Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

Arsenal Center’s Spring and Summer Art Class Schedules Now Online

Registration is now open for the Arsenal Center for the Arts spring and summer art classes and workshops. Children’s classes (for K-8) include Art Adventures, Clay Projects, Mixed-Media, Comics & Cartoons, Wheelthrowing, Drawing, Painting and more. Fun Parent/Child workshops (for toddlers and up) are also available.

Spring classes begin the week of March 31st. Summer classes begin the week of June 16th. Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown, with free parking and access to public transportation. Scholarships and Member discounts are available.

For class descriptions, visit www.arsenalarts.org. To register, call 617-923-0100, ext. 8309.

 

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The Civil Rights Movement Then & Now: April 2

As part of its series, The Civil Rights Movement Then & Now, Historic Newton is hosting a lecture by author and civil rights lawyer, Gordon Martin.

Shortly after completing law school, Gordon Martin was one of a dozen lawyers working for the Civil Rights Division of Robert Kennedy’s Justice Department. In 1963, he prepared United States v. Theron Lynd, the Justice Department’s first major voting rights case to go to trial in Mississippi. He will speak about this experience and its brave witnesses, who are the subject of his book, Count Them One by One: Black Mississippians Fighting for the Right to Vote.

Date: Wednesday, April 2
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Durant-Kenrick House, 286 Waverley Avenue.
Free and open to the public

Co-sponsored by the Newton Human Rights Commission, Myrtle Baptist Church, and the Newton Department of Senior Services.

Question, persuade, refer

QPR suicide prevention training will be held in Newton on April 2nd , 7th, and 15th. QPR stands for question, persuade, refer and is an educational program that teaches ordinary citizens to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope and get help for those in need. This program is for adults. To register visit www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares.

April Vacation Camp

Looking for something for your 1st or 2nd grade child to do over April vacation? Look no further! Top Banana is offering an educational camp where students will play logic games, participate in reading circles and work on their fine motor skills! You can sign up for 1 day, 2 days or the whole week, whatever works best for your family!

They are also offering handwriting workshops throughout the week! You can either sign your child up for just the handwriting workshop or for the camp day, plus the workshop! To register your child for one or more days, if you have questions or concerns, please contact Ashley at (617) 795-1557 or by email azinchuk@topbananaeducation.org.

Help Wanted: Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

Newton Community Education (NCE), a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools, is looking for an enthusiastic individual to lead marketing efforts and manage special events. Marketing/PR experience as well as excellent writing and interpersonal skills are required; experience with Macintosh computers is a plus, as is familiarity with their market.

This is a flexible 10-15-hour/week position working closely with the NCE Kids Program Coordinator  and reporting to the NCE Director. Hours may increase over the summer in support of the NCE Kids program. Send resumes to: lisa_rucinski@newton.k12.ma.us.

Events for Teens at Newton Free LIbrary

  • Get creative on Tuesdays, April 1st and 15th at 3:30 pm in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library. Hang out with other teens while working on crafts and eating snacks.
  • Get Hooked: Knitting and Crochet Club, Thursday, April 3rd, 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library for the ongoing Knitting and Crochet Club. The club meets the first Thursday of the month. They’ll provide crochet hooks, knitting needles, yarn and the know-how to teach the basics of crocheting. You are welcome to bring your own project, share ideas and conversation. Refreshments will be served. Open to ages 10 and up.

Spontaneous Generation!

Theatre Ink presents: Spontaneous Generation! From the moment when the first bacterium crawled onto the felsic shore and called itself man, Mother Earth has called on one troupe to be the guiding light for the despairing mass:  Spontaneous Generation!

Back with four more action packed improvisation shows that will have you sneezing with laughter from start to finish. Relying on both audience participation and the cunning of the actors, Spon Gen is one show you will not want to miss. Wake the kids! Call the neighbors! Summon the spirits! SPON GEN IS BACK!

Tickets $7.00 at theatreink.net: http://www.theatreink.net or 617-559-6406 or via email adam_brown@newton.k12.ma.us.

April 2nd ,3rd, 4th, 5th, 7:30 pm
Little Theatre at Newton North High School
475 Washington Street, Newtonville

Alice in Wonderland

Your favorite Alice in Wonderland characters leap from the page to the stage! This family-friendly performance features music, dance and storytelling by narrator Laura Young, former Principal Dancer with the Boston Ballet. Following the imaginative performance, audience members of all ages are invited to meet and try the instruments at our Instrument Petting Zoo.

Don’t miss this magical, musical afternoon featuring New Philharmonia Orchestra and Boston Ballet School! Tickets $10.00 – $15.00. More information available at www.newphil.org or call 617-527-9717.

Sunday, April 6th,  3:00 pm
First Baptist Church, Newton Centre

Starting School or Pre-School with Food Allergies?

Parents need to do some homework first. Entering pre-school or kindergarten is a big step for every child and parent, but poses special challenges if the child has food allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter is sponsoring a meeting for parents to learn how to address these issues. There is no charge to attend and pre-registration is not required.

Guest speaker Jan Hanson, founder of Educating for Food Allergies, LLC, has been providing consulting services and educational workshops to parents and school personnel since 2001.  There will be time for questions and discussion following her presentation.

Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00 pm at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

AAFA New England organizes educational support group programs throughout the region, publishes a newsletter, and runs a telephone resource and referral line for people coping with allergies and asthma. For more information or free fact sheets about managing food allergies at school or child care, call 781-444-7778 or see www.asthmaandallergies.org.

After School Enrichment Program Open House

Bright Pearl Chinese and Arts After School Enrichment Program  provides a safe and enjoyable environment for elementary children to spark cultural discovery through art, education, and engagement.  Their Mandarin language class offers a thematic curriculum developed through years of teaching experience. Students will develop their Chinese language skills in a fun and productive environment. The extra activities cover the spectrum of traditional arts such as arts and crafts, Chinese brush painting, singing, drumming, dancing, and martial arts. The wide exposure to fun activities allows all children to maximize their potential.

They will host an open house on Sunday April 20th from 12:00-2:00  pm at GBCCA. Please visit the website for more information  www.brightpearlacademy.com.

Sunday, April 20th, 12:00 -2:00 pm
437 Cheery Street, Newton