Monthly Archives: October 2011

North Cambridge Family Opera

North Cambridge Family Opera is holding auditions for  Flying High  

This is the story of a wildly successful but unhappy pop star and a band just starting out, and how they both seek fulfillment in the unscrupulous world of the music industry.  

Auditions will be October 15 & 16 and October 22 & 23, from 1-7pm.   

Adults and children over 7 are invited to audition — no experience is necessary and everyone who wants to participate may.  Further audition information can be found on our website: www.FamilyOpera.org.

To sign up for an audition call 617-661-0479 or email Auditions12@FamilyOpera.org.  

For more information about North Cambridge Family Opera go to www.FamilyOpera.org.  This is a very family friendly group that puts on great shows.  Our casts have a lot of fun and we are always looking for new people.

Newton South PTSO Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser

Get your Russo’s Thanksgiving pies at South on Wednesday, November 23. Only $15 gets you a delicious apple, blueberry, pecan, or pumpkin pie!  To pre-order and pay online, type www.southptso.org/thanksgiving-pie, or print the order form on that page and send to Nina Levin, Newton South PTSO Treasurer, 27 Oak Street, Newton Upper Falls, 02464. Any questions: call Nina Levin at 617-584-2714.

Yoga for Kids/Teens

Yoga is a great tool to help pre-teens and teenagers develop healthy relationships with their bodies, as well as to help them feel empowered to make good decisions and manage the stress in their busy lives.  Yoga builds strength, flexibility, and focus in the mind as well as the body.  Down Under Yoga’s Christyn Schroeder will be teaching a yoga class for kids ages 10-14 in Waban Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm starting October 11, 2011 at a private home with a large basement.  Cost is $18/class, $160 for 10 classes, with no class on Thanksgiving.  May start anytime, pro-rated for number of classes taken.   Contact Didi von Deck at mvdand3@gmail.com or kids@downunderyoga.com for more information or to register.

Local Circus is Coming to Newton!

Moody Street Circus is pitching its little top tent at the Nonantum Post 440 on California Street for world-class shows in October.  Community-conscious local circus with stellar 7th and 8th generation circus artists to perform 10 fun-for-all, family-friendly shows weekends from October 15 – Halloween.  Acts include The Bertini Unicycle Troupe & Trampoline Comedy (as seen at Storyland) and Sacha & Melinda Pavlata of the Big Apple Circus, Circus Flora, Cirque Passion (and they are former Mason-Rice parents!). Circus shows to benefit ALS Therapy Development Institute, veterans and autism.  Kids under 2 are FREE, $8 for kids, $15 for adults, family four-pack only $40!  Free Parking! October 15/16, 22/23, 29/30 and a special Halloween Show. Purchase tickets at www.moodystreetcircus.com .

Youth Ensemble groups in Newton

The youth Ensemble program is designed for beginner/intermediate/advance students who like to play and perform with a steady small group, playing , Jazz, Latin and Rock. The ensemble groups meet EVERY OTHER WEEK for an hour and a half, on Mon OR Thu 7:00-8:30 (two different groups)

There are a few spots left for Piano, Brass, Reed, Guitar, drums or Mallet players. The fee is $25 each meeting. Call Tal for  more details: 617-7752968 and go to www.talmusicworld.com to learn more about the program.

15% off during the Newton East Little League Team Weeks at Modell’s

Modell’s will sponsor the Newton East Little League Team Weeks from tomorrow, October 7 until November 3, 2011. During this time period, tell the person at the check-out counter that you want the 15 % Newton East Little League discount. Modell’s will make a contribution to Newton East Little League based on a percentage of total sales during Team Month. Please take advantage of this opportunity to save on your sporting and clothing needs while supporting Newton East Little League. Modell’s Sporting Goods is located at 210 Needham St in Newton.

Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community

An Olympic medalist and a Peabody Award-winning journalist are among the speakers at “Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community,” hosted by the Newton Schools Foundation. Join prominent Newtonians in small group sessions as they discuss their passions, share their insights, and inspire participants with their stories. This FREE event will take place Thursday October 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Newton North High School.

More than two dozen speakers representing an array of fields and interest areas will address topics ranging from education, business, government and economics to sports, arts, entertainment and life. Participants choose three 20-minute sessions to attend. At the end of the evening, participants and speakers will gather together to reconnect over coffee and dessert.

The event is free & open to the public but space is limited, so register now. To see a list of speakers or to reserve a spot, go to www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org .

Watertown Children’s Theatre presents “Poe! Poe! Poe!”

Edgar Allen Poe wrote stories and poems that have entertained readers for over 100 years, with twists and turns in them that continue to mystify and delight.

WCT’s Play Factory brings the life and works of Poe together in Poe! Poe! Poe!, performed by an ensemble cast of 6th-9th graders including Newton’s own Zoe Warre.  Performances are October 28-30 in the Black Box Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts.  Seating is limited.  Tickets will be available beginning October 14th at www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org or 1.800.838.3006.

Little League Annual Meeting: Nov. 1

Newton South Little League will hold its annual member meeting on Tuesday, November 1, at 7 pm at the Angier School library (1697 Beacon St).

This meeting is open to all league parents as well as to people interested in contributing to the league by volunteering.  The 2012 Board will be nominated and elected at this meeting. Please come to help make South Little League the best it can be for your children!

Questions? Please email newtonsouthll@yahoo.com or check the NSLL website: www.eteamz.com/newtonsouthll