Community Listings Update 2/26/12

– April 27, 2012

Brainstorming NewtonPAC Goals for 2012-2013 and New PAC Leadership

NewtonPAC needs YOU!

NewtonPAC only exists when parents  join together to create it!

Do you have topics you want to hear about?  People you want to hear from?

Do you want different types of meetings? Mornings? Evening? Small Groups?

Plan to attend on May 3rd to brainstorm goals for 2012-2013!

Room 210 at The Education Center, 100 Walnut Street, Newtonville.
Networking and light refreshments beginning at 7:15 pm.

Questions, contact Sandy and Jo-Louise at [email protected]

Newton Parent Advisory Council (NewtonPAC) for Special Education meetings are free and open to all people interested in learning more about special education in Newton.

Book And Author Luncheon

FRIENDS OF THE NEWTON FREE LIBRARY

The Friends of the Newton Free Library invite you to attend
The 28th Annual
Book and Author Luncheon
Friday, May 11, 2012
Cash Bar 11:00 am
Luncheon 12:00 pm
Speakers and Book Signing will follow the luncheon
Newton Marriott Hotel Ballroom
2345 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA
Our featured speakers will be

Dennis Lehane
Moonlight Mile
and
The Given Day

Mitchell Zuckoff 

Lost in Shangri-La

For more information or a reservation form:
call: 617-213-0428 or
To join these authors on May 11, please send your check for $40 per person made payable to the Friends of the Newton Free Library.  Early reservations are recommended.

Street Smart Text for Newton North High School and Newton South High School PTO newsletters

Please contact Amanda Stout, Sr. Economic Development Planner, at 617-796-1127 or [email protected] with any questions. Thank you for your help!

Are you “Street Smart?” As part of Mayor Warren’s commitment to creating a culture of safety and changing the way people behave on our streets, the City has launched the “Street Smart” website. Visit www.newtonma.gov/streetsmart to learn tips and rules of the road for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, and start a conversation with your family and friends about how Newton residents of all ages and abilities can be safe and courteous on our roads. The Planning Department is organizing a series of contests and partnering with local businesses to offer great prizes. Congratulations to Madeleine Aquilina and Rachel Brown for winning the March contest! For a chance to win our next contest, check out the website for the answer to the question and then send us an email at [email protected] with your name, age, home email address or phone number, and what you think is the correct answer. MAY PRIZE: The first three correct responses we receive from Newton residents ages 13-17 will each win two movie passes to West Newton Cinema, generously donated by David Bramante and the Cinema. MAY STREET SMART QUESTION: “When should a child stop using a booster seat in the car?” Good luck and stay safe!

Honor Thy Teacher

It’s that time of year again to honor exceptional Newton teachers and staff who have touched your child’s life. The suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member.

We celebrate Newton Public Schools teachers and staff by:

· Notifying honored teachers and staff of your gift

· Listing all honored teachers and staff in the Newton TAB

· Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals

· Ensuring your donations go to support teaching & learning in Newton schools.

 

To honor a teacher or staff person go to www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org. 

Brookline Music School presents 
Music of Joy, Sorrow, and Stillness

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7:00pm 

 

Brookline Music School (BMS) presents Music of Joy, Sorrow, and Stillness, a free performance in our Faculty Recital Series. Join BMS faculty pianist Valerie Ross, violinist Aubrey Burdick, and tenor Joshua Pelkey for Music of Joy, Sorrow, and Stillness, a recital exploring the wide range of expression possible in art music. The evening opens with a joyous suite of ancient dances written by J.S. Bach, followed by Messsiaen’s transcendent Theme and Variations for violin and piano. From there, the program takes a more meditative turn with John Cage’s peaceful “In a Landscape” and Marco Simoni’s “Echi”, a short piece of echoing chords interspersed with explosive, dance-like outbursts. The evening will close with excerpts from Schubert’s heart-broken “Winter’s Journey” for tenor and piano and one of Gabriel Faure’s beautifully tragic Nocturnes for solo piano. Admission is free and a brief reception will follow.

 

Music of Joy, Sorrow, and Stillness is one of Brookline Music School’s yearly faculty concerts, performed and presented by BMS piano faculty Valerie Ross. BMS’ renowned faculty offers an array of unique and educational concerts throughout the year at the Kennard House and at numerous community locations. The superb quality of educational offerings at BMS is made possible by the high level of arts education, musicianship and pedagogical experience of the faculty, with over half of its internationally trained faculty members holding a Masters degree or higher.

 

Book And Author Luncheon
FRIENDS OF THE NEWTON FREE LIBRARY
The Friends of the Newton Free Library invite you to attend
The 28th Annual
Book and Author Luncheon
Friday, May 11, 2012
Cash Bar 11:00 am
Luncheon 12:00 pm
Speakers and Book Signing will follow the luncheon
Newton Marriott Hotel Ballroom
2345 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA
Our featured speakers will be
Dennis Lehane
Moonlight Mile
and
The Given Day
Mitchell Zuckoff 

Lost in Shangri-La
For more information or a reservation form:
call: 617-213-0428 or
To join these authors on May 11, please send your check for $40 per person made payable to the Friends of the Newton Free Library.  Early reservations are recommended.

The City of Newton is updating its Recreation and Open Space Plan and would like to learn more about how residents view the City’s existing open space resources. Newton has a wide range of open spaces, from parks, playgrounds and other areas for active recreation, to wetlands, conservation lands and the Charles River. We’re interested in the priorities of residents for improving, acquiring and maintaining open space in Newton. Everyone has a stake in our natural spaces and we’re seeking your input and ideas!

Results from the survey will be used to help guide the City and the Recreation and Open Space Plan Advisory Committee. With public participation and input, we will developing a vision and set goals and priorities for Newton’s open space and recreation facilities over the next 5 years, consistent with the Newton Comprehensive Plan.

A link to the survey can be found on the City’s website at:

http://newtonma.gov/gov/planning/lrplan/os/default.asp

Or directly at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TH3M3BB

Questions? Contact Claire Ricker at [email protected], or call the Newton Planning Department at 617-796-1122.