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Dine Out for a Good Cause, Dec. 5

Have dinner at Fiorella’s in Newtonville (eat in or take out) on December 5 and 20% of your order will be donated to a scholarship fund established by the Newton Educational Secretaries Association (NESA).

Each spring the NESA awards a scholarship to one graduate from each Newton North and Newton South. Fiorella’s has graciously agreed to donate proceeds to help fund these important scholarships for families in need.

Help fund the scholarships while enjoying a delicious meal before the holiday rush! All you have to do is go to Fiorella’s (187 North St., Newtonville) for dinner between 4:00 & 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 5. Be sure to mention that you’re supporting the NESA Fundraiser.

Get Creative at Hipstitch’s Veteran’s Day Sewing Camp

Make some cozy hats, gloves, or other fun fall projects at a Veteran’s Day sewing camp at Hipstitch in West Newton.

Hours: 9am-1pm or 10am-2pm.
Cost: $60

Hipstitch is located at 15 Spencer St. in West Newton (next to Cafe Laroma & behind West Newton Cinema). More details, including classes and workshop info, are on our website.

Veteran’s Day Camp at Newton Sewing Studio

Home from school on Veteran’s Day with nothing to do? Join us at Newton Sewing Studio for Veteran’s Day Camp!

Geared towards the beginner with little to no experience to the advanced stitcher with lots of practice. We will have a full range of projects available for every skill level.

Morning session 9am – 1pm or afternoon session 1pm – 5pm
Cost: $60 each session.
Find out more on our website or call 617-213-0344.

Help a neighbor with snow shoveling this winter

Can you help your neighbors shovel snow this winter? Please consider volunteering your time or adding your name to the City of Newton’s paid Snow Shovelers List.

The applications for volunteer & pay-to shovel opportunities can be found at the Newton Dept. of Public Works website. on the following web page:

Registration open at new ballet academy in Watertown

Koltun Ballet Academy (KBA) offers pre-professional ballet training to dedicated, talented young people ages 6-19. We aim to provide students with rich knowledge of classical technique and the ability to adapt to all styles and techniques of dance.

With a hands-on approach and individual attention, our students will discover the wonderful world of dance. For more information about our Academy please visit our website or call 617-901-3792.

Basketball skills classes at A Step Ahead Basketball

A Step Ahead Basketball is offerings weekly skills classes on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday’s for boys and girls ages 7-14.

We’re also holding school vacation clinics on Veterans Day (11/12) and Thanksgiving weekend (11/23?11/24).

For more information contact Coach Smith by email, phone 617-909-5990, or visit our website.

Preschool Open House – Pine Manor College Child Study Ctr.

Are you looking for a high quality preschool program for your child? Visit the Pine Manor College Child Study Center in Chestnut Hill on November 3.

Open House – for families with children ages 2 years 9 months up to age 5
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Ann Pappajohn Vassiliou Child Study Center is located on the campus of Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street in Chestnut Hill.

Tour the Child Study Center and learn about our enrollment options.
Meet the director and staff and enjoy some refreshments.
Children are welcome too!
Reservations are not necessary.

Please visit our website to learn more about the curriculum, philosophy, and professional teaching staff. For more information please contact Center Director Lynne Love by email or call 617-731-7039.

Register now for Newton Girls Basketball – deadline Oct 21 (gr. 3-8)

Registration is underway for the upcoming Newton Girls Basketball season. Join the more than 500 players from second graders through high school level who play NGBA basketball.

This is a recreational basketball league for Newton girls and girls attending Newton schools with fun for beginners and experienced players alike!

Games are played on Saturdays for all grades, starting early December and continuing into mid-March.

Registrations deadlines ($15 late fees apply for registrations received after these dates):
October 21 for Grades 3-8
November 2nd for Grade 2
December 1st for High School

Scholarships are available based on need; please see the NGBA website for more details and to register.

School of Rock Halloween Party, Oct. 26

School of Rock Boston is hosting a free Halloween Rock & Roll Costume party on Friday, 10/26/2012 from 6-9 PM at our studios on 120 Elm Street in Watertown.

Contests, games, movies, prizes, and live entertainment by whimsical rock band Lucretia’s Daggers. Event is fully staffed, supervised, and open to the public. Please bring a treat to share.

Any new student who signs up for music lessons that night gets a 10% discount on tuition for the remainder of 2012. RSVP to: Boston@schoolofrock.com

Panel: How the Car You Drive Impacts the Oceans, Oct. 23

Women Working for the Oceans and the New England Aquarium are hosting a Climate Change event, “Roadside Assistance: Driving Change on our Streets and in the Oceans.”

The panel, moderated by Emmy award winning journalist Lisa Hughes and featuring some of New England’s best known, car-savvy professionals will inform, debate and educate about car emissions and what you can think about when making your next car purchase to insure that you have made the decision that will help protect our oceans and our health.

11:30am – 1:30pm, Tuesday, October 23
Cost: $50 per person

W20: Women Working for the Oceans: W20 is a nonprofit working with the NE Aquarium in order to raise women’s awareness of and involvement in saving our oceans.