Waltham & Newton community briefs 7/8

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GORE PLACE, Harry and the Potters
Gore Place, 52 Gore St., presents a Harry and the Potters concert, on Sunday, July 12, 3 p.m., in the Big Tent. Admission is $10.
Formed in 2002 by brothers Paul and Joe DeGeorge, Harry and the Potters have played nearly 500 shows in 49 different US states and in a handful of foreign counties. Their shows are a unique and unexpected experience and attempt to capture the magic of the books they love so much.
For more information, visit www.goreplace.org or call 781-894-2798.

CONCERTS ON THE COMMON, Opening event rescheduled
Concerts on the Common, a series of free Tuesday concerts at the Dorothy Slamin Hill Bandstand, Main and Moody streets, Waltham, runs July 7-Aug. 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring blankets, chairs, etc. The opening show, scheduled for July 7, was postponed. John Penny Band, 7 p.m., sponsored by Gordon's Liquor/Waltham Arts Council, and a special children's performance featuring Benjamin Juggler and Clown, at 6:30 p.m., sponsored by Mary's Make a Wish Foundation, will be Thursday, July 9.
For more information, call 781-893-ARTS, e-mail concerts@walthamarts.org or visit www.walthamarts.org.

FIRST PARISH, Member-led services
First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist, , 50 Church St., will hold six summer worship services led by members of the congregation on Sundays, July 12-Aug. 16, 7 p.m.
Contact Bee Fourtin at 781-736-7965 for more information.

SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL GROUP, Practice SAT, ACT and PSAT
Summit Educational Group offers free practice tests for the SAT, ACT, and PSAT at Regis College, Weston, on July 11, 9 a.m. Summit's free practice tests for the SAT and ACT are open to all students who wish to get a head start on their test preparation plans. An Extended Time option is also available for students who have been approved to take the SAT with extended time.
For a complete listing of dates, visit www.mytutor.com.

FARMER'S MARKET, Concerts rescheduled
The Waltham Farmers' Market, Sovereign Bank parking lot, Main and Moody streets, has free concerts at 11 a.m.: Main & Beal Blues Band, June 20; Mike Williams & Friends, July 11; Moody Street String Band, July 18 (rain date Oct. 17); Riverview Chamber Players, Aug. 1; Steve Taddeo & His Swing Senders, Aug. 15 (rain date Aug. 22); Joe Pete & Ruth Rappaport, Aug. 29 (rain date Sept. 12); Outrageous Fortune, Sept. 19 (rain date Oc.r 24); and None of the Above, Oct. 10. Concerts are ponsored by Watertown Savings Bank, Cafe on the Common, Benjamin Franklin Bank Charitable Foundation, Waltham Cultural Council, RTN Federal Credit Union, Elephant Walk, Waltham Community Foundation.
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For more information, call 781-894-0357 or 899-6230 or go to www.waltham-community.org/FarmersMarket.html.

EPOCH, Discussing `Yankee Doodle Dandy'
Film Critic Dan Kimmel will discuss ``Yankee Doodle Dandy'' with residents and guests of EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St., on Saturday, July 11, 2 p.m. The film, starring James Cagney, tells the rags-to-riches life story of vaudeville and Broadway performer George M. Cohan. Nominated for eight Academy Awards, the film won three for Best Actor, Best Sound Recording and Best Scoring of a Musical Picture.
For more information, please call Brizida Koci at 617-244-6400.

HISTORY MUSEUM, Newton Walks
The Newton History Museum at The Jackson Homestead presents, Historic Newton Walks: Newton Corner and the Jackson Legacy, on Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m. Beginning with Edward Jackson's purchase of 500 acres of land in 1646, the Jackson family played a leading role in the development of Newton Corner. His descendants lived at several locations in the village as farmers and active community residents. William Jackson in particular changed the face of Newton Corner in the 1840s when he successfully brought the passenger rail line through Newton, creating a new market for suburban land development. Come learn about one family's role in shaping Newton's oldest neighborhood. Meet at the Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St.
For more information, call 617-796-1450 or visit www.newtonhistorymuseum.org.

SUNDAY CONCERTS, Black Sea Salsa
The Newton Pride Committee and The Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs present the Free Sunday Evening Heritage Festivals on the Newton Centre Green. On Sunday, July 12, 6:15 to 8 p.m., Black Sea Salsa, with six horns, five rhythms, four vocals and one great sound, plays. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to the corner of Langley Road and Centre Street. Green Line to Newton Center. Event canceled in the event of rain.
If further information is needed, call 617-796-1540 or 617-527-8283, or cisit www.newtonpride.org.

STEREO NEW ENGLAND, Meeting at United Parish
Stereo New England Invitation Meeting is Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m., at the United Parish Church, 64 Hancock St. The public is invited for this free event. The International Stereoscopic Union Traveling Club Folio, consisting of 200 of the best images submitted by Stereo Clubs from all around the world, will be viewed, as well as 10 of New England's images. Viewing glasses provided. SNE is a New England-based club of 3D photographers and those who appreciate the art of 3D imaging.
For more information, visit www.sne3d.org.

BOSTON COLLEGE, Quilts and poetry exhibition
An exhibition of pictorial quilts and poetry designed to explore concepts of grief, suffering and hope is on display in the Fine Print Room of Boston College's Burns Library through July 17. Finding God: A Visual Journey from Grief to Hope is comprised of original poetry and visual art created and presented by BC School of Theology and Ministry graduate student Monique Cerundolo as part of her master synthesis in pastoral ministry. Cerundolo has been creating pictorial quilts for two decades. .She will be available for questions each day, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
For information, call 617-552-3282 or visit www.bc.edu/burns

CHILDREN'S SERIES, `Aesop's Fables'
The Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs and Arts in the Parks, Newton Parks and Recreation presents, Caravan Puppets presents ``Aesop's Fables,'' a free Thursday Children's Performance Series on July 9, 1 p.m., at Ware's Cove in Auburndale, located on the shores of the Charles River. Rain location will be in the adjacent field house.
For further information, call 617 796-1540 or 617 527-8283, or visit www.newtonpride.org.

VERA MEYER, Plays glass harmonica
Most weekends folks can hear Vera Meyer playing her glass harmonica in Harvard Square. Now Newton Free Library patrons will have the unique opportunity to hear her perform on Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m. when, dressed in period costume, she will perform on her unusual instrument in the air conditioned Druker Auditorium, 330 Homer St.
For more information, call 617-796-1360.

COMMUTER RAIL, Rate performance
In an effort to be more responsive to customers, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad is soliciting feedback from customers to better inform management on all areas of performance including fare collection, cleanliness and on-time performance.
MBCR will use the program to ask customers to grade performance, by signing up to take part in a week-long electronic survey about the service they have experienced on their train. Customers completing this survey will be entered into a drawing to win a free monthly pass. As part of its customer information efforts, MBCR will post monthly on-time performance numbers online at www.mbcr.net and at South, Back Bay and North stations.