Upcoming Events:
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a map of event locations. We hope to see you soon!
September
- September 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Candidate forum hosted by Congregation Mishkan Tefila
300 Hammond Pond Parkway (map)
SEPTEMBER 15--PRELIMINARY ELECTION DAY!
Click here for your polling location.
Election Night Party:
Cafe St. Nicholas - Garden Room
Meet after the polls close at 8:00 p.m.
Need a ride to the polls?
Want to volunteer on Election Day?
Click here or call (617) 795-9000
Parker for Mayor Upcoming Events Map
NewTV/Newton TAB Sponsored Debate Schedule:
- January 30 - topic: "Newton's Fiscal Future" - Moderator Gail Spector, TAB Editor - recorded debate footage to air Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. starting February 5 until March 26 on NewTV's Blue Channel (RCN 15, Verizon 34 and Comcast 10).
- March 26 - topic: Education - Moderator, NewTV News Director Jenn Adams. Read article here or watch: Conversations with the Candidates” is slated to air on NewTV starting Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m. on the Red Channel and Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. on the Blue Channel.
- Friday, May 29 at 11:00 a.m. - topic "Municipal Issues" hosted by TAB Publisher Greg Reibman
- June 25 - "Candidates Ask Each Other Questions" hosted by NewTV News Director Jenn Adams
Debates will be covered by the TAB and shown on NewTV.
For event details please contact Shawn Fitzgibbons at (617... or by clicking here.
We hope you'll take advantage of one of the many opportunities to meet Ken Parker during the coming months. You are welcome to attend any event - to find out if space is available, or if you have any questions, please get in touch. Also, check this page often as we are frequently adding new events and opportunities for Newton residents to connect with Ken Parker.
Past events:
- Feb 7 at 7:00 pm - coffee for Ken Parker
- Feb 10 at 2:00 pm - coffee for Ken Parker
- Feb 10 at 4:00 pm - coffee for Ken Parker
- Feb 12 at 7:00 pm - coffee for Ken Parker
- Feb 17 at 2:00 pm - coffee for Ken Parker
- April 6 at 3:00 pm in Newton Highlands - coffee for Ken Parker
- April 8 at 7:00 pm in Newton Centre - coffee for Ken Parker
- April 15 at 7:00 pm in Newton Centre - coffee for Ken Parker
- April 17 at 7:00 pm in Newton Highlands - coffee for Ken Parker
- May 12 at Temple Shalom - conversation with Ken Parker,
- May 15 at 7;00 pm in Newton Centre - coffee for Ken Parker
- May 18th at 4:30 pm in Newton Highlands - coffee for Ken Parker
- May 18th at 7:00 pm - FUNDRAISER: Newton Doctors for Ken Parker
- June 17th at 7:00 p.m. in Waban - coffee for Ken Parker
- June 22nd at 5:00 p.m. - Financial Management Subcommittee meeting
- June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. - presentation by Ken Parker in Lower Falls, contact us for details
- June 30th at 7:00 p.m. - Environment and Sustainable Development Subcommittee meeting
- July 13th at 6:00 p.m. - Education Subcommittee meeting. Interested in joining? Click here.
- July 27th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. BBQ, FUNDRAISER and CELEBRATION of Ken Parker's 38th birthday! Hosted by Alderman Victoria Danberg and Dr. John Ficarelli, 30 Chase Street in Newton Centre - contact us for additional details or click here to view the official invitation.
- August 3rd at 7:00 pm in Newton Highlalnds - coffee and fundraiser for Ken Parker
- August 10th at 6:00 p.m., Education Subcommittee Meeting
- August 25th at 7:00 p.m., Finance and Management Subcommittee Meeting
- September 7th at 4:00 p.m. in Newton Centre - coffee for Ken Parker - 191 Allerton Road
- September 8th at 7:00 p.m., Finance and Management Subcommittee Meeting
- September 16th at 7:00 p.m. in Newton Highlands - coffee for Ken Parker
- September 18th at 7:30 p.m. at NewTV - Environment and Sustainable Growth Subcommittee meeting
- October 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in Newton Highlands - coffee for Ken Parker
- October 12th at 7:00 p.m. - Education Subcommittee meeting at the home of Lucia Dolan
- October 21st at 7:30 p.m. - PUBLIC HEARING on the draft Blueprint for Newton's Future - Women's Workshop in Newton Highlands, 72 Columbus.Street
- October 23rd at 5:30 p.m. - Discussion of draft Blueprint for Newton's Future with Newton/Needham Chamber of Commerce members. Contact us for details.
- November 16th at 4:00 p.m. - Coffee for Ken Parker in Newton Highighlands
- November 23rd at 4:00 p.m. - CAMPAIGN KICKOFF PARTY!! 72 Columbus Street, Newton Highlands
- November 30th at 7:00 p.m. - Ward 5 Democratic Committee Q&A with Ken Parker and other candidates - contact us for details.
- December 7th at 7:00 p.m. - FUNDRAISER hosted by Finance and Management Subcommittee Chair Todd Krasnow. Contact us for details, click here for the full invitation.
- December 16 at 7:00 p.m. Q&A With Ken Parker hosted by Terry Sack at the South Pacific Restaurant at Four Corners (Beacon and Walnut). Public is welcome.
- January 11 at 4:00 p.m - Q&A with Ken Parker hosted by Lucia Dolan, 20 Devon Road in Newton Centre. Public is welcome!
- January 25, 7:00 p.m. - Ward 8 Democratic Committee Candidate Forum - Schuman Center (map)
- February 15 at 3:00 p.m. - house party for Ken Parker, 16 Park Lane, Newton Centre (map)
- February 21 at 4:00 p.m. - forum hosted by private retirement community - contact us for details.
- February 22 at 2:00 p.m. - house party for Ken Parker, 22 Bonmar Circle, Auburndale (map)
- March 8 at 3:00 p.m. - house party for Ken Parker, 58 Prescott St., Nonantum (map)
- March 15 at 9:45 a.m. - meet the candidates breakfast, Temple Reyim Brotherhood (map)
- March 15 at 4:00 p.m. - house party for Ken Parker - 300 Homer Street, Newton Centre (map)
- March 29 at 3:00 p.m. - TASTE HOSTS KEN PARKER - join us for coffee - 311 Walnut St. (map)
- March 29 at 6:00 p.m. - grab a slice with Ken! (free pizza) - UNO's Newton Corner (map)
- April 5 at 3:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE SIGNS OF SPRING WITH A BEACH VIEW!!! - home of Semyon Dukach, 230 Lake Avenue in Newton Centre, right on Crystal Lake! (map)
- April 5 at 6:00 p.m. - house party for Ken Parker - home of Jacquie and Bruce Parker, 57 Maplewood Ave, Newton Centre (map)
- April 7 at 7:00 p.m. - PARKER FOR MAYOR HQ GRAND OPENING! 1280 Centre Street, Newton Centre (map)
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- April 23 at 7:00 p.m. - Bike Newton Candidates Forum, War Memorial Auditorium, 1000 Comm. Ave (map)
- April 30 at 7:00 p.m. - house party for Ken Parker hosted by Joyce Picard, 14 Halcyon Road, Newton Centre (map)
- May 3 at 3:00 p.m. - Candidate forum at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St (map)
- May 3 at 7:00 p.m. - house party hosted by Karen and Robert Sweet, 25 Kenmore St., Newton Highlands (map)
- May 13 at 7:30 p.m. - house party for Ken Parker hosted by Betty Cohen, 104 Manet Rd. (map)
- May 15 at 6:00 p.m. - Students for Parker Pizza Party! Location: Parker HQ
- May 17 at 7:00 p.m. - house party hosted by Vincent Canzoneri and Tova Wein, 60 Rowena Rd. (map)
- May 19 at 6:30 p.m. - Mayoral Forum hosted by the Newton Republican Party - Newton Free Library (map)
- May 28 at 7:00 p.m. - reception for Ken Parker hosted by Lisa Ganley-Leal, 63 Bowen Street, Newton Centre (map)
- May 30 at 12:30 p.m. - Parker for Mayor Volunteer Party! An opportunity for new and veteran volunteers to mix, mingle and learn about the campaign. Pizza will be served. Location: Parker for Mayor HQ, 1280 Centre Street/Piccadilly Square in Newton Centre (map).
- June 4 at 7:30 p.m. - "An Evening With The Candidates" sponsored by the Auburndale Community Association at the Auburndale Branch Library, 375 Auburn St. (map)
- June 7 at 12:00 noon - Candidate Forum hosted by the Lower Falls Improvement Association, Lower Falls Community Center, 545 Grove St., (map)
- June 16 at 10:00 a.m. - Mayoral Candidate Forum hosted by the City of Newton Retired Employees Assciation, American Legion Post 440, 295 California Street (map)
- June 18 at 7:30 p.m. - house party hosted by Peter and Harriet Yaffee, 88 Lewis Street, Newtonville (map)
- June 19 at 7:00 p.m. - Oak Hill Neighborhood Association Candidate Forum, Shuman Center, 675 Sawmill Brook Parkway (map)
- June 23 at 7:00 p.m. - Mayoral Candidate Forum hosted by the Newton PTO Council, Education Center, Rm 210, 100 Walnut St. (map)
- July 12 at 2:00 p.m.
House party for Ken Parker
Hosted by Kathleen Jordan
325 Woodward Street, Waban (map) - July 12 at 4:00 p.m.
Coffee hosted by Citizens Organized for Responsible Development in Newton
124 Winchester Street (map) - July 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Campaign Volunteer & Intern Party
Parker for Mayor HQ - July 20 at 7:30 p.m.
House party for Ken Parker
Hosted by Bruce and Fran Henderson
52 Vaughn Ave, Waban (map) - July 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Lasell Village hosts Ken Parker
120 Seminary Ave, Auburndale (map) - July 23 at 7:00 p.m.
House party for Ken Parker hosted by Judy Malone-Neville
68 High Street, Upper Falls (map) - July 25 at 7:00 p.m.
"It's Great to Have a Plan"
PARKER FOR MAYOR SUMMER PARTY AND FUNDRAISER
Home of Mike and Laurie Striar
Click here for invitation and contribution details - July 29 at 7:00 p.m.
House party for Ken Parker and School Committee Candidates
Hosted by Jen Greenberg
30 Channing Street, Newton Corner (map) - July 30 at 6:00 p.m.
BBQ for Ken Parker hosted by Manny and Betsy Connerney
16 Traverse St., Nonantum (map) - August 12 at 3:00 p.m.
Golda Meir House Mayoral Forum
160 Stanton Avenue, Auburndale (map)
- August 12 at 7:30 p.m.
House Party hosted by Jay Freedman and Stephanie Elkind
117 Homer Street, Newton Centre (map) - August 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Citizens for Affordable Housing Mayoral Forum
Scandinavian Living Center
206 Waltham Street, Newton (map) - August 16 at 2:00 p.m.
House Party hosted by Dan Shaw
116 Church Street, Newton Corner (map) - August 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Newton 20/20 Mayoral Forum
Newton South High School Auditorium (map) - August 30 at 11:00 a.m.
Brunch hosted by Mark and Susan Sangiolo
60 Indiana Terrace, Upper Falls (map)
- August 31 at 7:00 p.m.
House Party hosted by Lisa Gordon and Rachel Corn
55 Placid Road, Newton (map)
- September 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Candidate forum hosted by the Newton/Needham Chamber of Commerce
Mt. Ida College (map)
- September 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Candidate forum hosted by the Newton Senior Center
Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street (map)
- September 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters
Newton Free Library (map) - September 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
House Party hosted by Janice Rogers
50 Parker Street, Newton Centre (map)