Community Corner
Monday Essentials: Swimming Schedule Changes, Teen Advisers, Dog Training
Here's your glimpse of the week ahead and what you need to know in Newton.
Time for your Monday Essentials, a weekly snapshot of one or more critical things coming in the week ahead. If you know of something coming up that would make a great addition to Monday Essentials, email newton@patch.com.
For a full listing of events and happenings, check out the Newton Patch events calendar.
Teen Think Tank at Newton Free Library
The Newton Free Library is asking teens to weigh in on how the library can best serve them. The inaugural meeting of the Teen Think Tank is Tuesday at 5 p.m. (and, yes, there will be snacks)."Millionaire Maker" in Newton
Author Loral Langemeier will be at the Newton Marriott in Auburndale on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The talk is free and parents are invited to bring their teens. Space is limited so register online.Blood Drive
The Newton Free Library will host a blood drive Wednesday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Schedule Change at Gath Memorial Pool
This is the final week of the regular season weekday hours at Gath Memorial Pool. Weekend hours remain the same until Labor Day (1 p.m. until dusk), but the week day hours will change beginning next Monday, Aug. 19. For full details, see the city website.Last Week for Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake will close for the season on Aug. 18. Get your swimming in this week.Dog Training Classes
Two of three upcoming dog training classes will take place this week. The classes are free to owners with dogs licensed in Newton. Sign up for one of the classes offered Aug. 15, 18 or 24.Electronics Drop-Off
This coming Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-17, are the monthly electronics drop-of days at Rumford Avenue Recycling Depot. If you have televisions, appliances or other electronics to drop off, this is your week for August. Check out the list of accepted items and drop them off Friday or Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
