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Student Film Premiere: The Shadows

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
7:00 PM
West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington Street, West Newton
Free.

In a world where the president of the estate rules with an iron fist, the children who don’t want to be told what to do live in the shadows.

Producer: Alexi Reibman
Associate Producer: Brian Porier
Directors & Writers: Tayler Stander & Jess Alperin 

Eastern Red-Backed Salamanders: Wolves of the Forest Floor

Tuesday June 11, 2013
7:00-9:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Ecologist and photographer Brooks Mathewson will present an illustrated lecture titled Eastern Red-backed Salamanders: Wolves of the Forest Floor.

Workshop: Gelatin Printing

Thursday, June 13, 2013
6:30- 9:30 PM
New Art Center
61 Washington Park, Newtonville

Presented By: Cristina Hajosy

Make monotypes (one-of-a-kind prints) using unflavored, edible gelatin as a printing surface.

This versatile process requires no press and uses water-soluble inks, such as water-based block printing or monotype inks, and paints such as gouache, tempera and watercolor. read more »

Rare and Antique Books with Kenneth Gloss

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

Brattle Book Shop owner Kenneth Gloss will give a program titled Is there Value in Your Old and Rare Books?

He will speak about rare and antique books and take questions from the audience.

Attendees are invited to bring books and documents from their personal collections for a verbal appraisal. Mr. Gloss has been seen many times on PBS the Antiques Roadshow.

Newton Community Farm: The Mid Season Bounty and Thinking Ahead

Come learn about weeding, harvesting and tips on how to dry and store your harvest. Check in with your compost system and begin to plan for your late season harvest.

Saturday June 15, 2013
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Newton Community Farm
303 Nahanton Street, Newton 

Cost: $45 general public, $40 Friend of Farm

Instructor: Ted Chapman and Farm Staff

For more information, please visit newtoncommunityfarm.org.

Royal Wind Music Only Newton Visit

Saturday, June 15, 2013
8:00 PM-10:PM
Second Church in Newton
60 Highland Street, West Newton

Unique opportunity to meet and greet this renowned international consort in town to perform at the Boston Early Music Festival (BEMF).

The ensemble, led by Dutch Early Music expert Paul Leenhouts, has captivated a worldwide audience with their concerts of 16th and 17th-century music.

Playing entirely from memory, The Royal Wind Music is known for its engaging and virtuosic performances. read more »

Concert Gail Finnie Performs Folk Music

Sunday June 16, 2013
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Singer-songwriter Gail Finnie performs on guitar and Appalachian dulcimer. As a folk musician her repertoire is drawn from both traditional and contemporary sources. Join her an intimate afternoon of soothing folk music.

Monday Bike Ride with Bike Newton

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. read more »

Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree

The Newton Partnership and Understanding Our Differences are honored to be hosting best-selling author Andrew Solomon.

Monday, June 17, 2013
7:00-9:00 PM
Newton North High School read more »

Employment & Training Resources

Tuesday June 18, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Druker Auditorium

Kathy Smith from the Massachusetts Employment Training and Resources (ETR) will give a program titled .Resume Development..

Participants will learn how to develop a résumé to best market their skills, accomplishments and positive attributes, including writing powerful objective, summary and achievement statements.

ETR is the program cosponsor.

Registration is required, space is limited. Please call the Framingham ETR Career Center at 508 766-5700 to secure a seat.

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