Category Archives: Community Notes

Music and Voice Sessions

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes

 Is your child interested in learning how to play the piano, guitar, flute, or saxophone in the comfort of his or her own house? Does your child have the desire to sing all the time? Next Level Up now offers in-home music and voice sessions by accomplished and experienced musicians and teachers. Our instructors include current and former students, as well as current instructors at the Berklee College of Music and The New England Conservatory of Music. To learn more about your options and for all questions, please contact Next Level Up in-home music instruction at our email: info@nextleveluptutoring.com OR phone: (781) 540-1123. “Next Level Up – Raising up communities one child at a time”

Newton Community Preservation Committee News

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Social Outreach

Public Hearing: (Time will be set aside for public comments.)
Myrtle Village (12 & 18-30 Curve Street, West Newton)
affordable housing proposal, CPA funds requested: $938,063
The CPC will hold a working session and possible funding vote on this proposal after the public hearing. The full text of the proposal is online under “Pending Proposals” from our “Proposals & Projects” at www.newtonma.gov/cpa/projects.htm. A printed copy of the proposal will be available at the Planning
Dept. counter (City Hall, basement level) by Tuesday, February 14th.

Public Meeting: (The public is welcome to attend, but these items are not part of the public hearing.)
– updates on fy12 available funds and budget
– proposed fy13 program budget
– evaluation & planning for 10th anniversary events

Open Houses: Come tell us how you’d allocate $20 million over the next 5 years.
27 March – Waban, Newton Upper Falls, & Newton Highlands (Ward 5)
22 May – Newton Centre, Thompsonville, & Chestnut Hill (Wards 6 & 7)
3 October – South Side, including Oak Hill & Oak Hill Park (Ward 8)
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Survey: Take our 8-question survey (4 questions are multiple-choice): www.surveymonkey.com/s/NYFZCDH

Next Funding Deadline: Newton’s Community Preservation Committee requires submission and discussion of a pre-proposal before it will accept a full funding proposal for any project. The pre-proposal deadline for the next annual funding round is July 1. But the sooner you submit your pre-proposal, the better for your project.
www.newtonma.gov/cpa

Hipstichers

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes

Do you want to get creative this school vacation? Come and join at Hipstitch and learn how to sew,make your own clothes,
Learn how to read a pattern make some cosy pants, hats scarfs or lots of other fun projects! Come for 1/2 day 9-12 $45 or 1-4pm $45 or Full day $90. Full 1/2 day week $200( 9am-12pm). Full day Full week $399( 9am-4pm). Sign up now at www.Hipstichers.com.

Parent Management Training

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Social Outreach

Do you feel your kids don’t listen to you?  Does every request turn into a battle?  Do you feel all alone with these issues?  Are you ready for a solution?   The free parenting series, Parent Management Training, is enrolling now.  It will be held for 6 sessions from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays starting on February 28.  The group will me at the Newton Outpatient Center, 64 Eldredge St, 02458.  Pre-registration is required.  Call Rachel Nenner-Payton at 617-969-4925 x5958.  Co-sponsored by The Newton Partnership and Riverside Community Care.  Join other parents of elementary-aged children and a professional facilitator to explore these issues and learn new strategies using Parent Management Training (PMT), an evidence-based program for parents developed by Alan Kazdin, Ph.D., of Yale University’s Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic.  PMT has been consistently proven to decrease behavioral problems and increase positive behavior in children.   It is highly effective in reducing tantrums, fighting, and disruptiveness.  If you have tried other methods of changing your child’s problem behavior and haven’t had any success, then PMT may be the solution for you.  This group will be co-led by Rachel Nenner-Payton, LICSW and Elizabeth Pond.  Rachel is a senior clinician at Riverside Community Care in Newton.  Co-sponsored by The Newton Partnership and Riverside Community Care.is enrolling now.  It will be held for 6 sessions from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays starting on February 28th.  The group will me at the Newton Outpatient Center, 64 Eldredge St, 02458.  Pre-registration is required.  Call Rachel Nenner-Payton at 617-969-4925 x5958.  Co-sponsored by The Newton Partnership and Riverside Community Care.  Join other parents of elementary-aged children and a professional facilitator to explore these issues and learn new strategies using Parent Management Training (PMT), an evidence-based program for parents developed by Alan Kazdin, Ph.D., of Yale University’s Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic.  PMT has been consistently proven to decrease behavioral problems and increase positive behavior in children.   It is highly effective in reducing tantrums, fighting, and disruptiveness.  If you have tried other methods of changing your child’s problem behavior and haven’t had any success, then PMT may be the solution for you.  This group will be co-led by Rachel Nenner-Payton, LICSW and Elizabeth Pond.  Rachel is a senior clinician at Riverside Community Care in Newton.  Co-sponsored by The Newton Partnership and Riverside Community Care.

Historic Newton Events for February

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Events

Thursday, February 16, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
EXHIBIT OPENING
Confronting Our Legacy: Slavery and Anti-Slavery in the North
Be the first to crawl inside our slave ship container, stand atop the legendary well, and learn more about the enslaved people who used to live in Newton. Join us for the exciting unveiling of our completely renovated and expanded exhibition about Slavery, Abolition, and the Underground Railroad.  Enjoy light refreshments and experience the exhibit’s new hands-on interactives, audio elements, and content. Free.

Tuesday, February 21, 2:00 PM
THE MASSACHUSETTS 54th: A BLACK REGIMENT IN THE CIVIL WAR
A Vacation Week Family Program
Did you know that Massachusetts raised one of the first black regiments of the Civil War, led by a man who grew up in Newton?  Come learn about their stories, and make a popular civil-war era toy to take home.  Cost: $20 per family ($15 for members) includes museum admission, snack, and materials. Prepaid registration is required, limit 25; call 617.796.1450 to register.

Thursday, February 23, 2:00 PM
FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM
A Vacation Week Family Program
Learn about slavery in New England and what people did to fight against it.  Hear stories of escapes on the Underground Railroad, and then explore our brand new, hands-on exhibit, Confronting Our Legacy: Slavery and Anti-Slavery in the North. Cost: $20 per family ($15 for members) includes museum admission, snack, and materials. Prepaid registration is required, limit 25; call 617.796.1450 to register.

Thundercat Sports Clinic for Ages 7 – 12, Feb 21 – 24

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, School Breaks

Play a variety of sports including basketball, floor hockey, soccer and more all in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.  Located at Pelligrini Park.  Be sure to bring a snack and lunch.   $45.00 per day.

  • Half Day program for ages 5 – 7         9:00 – 12:00noon $120.00 ($130.00 non residents)
  • Full Day program for ages 7 – 12        9:00 AM – 3:00 PM $162.00 ($170.00 non residents)

Contact Newton Parks and Recreation at 617-796-1500 or go to www.newtonma.gov/parks for more information.  Register online at www.activityreg.com.

Kripalu Yoga at the Waban Library

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes

Join us at the Waban Library, 1608 Beacon Street, Waban, for a moderate/vigorous yoga class in the Kripalu style – incorporating varying flow sequences as well as sustaining poses, focusing on breath and concentration – “meditation in motion”. Class size of 8 – 10 participants allows for individualized assists and corrections.  Participants of all abilities can find their own yoga, and enjoy lots of space between mats!  $150 dollars for 10 sessions. Classes are Tuesdays at 9.15 – 10.30 am, beginning on March 13th thru May 22nd (excluding April 17th). To sign up email wabanlibrary@gmail.com.  For more information visit www.wabanlibrary.org.

Magic Flutes at Waban Library Center, March 3

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Events

The Waban Library Center (WLC) welcomes the Magic Flutes, directed by Deborah Charness, March 3rd at 11am.  They will be accompanied by Cello Friends, directed by Nancy Hair, and pianist Jennifer Baverstam.  The Magic Flutes are a flute ensemble of nine Newton youngsters who have performed at the WCRB Cartoon Festival in Symphony Hall Boston, Cabot Park Village in Newton, Russell’s Garden Center in Wayland, and the Angier School Multicultural Festival.  Coffee and pastries will be served compliments of Starbucks Coffee.  The event is open to the public; suggested donation of $5 per person/$10 per family.  The WLC is a non-profit organization, staffed solely by volunteers, and relies entirely on private donations.  See www.wabanlibrarycenter.org.  The WLC is located at 1608 Beacon Street in Newton, a short walking distance from the Waban T stop on the greenline.

Help the Centre Street Food Pantry — Shop Feb. 28 at Whole Foods (Beacon St.)

Posted on February 11, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Social Outreach

Whole Foods in Newton Four Corners (the one on Beacon St, NOT the one on Washington Street) is doing a 5% Day for the Centre Street Food Pantry on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28. This means that the Pantry will receive a cash donation from WF equal to 5% of the amount of their gross receipts that day. Naturally, we would like to get everyone we know to shop there on Feb. 28!

BC Women’s Soccer Clinic over April Vacation

Posted on February 10, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, School Breaks, Sports

The Boston College Women’s Soccer program will be hosting its annual April Vacation Clinic from April 17 – April 20. Registration can be found online at www.bceagles.com/camps/bc-w-soccer-camps2.html.  This will be a great opportunity to improve your technical skills and have a ton of fun in the process! Any questions can be directed towards soccercl@bc.edu.