Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

“The Politics of Inspiration” Teen Writing Contest

The Newton Free Library is holding a “Politics of Inspiration Essay Writing Contest” for teens.

Who inspires you?
What does it mean to inspire?

Please research someone who works for the city, local, or municipal government, or relate a personal example of someone who has made a difference in the local community with their political action and courage.

Applicants should submit and essay of 1,000 words or less, double-spaced in 12 point Times New Roman font. A variety of sources such as newspaper articles, books and interviews must be used. Prizes will be awarded: first place $100, second place $50, third place $25.

Submissions are due on Friday, October 12th and can be sent (attachment) via email or dropped off at the library’s second floor Teen Area desk. teens@newtonfreelibrary.net. More details on submissions are available from the library.

Introduction to Bridge class for adults

Think bridge is your grandmother’s card game? Think again! Bridge is thrilling, fast paced and fun.

The Waban Library Center is offering a series of 8 adult beginner bridge lessons that will be taught by certified bridge teacher, Silver Life Master (and Wabanite) Jori Ceder Grossack. Jori has been teaching bridge since 2003 and loves when her students become inspired by this amazing game.

Two eight-class series are offered:
Wednesday afternoons, 1:45pm-3:45pm, beginning Oct. 17
Thursday evenings, 6:15pm-8:15pm, beginning Oct. 18

Cost: $240
Class meets at the Waban Library Center, 1601 Beacon Street.

There is no need to have any knowledge of the game or similar trick-taking games (like Whist) and no need to bring a partner.

Register online at the Waban Library Center site or email for more information.

Artist Talk and Gallery Walk-through, Saturday, Oct. 6

The New Art Center invites you to join artist/ curator Elizabeth Thach (Brighton, MA) and artist Marisa Tesauro (New York, NY) for an artist talk and curatorial walk-through of the exhibition “Out of the Ruins: Reimagining the Romantic Tradition.”

Saturday, October 6, 3:00pm
Newton Art Center
61 Washington Park St., Newtonville,

The event is free and open to the public.

 

Destination Imagination info night – Oct. 2

Parents and children are invited to Newton’s final Destination Imagination Info Night! Come find out what all of the buzz is about. Last year’s participants will be present to speak with your children.

October 2nd, 6:30-7:30PM, at the Hyde Center, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands.

Destination Imagination is for EVERY child, no special skill set required.

Your child will develop creative problem solving, executive functioning, teamwork skills and independence while having a BLAST!!!

Destination ImagiNation (DI) is an educational program in which student teams solve open-ended challenges and present their solutions at tournaments. Teams choose challenges that are focused in either robotics, performing arts, engineering, and/or design.

 

One to One offers “big brother/big sister” for kids age 6-11

Could your child, age 6 to 11, benefit from the consistent, caring friendship of a Newton teenager? Newton’s One to One Program has an enthusiastic and responsible new group of high school juniors & seniors from Newton North and Newton South High Schools. One to One has been a program of the Newton Public Schools since 1972.

If you would like the opportunity to have your child matched this academic year with a “Big Brother/Sister”, please call or email Nancy Holczer, Program Director by the end of October for more information. Please leave a message when calling 617.559.9063 with your name, address, and phone number or email info to Nancy at Nancy_Holczer@newton.k12.ma.us

Seeking Teens for Youth Advisory Program

Do you know a student in grade 6 through 12 who could benefit from participating in a program to work on personal fitness goals and nutritional knowledge?

We are now enrolling kids in The Youth Advisory program, which connects Newton kids one-on-one with a trained adult advisor who will support and help educate them about basic fitness and nutrition. For more information, contact Susan Linn at susan@thenewtonpartnership.org or 617.796.9000.

Open Enrollment for the Sunday School for Jewish Studies

The Sunday School for Jewish Studies is accepting registrations for grades K-7 for the 2012-13 school year. The Sunday School is an independent school offering a once-a-week program for children in the greater Boston area for over 40 years. Located at the Oak Hill Middle School, our school is committed to providing a Jewish education that fosters a strong sense of Jewish identity for children and families with diverse traditions of Jewish observance. Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation is available but not required, and students may enter in any grade. Interfaith and nontraditional families are welcome. For additional information, please visit our website or call 617.264.8855.

Art Classes for children & adults at Arsenal Center for the Arts

Registration is still open for fall and winter classes for children and adults at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown. From “clay for kids” to mixed media and jewelry classes, there’s something for every child ages 3-teen. Adults classes include printmaking, drawing, collage, and much more! The Center also offers workshops during winter school vacation weeks in December and February. Details on classes, schedules, and registration are on the Center’s website.

All-City Orchestra Auditions, grades 4-8

Now celebrating its 54th season, the All-City Orchestra (ACO) is an after-school ensemble for kids who would like to play in an orchestra outside their own school boundaries.  It is for kids in grades 4-8 who either attend the Newton Public Schools or who are home-schooled Newton residents. Students must already be dedicated participants in their own school group.  Directed by Gregory Livingston (music teacher at Bigelow), the orchestra rehearses from 3:45 to 5:00 PM on Wednesday afternoons at Bigelow Middle School.

If you have a child who plays in his or her school orchestra and would like an additional challenge, the ACO may be just the thing. More details and audition requirements are on the ACO’s website.