Monthly Archives: December 2011

Registration now open for Newton Girls Softball

Think Spring! Think Softball! Newton Girls Softball registration is underway for the 2012 spring season. This is a recreational league of more than 500 Newton girls in grades 1-10. Players of all skill levels will have a fun and rewarding experience. Visit our website www.NewtonGirlsSoftball.org for more details, access to our online registration, and winter indoor clinic information. Register before January 31, 2012 to avoid a late fee. February 29, 2012 is the last date you can register with guaranteed placement.

Newton Family Singers concert, Sunday, Dec. 11

The Newton Family Singers invites your whole family to our fall concert, “When I was a Child,” at 4pm on Sunday, December 11th. This program of  folk songs was inspired by common childhood experiences and watching our children grow.  “When I was a Child” marks NFS’s fourth season singing together.  The concert will be held at Mason-Rice School, at 149 Pleasant Street, Newton Centre.  Suggested donation – $8.  For more information visit newtonfamilysingers.orgThe Newton Family Singers is an intergenerational chorus and band celebrating family, community and American folk music.

2012 Newton East Little League Spring Baseball Registration

On-line registration for the 2012 Spring baseball season is now open for boys and girls aged 4 to 12. The programs run from April through the middle of June. The programs run by NELL:

  • T-BALL – kindergarten or entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2012;
  • Farm Division – 1st and 2nd grade;
  • College Division – 3rd-6th grade: This division is a developmental league;
  • Cooperstown Division – 3th through 6th grade: This division is a more advanced league. Players who wish to play in the Cooperstown Division must attend the tryout. Little League age 12 players may play in this division by waiver only;
  • Major League Division – 4th through 7th grade: Open to players who are aged 10 to 12. To be placed on a Major League team you must try out.

The registration fee for T-Ball and Farm League players is $130 and for College, Cooperstown and Major League players $155. If you have more than one child in NELL, you will receive a $30 fee reduction for each additional player. The registration deadline is March 31, 2012 for T-Ball and January 31, 2012 for all other leagues. After the deadline, placement is not guaranteed and a late registration fee will apply (except for T-Ball). For more information and to register, visit NELL’s website: www.newtoneastll.org