Waltham & Newton Calendar 11/4

COMMUNITY EVENTS
GREEN FAIR Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, will be hosting its 2nd annual Green Fair on Sunday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Information: 617-527-0045; www.bethavodah.org.
BRIDAL GOWNS GIVEAWAY La Reine Bridal, 20-22 High St., is again donating wedding gowns to anyone deployed in Afghanistan or Iraq, or marrying anyone deployed in these countries. In celebrating its 26th anniversary, 100 wedding gowns will be given away Thursday, Nov. 5, noon to 8 p.m., on a first come basis. Proof of deployment is required. Information: 781-899-0348.
VETERANS DAY The city of Waltham Veterans' Services and the Waltham Allied Veterans' Council will honor all veterans at a ceremony on Veterans' Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at the Circle of Remembrance on Waltham Common. All Veteran groups will meet at the Elm Street Parking Lot behind City Hall at 10:30 a.m. and march in formation to the Circle of Remembrance. Information: 781-314-3415.
VETERANS DAY The City of Newton and the Newton Veterans Council will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m., with a ceremony at the American Legion, Post #440, 295 California St. A collation will follow. Information: 617-796-1090; jmacgillivray@newtonma.gov.
OPEN STUDIOS Waltham Mills Artists Association celebrates its 33rd annual Open Studios at the historic mill buildings, 144 Moody St., on Saturday, Nov. 7, noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8, noon to 5 p.m. The work of more than 70 artists will be on display - paintings, sculpture, wood-works, collages, ceramics, glass-works, prints, textiles, photography and jewelry. Film, video, and animation artists will also screen work. Information: www.wmaastudios.org.
APPLES Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton St., presents, All You Ever Wanted to Know about Apples, a discussion about all aspects of apple history, nutrition, growth and also a delicious fresh apple tasting, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., or Saturday, Nov. 14. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $10, $12 for non-members. Registration/information: www.newtoncommunityfarm.org.
BURYING GROUND Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington St., Newton, presents, Historic Burying Ground Clean-Up, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. Meet at the East Parish Burying Ground, corner of Cotton and Center streets. Information: 617-796-1450.
EXTEND GARDEN SEASON Learn some of the tricks used at the farm and by a local gardener to keep harvesting fresh produce as the days get shorter and the mercury drops at Extending the Growing Season, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 3 to 4:30 p.m., at Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton St. Cost is $22, $25 for non-members. Information: www.newtoncommunityfarm.org.
SPAGHETTI DINNER The French American Victory Club, 193 Elm St., Waltham, is having a spaghetti dinner Wednesaday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m. Cost is $8. Information: 781-899-8195
COMMUNITY WEEKEND Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington St., presents a free Newton Community Weekend, on Nov. 7-8, noon to 5 p.m. Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the museum. Information: 617-796-1450.
SCOTT BROWN Republican Scott Brown, candidate for U.S. Senate, will be at Pizzi Farm Market & Deli, corner of Lake and Lincoln streets, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 12:30 p.m. He is currently in his third state Senate term. Information: www.brownforussenate.com; 781-444-0200.
FINANCES Discovering What's Next presents, Managing Your Finances in Uncertain Times, a Discover Realities Financial Forum, on Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., at Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium, 330 Homer St. Registration: info@discoveringwhatsnext.com; 617-796-1419.
RAD The Waltham Police Department is offering its free Rape Aggression Defense Training to women (and their families) who live or work in Waltham. The program is Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, and Dec. 7, 6 to 8:45 p.m., at a Waltham location to be determined. Information: www.city.waltham.ma.us/wpdweb/walthamp dweb/home.htm, click on R.A.D.; 155 Lexington St.; 781-314-3522; 781-314-3526.
TENANT ADVOCACY Need help with housing? WATCH's Tenant Advocacy clinic can give you completely free and confidential help from trained advocates at 517 Moody St., Waltham, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Discuss landlord issues, threats of eviction, rent increases, housing searches, or other general housing concerns. Information: 781-891-6689, Ext. 203.
WALTHAM FARMERS MARKET The Waltham Farmers' Market 19th season runs Saturdays, June 13-Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Sovereign Bank parking lot, on the corner of Main and Moody streets. Next free concert, 11 a.m.: None of the Above, Oct. 10. Information: 781-894-0357; 781-899-6230; www.waltham-community.org/FarmersMarket.html.
SPAY WAGGIN Animal Rescue League Spay Waggin, a mobile low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats and dogs (less than 40 pounds) on the last Tuesday of the month. It provides an examination, spay or neuter, rabies and distemper vaccines and microchip. The cost is $75 per cat and $85 per dog for non-Waltham residents. Waltham residents get a $25 discount. Application: 781-314-3596; 781-642-6808; Waltham Police Station, 155 Lexington St. Applications due one week before the scheduled date.
`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
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Sacred Heart Church Holiday Boutique is Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church, 311 River St. Handcrafted gifts, holiday decorations, cafe, home-baked goods and raffle prizes. Santa will be on hand Sunday, 11 a.m. Information: shboutique411@live.com.
HOLIDAY CONCERT Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Saint Jude School are holding its first Pre-Holiday Concert Fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Saint Jude School, 175 Main St. The concert features Sgt. Dan Clarke (formerly known as the Singing State Trooper) and his wife, Mary. Tickets are $20. Tickets: Maristhill, 66 Newton St.; 781-893-0240, Ext. 30.
HOLIDAY PIES Pie in the Sky, sponsored by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and Digitas, is Community Servings' annual Thanksgiving bake sale, running through Thanksgiving, which helps fund our meals and nutrition programs for the critically-ill. Each pie costs $25. There are pick-up sites at Coldwell Banker, 702 Main St., Waltham, and Coldwell Banker Newton, 1261 Centre St.
Information: www.pieinthesky.org; 617-522-7777.
SUPPORT TROOPS Waltham VFW Post 2152 and the Ladies' Auxiliary are collecting items to send to local soldiers serving in a war zone. Drop off items at 210 Felton St., Waltham. Items: baby wipes, playing cards, sunblock, envelopes, paper, throat lozenges, unsalted nuts, chapstick, q-tips, batteries (AA & AAA), hand sanitizer, pens. Send names and addresses of any soldier serving in a war zone to: Jerry or Janet Lyons, Waltham VFW Post 2152, 162 Felton St. #2, Waltham, MA. 02453-4132. Information: 781-894-9243.
BOOKS, CDs, DVDs If you are looking to donate your books, CDs and DVDs, or hosting a book drive, donate to More Than Words Bookstore and Cafe, 376 Moody St. More Than Words empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school, to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. Information: 781-788-0035; jennifer@mtwyouth.org.
BOOKS TO SOLDIERS Got Books can send someone who is currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces overseas a care package full of books. To submit the name and address, visit www.GotBooks.com/troops. Got Books provides all books and also handles and pays for all labor and shipping costs. Information: www.GotBooks.com; 978-396-6026.
CLOTHING EXCHANGE Waltham Clothing Exchange, 50 Church St., is open for the fall, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 781-893-6240.

FAMILIES/CHILDREN/TEENS
JENNY THE JUGGLER Atrium Mall welcomes toddlers and children to sing, dance and celebrate with Jenny the Juggler at the Level 4 PlaySpace, 300 Boylston St., on Friday, Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m. Free. Information: 617-527-1400.

THEATER/FILM/PERFORMANCE
JIMMY TINGLE Laugh So You Don't Cry: an Evening with Jimmy Tingle!, is Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., at the American Legion Post #156, 215 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham. The event is a benefit for the Waltham Land Trust 10-year anniversary. Tickets are $30, $35 for non-members. Tickets/information: www.walthamlandtrust.org; 781-893-3355. Pre-order pizza online or by 6:30 p.m. at the show.
HOVEY PLAYERS Hovey Players continues its 74th theatrical season with performances of the heartfelt comedy, ``The Real Thing,'' which examines the difficulties and rewards of finding and sustaining love and commitment, as well as challenging our very notions about what is real. Performances run Nov. 6-21 at the Abbott Memorial Theater, 9 Spring St. Tickets are $16, $14 for seniors and students. Tickets/information: reservations@hoveyplayers.com; 781-893-9171; www.hoveyplayers.com.
IMPROV JONES Improv Jones Boston, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, opens it's new format, Something That Doesn't Offend Lucas: inspiration from the audience to present a scene at the end of an unknown story. Tickets are $10, $5 for students and seniors. Information: www.improvjonesboston.com; www.arsenalarts.org; 617-923-0100.

MUSIC/DANCE
DAN HART Dan Hart, a singer and guitarist, will perform at EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill, 615 Heath St., Newton, on Friday, Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m. Free. Information: 617-243-9990.
SAM GLASER Jewish recording artist Sam Glaser will be appearing at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, on Sunday, Nov. 8, 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $18, $14 for seniors. Information: 617-527-2410.
REQUIEM AETERNAM Eliot Church, 474 Centre St., Newton, presents, Requiem Aeternam: Concert for all souls, remembering our community, on Sunday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m. The concert is a remembrance as the Christian community celebrates All Souls Day and the country observes Veteran's Day. Information: www.eliotchurch.org; 617-244-3639.
CHORAL SINGERS Seeking choral singers for a celebration of Lessons and Carols on Dec. 20 at Payson Park Church UCC, 365 Belmont St., Belmont. TheChoir will sing the Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7:15to 8:15 p.m., starting Nov. 5. Interested parties: fburmeister@hotmail.com.
LINE DANCING The Watertown Sons of Italy, Pleasant Street, has ballroom dancing and line dancing on the first Friday of the month, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Theprice is $10. Proper dress is required. Information: 781-894-5749;781-646-8578.
SATURDAY SOCIALS The French American Victory Club Saturday socials with the Country Masters are on the second Saturday of the month, 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $10. Information: 781-899-8195; www.favclub.org.

EXHIBITS
PASTELS The Newton Art Association welcomes Cape Cod artist Liz Haywood-Sullivan who will demonstrate her use of pastel at the Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut St., on Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Information: www.newtonartassociation.com.
ROSE ART The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University, 415 South St., presents, The Rose at Brandeis, which features its renowned collection - modern and contemporary masterworks by some of the 20th century's most revered artists - in an historic exhibition and catalogue. The exhibition runs Oct. 28-May 24. Information/related events: www.brandeis.edu/rose/.
RANIA MATAR Rania Matar's Ordinary Lives will be on exhibit at the Gallery at Mount Ida College, 777 Dedham St., Oct. 27-Dec. 13. Matar is a photographer who focuses on women and children in the Middle East. Information: 617-928-4768.
SHAME The Women's Studies Research Center at Brandeis University Kniznick Gallery, 515 South St., presents Shame, which includes work from Roberta Paul's series, Creation : Science, on view from Oct. 26-Jan. 29. Information/related events: www.brandeis.edu/centers/wsrc/
CIVIL WAR ERA The McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Ave., presents drawings by Joseph Becker and 19-century artists. On view Sept. 5-Dec. 13, First Hand: Civil War Era Drawings from the Becker Collection, showcases the largest private collection of Civil War era drawings. Information: 617-552-8587.
TIME For All Time: Clocks and Watches from the National Heritage Museum runs Aug. 15-Feb. 21, at 33 Marrett Road, Rte. 2A, Lexington. The exhibit explores the story of timekeeping through spectacular objects drawn from the Museum's own collection - 95 clocks and 22 watches ranging from 1700 to about 1930. Information: 781-861-6559; www.nationalheritagemuseum.org.

MEETINGS/LECTURES
NURSING HOME TALES The Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., presents, Which One of Us is the Mother Now?, Tales from the Nursing Home, on Thursday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. Grammy-nominated storyteller and performance artist Sharon Kennedy tells a daughter's story of love, laughter and lessons learned. Information: 781-314-3425, Ext. 2; waltham.lib.ma.us.
MEET THE AUTHOR Brandeis Office of Communications free Meet the Author series presents historian Raymond Arsenault who will discuss his work, ``The Sound of Freedom: Marian Anderson, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Concert that Awakened America,'' on Nov. 11, 4 p.m., in the Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb Library, 415 South St. Free. Information: www.brandeis.edu.
INSULATING YOUR HOME A workshop, Insulating Your Older Home, will be presented Saturday, Nov. 7, 1 to 4 p.m., at The Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St., Newton. Cost is $30, $15 for Historic Newton & Green Decade/Newton members. Registration: www.greendecade.org; 617-965-1995; contact@greendecade.org.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION The Waltham Historical Commission will hold its monthly meeting at Arthur Clark Government Center, 119 School St., on Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. Information: 781-314-3119.
SCIENCE SUMMIT The future of the state's biotech, pharmaceutical, and physical/life science industries will be on display at Brandeis University Sherman Function Hall, Hassenfeld Conference Center, on Nov. 5, 5:30 to 9 p.m., when the university's Hiatt Career Center partners with the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center for the inaugural Biotech, Pharma & Physical/Life Science Summit. Information: www.brandeis.edu/hiatt/.
JORDAN RICH Jordan Rich will talk about his notable career and what he has learned over the years as a national talk show, at the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St., Newton, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free admission; continental breakfast to those who register in advance. Information: 617-467-3177.
PROFESSIONALS Association of Career Professionals International New England's November Dinner Meeting, Innovation in Challenging Times: A Panel Discussion, is Thursday, Nov. 12, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Best Western Hotel, 380 Winter St., Waltham. Cost is $25 online, $30 at the door for members and $50 for non-members (by check). Information: www.acpne.org/register.
MAXIM SHRAYER Maxim Shrayer, a resident of Newton, offers a captivating and distinctive perspective on the modern immigration experience and on Jewish-Christian relations on Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., at Boston College Devlin Hall 101. Free. Information: www.bc.edu/shrayer_yomkippur; fishmand@bc.edu.

CLASSES
PAINTING The Waltham Arts Council is offering its fall painting course, Saturdays, Oct. 3-Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to noon, at Clark Government Center, 119 School St. Open to teens and adults. Students must bring own materials. Cost is $ 77 for embers, $87.50 for non-members. Information: esolari@mac.com.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION The English Conversation Group meets Saturdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Sept. 26-Dec. 12, at Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., in the Trustees Room on the second floor. Information: 781-646-2571.