Weekend & Holiday camping is now available at Rocky Woods Reservation in Medfield. Rocky Woods has 15 ‘walk-in’ campsites designed for the entire family, with boating, fishing, and miles of trails to explore. If you’re looking to get the kids … Continue reading
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Run the 125th Boston Marathon as an official entrant!
Join the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club’s team as a charity runner and receive professional coaching and fundraising support. Check this off your “bucket list” while supporting more than 700 Newton children and teens at the same time. … Continue reading
South Stage’s Upcoming Silent Auction
In conjunction with South Stage’s upcoming production of Chicago, the annual silent auction will be held from May 15-22! Please us by donating items for the auction, or soliciting businesses to help through Playbill ads or donations. Consider donating unused … Continue reading
Nominations are now OPEN for the 2021 Newton SEPAC Special Educator Virtual Awards!
Here’s how the 2021 “Virtual” Awards will work: Families will submit nominations using the Google Form Each nominee will receive the text of the nomination in an email The email to each nominee will also include messages of thanks from … Continue reading
Now accepting nominations: NFP Teen Ambassador Program (TAP)
Currently seeking community-minded, motivated teens to apply for the Teen Ambassador Program (TAP). This selective year-long program offers middle and high school students the opportunity for personal growth while serving the greater good in the Newton community. Accepted teens serve … Continue reading
Mental Health: Continuing the Conversation
Join Mayor Fuller, Samaritans Inc., and Families for Depression Awareness to learn more about suicide prevention, recognizing depression and bipolar disorder, and the important work being done to reduce the stigma of mental health issues in our community. Register online … Continue reading
Invitation to #SpeakUp Summit
Join a global community tackling climate change. Students ages 10-15 are coming together to learn from one another and youth leaders how young people can make their voices heard in the debate about responding to climate change. This is a … Continue reading
Fans of Newton Community Ed: The NCE Kids team wants to hear from you!
The NCE Kids team would like to enlist your help! The last year has brought lots of changes, and while they’ve missed being in-person with kids in your schools, they’ve done their best to adapt to those changes and deliver … Continue reading
PANS/PANDAS Webinar: When Strep/Other Infections Cause OCD, Anxiety and More
Dearborn Academy Speaks is hosting a panel discussion on the little-known but disabling PANS/PANDAS syndromes. The diseases can occur when strep, other infection or environmental factors cause a misdirected immune response resulting in inflammation on a child’s brain. This response, … Continue reading
ActiveMinds Tutoring is Hopeful!
Shine this summer by signing up for a math program. Let ActiveMinds keep your learning bright by fighting learning loss. Contact ActiveMinds for a complimentary conversation to develop a personalized math plan. Review the Spring Newsletter to learn more https://conta.cc/3gR9OLE. … Continue reading