Lots of Biz
- The Upper Falls Area Council's got a lot of interesting stuff on it's
agenda for Thursday (May 21) night's monthly meeting. Including:
* Possible expansion of the neighborhood's Historic District
* Construction noise status
* Creation of an online neighborhood bulletin board
* Proposal for a Vietnam vet memorial to honor Richard Cardinali and others
* Making plans for Village Day on Sun Sept 13
* Selection of the Newcomb Book Award winner.
If any of these are of interest to you, come by the meeting tomorrow
night at 7 PM at Emerson Community Center on Pettee St, hear what's
going on and let the council know what you think.
Tell Us a Story - Come on down to Gregorian Rugs this
Fri May 22 at 7:30 PM for the 4th Nomad Story Slam. Come hear fabulous
stories told by your neighbors or throw your name in the hat to tell
your own story. They must be 5 minutes long, be true, and be connected
to the night's theme - "
a long way from home". This story slam will feature three invited Newton authors as guest story tellers - Gail Spector, author of
Legendary Locals of Newton, David Kalis, alderman and author of
Vodka Shot, Pickle Chaser, and Nelson Lipshutz, author of
The Mecca Plan.
Upper Falls has been well represented at the first three slams with
stories by Upper Falls'ers Kate Carney, Jane Aransky, Jen Kohl, Ashley
Wasilewski, Patrice Westrate, and Jerry Reilly. If you haven't been to
one of these events yet, you should. They are a great night's
entertainment so come on down.
Tickets ($10) and more info available at
NewtonNomadicTheater.org
Redistricting the Schools - The school department has
begun working on a plan for re-redistricting the elementary schools in
anticipation of the new Angier and new Zervas schools being completed.
There are no proposals on the table yet, that won't happen until
mid-June. Almost certainly there will be some changes in Upper Falls
district lines. As far as I've heard, likely changes will not involve
moving children between schools but will be focused primarily on putting
incoming students into different schools. Right now we have kids going
to Countryside, Angier and Zervas depending on which streets they live
on. The most likely change in the Falls would be minor changes to those
boundary lines for incoming students. Note, none of that is official
in any way so its something we all should watch as the plans unfold.
Here's your reading material. Now get to work!
The Camels Are on the Move - Upper Falls's traveling Newton Nomadic Theater opened it's new show,
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
last weekend. This weekend the nomads will be in Auburndale Library
for Sat evening and a Sunday matinee. Next week to Newtonville and
Waban. The final week at the Newton Comummunity Farm and then back home
to Dunn Gaherins on June 7. This show will grip you, it will scare
you, it will make you laugh and give you chills. It features a fabulous
cast including Upper Falls own Linda Goetz. Don't miss it!
Tickets ($20) for all shows at
NewtonNomadicTheater.org
Howdy New Neighbors - Jeff & Mary, the former
owners of Atlas Liquors recently sold the store to the Patel family.
Stop in, say hello, and welcome the Patels to the neighborhood. We want
to make them feel right at home before we rope them in to help out at
next month's Feast of the Falls.
Sign up for Tour de Newton - The 3rd annual Tour de
Newton will be held on Father's Day, June 15. It's a great event for
kids, adults, and casual bicyclists. The ride starts simultaneously at
9:30 AM in all 13 villages.
You'll
be riding with your Upper Falls neighbors and have a trained leader and
sweep to guide you. The 20 mile, 13 village relaxed fun ride stops at
each of Newton's villages, where you'll be welcomed with refreshments, a
village badge, and an overview of the village by the locals. This year
we have something for everybody: If the regular leisurely ride is too
slow for you, sign up for the Contra tour - faster riders, shorter stops
and traveling in the opposite direction. If 20 miles is too much, go
for the Petite Tour - a 5 mile, 3 village loop that starts/ends at City
Hall. Whichever way you ride it, the Tour de Newton is a great fun way
to see and learn about the city. Sign up today.
I'm Not Getting on One of Those - If bicycling is not
for you then join some of your neighbors as the Upper Falls Greeters for
the Tour de Newton. An Upper Falls delegation will be down at The
Depot (Chestnut & Oak) all morning greeting the riders from all 12
other villages as they come through every 10 minutes or so - handing out
Upper Falls badges and refreshments, and telling them a bit about our
fair village. It's a great, fun, sociable way to spend a morning. If
you'd like to join the fun, l
et us know.
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