TREASURER'S OFFICE, Bills due
The city of Waltham Treasurer's Office would like to remind taxpayers that FY2009 third quarter real estate bills have been mailed and are due Monday, Feb. 2.
If you do not receive your bill please contact the office at 781-314-3250 to receive a copy, or view your bill at www.city.waltham.ma.us .
SIGN LANGUAGE, Classes begin Jan. 12
American Sign Language Classes will be held one evening per week, Jan. 12 through March 30, at a Waltham location.
For more information and to reserve a spot, call 781-899-4709.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Watch Factory lecture
The Waltham Historical Society presents, Rehabilitation of the Historic Waltham Watch Factory, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m., at RTN Federal Credit Union, 600 Main St. Eric Ekman, of Berkeley Investments, explains the Watch City Ventures LLC project to rehabilitate one of Waltham's most famous structures. The 400,000-square-foot Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival style complex, constructed by the Waltham Watch Company, is undergoing rehabilitation and adaptive reuse as a vibrant mix of office, residential and retail space with riverfront amenities.
For more information, call 617-448-6706.
FRENCH CLUB, Whist party
The Women's Auxiliary of the French Club is having a whist party on Jan. 14. Doors open at 7 p.m.
For more information, call Helen at 781-893-1705.
LAND TRUST, Digital camera workshop
The Waltham Land Trust will have a two-hour workshop Saturday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m., at 240 Beaver St . Making your digital camera work for you! will be conducted by Amy Rothstein of and Eric Smith. Gain insight about your digital camera to improve photo quality, content and artistry! Topics will include aperture, shutter speed, exposure, when to override the defaults and tips for editing, organizing and storing your photos.
The workshop is open to the public and is free but registration is required by calling 781-893-3355 or e-mailing chutchison@walthamlandtrust.org.
MARKET VOLATILITY, Seminar at Waltham Museum
The Waltham Museum, 25 Lexington St., is hosting a free Market Volatility seminar Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m. (refreshments, 6:30), to learn more about strategies to deal with an uncertain economic market. A financial advisor from Ameriprise will provide a presentation on the current economic situation and answer your concerns. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The event is free, but RSVP to Mark at 781-254-8990 or walthammuse@gmail.com.
LA LECHE LEAGUE, Breastfeeding ABC's
La Leche League of Waltham will meet Wednesday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at St. Mary's Religious Education Center, 30 Pond St. The meeting topic is The ABC's of Breastfeeding: A Journey Through the Alphabet of Breastfeeding Benefits, but other breastfeeding questions can be discussed.
The local La Leche League International Group's mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
For more information on the Waltham meetings, contact Jennifer at 518-229-1684 or lactavistmomma@gmail.com, or Elizabeth at 978-318-9934 or LaLecheLibby@gmail.com.
CHILDREN'S THEATRE SCHOOL, `Thoroughly Modern Millie'
Alexander Children's Theatre School presents, ``Thoroughly Modern Millie,'' on Jan. 16-18, at Turtle Lane Playhouse, 283 Melrose St., Discounted tickets for donation of boxed or canned food.
Call Turtle Lane Playhouse at 617-244-0169 for information and tickets, or go to www.acts1.org.
HISTORY MUSEUM, Magic demonstration
Newton History Museum at The Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St., presents Magic at the Museum, an early-release day program, Tuesday, January 13, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Will Brierly presents an exciting program about magic and the history of sleight-of-hand. See magic tricks performed, and learn how to do some tricks yourself! Cost: $10 ($8 for members); includes Museum admission, materials, and snack. Prepaid registration is required Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
Call 617-796-1450 or visit www.newtonhistorymuseum.org for more information.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Pneumonia clinic
Newton Health and Human Services Department is sponsoring a pneumonia clinic for Newton residents Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m., at City Hall. Call 617-796-1420 for an appointment. The clinic is for those age 65 and older or those with chronic illness.
HISTORY MUSEUM, Hiding Jews in WW II Italy
The Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St., presents, Hiding Jews in WWII Italy, on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. Hear first- hand accounts of this time from both sides of the experience, told by Newton residents. Ena Lorant and her sister Alisa Palmeri will tell the story of their flight from what was then Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia to Italy, where they were sheltered by brave Italian families. Maria Puzzanghero tells her personal story: in another small Italian town, her family helped a family of Jews and participated in a daring escape. Free.
Call 617-796-1450 or visit www.newtonhistorymuseum.org for more information.
FOOD ALLERGIES, Speaker at support group
Parents of children with food allergies are invited to a meeting with clinical social worker Marianne Fougere on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m., at the Metro-Boston Allergy and Asthma Educational Support Group, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington St. The program is free and open to the public. AAFA New England organizes educational support group programs throughout the region, publishes a newsletter, and runs a telephone resource and referral line for people coping with allergies and asthma.
For more information, or a free copy of ``Eating Out with Food Allergies,'' call 781-444-7778 or visit www.asthmaandallergies.org.
MUSEUM OF BAD ART, Director at library
The Museum of Bad art is the world's leading (and only) museum dedicated to the collection, exhibition and celebration of the worst art. Louise Reilly Sacco, the permanent acting interim executive director of MOBA, will give a talk at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. She will speak about how this unusual institution has thrived, explain MOBA's criteria for acquisitions, display some pieces from the permanent collection and introduce the book, ``Museum of Bad Art: Masterworks.'' The talk will be followed by a book-signing. If you have a piece of art that you think belongs in MOBA, bring it along for consideration.
For more information about the museum, visit www.museumofbadart.org. For information on this free event, call the Newton Free Library at 617-796-1360.
HISTORY MUSEUM, Book club
The book club at the Newton History Museum at The Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St., meets for its bi-monthly discussion Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. The book selection is The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of
Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl by Timothy Egan. The book club is free, and new members are always welcome.
Call 617-796-1450 or visit www.newtonhistorymuseum.org for more information.
EPOCH, Bev Jennings
EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill, 615 Heath St., will host musician Bev Jennings on Friday, Jan. 16, 2:30 p.m. Jennings has been performing at senior communities for many years. She is an accomplished keyboard player and singer. Her sing-a-long songs and joke telling makes for an interactive and enjoyable experience for all. This performance is free and open to the public. Space is limited and a reservation is requested.
Call Mary Rivera at 617-243-9990 for information or to RSVP.
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