3 trial karate classes in January for $15. Free uniform will be mailed upon registering if you register before Christmas. Girls and boys, entry ages 1st – 5th grades. For more information, please visit kids-karate.org or leave message at (617) 527-8052.
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December Vacation Art Workshops for Children
The Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown offers December Vacation Art Workshops for children in grades K-6.
December 27th : Try It! A special one-day workshop in a variety of media with morning and/or afternoon sessions (each with a different focus) and optional supervised lunch. Register: 617-923-0100, ext. 8309
December 30th and December 31st: The Great Artists
Children will look at reproductions of work by famous artists, using them as inspiration to create their own masterpieces in a variety of media. Morning and/or afternoon sessions (each with a different focus) with optional supervised lunch in this two-day workshop.
Register: 617-923-0100, ext. 8309
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/education.
Weekly basketball classes and more
A Step Ahead Basketball is offerings weekly skills classes Saturday’s for boys and girls ages 7-14. In addition theymare holding the 11th annual Holiday Hoops during December vacation.
For more information contact Coach Smith: Coachb@asahoops.com, 617-909-5990 or visit the website at www.asahoops.com .
Sewing Camp, Friday, Nov. 29
Forget Black Friday! Head down to Newton Sewing Studio on the day after Thanksgiving for an awesome day of sewing camp! Fun projects suited for both beginners and advanced.
Never sewn before? Orientation classes start at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Try the embroidery machine or bring a blank T and make your own permanent iron on transfer! Clothing is easy when you use the computerized pattern drafting software.
Studio will be open 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and will be closed for Thanksgiving Day only. Visit online for more info and to reserve your spot, they fill fast!
Historic Newton Events: book club, arts stroll & shop & more!
Thursday, November 21, 7:30 PM
HISTORIC NEWTON BOOK CLUB
The next selection of Historic Newton’s book club is Liberty Exiles: American Loyalists in the Revolutionary World by Maya Jasanoff, winner of the 2012 George Washington Book Prize. The author provides a richly informative account of the struggles and trials faced by colonial Americans who chose to remain loyal to the Crown during the revolution and departed with the British after it ended. A New York Times review praised the book as “smart, deeply researched and elegantly written”. The book club is free and new members are always welcome.
Thursday, November 28
MUSEUM CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY
DECEMBER
Gift MUSEUM SHOP HOLIDAY SALE
During the entire month of December, find wonderful small gifts for both adults and children at the annual Holiday Sale at the Jackson Homestead and Museum, and support Historic Newton with your purchase. Enjoy 10% off all purchases such as note cards, games, DVDs and more. Members receive a 20% discount.
Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, noon-5:00 PM
NEWTON COMMUNITY WEEKEND
Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the museum.
Friday-Sunday, December 13-15
THIRD ANNUAL NCA ARTS STROLL & SHOP
Friday, December 13 | 6pm-9pm at THE STREET, Chestnut Hill
Saturday, December 14 | Noon-6pm at THE STREET, Chestnut Hill and West Newton Square
Sunday, December 15 | Noon-6pm at Newton Centre
The Stroll is expanding to three villages and three days in celebration of its three years of bringing the local arts and business communities together. Support your favorite local businesses and restaurants during the Stroll and you’ll be treated to pop-up performances, art exhibits, special discounts, and more! Don’t forget to look for Historic Newton’s display recognizing Newton’s brave citizens and soldiers who participated in the Civil War. Visit our website for more details. Free.
FREE hip hop dance workshop for middle schoolers, Nov. 29
Free dance workshop for Middle School kids with KASSANDRA from Phunk Phenomenon & MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew.” This event is sponsored by the Newton Partnership and Newton Highlands Community Development Corp. For more information, contact Rochelle Acker @ 617-527-3308.
Friday, November 29
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Hyde Community Gym, 90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands
Double Holiday Bazaars in West Newton Square, Dec. 7
Spectacular holiday shopping at two gift-laden church bazaars will be held in West Newton Square on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm
The First Unitarian Society (1326 Washington St.) and Second Church, UCC (60 Highland St.), located only one block from each other, will offer a wide variety of merchandise for holiday shopping: jewelry, seasonal items, books, toys, small furniture and household goods.
There will be homemade sweet treats and decorated wreaths. Both churches will feature a Silent Auction. Plan to enjoy a delicious hot lunch at either site. Free parking is available for all patrons in Second Church’s Highland and Chestnut Street lots.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Newton At Home (NAH) has had a fantastic turnout of volunteers for fall leaf raking for its members. School teams, church/synagogue groups, neighborhood families (moms, dads and kids) are busy these fall weekends all around Newton! The NAH members are so grateful to see this outpouring of help! More groups will be trooping out until all the member requests are filled.
Consider becoming a volunteer driver for Newton at Home – meet some interesting Seniors in our city – and ferry NAH members to appointments/shopping/events/Logan. If you are interested in becoming a part of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” please be in touch with the volunteer coordinator: volcoord@newtonathome.org, call the NAH office at 617-795-2560, or visit the NAH website: www.newtonathome.org
(NAH is a member of the Village to Village Network www.vtvnetwork.org) Thanks!!
Free Hip Hop Dance workshop
Free dance workshop for Middle School kids with KASSANDRA from Phunk Phenomenon & MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew. This event is sponsored by the Newton Partnership and Newton Highlands Community Development Corp. For more information, contact Rochelle Acker @ 617-527-3308.
November 29th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Hyde Community Gym, 90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands
Piano Lessons available
Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory, 30+ years teaching experience.
Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. For information, please call Gloria Jasinski at 617-566-9704 or email piano566@comcast.net.