Newton Free Library is delighted to offer regular services this June! Whether you visit the Library several times a week, you haven’t been to the Library in a year, or you have never used the Library, they want to hear … Continue reading
Category Archives: Education/Enrichment
Calling All Foodies!
Join James Beard Award winning author, Michael W. Twitty, for an engaging conversation moderated by Chef Bill, a Massachusetts-based chef and author. African American culinary historian Michael W. Twitty knew there was a giant hole in the story of American … Continue reading
She’s Running for Q and to cure Retinal Conditions
At age 3, Quentin was diagnosed with a rare bilateral eye condition that can cause vision loss due to complications from the splitting of the retinal lining. This past winter, Quentin suffered a sudden loss of vision in his right … Continue reading
Summer activities for your science-loving student
Looking for summer activities for your science-loving student? New England Sci-Tech, the premier local STEM Education Center and Makerspace, has a variety of classes, clubs and workshops this summer: from competitive robotics clubs to beginner astronomy classes to support for … Continue reading
Newtones live concert Acafest! – June 4th
The award-winning Newton South Newtones a cappella performs their first live show in more than a year and a half! Acafest is an annual Newtones tradition where the group sings their complete set of songs from the year and celebrates … Continue reading
Summer Book Clubs
David Dubin, 4th grade teacher, is enrolling summer Book Clubs for rising 4th and 5th graders. Groups of 3 to 5 students will choose from several grade level (or more challenging) books to read and discuss together. It’s a fun … Continue reading
Public Hearing for Levingston Cove Improvement Project’s CPA Funding Proposal – June 8th
On May 21st, the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department (PRC) submitted a proposal for construction funding for improvements to Crystal Lake’s Levingston Cove. The proposal requests $1,440,344 for the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of Levingston Cove in the Recreation … Continue reading
Voices of the Next Generation: A Youth Panel on Civic Action
Please join and please spread the word! LWVN will host a panel of young people to hear their perspectives on civic engagement. More information available: https://lwvnewton.org/event/voices/ May 25th, 7:30 pm
College Essay Writing Support Available
Would your rising senior benefit from help with their college essays this summer? Jane Hirschhorn and her expert team at JBH Tutoring have more than 50 years of combined experience working with students on college essays, academic and creative writing. … Continue reading
2021 Newton SEPAC Special Educator Virtual Awards!
Nominations are now OPEN for the 2021 Newton SEPAC Special Educator Virtual Awards! Please go to https://forms.gle/M9uHkvhHx1NvvnJ2A to submit your nominations by May 17th. Here’s how the 2021 “Virtual” Awards will work: Families will submit nominations using the Google Form Each … Continue reading