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Newtonville Village Day & Jazz Festival

Discover Newtonville, and all its merchants and businesses that will open their doors to welcome neighbors and visitors!  Walnut Street in Newtonville will be closed to traffic and transformed into a lively street fair. With two sound stages, a Roaming Railroad for kiddie rides, 100 craft booths and informational stands, an Open House at the Norumbega Fraternity Lodge of Masons featuring a bounce house and carnival games and fun activities for kids, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

The Senior Center Sound Stage features a talented line-up of jazz musicians, sponsored by New England Jazz Productions. The Austin Street Sound Stage will also delight the crowds with an afternoon of performances by local dance studios, martial arts demonstrations and local young musicians. For more information, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-796-1540.

September 28th, Noon – 5:00 pm
Walnut Street, between Washington Street & Otis Street

Pumpkin Patch at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport!

Bring the whole family to the Seashore Trolley Museum for the 16th Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley! Hop aboard a vintage streetcar to the Pumpkin Patch, find your favorite pumpkin and decorate it, and win some prizes playing games at the fall carnival. Once you’ve scored the prizes you’re after, finish up your streetcar ride and then enjoy roaming the Museum grounds. Your pumpkin will be tagged for you to pick up at the Visitors’ Center before you leave. Seashore Trolley Museum is the world’s oldest and largest electric railway museum. For more information, visit http://www.trolleymuseum.org/events/pumpkinpatch.php

September 27th and 28th, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (rain or shine)

Columbus Day Basketball Clinic in Newton

A Columbus Day school vacation basketball clinic for children in grades K-5 will be held on October 13th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton. Children will develop dribbling, passing and shooting skills and will engage in games with children of similar age and ability. Program is led by youth recreation specialist Peter Sylvester. Cost is $100.00. Open to the entire community. Register at www.bostonjcc.org/columbus or contact 617-558-6456 or sports@jccgb.org.

Help your students reach their PEAK potential.

Having a strong start to the school year is necessary to provide the momentum needed to succeed in class. Since 2009, Next Level Up Tutoring has been providing Newton families and their students the guidance, fundamentals, organizational skills, and perspective that have been missing.

Their tutors can work with any school age student in any subject area, as well as SAT prep. They also offer math and writing enrichment. Each student is unique, so each tutoring plan must be individualized. Contact them for a quick response or to set up a free consultation. 781- 540-1123 or info@nextleveluptutoring.com.

Father Daughter Dance

Dancing with the Brookline Stars invites you to join a Father Daughter Dance at the Brookline Teen Center for 8th graders and younger. On Sunday, October 12th from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm,  share a fun filled evening with your little girl including a DJ, games, food, photographs & more! Semi-formal attire requested.

Purchase tickets online at www.brooklineteencenter.org. Ticket prices are $50.00 per couple and $10.00 for each additional child. Proceeds benefit the Brookline Teen Center.

Auditions for Children’s Chorus

VOICES BOSTON (formerly PALS Children’s Chorus) is currently holding auditions for its 25th season! Students in grades K-12 are welcome to audition for the chorus, which offers vocal training and music literacy in a strong and caring community of peers and teachers. The oldest students also receive training in drama and dance, and have opportunities to participate in tours. Children will gain experience and confidence in this friendly, supportive group as they prepare for and perform multiple concerts a year. For more information and to sign up for an audition, please visit the website at http://www.voicesboston.org.

Preschool openings

Longfellow Laboratory Preschool at Mount Ida College invites you to schedule a visit to their school. Nurturing children since 1969, Longfellow is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, designed to spark your child’s innate creativity and curiosity in a wide variety of curriculum opportunities. Limited spaces still available for fall 2014. For more information call 617-928-4530 or visit www.mountida.edu/Longfellow.

Bicycle Update

Discover what has changed and what changes are coming for cyclists in Newton! The third-annual Bicycle Update will feature presentations from Transportation Director Bill Paille, Traffic Sgt. Jay Babcock, and others actively involved in improving bicycle safety in Newton.

Learn about new and planned bike lanes and other street improvements, two-wheeled events like the Tour de Newton, bikes at schools, counts and crash numbers, enforcement of the bicycle laws, and more. Give input or bring questions!

For more information, please call Lois Levin: 617- 283-5077 or email John Pelletier: john.f.pelletier@gmail.com

All are welcome.

Monday, September 15th, 6:30 pm
War Memorial, City Hall

Child Passenger Safety Week

Child Passenger Safety Week is September 14th – 20th and  September 20th is National Seat Check Saturday. In Honor of this day the Car Seat Technicians from the Newton Police Department will be performing installations and inspections for all parents, grandparents etc., who would like their child carseat inspected.

There is no fee and there will also be a handful of free carseats available for families in need. The Installations and Inspections will be performed on Saturday from 8:00 am -11:00 am at the War Memorial Drive located at Newton’s City Hall.

National Child Seat Check Saturday:
Date: Saturday September 20th
Time: 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Newton City Hall, War Memorial Drive