Waltham & Newton community briefs 11/4

HISTORICAL SOCIETY, November office hours
The Waltham Historical Society will have its satellite office at 760 Main St, at the rear of the Post Office, open to the public in November: Wednesdays, Nov. 4 and 11, and Saturdays, Nov. 7 and 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For further information, e-mail waltham.historical.society@gmail.com.

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY, Sciences 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.

SEN. SCOTT BROWN, Meeting constituents in Waltham
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; his wife, Gail, is a graduate of Waltham High School. He encourages constituents to take this opportunity to meet with him and discuss any issues on the U.S. Senate race.
For more information, www.brownforussenate.com or 781-444-0200.

WALTHAM YMCA, Sign up in November
During November the Waltham YMCA, 725 Lexington St., is working to give back to families who are in need. Bring in canned goods to donate and receive 50 percent off the joiner's fee. The staff will give tours and answer any questions about membership and many programs. The whole family can experience the indoor pool, gym and fitness center. If a member's friend signs up they receive a free month of membership.
For more information, contact Jennifer Weller at 781-894-5295 x105 or jweller@ymcaboston.org.

LA REINE BRIDAL, Giving away dresses
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.
For more information, call 781-899-0348.

SALVATION ARMY, Red Kettle volunteers sought
The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Drive, the Christmas fundraising effort, begins Nov. 11. Many volunteers are needed: seasonal employment and volunteer opportunities. All interested persons may pickup an application at 33 Myrtle St.
For more information, call 617-780-6787 or walthamsalvationarmy@gmail.com.

WALTHAM LIBRARY, Tales from the Nursing Home
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. This is a show for everyone, and especially for those who are taking care of an elderly parent.
For more information or to sign up, call 781-314-3425, Ext. 2, or visit waltham.lib.ma.us and click on Events Calendar.

HUMAN RESOURCES, Employment law
Northeast Human Resources Association will host a full-day, Employment Law Update, seminar Thursday, Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Forefront Conference Center, 404 Wyman St. The registration cost for the seminar is $400, $525 for non-members.
For more information and to register, visit www.nehra.com/events, call NEHRA at 781-239-8711, or e-mail vantonetti@nehra.com.

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JACKSON HOMESTEAD, Free 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.
For more information, call 617-796-1450.

NEWTV, Live Auction
NewTV, Newton's PEG Access Media Center, will be airing its second annual Live Fall Auction on Nov. 16-18, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event can be viewed on NewTV's Blue Channel by tuning into Comcast cable Ch. 10, RCN Ch. 15 and Verizon Ch. 34. Auction items include sports tickets and memorabilia, restaurant gift certificates, pizza parties for kids, overnight stays in area hotels, limo rides, floral arrangements, home repairs, furniture, rugs, and more. The event is sponsored by Rockland Trust.
If you have something that you wish to donate, e-mail auction@newtv.org by Nov. 12, 6 p.m. Those interested in being telephone operators can contact Cheryl Uttaro at cherylu@newtv.org or 617-965-7200, Ext. 114. For more information, visit www.newtv.org.

MISHKAN TEFILA, Messy art
Congregation Mishkan Tefila nursery school, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, is now offering an art program for children ages 1-3. Toddlers and adults will take part in ``messy'' art projects every Thursday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., through Dec. 17. The art program will include projects like finger painting, collage making and other messy projects. Registration is now open. Cost is $20 per session. Participants can attend for single sessions or for the course
To register or for more information, contact Ellen Agulnick at 617-332-7770, Ext. 3236.

GREEN DECADE, Insulating your home
Insulating your home properly is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to minimize your energy waste and maximize your energy dollars. A workshop, Insulating Your Older Home, will be presented Saturday, Nov. 7, 1 to 4 p.m., at The Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St. Cost is $30, $15 for Historic Newton & Green Decade/Newton members.
Register at www.greendecade.org or mail a check with your name, phone number and e-mail address to GD/N, PO Box 590242, Newton, MA 02459-0003. For more information call 617-965-1995 or e-mail contact@greendecade.org.

COMMUNITY FARM, Extending the 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. Topics will include cold frames, unheated greenhouses, simple hoop structures, row cover, sowing dates, and cold hardy varietals. Cost is $22, $25 for non-members.
Registration forms and more information at www.newtoncommunityfarm.org.