families and friends of all ages to sing American folk music.

Family-friendly, live music!

Harlem Rockets comedy basketball show/game

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Events, Other, Sports for , , |

The Newton South High School Booster Club is hosting a fun-filled basketball comedy show and game. The Harlem Rockets incorporate the audience, especially children, into the show and are always available to meet the fans and give autographs after the show.

In this special event to raise money for the Newton South Booster Club, the “Teacher’s Nets,” a talented team of Newton’s finest educators, has graciously agreed to face the Harlem Rockets. Tickets for this fun-filled event can be purchased online at a discount up to the night of the event. Tickets will be available at the door on May 19th, subject to availability.

Children, students, seniors are $8.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door
Adults are $12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door
VIP tickets are $30.00, $50.00 at the door (subject to availability)

To purchase tickets and get more information about the event, click on this link: http://buytickets.at/newtonsouthhighschoolboosterclub/162780

May 19th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Newton South High School