Category Archives: Upcoming Events

Carroll Center Walk for Independence

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Community Service opportunity, Upcoming Events
  • Event Name
    • Walk for Independence
  • Hosting Organization
    • The Carroll Center for the Blind
  • Date, Time, Location, Brief description
    • Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
    • Time: 8:00 AM ET to noon
    • Location: Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst | 100 Carlson Ave, Newton, MA 02459
    • Description: Newton’s Carroll Center for the Blind, one of the largest vision rehabilitation agencies in the nation, will host its 11th Annual Walk for Independence on Saturday, June 3, 8AM-Noon. It’s a family-friendly event bringing together both sighted and visually impaired individuals to support the nonprofit organization’s mission. Walkers can choose either a one-, two- or three-mile stroll around the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst (100 Carlson Avenue) and stay for complimentary food, music, accessible games and fun giveaways. Guide dogs and family pets on leashes are welcome. Individuals and teams can register here.
  • Website URL for event information and/or registration

Newton Porch Fest 2023!

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Concert, NSHS Music, Upcoming Events

Newton PorchFest 2023 is coming! Saturday, June 3 (rain date is June 4), noon – 6 pm!

Check out the schedule of events on the PorchFest website.

It’s FREE, family-friendly, with lots of music within walking and biking distance! Over 70 venues in Auburndale, Lower Falls, and Waban are hosting over 100 musical acts. 

Invite family and friends – make your plans now!

See you at the “Fest”!

Setting Boundaries for Healthy Relationships and Caregiver Self-Care

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Health and Social Emotional Learning, High Schools, Middle Schools, Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:30 PM PT. 

In this webinar, Jenny Woodworth, LISW, will define boundaries as they relate to familial relationships. Participants will learn why boundaries are necessary when supporting a loved one with a mood disorder and how to apply boundaries as a form of self-care. Register to join us for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs. 

After the webinar, complete our online evaluation and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a copy of Courage to Caregivers Guide to Telling Your Story Journal. 

Please share information about the free webinar with your network or community!

If you are new to the topic of depression or in need of a refresher, please watch our Adult Depression: Getting on the Path to Wellness as a Family as a foundation to this upcoming webinar. 

Tickets on sale now! A Cappella April!

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools, NSHS Music, Upcoming Events

A Cappella April! is coming to Newton South High School on Saturday, April 1. This one-night only, all-ages event features R & B/Soul/Pop a cappella group Ball in the House, with special performances by Newton student groups: Bigelow Beats, Brown Middle School A Cappella, The Northern Lights, and The Melocotones. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/students. Seating is reserved. Proceeds from this event will be used for future Creative Arts & Sciences programming. 

Tickets available through Seat Yourself: https://newtonps.seatyourself.biz

For more information contact Stacey Moriarty: moriartys@newton.k12.ma.us

Lunar New Year Community Cultural Day

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Art, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Upcoming Events

January 22, 2023
12-3PM
Free and Open to Public

Join the New Art Center and our friends from the Korean Cultural Society of Boston for a special Lunar New Year Celebration! This Cultural Community Day celebrates the Asian Lunar New Year with art activities, decorations, and performances. Bring the whole family for a day of fun.

Parenting Workshops this December – Start the new year feeling clear, confident, and connected with your family! 

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Health and Social Emotional Learning, High Schools, Middle Schools, Upcoming Events

Parent Coach Amy Behrens, M.Ed. is offering two unique mindful parenting workshops in December for parents who want to bring more joy and confidence to their parenting as we head into the holiday season and new year.  Parents of children of all ages are welcome. 

Family Culture and Winter Kickoff Online Retreat – Friday, Dec. 9th 9am-1pm OR Saturday, Dec. 10th 10am-2pm – choose the day that works best for you. 

We are entering the winter holiday season, and holidays tend to illuminate or exacerbate ingrained family patterns. So, NOW is a great time to pause and be intentional about shifting patterns to the “family culture” you desire.

Through individual and group reflection, direct teaching, and a transformational guided meditation – you will:

  • Develop vision and tools for your family
  • Get inspiration to make winter school vacation fun and enjoyable
  • Understand of the “C’s of family culture” 
  • Experience warm camaraderie with a group of like-minded parents
  • Receive expert tips from a parent coach with years of experience working with families
  • Create action steps you can start using right away.

Parenting Mantras Online Workshop – Friday, Dec. 16th 11am-12:30pm

Learn how to design your own personal parenting “mantras” – words and phrases that help you feel more calm, centered, and effective as a parent when dealing with difficult situations with your kids. Instead of yelling and then feeling bad, you can learn a new way to communicate with power and wisdom that can feel almost magical. 

This session will include: 

  • A Guided Reflection to give you insights that bring clarity
  • The Create-Your-Own-Mantra Tool to transform unpleasant patterns
  • Shared wisdom of a group of like-minded parents
  • Real-time experiences with how mantras work
  • Relief and peace of mind that your parenting experiences will feel much better

Learn more about Amy and her parent coaching approach HERE. Read her blogs HERE.

Free Diverse Children’s and Young Adult Books!

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Upcoming Events

Join us for Multicultural Children’s Book Day’s 10th event and receive FREE diverse children’s and young adult books in exchange for a short review posted to social media OR Amazon OR Goodreads OR used in a classroom or library. 

Sign-up ends Dec 31, 2022: 

https://multiculturalchildrensbookday.reviews/

A Visit to the Allen Homestead for Children and Families

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, Events, Middle Schools, Upcoming Events

This visit invites children and their families to travel 150 years back in time to imagine what it would have been like to live and learn at the Allen home and this historic school. 

This historic house was once the home of Nathaniel Allen, founder of The West Newton English and Classical School. Nathaniel Allen was a progressive educator who provided equal opportunities for girls and boys in racially mixed classrooms even before the Civil War. His curriculum was innovative, and students from all over the world came to attend his school.

Guests will explore the parlor, a classroom, and even the bowling alley as we learn about the family, the students, the school, and the unique curriculum. Our visit will finish in the barn, where you will have the opportunity to try some of the games and activities that children enjoyed at this time.  

We hope you can join us to learn about the history of this newly renovated Newton treasure. Each visit will run approximately one hour. Free event, 3rd grade and up, registration required. 

Dates: Sunday, December 11 3:00-4:00 PM

Thursday, December 15  4:00-5:00 PM

Sunday, January 22  3:00-4:00 PM

Thursday, January 26  4:00-5:00 PM Please register here

Advent Market

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Upcoming Events

Sunday, December 11, 11:15 a.m.

Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands

Purchase holiday tags and cards, jewelry, and other items knowing that your purchases support nonprofits. Join us for the Newton Highlands Congregational Church Advent Market on Sunday, December 11, at 11:15 a.m. A hand-decorated gingerbread house will be raffled off. Children’s activities will include simple gingerbread-house decorating. Baked goods will be sold.

Christmas Carol Sing

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Upcoming Events