Monthly Archives: January 2012

Watertown Children’s Theatre Apprenticeship Program for high school students

Watertown Children’s Theatre (WCT) is accepting applications for its newest offering, the WCT Apprenticeship Program for high school students. The apprenticeship program provides the free opportunity to learn about mounting a professional theatrical production under the one-on one mentorship of a member of the WCT design team. Program participants are paired with mentors from the theatre’s professional production staff to ensure a high quality experience, apprenticing in one of three disciplines: costume, lighting and sound, or set and props design.

Apprentices will be selected through an application and interview process; students in grades 10– 12 are eligible to apply.  The program will occur over approximately 4 months, February – June, 2012. Selected apprentices will work on productions that are part of the regular WCT season. The program includes weekly meetings on-site with mentors, a monthly production meeting, individual work (research and design), and a concentrated period of time on-site during technical rehearsal weeks.

Applications are due Wednesday, February 1.  For more information or to receive an application form, call Kelly MacIsaac, Producing Director of Programming at 617.926.ARTS (2787) or visit www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org.

New Philharmonia Family Concert & Instrument “Petting Zoo” Jan. 29

Celebrate winter through music! Featuring a narrated telling of the Iroquois legend, How Bear Lost His Tail, by local composer Pasquale Tassone, and a side-by-side performance with Newton’s All-City Orchestra directed by Greg Livingston.

Our instrument “petting zoo” will follow the performance!

Concert is at 3:00pm on Sunday, Jan. 29, at the First Baptist Church, 848 Centre St. in Newton Center. Tickets ($10 students, $15 adults) can be purchased online.

New Teen Librarian at Newton Free Library

She’s not a teen, but she’s a Teen Librarian! Next time you’re at the Newton Free Library, stop by and say hello to Liz Rowland, a Wheaton College graduate who’s finishing her Master of Library and Information Science at Univ. of South Carolina. She’s eager to help teens and their parents with book suggestions, research and schoolwork help, and more.

Recent projects for the Teen Department include: a College Planning Process lecture, an online Homework Help Guide, and a celebration of National Gaming Day.  

Historic Newton: upcoming events

Sunday, January 22, 4:00-6:00 PM.
Adams Street Synagogue: Celebrating our Centennial
Free. Event location: Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington Street, Newton

The Adams Street Synagogue is Newton’s oldest synagogue. Dedicated in 1912, it is celebrating one hundred years of service to Newton’s Jewish community as an Orthodox synagogue serving a diverse congregation and the broader community. The synagogue, in Newton’s most diverse neighborhood, Nonantum, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The exhibit describes the history of the congregation, illustrated by historic photographs.

Tuesday, January 24, 7:00-9:00 PM
Happy 10th Birthday, Newton CPA! Neighborhood event for West Newton, Auburndale, and Newton Lower Falls

How would you allocate nearly $20 million for affordable housing, historic resources, open space, and recreation land in Newton over the next five years? Come tell us on Tuesday at this special event — enjoy a slide show about past Community Preservation Act projects and neighborhood history.  Add your ideas for future projects to our interactive maps.  Refreshments provided!  For more information, see www.newtonma.gov/cpa or contact Alice E. Ingerson, phone: 617-796-1144 or email: aingerson@newtonma.gov.

Thursday, January 26, 6:30 PM
HISTORIC NEWTON @NIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO ANNE LARNER

Please join us for this special evening that will honor Anne Larner, Board President of Historic Newton and an outstanding leader and community activist. Also featuring Tufts University’s own singing sensations, The BEELZEBUBS, this event will include cocktails, a light supper, and a chance to participate in an auction featuring radio personality, Matty Siegel of Kiss 108, as guest auctioneer. Proceeds from ticket sales will help underwrite a new education program in Anne Larner’s name at the newly renovated Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased online at www.historicnewton.org.

TUTOR AVAILABLE

My name is Isabel Carter, and I am a senior at Newton South. I’m offering my services as a tutor for middle school students in Math, English, Spanish, and general homework help. I received a 2250 on my SATs and maintain a 4.35 GPA while taking 4 AP courses, including AP AB Calculus, AP Literature and Composition, AP Spanish, and AP Comparative Government. I have experience with children as a babysitter and as a tutor (last year I tutored a freshman in English). Additionally, I took the SAT IIs in Biology E and Literature and received a 680 and 730, respectively.

My hours are flexible as is my price, which I would discuss with clients directly. Also, I drive, so I’m happy to work with the kids at their homes or at an after school program.

My contact info:
email- iziicarter@yahoo.com
cell- 617 584 6185

5th Annual Newton Spelling Bee

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Newton Spelling Bee at the Newton Cultural Center. The dates are April 2, 4, 9 & 11. This fun and educational Spelling Bee is open to all Newton children in grades K – 6. Children compete within their own grade level only. Space is limited, so sign up quickly! For registration and more information, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-527-8283.

DoReMi Family Day Care

Winter enrollment. Children 2-5. Full day, half day and after school options. DoReMi FDC offers enhanced music program throughout the day. Home made meals and snacks provided. Fully fenced playground with organic mulch. Experienced, certified early education provider. Location: Newton Center, Rt9 and Parker Street. For more information contact Anna @ doremi.fdc or 617-244-7012.

City-wide camp fair at Newton North High School

CAMP FAIR SUNDAY JANUARY 29
Sunday, January 29, 2012, 12 – 4 PM
Snow Date : Febraury 5, 2012

The city is sponsoring its yearly camp fair this year on Sunday January 29 at Newton North from noon to 4pm. Camps run by Newton Parks & Recreation and the Newton Public Schools (including Newton Community Education and SPACE camp), will be represented at the fair. Come early to reserve your child’s spot in the program of his or her choice for Summer 2012, or to learn more about the many varied options offered in our city.

Waban Library Center -Yoga Fundamentals

Mondays,  6:30-7:45pm
Are you curious about yoga? Would you like to try a class but don’t know where to start? You do not need to touch your toes or stand on your head to benefit from yoga. Join us, and explore postures and breathe work in a supportive and serene atmosphere. Kate Atwood has practiced yoga for 12 years and is certified by Breath Joy Yoga.  Her pace is slow and deliberate, with a focus on alignment and breath — connecting body awareness and mindfulness.

$110 or $15 drop in rate Email wabanlibrary@gmail.com for registration information.

Class Dates:   1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19