Valeo Futbol Club is a soccer academy that provides opportunity for kids to learn the game, challenge themselves, and become better people both on and off of the field. They run programs for children ages five, all the way through 18.
For more information, please see: the winter tryout flyer and the summer clinic flyer.If you would like to learn more about Valeo Futbol Club, please visit valeofc.com or email Katy@valeofc.com.
Registration is now open for Newton Kindergarten Soccer. The spring program offers two divisions: the Kindergarten Division is for those children currently in kindergarten. The Pre-K Division is for children who will enter kindergarten in the Fall of 2016. Games are at Richardson Field and a nearby field in Waban beginning April 3rd. To be eligible, children must live or attend school in Newton.
Newton Kindergarten Soccer is an introduction to soccer, and the focus is on making friends, learning teamwork, and developing confidence. Each spring, over 200 incoming kindergarteners and 200 current kindergarteners throughout Newton play in the league.
Players are grouped with other children who will either live in the same neighborhood or attend the same school for kindergarten, so that incoming kindergartners can meet future classmates.
To find out more or to register, please visit the website: http://kindergartensoccer.org/.
Registration for new and returning players for Newton SouthEast Little League’s Spring 2016 season is now open. NSELL runs several programs in the spring, including T-ball (kindergarten and younger), Farm (1st and 2nd Grade), Minors (AA and AAA) and Majors.
Please visit the NSELL website for additional details about the programs or click HERE to register. If you have any questions or comments, please use this online feedback form https://leagueathletics.com/Support/BF6.asp?n=35860&org=newtonsoutheastll.org to send them to the league.
The Nomad Story Slam, loosely based on the Moth Radio Hour will be held next on January 16th. Come and listen to fabulous stories from your neighbors or throw you own name in the hat to tell a 5 minute true story on the topic “not what I had in mind”.
For more information, storytelling tips, to buy tickets, or to see videos of stories from previous Nomad Story Slams go to NewtonNomadicTheater.org
January 16th, 7:30 pm
Gregorian Rugs in Lower Falls
Get out of the cold and come run indoors! Sign-ups are now open for two series of Winter sports clinics from Be Ahead of the Game to be held at Williams Elementary School.
Indoor Soccer Clinics : Your child will be introduced to the world’s most popular sport while focusing on having fun, learning through drills, small-sided games, and scrimmages. All games and drills will be age appropriate and are sure to improve skills.
These clinics will be a great opportunity to have fun, learn and meet new friends in a “no pressure” and non-competitive environment. Please wear, shin guards, sneakers and comfortable clothing. Balls will be provided at practice. Cost: $130
Mondays: January 11th – March 21st (9 sessions)
Ages K – 1st Grade, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Ages 2nd – 4th Grade, 7:00 -8:00 pm
Indoor Basketball Clinics: Be Ahead of the Game basketball clinics will focus on the fundamentals of basketball through skills sessions, station work and competition. They emphasize shooting, ball handling and individual offensive and defensive skills. The clinics will stress the importance of fundamentals, smart decision-making and hard work while having fun along the way. Players may be divided by age and skill level to ensure that each individual has a meaningful experience. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. Balls will be provided at practice. Cost: $145
Tuesdays: January 12th – March 22nd (10 sessions)
Ages K – 1st Grade, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Ages 2nd – 4th Grade, 7:00 -8:00 pm
BE THE PARENT YOU WANT TO BE! A New Way of Understanding and Parenting Kids
Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach, based in MGH’s Department of Psychiatry, provides parents with concrete tools to better understand and parent their kids in the face of day-to-day challenges.
The CPS approach helps parents to:
For more information and to register for January or March CPS Overview groups in Newton, please visit: http://www.betheparentyouwanttobe.weebly.com
A gift that will last a lifetime. The 8-week long etiquette program is specifically developed for each age group, Mind Your Manners (grades 2-4), Etiquette for Middle Schoolers (grades 5-8), and Etiquette for Young Adults (grades 9-12), and cover topics such as improving social and communication skills, projecting confidence, combating shyness, strengthening self-esteem and leadership skills, navigating friendships, resolving conflict, understanding social cues, basic manners and table manners, and much more.
For additional information and to enroll please visit www.theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617-608-3920.
January 30th – March 26th (8 Saturdays)
Chungdahm ReadWrite
1254 Chestnut Street, Newton
Freelance Players Musical theater program for youth is now enrolling in Newton. The Newton Freelance Troupe will meet after school on Mondays at the Parish of St. Paul, 1135 Walnut Street. Children 8-12 with little or no acting experience are encouraged to join. The troupe produces one original musical each season.
The next session starts on February 1st and initial meetings/auditions are by appointment during the month of January. The company is staffed by theatre professionals with physical and vocal techniques, drama improvisation, dance, and singing included in the rehearsal process.
For more information or to schedule a first meting, please call 617-274-6065 or visit www.freelanceplayers.org.
Register Now for all Winter and School Vacation Programs including:
Mark your calendars – Summer Registration Opens January 4th! View the WCT Newsletter here for more details!
Also…Private Voice Lessons
Limited spaces on Wednesdays and Fridays are now available with WCT’s new private voice instructor, John Eldridge. Lessons begin week of January 4th! Contact voice@wctmail.org to check availability. Spaces are first come, first served!
Newton family seeking part-time, after school help with 2 girls (ages 11, 14). Position involves school pick-ups (0.3 and 6 miles from the home in Newton Center), homework supervision for the younger one and driving to activities.
Looking for a responsible, safety-conscious driver with own reliable car. Hours 3:00 – 5:00 or 5:30 pm, 10-12 hours/week, Monday – Friday. Open to shared arrangement if two friends want to split days. Please contact Parul at 508-333-3500.
