Waltham & Newton community briefs 7/9

ICE CREAM SOCIAL, At library
To help celebrate Historic Waltham Month, the Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., will have an Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 p.m., on the library lawn. The sweet treat - only $1 per cup - will be provided by a Waltham's Lizzy's Ice Cream. The Social will also feature entertainment by the Squirrel Hill Olde Tyme Jazz Band playing traditional Dixieland jazz of the Roaring 1920s. Bring your chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes and enjoy the beautiful grounds of the library. (In case of rain, the event moves indoors to the Library Lecture Hall.) Sponsored by the Friends of the Waltham Public Library, this event is free but space is limited.
To RSVP, call 781-314-3425, Ext. 2, or register online under Events Calendar at waltham.lib.ma.us.

DIANE LEBLANC, Campaign Kick-Off
Join Diane LeBlanc, candidate for Councilor at large, and her family and friends for her 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.
For information call 781-526-1285 or e-mail dianeleblancatlarge@yahoo.com. Send donations to Committee to Elect Diane LeBlanc, c/o 55 Berkley St., Waltham, MA 02451.

SMITH HEALTH CENTER, July services
The Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center, 564 Main St., offers comprehensive medical and dental services to all individuals and families regardless of circumstance. For more information on any service, call 781-693-3800.
A representative will be available to answer questions on health services, health care coverage, service discounts and special programs at the following locations: Waltham Free Clinic, 545 Moody St., July 13, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sacred Heart Food Pantry, 311 River St., July 16, 4 to 5 p.m.; Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen, 545 Moody St., July 27, 4 to 5 p.m. The Center has health benefits counselors available to help you enroll in coverage programs. The Mobile Enrollment Center will be a t WATCH, 517 Moody St., July 7 and 21, 1 to 4 p.m.
The Waltham Assessors Office is accepting applications for statutory exemptions for fiscal year 2010 as of July 1 . If you received an
exemption last year, we have mailed an application to you.

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE, Tax exemptions
The City of Waltham offers the following exemptions: 1. Veterans who have at least a 10 percent service connected disability; 2. 17-C for widows/widowers who have lost a spouse before July 1, and meet whole worth guidelines; 3. Residents who have been verified legally blind by the Mass. Commission for the Blind as of July 1; 4. 41C 1/2- Senior exemption for residents who were 65 as of July 1, and meet income and whole worth guidelines; 5. Community Preservation Act exemption applications for low income residents or residents who are 60 as of Jan. 1, and meet the income guidelines.
Real estate tax deferral exemptions are available to seniors age 65 as of July 1. You must meet income, estate and residency requirements.
Applications are available at the Assessors Office, 610 Main St., or by calling 781-314-3200.

WALTHAM YMCA, Try out Y in July
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.
For more information, contact the YMCA at 781-894-5295, Ext. 105, or visit www.ymcaboston.org/waltham.

FARMERS' MARKET, In two locations
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.
For more information, e-mail jdore@newtonma.gov

CHILDREN'S SERIES, Wayne Potash
The Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs and Arts in the Parks, Newton Parks & Recreation Department will present a Free Tuesday Afternoon Children's Performance Series at Newton Center Playground, Tyler Terrace, with Wayne Potash playing a high-energy blend of happy, upbeat acoustic music guaranteed to entertain the entire family Tuesday, July 14, 1 p.m.
For further information, call 617-796-1540 or 617-527-8283, or visit www.newtonpride.org.

EPOCH, Lincoln and Fort Sumpter
Stonehill College Professor Gary L. Hylander will present, Lincoln and Fort Sumter, on Tuesday, July 14, at 2 p.m., at EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St. Hylander will discuss the first, shortest and least violent battle of the War Between the States during his historic presentation.
For more information, call 617-244-6400.

CULTURAL CENTER, New Web site
The Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada St., announces through The Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs that its Web site is up at www.newtonculturalcenter.org. Sharing the Cultural Center are The Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs, Newton Civic Pride Committee, Suzuki School of Newton, Warmlines, New Philharmonia Orchestra, The Green Decade Coalition, Mother's Milk Bank, Newton Childcare Commission and Fund, Newton Cultural Council, Newton History Museum, and Newton Country Players.