Hipstitch in West Newton is offering morning (9am-1pm) and afternoon (1pm-4pm) classes during February school vacation.
Join Hipstitch and learn how to sew your own clothes and other fun projects.
Early drop off or late pick up.
Click here for February Vacation Sign Up
Hipstich( next to Cafe Laroma)
15 Spencer st
West Newton 617 965 0880
Pre-teen/Teen Yoga
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 buillds strength, flexibility, and focus in the mind as well as the body.
Down Under Yoga’s Christyn Schroeder is teaching a yoga class for kids ages 10-16 in Waban Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm starting January 31. May start anytime, pro-rated for number of classes taken.
Dates: Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 28, March 7, 14, 27
No class February 21, March 21
Cost is $126 for 7 classes
For more information and class location, email Didi von Deck.
The Newton Free Library is collaborating with the Newton Partnership and organizations throughout Newton on the ”I heart my heart” teen health and wellness campaign happening February 1-14. All programs are FREE at YOUR library.
Yoga for Teens, Monday, February 11, 7:00 pm
De-stress by taking a yoga class at the Newton Free Library! An instructor from Down Under Yoga in Newtonville will lead a session that builds strength and flexibility, while relieving the stress of daily life. The class will provide the opportunity for teens to focus on themselves in an environment that encourages a balance between pushing boundaries and accepting where they are today. The class will take place in Druker Auditorium. Bring your own mat if you have one, extra mats will be available. For grades 6-12.
All Levels Yoga for Adults, Monday, February 11, 8:00 pm
Attend a free, stress-relieving yoga class at the library! Bring your own mat if you have one, extra mats will be available. The class will take place in Druker Auditorium.
Think Spring! Think Softball!
Newton Girls Softball registration is underway for the 2013 spring season. This is a recreational league for over 500 Newton girls in grades 1-7. Players of all skill levels will have a fun and rewarding experience.
Visit our website for more details, access to our on-line registration, and winter indoor clinic information.
February 28 is the last date you can register with guaranteed placement.
Countryside Elementary PTO’s online summer camp auction will run from: Friday, February 1, 3 p.m. – Sunday, February 10, 10 p.m.
Go to the online auction site and bid on sessions from some of the Newton area’s best day and overnight camps. Minimum bids are at a huge discount from the retail value of the sessions. Give your child a fantastic summer experience and save money!
Sessions are available from Beaver (Brookline, MA), Chestnut Hill (Chestnut Hill, MA), Camp Cody (in the White Mountains, NH), Meadowbrook (Weston, MA), LINX (Wellesley, MA), Rivers Day Camp (Weston, MA), and Everwood (Sharon, MA).
All proceeds benefit Countryside Elementary School.
For more information, contact Abby Schwartz or Gena Hooper.
Don’t get stuck scrambling with plans for winter vacation. Take a break and send the kids to sewing camp at Newton Sewing Studio and let the fun and creativity begin!
Feb 16 – 24th: 2 hours, Half or Full days.
Book online or call 617-213-0344
Newton Sewing Studio, 161 North St. (next to Fiorella’s restaurant)
Beginners and seasoned stitchers will appreciate our mix of fun and useful projects. We welcome kids as young as five, and parents are more than welcome to stay and sew with us.
Newton Unplugged and Connected reminds us that there is more to life than what is on the other side of a plug.
This year’s March calendar of suggested activities and events is now being constructed. We welcome ideas for activities and/or events (that are open to the public) and that are appropriate for children, youth, and their caring adults.
Please send your ideas to Gail Sommer at CAP Newton Unplugged is sponsored by the Newton Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP), the Newton Community Service Center (NCSC), the Newton School Department, and the City of Newton.
New England Conservatory graduate teaches all guitar styles, all ages and levels. Hours are flexible both on weekdays & weekends.
Assaf Kehati has been teaching for more than 12 years, privately as well as at New England Conservatory, Boston and Tufts University.
Some testimonials:
– I’ve seen a HUGE DIFFERENCE. The sky’s the limit with Assaf. I’d recommend him to anyone. Matt S., Boston.
– Very personable, FUN, knowledgeable, and challenging. Daniel A., Brookline.
– He is patient and OPEN-MINDED and extremely skilled. Christian H., Canton.
For more information, visit my website, call at 617-785-9515, or send an email.
Find the perfect summer experience for your teenager. On Monday, February 4, from 5:30 PM to 8:00PM, Newton South High School will host the annual Teen Summer Program Expo.
Location: Cafeteria at Newton South, 140 Brandeis Road
Time: 5:30pm- 8:30pm
Admission is free, open to the public and handicapped accessible.
Meet directors of more than 80 of the best summer programs in the U.S. & abroad — academic, adventure, travel, community service, internships, sport instruction, language immersion, arts/theatre/music, college prep and gap year programs. Programs for every budget. Efficiently cut through the overwhelming amount of information online and make informed decisions about programming, safety, & supervision.
For more information, contact the event sponsor by email. Snow date: Tues, Feb. 5.