Waltham & Newton Calendar 7/9

HISTORIC WALTHAM DAYS
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, their shows are a unique and unexpected experience and attempt to capture the magic of the books they love so much. Information: www.goreplace.org; 781-894-2798.
HISTORIC WALTHAM DAYS Historic Waltham Days activities will run throughout the month. Look for flyers around town or pick one up at the Waltham Chamber of Commerce, 84 South St. Also online at www.dailynewstribune.com. Information: www.historicwaltham.org; 781-894-4700, Ext. 123.
70TH REUNION During the Historic Waltham Month, the Waltham Museum will sponsor the 70th reunion of the Waltham High School Class of 1939, on Saturday, July 18, noon, at The Chateau, 195 School St. Information: 781-893-9020.
To help celebrate Historic Waltham Month, the Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., will have an Ice Cream Social Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m., on the library lawn. Cost is $1 per cup, provided by Lizzy's Ice Cream. The Social will also feature entertainment by the Squirrel Hill Olde Tyme Jazz Band. Information: 781-314-3425, Ext. 2.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Waltham Historical Society will be opening its office at 760 Main St. during July on Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, and Saturdays, July 11 and 25, all 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a Society member there to speak to people about the Society and its missions in Waltham, as well as discussing The Nurses School history. Information: cwrtmass@comcast.net.

COMMUNITY EVENTS
HISTORIC 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. Meet at the Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St. Information: 617-796-1450; www.newtonhistorymuseum.org.
LEBLANC KICK-OFF Diane LeBlanc, candidate for Councilor at large, will have a Campaign Kick-Off and Barbeque on Thursday, July 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the American Legion Post 156, 215 Waverley Oaks Road. Information: 781-526-1285; dianeleblancatlarge@yahoo.com. Donations: Committee to Elect Diane LeBlanc, c/o 55 Berkley St., Waltham, MA 02451.
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. Free concerts, 11 a.m.: Moody Street String Band, July 18 (rain date Oct. 17). Information: 781-894-0357; 781-899-6230; www.waltham-community.org/FarmersMarket.html.
NEWTON FARMER'S MARKET The Newton Farmer's Market operates in two locations on two days, through the end of October: Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon St., Tuersdays, 1:30 to 6 p.m., beginning July 7; American Legion Post 440, 295 California St., Fridays, 1:30 to 6 p.m., beginning July 10. Information: jdore@newtonma.gov
WALK AND TALK Healthy Waltham presents, Walk and Talk with Elected Officials, returning to Leary Field track, off Bacon Street, on Mondays, July 6-Aug. 24, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Information: 781-314-5745; steinn@k12.waltham.ma.us.
STEREO NE Stereo New England Invitation Meeting is Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m., at the United Parish Church, 64 Hancock St. 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. Information: www.sne3d.org.
SENSE OF PLACE Inspiration House at Land's Sake Farm, Weston, presents, Sense of Wonder Sense of Place, on July 11, 18 and 25, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Learn how to observe the beauty around you, and discover the power of place. Bring your journal, sketchpad, camera, or other favorite creative medium. Fee: $35, $15 children. Information/registration: www.inspirationhouse.org.
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.
BALANCE Inspiration House in Weston presents, Finding Balance, the art of rock balancing and the connection and harmony that comes from finding just the right way to balance one rock on another. July 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Fee: $15, $5 for children. Information/registration: www.inspirationhouse.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
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.
CLOTHING EXCHANGE The Waltham Clothing Exchange, 50 Church St., is closed until September. Information: 781-893-6240.

FAMILIES/CHILDREN/TEENS
SUMMER READING Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., presents its Teen Summer Reading Program. For every book read students entering grades 6-12 have chances to win prizes. All who register gets free ice cream from Lizzy's Ice Cream. Register at tinyurl.com/wplsummer2009 and enter every book that you read, online and in person at the reference desk. Information: lbernheim@minlib.net; 781-314-3435.
CHILDREN'S SERIES Caravan Puppets' ``Aesop's Fables,'' on July 9, 1 p.m., and David Polansky, with musical stories, animal songs and high energy trumpet solos, July 16, 1 p.m., at Ware's Cove, on the shores of the Charles River, Auburndale. Information: 617-796-1540; 617-527-8283; www.newtonpride.org.
CHILDREN'S SERIES The next free Tuesday Afternoon Children's Performance Series at the Newton Center Playground, Tyler Terrace, Newton Center is Tuesday, July 14, 1 p.m., with Wayne Potash playing a high-energy blend of happy, upbeat acoustic music guaranteed to entertain the entire family. Information: 617-796-1540; 617-527-8283; www.newtonpride.org.
PRACTICE TESTS Summit Educational Group offers free practice tests for the SAT, ACT, and PSAT at Regis College, Weston, on July 11, 9 a.m. An Extended Time option is also available for students who have been approved to take the SAT with extended time. Information: visit www.mytutor.com.
NEWTON FARM Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton St., is offering the following gardening classes: Farm Sprouts: Aug. 4, Five (Edible) Colors a Day Scavengers. Farmers in Training, program for middle school students, six sessions beginning July 13, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Weeds on the Menu! (Edible Weeds), Saturday, July 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Build an Abobe Bread Oven, Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and Learn from the Garden, July 22 and Aug. 13, noon to 1:30 p.m. Information: www.newtoncommunityfarm.org.
TECHNOLOGY Minuteman Community Education, 758 Marrett Road (Rte. 2A), Lexington, announces technology programs for 7-17 year olds, on Video Game Creation, Artificial Intelligence Robotics and 3D Animation. Participants are given opportunities to build and program robots with artificial intelligence. The program takes place at Minuteman Career High School, July 6-31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information/registration: 781-861-7150; summerschool@minuteman.org; www.solutionwhere.com/mmss/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp.
CAL RIPKIN BASEBALL The second year of the Waltham Boys & Girls Club Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation baseball league, for youths ages 12-15, is Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 30-Aug. 27. Free, but participants must be a member of the Boys & Girls Club. Coaches also sought. Information: 781-893-6620; mmitchell@walthambgc.org.
YMCA Waltham YMCA, 725 Lexington St., invites residents at least 18 years old to try the fitness center, pools, gym and much more for free on Tuesdays in July. If you join on those days you will also get 50 percent off the joining fee. Bring a picture ID. Information: 781-894-5295, Ext. 105; www.ymcaboston.org/waltham.
ESSAY CONTEST Historic Waltham Inc. announces the third Waltham's History, The Nation's History, an essay contest to encourage the city's children and their families to explore local history and visit the city's treasures. All of Waltham's children entering grades 4-8 in Sept. 2009 are eligible. Students must visit at least one of Waltham's historic resources in connection with writing their essay. Information: www.historicwaltham.org; diane.leblanc@nara.gov; 781-663-0133.
ENGLISH CLASSES Hope International Church, 21 Bruce Road, Waltham, will have free English classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, June 8-July 22, 7 to 9 p.m. Books cost $90. Classes for all levels. Registration: www.hopeic.org; 781-891-5238.
TENNIS Newton Parks and Recreation offers Spring 2009 Tennis, for kids and adults of all levels. Information: www.newtontennis.com; 617-661-PLAY.
SUMMER CLASSES Summer Time for Partners and Summer Swing Classes at Arts in the Parks, Newton Parks & Recreation Department, is open to 18 months to 5 years old. Classes begin June 29. Registration: 617-527-8283.
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.

THEATER/FILM/PERFORMANCE
REAGLE PLAYERS Lee Meriwether, former Miss America, and Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee, stars in Reagle Players' next show, ``Mame,'' July 16-25, at Robinson Theater, 617 Lexington St. Three-time IRNE Award winner Maryann Zschau, and Tony Award nominee Maureen Brennan also star. Tickets range from $32-$54. Information: 781-891-5600; www.reagleplayers.com.
`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. Information: 617-244-6400.
IMPROV JONES Improv Jones, an improvisational theatre company which performs Friday nights, 8 p.m., at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. New summer show begins July 10. Information: www.improvjonesboston.com; www.arsenalarts.org; 617-923-0100.

MUSIC/DANCE
CONCERTS ON THE COMMON 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. July 7 concert has been moved to July 9: John Penny Band, Country music, sponsored by Gordon's Liquor/Waltham Arts Council (special children's performance at 6:30 p.m. featuring Benjamin Juggler and Clown, sponsored by Mary's Make a Wish Foundation). Information: 781-893-ARTS; concerts@walthamarts.org; www.walthamarts.org.
CONCERTS IN THE KITCHEN The Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St., presents its Concerts in the Kitchen series Saturday, July 11, 7:30 p.m., with Marylou Ferrante and US Sam, performing songs from the 1920s and 30s. Prices at the door: $10 general admission, $7.50 for seniors, students, and members with ID. Information: 617-796-1450; www.newtonhistorymuseum.org.
GORE CONCERTS Gore Place, 52 Gore St., Waltham, offers a series of Wednesday concerts in July in the 1793 carriage house. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; concerts at 7 p.m. July 15, 7 p.m.: Bill Staines. Admission is $12, $8 for members, except $15 and $10 on July 15 and 29. Information/reservations: www.goreplace.org; 781-894-2798.
SUNDAY CONCERTS The next Newton free Sunday Evening Heritage Festivals on the Newton Centre Green, corner of Langley Road and Centre Street, is Sunday, July 12, 6:15 to 8 p.m., with Black Sea Salsa. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Event canceled in the event of rain. Information: 617-796-1540 or 617-527-8283, or cisit www.newtonpride.org.
GLASS HARMONICA Vera Meyer will play her glass harmonica at Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., on Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m. Information: 617-796-1360.
PAUL WAYNE Paul Wayne, a local comedian, singer and guitar player, will perform free at EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill, 615 Heath St., on Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. Information: 617-243-9990.
BOPKICK BopKick will give a concert of jazz standards featuring such composers as Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus and John Coltrane, and will play some of their original tunes and arrangements at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., on Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Information: 617-796-1360.
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
QUILTS AND POETRY Finding God: A Visual Journey from Grief to Hope, 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, 140 Commonwealth Ave., through July 17. Creator available for questions each day, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Information: 617-552-3282; www.bc.edu/burns
JOHN LOBOSCO John Lobosco's screen prints are drawn from his daily observations such as the Hebrew letters that are in his visual field from teaching at a Gann Academy in Waltham, or the interior spaces that he resides in with his family. His works are created with an intuitive method that is meant to experiment within a designated framework. Lobosco's Calculations series will be on view in the Newton Free Library Gallery, 330 Homer St., through July 30. Information: 617-796-1360.
ERIC MAURO Eric Mauro's Newton at Night series was inspired by his night time bike rides through the city while pedaling to his studio to paint. Newton at Night will be on view at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., through July 30. Information: 617-796-1360.
LAND TRUST The Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., is currently displaying the Waltham Land Trust's conservation book: a history of New England forests, endangered animals, solutions to global warming, a bio of Rachel Carson, and a video by Al Gore, how to make your workplace greener, and more. Information: www.walthamlandtrust.org.

CLASSES
FARM CLASSES Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton St., offers many gardening classes this summer: Building a Sunflower House, for preschoolers; Ready, Set, Grow!, for families; Square Foot Kitchen Gardens; Plots in Pots; Jam and Jelly Making; From Plant to Plate: Planting a Beautiful and Delicious Salad Garden; Information: www.newtoncommunityfarm.org; newtoncommunityfarm@comcast.net; 617-916-9655.