Category Archives: Other

Girl Scouts collecting donations to help stray, abandoned cats

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other for , , |

Girl Scouts in Oak Hill Troop 73004 are working on a community service project to assist the Cat Connection, a non-profit organization that rescues and finds homes for stray and abandoned cats in Newton, Waltham, Belmont, Watertown., Brighton and Allston.

They are seeking donations of cat supplies (food, toys, kitty litter, etc.) and searching for foster and adoption homes for these cats.

Donations can be delivered to drop-off boxes located at Newtonville Pets and the lobby of Oak Hill Middle School until June 3.

Anyone interested in fostering or adopting a cat can learn more by visiting the Cat Connection website.

Workshop: How to Run for Local Public Office, April 23

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Other for , , |

Considering public office? Helping someone run for office? Interested in how local campaigns work?

The League of Women Voters of Newton and the Newton Election Commission invite candidates, potential candidates, campaign managers, campaign treasurers, and all interested citizens to a workshop that offers practical information and advice about political campaigns by a group of knowledgeable panelists:

· Jason Tait, Director of Communication and Public Education, MA Office of Campaign and Political Finance, will give an overview of the Campaign and Political Finance Law
· David Olson, Newton City Clerk, will describe local filing requirements
· Claire Sokoloff, will discuss serving on the School Committee
· Stephen Linsky, will discuss being an Alderman
· Melanie Graham, Editor of the Newton Patch, will discuss effective Press/Media communications

Tuesday, April 23, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands.

Contact the League of Women Voters of Newton at 617-383-4598 or by email with any questions.

Volunteers needed for Newton at Home

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, From PTO Council, Other for , , |

Newton at Home (NAH) is a non-profit member organization that helps Newton senior citizens live independently and safely in their homes.  Most of the services are provided by volunteers, and so we need your help.  We need drivers and those who can do chores around the house for seniors who can’t do these things on their own.

NAH is also looking for help with the upcoming Intergenerational Walk Around Newton City Hall, Sunday, April 14th at 10:30 am.  Volunteers are needed to line the route, help with warm-up exercises, etc.  Please contact NAH today to volunteer: 617-795-2560 or by email.

Newton at Home volunteers needed

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other for , , |

Newton at Home (NAH) is a non-profit member organization that helps Newton senior citizens live independently and safely in their homes. Most of the services are provided by volunteers, and so we need your help. We need drivers and those who can do chores around the house for seniors who can’t do these things on their own.

NAH is also looking for help with the upcoming Intergenerational Walk Around Newton City Hall, Sunday, April 14th at 10:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed to line the route, help with warm-up exercises, etc. Please call or email NAH today to volunteer: 617-795-2560 or volcoord@newtonathome.org.

Volunteer greeters needed at Newton Community Service Ctr.

Posted on April 5, 2013 by MaryAnnH in Community Notes, Other

The Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) is looking for volunteers to serve in the role of Receptionist/Greeter.

As the first person visitors will see as they enter the agency, the receptionist/greet will help create a welcoming and secure atmosphere at NCSC.  Friendly yet professional, the greeter will help ensure that people entering the building find their way to appointments and do not enter child care areas.  Minimum requirement:  6 weekday hours per week.

NCSC strengthens families and the community in Newton, Waltham and surrounding areas by providing programs that support healthy child development, enable parents to balance work and family life, promote effective parenting, and encourage volunteerism.  The agency actively engages a racially, economically and culturally diverse population.

For more information, please contact Claire Kashuck, Volunteer Coordinator, by phone at 617-969-5906 ext. 210 or by email.

Bike Donations Needed, April 28

Posted on April 5, 2013 by MaryAnnH in Community Notes, Events, Other

Do you have an unused bike in your garage? Please consider how much it could benefit someone in a developing country. Get rid of clutter, keep trash out of landfills, and make a difference by donating a used bike to Bikes Not Bombs.

Bring bikes of any size or condition to the First Unitarian Church in West Newton, 1326 Washington St., on April 28th between 10am and 2pm along with a $10 donation per bike.

More information on the bike drive is online. Additional questions? Contact Joyce Pollock by email.

Newton Community Preservation Comm meets April 11

Posted on March 28, 2013 by MaryAnnH in Community Notes, Events, Other

The Newton Community Preservation Committee’s meeting on Thursday, April 11th will include discussion of a pre-proposal for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Nathaniel Allen House (35 Webster Street, West Newton), as well as committee business.
For the full agenda and full text of this pre-proposal, visit the program website.

Projects that would like to request funds in fy14 or fy15 must submit a pre-proposal by June 1 to qualify for consideration in the fall 2013 round. For assistance, contact Alice Ingerson by phone at 617.796.1144 or by email.

Public safety meeting in Chestnut Hill, April 4

Posted on March 23, 2013 by MaryAnnH in Community Notes, Events, Other

The CHESTNUT HILL ASSOCIATION invites the public, those who live in Chestnut Hill and those who don’t, to attend a presentation and discussion on public safety on Thursday, April 4 at 7:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall, behind the Church of the Redeemer, 379 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill (Doors open at 6:30).

A presentation will be made by a representative of the Newton Police Department, who will be ready to answer our questions and advise us on ways to be safer at home and away from home.

Please park behind the Church (off Suffolk Road) or on Suffolk Road, Kingsbury Road, or Reservoir Avenue, all of which are off Hammond Street.

The presentation will end about 8:00 p.m. Please feel free to invite your neighbors and friends who are interested. No charge for admission.

Great deals at Mason-Rice online auction, March 14-27

Posted on March 23, 2013 by MaryAnnH in Advertisements, Community Notes, Other

Mason-Rice PTO is holding an online auction from March 14-27, offering great deals on summer camps, fitness studios, local restaurants, sports items, and more.

To review items and place a bid, go to the Mason-Rice auction site on BiddingForGood.

  • Get a deal on a summer camps, including Babson, Camp Cody, Fessenden, James Bede Soccer.
  • Get in Shape – Change Your Body Bootcamp, Get In Shape For Woman, One to One Bodyscapes and more
  • Treat Yourself to a Night Out – 51 Lincoln, Aquitaine, Legal Seafoods, Lumiere, Terry O’Reilly’s and more.
  • Sport Items – Tickets, Autographed Bruins Jersey and more
  • Other items – a Remote Car Starter, a Hipstitch Birthday Party,  Walt Disney World Hopper Passes and many more!

Newton Unplugged & Connected — March events

Posted on March 16, 2013 by MaryAnnH in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other

The Newton Community Service Center encourages families to Unplug & Connect during March.

This week’s ideas: get outdoors and check out Wednesday’s full moon; explore the trails of Cold Spring Park & the Cove (mud, early buds, and birds); design a t-shirt.

A full calendar of activity ideas is available online.