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Newton Southeast Little League Spring Registration is Now Open

Newton’s Southeast Little League (NSELL) offers fun and exciting baseball programs for players in grade K through 6. Rising kindergarteners are welcome in our T-ball program. The season runs from late April through the end of the school year and the league serves players who reside or attend schools within district boundaries of Memorial-Spaulding, Mason-Rice, Bowen, Angier, Countryside and Zervas.

Register by February 18th to ensure your child’s space.
Click here to register. Questions? Contact the league by Email or check out our Website.

NEWTON YOUTH LACROSSE SPRING 2023 REGISTRATION

Learn to play North America’s oldest team sport and the fastest game on two feet!  Newton Youth Lacrosse 2023 season registration is now open for boys in 1st through 8th grades, and beginners of any age are welcome!

NYL is dedicated to providing Newton boys and their families with a community-based developmental lacrosse program.  Boys will have an opportunity to learn the game of lacrosse while being placed on evenly balanced teams to play against neighboring towns – we focus on equal playing time for all, and emphasize learning, mentorship, sportsmanship, and above all, fun!  We welcome NEW players at any age or grade (we typically have many new middle school players each year). Financial aid is available for qualifying families. 

Practices start in March and end in June, and games are played on Sundays starting in April.  Learn more about the program here: http://newtonyouthlacrosse.com and register at http://newtonyouthlacrosse.com/registration

Please contact Jason Boggs with any questions about the program or to be connected with a current NYL parent: jboggs15@gmail.com

A Visit to the Allen Homestead for Children and Families

This visit invites children and their families to travel 150 years back in time to imagine what it would have been like to live and learn at the Allen home and this historic school. 

This historic house was once the home of Nathaniel Allen, founder of The West Newton English and Classical School. Nathaniel Allen was a progressive educator who provided equal opportunities for girls and boys in racially mixed classrooms even before the Civil War. His curriculum was innovative, and students from all over the world came to attend his school.

Guests will explore the parlor, a classroom, and even the bowling alley as we learn about the family, the students, the school, and the unique curriculum. Our visit will finish in the barn, where you will have the opportunity to try some of the games and activities that children enjoyed at this time.  

   

We hope you can join us to learn about the history of this newly renovated Newton treasure. Each visit will run approximately one hour. Free event, 3rd grade and up, registration required. 

Dates: Sunday, January 22  3:00-4:00 PM **This session is FULL.

Thursday, January 26  4:00-5:00 PM Please register here

PLAN YOUR TEEN’S PERFECT SUMMER

PLAN YOUR TEEN’S PERFECT SUMMER  – The 18th annual Teen Summer Expo will be Monday, February 6 at Newton South High School, 5:30-8:00pm in the cafeteria. Meet with directors of a curated group of meaningful summer enrichment programs for kids ages 12-18. Options for every interest and budget. FREE and OPEN TO ALL.  Pre-Register at www.TeenSummerExpos.com and share with friends on Facebook.   

City of Newton Camp and Summer Program Fair

City of Newton Camp and Summer Program Fair is being held Sunday, January 29th from 12:00 – 3:00 at Newton North High School in the cafeteria.  See what programs are being offered by the City of Newton this summer.  Drop in anytime between 12:00 – 3:00 to talk with representatives from Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture, Newton Public Schools including Newton Community Education and Newton’s S.P.A.C.E. Camp, Heath and Human Services, and Historic Newton to learn about summer camps, summer programs, and summer resources that are offered for kids, teens and families this summer.  Information on scholarships, summer jobs, and mental health resources will also be available.

Contact Channon Ames at cames@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1529 for more information.

New Arts Center Class

I’m reaching out to let you know about some amazing opportunities for teens (and parents) to take a class at New Art Center this winter. Please see below for details with dates, times, and descriptions. New Art Center offers tuition assistance for those that need it, please see our website at https://newartcenter.org/tuition-assistance/ for more information.

Clothed Figure Drawing for Teens – Jan 24 or Feb 7

TWW23105

Dates: 1/24

Details: Tuesday, 1 Session

Times: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Tuition: $15

TWW23106

Dates: 2/7

Details: Tuesday, 1 Session

Times: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Tuition: $15

Enjoy a life drawing open studio with a live, clothed model doing a series of quick poses. This workshop is geared towards teens, with music and a great model. No photography allowed. No instruction. Bring your own art supplies (no oils); easels/chairs provided.

Build Your High School Portfolio GR 9-12 – TCW23102

Dates: 1/9 – 3/6

Details: Mondays, 7 Sessions

Times: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Tuition: $310

Notes: no class 1/16, 2/20

Thinking about pursuing an education in arts? This class is tailored to individual needs as we look at current requirements for college/university art programs, and work with other motivated students to develop application portfolios. In addition, students will work on drawing from life, use of materials, photos for portfolio, and building personal content. Basic technical concepts will be reviewed, as well as discussing what to expect in a college level art environment.

Family Table Ceramics Workshop: Parents & Teens GR 6-12 – TWW23501

Dates: 3/12

Details: Sunday, 1 Session

Times: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Tuition: $70

Make a beautiful and functional work of art for your family table! In this 1-day workshop, parents and teens will work together to make an 8-inch plate or bowl using bisque molds. Students will texture the surface or decorate with slip to make a personalized piece that can be used for years to come. Finished pieces will be glazed opaque white and will be ready for pickup in 2 – 3 weeks.

Mixed Media Mosaics with Colored Grout Workshop for Parents and Teens (GR 9-12) – TWW23804

Dates: 1/29 – 2/12

Details: Sundays, 3 Sessions

Times: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Tuition: $210

A creative exploration for parents and teens together! Mixed media mosaics are all about creative freedom. Explore the possibilities of combining ceramic tile, vitreous glass, broken china, glass beads, stained glass and mirror to create your own original mosaic. On Days One and you’ll first transfer your design, then build and finally cement down materials with Acrylic cement. On Day Three you’ll mix and apply vibrant-colored grout to finalize your piece with a range of grout colors. Students will bring a 18” square colored mosaic design drawing to class to trace onto the substrate. Workshop goals include freedom of expression combined with technical mastery. Students will leave with a beautiful mosaic and also the hands-on knowledge to create mosaic murals. One ticket per student, please

Music Lessons at The Conservatory at Highlands! 

Winter is in full swing and nothing makes the winter months fly by like playing music! If you’re starting a new instrument, or looking to develop your skills as a musician, The Conservatory is here to help. Locally owned and operated in Newton Highlands. 

Students beginning new instruments in school benefit greatly from private instruction. 
Playing music increases confidence, reduces stress and helps learning in other subjects.
Our teachers are experienced, patient, kind and supportive. We help musicians of any age reach their goals. 

Sign Up/Inquire Here (no commitment necessary)   

(Trouble with link? Copy and Paste: https://forms.gle/VoAgFPhKdC83t7EF6 in your browser)

or call/text/e-mail: 617-903-0944  

info@highlandsconservatory.com

The Conservatory offers music lessons on almost all instruments, including: piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, drums, bass, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trombone, baritone, oboe, ukulele, and even harmonica! Sign up for parent/student lessons, or record in our state-of-the-art recording studio with audio production lessons and more!

more info:

www.highlandsconservatory.com

The Conservatory at Highlands is locally owned and operated and offers a 21st-century music education that is equally inclusive and challenging taught by the best musicians in Boston. The Conservatory is your community music school, where we can all learn and develop the craft of music together. 

51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands.

Feel free to email info@highlandsconservatory.com with any questions.

New Art Center Winter Events

There are plenty of opportunities to share with your community that will spark their creativity at the New Art Center this Winter! Children, teens, and adults can find a class, workshop, or Nights Out event that fits their skills and interests. New Art Center offers full and partial scholarships, just fill out our Tuition Assistance Form to apply. We welcome students of all ages, skills, abilities, and levels. See event list here: Upcoming Classes › Events › – New Art Center in Newton