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West Suburban YMCA Aims to Bring Out the Wow! Factor

Bring Out the Wow! Factor in Local Kids During 25th Annual Healthy Kids Day®

The West Suburban YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. This year marks the 25th annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families.

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, celebrated at over 1,300 Ys across the country by over 1.2 million participants, works to get more kids moving and learning, creating habits that they continue all summer long, which is a critical time for kids’ health. When kids are out of school, they can face hurdles that prevent them from reaching their full potential. Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically. Kids also gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year. As spring turns to summer, Healthy Kids Day is a powerful reminder not to let children idle away their summer days. Instead, the Y hopes to focus on wowing them with their potential and make this their best summer ever by staying active and learning.

Healthy Kids Day will be held outside on the Y’s New Balance Track & Field. Bring or ride your bicycle to the event. Thanks to the generous support of the Newton Elks and Farina’s Bicycles, they are giving away bicycle helmets. The day also features fun, active play and educational activities such as:

• Face Painting from 1:00-2:00 pm
• Bicycle Decorating from 1:00-3:00 pm
• Drumlin Farms Presentation – “Where Food Comes From” at 1:15 pm
• Family Zumba & Yoga Class from 1:30-2:00 pm
• Curious Creatures presentation from 2:00-3:00 pm
• Bouncy House, GaGa Ball & Obstacle Courses from 2:00-4:00 pm
• Bicycle Parade at 3:00 pm

April 30th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day is sponsored by the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation, the Newton Elks and Farina’s Bicycle Center in Watertown. For more information, contact Trevor Williams at 617-244-6050 x 3021 or visit wsymca.com.

NSHS student needed to babysit

Local family is seeking a NSHS student for babysitting on some afternoons during the week. Their 6 year old son loves to play Legos and they need someone to come play with him and keep him entertained within walking distance to NSHS (near the end of Dudley Rd). If interested, please call Ms. Lida Famili at 617-467-4687 or email lidafamili@gmail.com.

New Preteen Wellness Group!

Safe and fun environment for students ages 9-12 to discuss any of life’s stresses or issues. It will be a four week after school psychoeducational group that will promote wellness around topics such as body image, peer pressure, self-esteem and bullying.

Contact MEDA at 617-558-1881 or email info@medainc.org to learn more or visit the website: www.medainc.org.

Fabulous Deals on Your Favorite Newton Places for Everyone in Your Family

Zervas’ online auction at www.biddingforgood.com/zervas includes many new and exciting items available at great prices for everyone in your family, including your favorite restaurants and specialty foods, popular kids activities and birthday party venues, day and sleepaway camps, fitness classes and memberships, beauty services, sports and entertainment tickets, and much more.

Online bidding is open for one week only from March 28th through April 3rd so don’t miss out! If viewing on a mobile device, click on “View standard version of site” for a more user-friendly browsing experience. All items available for pick-up on April 10th from 12:00 – 3:00 pm at 1601 Beacon Street in Waban or email pto@zervaspto.org to make an alternative arrangement (many items may be sent by email). A five percent processing fee will be added to purchases.

Newton South seeks host families for international students

Dear Parents:

As part of the school district’s efforts to expand its global education program, Newton South High School has invited several international students to join us for the 2016-2017 school year. Through this program, NSHS has and will continue to receive excellent students from around the world. We really need the community’s help with this mission. Many Newton families have become host families to these students and this has really proved to be a fantastic experience.

To help us attract host families Newton Public Schools is working with Educatius International, a corporate partner on this program. As a host family, you receive a monthly stipend of between $800-$1000 per month. Educatius asks that you provide a loving and supportive family environment. This is a wonderful and educational experience for everyone involved and often leads to lifelong friendships.

We are very proud that these students select Newton South from among many other fine high schools in the state. If you are interested in participating in this culturally enriching experience, please contact Claudette Rowe at 508-246-7028 or claudetterowe.educatius@gmail.com. You can also contact me directly if you’d like to learn more about this program!

With warm regards,

Kara Veley
English Language Learner Liaison
Newton South High School
617-559-6516 kara_veley@newton.k12.ma.us

April Vacation movie showing supports Juvenile Diabetes Research

Join the Gonzalez Family at West Newton Cinema on Tuesday April 19* for a special showing of Zootopia and Support JDRF! (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)

West Newton Cinema is donating 30% of each ticket sale to JDRF! Please click here for information about ticket prices and ordering: Zootopia.

* The movie will be shown in the afternoon, around 3:00 pm. The exact time will be announced closer to the date.

April 19th
1296 Washington Street, West Newton

April Vacation Leadership Workshop

Lumos Debate is offering a 3 day leadership workshop for middle school students during April Vacation. Your child will practice critical thinking, argumentation, and public speaking. Don’t worry if you think your child is too shy, these instructors know how to make the activities fun and low pressure. Registration is only $65.00 and you can bring a friend for just another $20.00.

Register at: lumosdebate.com/workshop. If you have questions you can email lumosdebate.com/workshop or call 617-901-4564.

Team Believe Carnival for Best Buddies

Team Believe Carnival for Best Buddies. Come join in the fun and help a great cause!

Inspired by Brown 7th grader Joshua Yood, Team Believe is a group of families and friends which raises funds and organizes activities to support the mission of Best Buddies, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for friendship, training and employment.

On Thursday, April 7th, Team Believe is holding a glorious indoor Springtime Carnival – fun for kids and adults from 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm in Boston – right next to the State House and Boston Common. Please join them for an amazing array of carnival games and food, raffles, awesome magic with Newton’s own Constantine, music, karaoke, a bar for the adults, an auction, and much more!

There is no entry fee. Tickets for games, food, drinks, raffles etc. will be available for purchase for $1 each at the event, or can be pre-purchased for $5 for 6 tickets, or $20 for 25. To pre-purchase, email Richard Berman at believeinrichb@gmail.com. It’s a school night so come early, have fun, make a difference, and still be home in time for homework! Any questions, please email Anabel Cable anabelcable@comcast.net.

Click here to download a flyer.

April 7th, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
140 Bowdoin Street in Beacon Hill, Boston