Five Things You Need to Know for March 27

Here are five things you need to know today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a warm, sunny day with a high near 50. There is a chance of rain in the evening with a low of 34.   2. Brookline Community Band: The Community Band meets in the auditorium of the Devotion School at 7:30 p.m.. Instruments of all types are welcome. 3. Yoga for Adults at Brookline Music School: A gentle beginning yoga for adults with minimal or no experience. In class we will take the time to get to know the postures and how they relate to each individual's body type. Better breathing, alignment, stretching, strengthening relaxation and rejuvenation are key components of a yoga practice or a yoga class for adults that has at least six months to a year of yoga experience are available at …

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Five Things, March 22: SoleMates Walking Group

Here are five things going on in town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a slight chance of snow before 10 a.m.. The day will get warmer, reaching 41 degrees and partly sunny. The evening will cool down to 28. 2. FREE Baby Boot Camp Class for Moms and Kids: STROLLFIT classes cater to all fitness levels: pregnant moms, new moms recovering from pregnancy and conditioned moms with one or two stroller-aged children.  3. SoleMates Walking Group: The Solemates, the Senior Center’s walking group, meets regularly on Friday mornings at 10:00 am. For more information, call Julie at 617‐730‐2760 4. Project Nursery: You can learn all about modern nursery furniture with help from representatives of our favorite brands, and expert customer service from our team, free nursery …

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Five Things, March 19: Project Nursery

Here are five things going on in town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a snow, sleet and rain mix before 2 p.m. then rain and snow. Snow could accumulate up to four inches. This will continue into the evening with little to no accumulation later on. 2. Ruth LaGue: "Vanishing Perspectives" Art Exhibition: In this exhibition, curated by John Quatrale, the artist captures the horizons of our lives. The public opening reception is Sunday February 24 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The exhibition concludes on March 31, 2013 at Athan’s Bakery. 3. Miriam Katin - Letting It Go: After Miriam Katin (We Are On Our Own) learns of her beloved son's plan to permanently reside in Berlin, she is furious. A WWII survivor, she cannot separate the city of Berlin from the Nazi Party; his …

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Magic Beans Offers Toys and Gear for All Ages

The Coolidge Corner shop offers toys, car seats, strollers and more.

Tis the season for toy shopping. If you have a young one, Magic Beans at 312 Harvard Street in Coolidge Corner is the spot to buy baby gear and toys for the holidays. “We’re a full, specialty baby store. We sell strollers and car seats as well as other baby products and toys,” Eli Gurock said. Gurock, 34, was teaching high school art history in 2004 when he decided to make the switch.  Eli and his wife, Sheri, noticed that a bunch of toy stores were going out of business in the early 2000’s and decided to act. “My wife and I thought ‘Hey, we should open a toy store,’ but we noticed no one in New England was doing the modern baby store approach,” Gurock said. “We have three kids and couldn’t find strollers or car seats anywhere.”  Gurock …

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Frugal Family Hits the Local Libraries!

There's cool and frugal fun in the libraries of Jamaica Plain and Brookline!

Despite the fact that June has been feeling a little bit like October with some chilly, rainy days, we know that the Frugal Family will eventually need to beat intense summer heat. But in our search for air-conditioned and educational havens from the heat, we need to look for opportunities on the cheap. Connolly Branch Library - 433 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain The Connolly Branch Library, at 433 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain, has a great program each Wednesday for small children and their parents or caretakers. At 10:30 A.M. kids can pop by the library, at no cost, and enjoy a family-themed short movie. Movies typically run about 45 minutes, and it’s a great way for the little ones to make new friends and see new flicks. It also provides an …

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Grahame Turner

2:08 pm on Sunday, June 19, 2011

Thanks for pointing that out, I missed a section heading--I think that threw things out of whack. Correction has been made!   more ›