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COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUPER SUNDAE The Stanley Elementary School will have its annual Super Sundae Sunday on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1. 12:30 to 3 p.m., at Stanley Elementary School, 250 South St. Games, face painting, cake walk, raffles, and $1 for Lizzy's ice cream sundae at 2;30. Information: 781-789-1452.
NEWTON MUSEUM The Newton History Museum's 200th Anniversary Series, The Jackson Homestead: The First 200 Years, is Thursday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., at 527 Washington St. An evening of celebration where the new exhibit about the architecture and use of the building throughout its history will be unveiled. Free. Information: 617-796-1450; www.newtonhistorymuseum.org.
COUNCILOR COLLURA Councilor at large Sarafina ``Sally'' Collura will be available to hear constituents concerns and questions at The Tea Leaf, 487 Moody St., on Thursday, Jan. 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 781-891-1900; 781-838-1130.
REP. KOUTOUJIAN State Rep. Peter J. Koutoujian invites constituents to meet with members of his staff Friday, Jan. 30, noon to 1 p.m, at Cafe on the Common, 677 Main St. Information: 617-722-2130.
MAP NIGHT Map Night at the Newton History Museum, 527 Washington St., is Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Examine maps of Newton from the 19th century to today. Find out the answers to questions such as: Whose farm was subdivided to make your house lot or when was your street first laid out? Information: www.newtonhistorymuseum.org; 617-796-1450.
DEMOCRATS Registered Democrats in Waltham will be holding its annual caucus at Government Center auditorium, 119 School St., on Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. Election of delegates and alternates to the 2009 Massachusetts Democratic Convention will take place. Information: 781-893-3572.
POETRY WORKSHOP The Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., presents, Poetry Writing Workshop with Jason Henry Simon-Bierenbaum on Sunday, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8 and 15, 2 p.m. Learn poetry techniques and share your work in a class led by a local poet. Simon-Bierenbaum was a member of the World Champion 2007 Philadelphia Youth Slam Team and the founder and organizer of the first ever Boston Youth Poetry Slam Team. Information: 781-314-3425.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2009, are eligible to enter kindergarten in the Newton Public Schools in September 2009. Each Newton elementary school will hold a parent information night, followed by a registration on a separate date. Information: www.newton.k12.ma.us; 617-559-6115; 617-559-6105.
BROWN BAG Gore Place, 52 Gore St., Waltham, will offer a free, lunch-time introduction to the mansion called Brown Bag Thursdays at Gore Place. During these informal sessions, Thursdays, 12:30 to 1 p.m., from Jan. 15 through March 26, guests are encouraged to bring a lunch and hear stories of the mansion and life in America in the early 19th century. Coffee and tea provided. Information: 781-894-2798; www.goreplace.org.
`YOU DON'T SAY' The Waltham Channel presents a new program, ``You Don't Say.'' Waltham residents are allowed 5 minutes of airtime to speak on topics that are important to them. Commercial content is not allowed. Information: 781-899-8834.
WALTHAM MUSEUM Experience the rich history of Waltham at The Waltham Museum, 25 Lexington St., open Tuesday through Saturday 1 to 4:30 p.m. Admission $4, seniors and children under 12, $2. Information: www.walthammuseum.com.

SALES/FAIRS/FUNDRAISERS
PROSPECT HILL A raffle drawing to benefit the Prospect Hill Community Center Teen Leadership Program is being sponsored by Brandeis student volunteers. Prizes include a web camera, Nintendo DS game (choice of options), Perugina Gourmet Chocolate Gift Basket. Tickets are $1, or 6 for $5, and may be purchased at The Tea Leaf, 487 Moody St. Tickets will be on sale until Feb. 27. Information: 617-696-2304.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES People, Peace, & the Planet, a coffeehouse fundraiser with musicians Jill Stein, Ken Selcer and Friends; Arlington High School students band Rage and Satisfaction; poet Dorian Brooks; local folksinger Chris Nauman and storyteller George Capaccio, to benefit the Massachusetts Coalition for Healthy Communities, is Saturday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m., at Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple St., Arlington. Suggested donation is $10. Information: eli@masschc.org; 617-821-1453; www.arlingtonujp.org.
PHOTO SALE The Photographic Historical Society of New England will be holding its annual members auction Sunday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m., at Waltham High School, 617 Lexington St. Used and antique cameras, early images and other photographica related items will be sold. Consignments welcome. Information: www.phsne.org.
PAJAMAS The Stanley and Plympton PTOs are collecting new or like new pajamas, birth through preteen, for PJ's Drive hosted by P.J. Axelsson of the Boston Bruins. These pajamas will go to Massachusetts children in need through Cradles to Crayons. Drop off at schools, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Feb. 12. Information: plymptonpto@yahoo.com; 781-799-2284.
SNOW CHALLENGE Skiers and snowboarders are invited to participate in the 14th annual CSC Jimmy Fund Snow Challenge at Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford on Saturday, Feb. 7. The day-long event features individual and team races, an outdoor barbecue lunch, apres ski party, and an auction. Information: www.jimmyfund.org/snow; 781-290-1447; jfski@csc.com.

FAMILIES/CHILDREN/TEENS
YMCA CAMP The Waltham YMCA offers many summer camp opportunities for children of all ages - Camp Cabot for elementary age children, sports camps, preschool camp, and Voyagers teen camp. There will be Camp Open House on Thursday, Jan. 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m; Saturday, Jan. 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Thursday, Feb. 26, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Waltham YMCA, 725 Lexington St. Information: 781-894-5295; www.ymcaboston.org/waltham/programs/day_camps.
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Find out what happened after slaves escaped to freedom on the Underground Railroad at a Newton Early-Release Day Program at the Newton History Museum, 527 Washington St., on Thursday, Feb. 5, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Registration: 617-796-1450; www.newtonhistorymuseum.org.
AUDUBON ARK PALS (Preschoolers And Little Siblings) invites preschools and their parents to visit the Audubon Ark on Thursday, Jan. 29, 9 a.m., at Solomon Schechter Day School, 60 Stein Circle. The Audubon Ark from Drumlin Farm will visit with traditional New England farm animals. Free. Information/registration: 617-630-4625; stephanie.maroun@ssdsboston.org.
MINUTEMAN CAREER NIGHT Minuteman Regional High School, 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, will hold Career Night on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 7 to 9 p.m. (snow date is Jan. 29). Prospective students in eighth and ninth grade and their parents are welcome. Information: 866-798-2350, Ext. 244; www.minuteman.org.
SPRING FESTIVAL The Waltham YMCA, 725 Lexington St., is hosting its annual Spring Festival on Sunday, Feb. 1, 3 to 5 p.m. Cost is $10, free for family members. There will be with games, crafts, dance, sports activities, pool games, swimming and more. Information: 781-894-5295, Ext. 105; jweller@ymcaboston.org.
ICE SKATING Celebrate the 40th season of Bay State Skating School's learn-to-skate classes at Newton-Brighton and Waltham rinks. Professional instructors teach recreational, figure and hockey skills to the beginner, intermediate and advanced skaters. Information: www.baystateskatingschool.org; 781-890-8480.
GORE This winter, Gore Place, 52 Gore St., Waltham, will offer the winter version of the year-round, family outdoor activity Take A Walk. This self-guided adventure is designed for children 3 to 9 years-old and includes an activities backpack and, when conditions allow, snowshoes. Information: www.goreplace.org/take-a-walk.htm.

THEATER/FILM/PERFORMANCE
POETS Two Waltham poets, Joyce Jellison and Angel Logan, will read their work in, An Evening of Poetry, at the Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. Free. RSVP: 781-314-3425, Ext. 2; waltham.lib.ma.us.

MUSIC/DANCE
HONORS ORCHESTRA The students for the Waltham Honors Orchestra and Band will be performing a concert on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., at McDevitt Middle School, 75 Church St., Waltham (snow date is Feb. 5). Free. Information: Souzaj@k12.waltham.ma.us; burkek@k12.waltham.ma.us.
BACK BAY TRIO The Back Bay Guitar Trio - David Newsam, Steve Marchena and John Mason - will perform Debussy, Piazzolla, Brahms, Gershwin and others at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2 p.m. Information: 617-796-1360.
JAMBOREE The French American Victory Club Jamborees the first and third Sunday of the month, 2 to 6 p.m., at 193 Elm St., Waltham. All amateur performers are accepted. Donations appreciated. Information: 781-899-8195; www.favclub.org.
MIRA TRIO The Mira Trio will perform classical and romantic works at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., on Monday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. Founded in 2007, the Mira Trio's mission is to connect audiences at the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual levels through music, with a special focus on the classical and early romantic periods. Free. Information: 617-796-1360.
NEWTON YOUTH PERFORMING The Concord Orchestra presents its annual Young Artist Concert, Celebrating Youth - Elliott Carter - 100 Years Young, on Friday, Jan. 30, and Saturday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m., at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden St., Concord. The concert features Bobby Chen, a young cellist from Newton. Tickets are $10-$25. Tickets: 978-369-4967; www.concordorchestra.com.

EXHIBITS
AIGA 365 AIGA 365: Year in Design 29, an exhibition of outstanding communication design produced in North America in 2007, which opened to the public in December 2008 at the AIGA National Design Center in New York., runs through March 1 at The Gallery, at Mount Ida College, 777 Dedham St., Newton. There is a reception Thursday, Feb. 5, 5 to 7 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6:30 p.m. Information: 617-928-4654; www.mountida.edu/gallery.
BICYCLES The Bicycle Takes Off, a national touring exhibit, is making its final stop at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody St., Waltham. It runs through May 2009. The exhibit chronicles the history of the bicycle. Information/reservations: 781-893-5410; elln@crmi.org.
OPENING LINES The New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, announces, Opening Lines, an exhibit featuring 13 artists who investigate and display the line in its essential self, running through Feb. 22. Information/related events: 617-964-3424; cecimendez@newartcenter.org; www.newartcenter.org.
STUDENT ART Back Pages Books has installed artwork by art students of the Waltham Public Schools at its store, 289 Moody St. The artwork will rotate monthly. Information: 781-788-9988; alex@backpagesbooks.com.
BURNS Sixty Years of the Cuala Press: A Collaboration of the Yeats Family and Mollie Gill, an exclusive exhibition of rare artistic printed materials produced by the Cuala Press at Boston College Burns Library, 140 Commonwealth Ave., through March 2009. The Press was established in Ireland in 1908 by Irish Nobel Laureate William Butler Yeats and his sisters, Elizabeth and Susan. Information: 617-552-3282; www.bc.edu/burns.

MEETINGS/LECTURES
ALEX THE PARROT Brandeis Professor Irene Pepperberg will discuss her memoir, ``Alex & Me,'' about her lifelong work with Alex the African Grey Parrot, at Back Pages Books, 289 Moody St., on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. Free. Information: www.backpagesbooks.com; 781-209-0631.
WOMEN IN NETWORKING The Women in Networking Committee of the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce next luncheon event is Tuesday, Feb. 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Sheraton Hotel, 100 Cabot St., Needham. The topic is Power Chicks - Leadership Skills for Women. There will be an interactive networking exercise and a raffle. Cost is $50, $35 for members.
Information: 617-244-5300; www.nnchamber.com.
ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE The Women's Enterprise Initiative presents a Business Plan Forum with Susan Wornick of WCVB-TV as moderator, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 6:15 to 9 p.m., at Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Free. Registration: www.ci.newton.ma.us/wei; 617-566-3013.
JEWISH GENEALOGY The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston presents, Ask the Experts, on Sunday, Feb. 1, 1:30 p.m., at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, with experts, roundtables, and reference materials available for perusal. Free, $5 for non-members. Refreshments will be served. Information: www.jgsgb.org; info@jgsgb.org; 617-796-8522.
SOCIAL WORKER Social worker Barbara Sternfield will be at EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St., on Friday, Jan. 30, 1:30 p.m., for a discussion about creating a positive attitude after change. Information: 617-244-6400.
GENEALOGY Hebrew College and the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston are collaborating again to offer, Foundations of Jewish Genealogical Research, a course providing serious adult students with a strong foundation in Jewish Genealogy to enable them to research their family origins. The eight-part course begins Monday, Feb. 2, 7 to 9 p.m., at Hebrew College, 60 Herrick Road. Tuition is $250. Information: hebrewcollege.edu/genealogycourse; 617-796-8522.
DALAI LAMA Memories of My Meeting with the Dalai Lama is Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexington, with Rabbi Moshe Waldoks, spiritual leader at Temple Beth Zion in Brookline. Information: 781-863-0138; 781-862-7160.
SMALL BUSINESS The Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce next Small Business Seminar, Defining and Redefining Your Business Model, is Thursday, Feb. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St., Newton. Cost is $20, $35 for non-members. Lunch is included. Registration: www.nnchamber.com; 617-244-5300.
BENNY FRIEDMAN Murray Greenberg chronicles the overlooked football career of one of football's genuine innovators, Benny Friedman, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 4 p.m., in Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Brandeis University, 415 South St. Friedman's invention of the forward pass changed football. Information: 781-736-4205.