Are you a member of the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community? Your help is needed at the Newton Food Pantry! Do you want to be a part of a local nonprofit that helps countless residents every week … Continue reading
Category Archives: Education/Enrichment
Parents of Special Education Students Transitioning to Brown Middle School
Please join a parent Zoom meeting. This is an opportunity for parents whose children are receiving special education services (IEP/504 Plan) to ask questions about what student life is like at Brown Middle School – programs, activities, accommodations, communication with … Continue reading
Yoga for Gardeners – Waltham Fields Community Farm
Calling all green thumbs! Are you looking forward to the summer’s bounty? Is your body ready for it? This class is open to all gardeners, and no yoga experience is necessary. Join Cathleen O’Connell of Artemis Yoga for a gentle … Continue reading
Discovery Club: An After School Experience
Registration is now open for Discovery Club! One-stop shop for educational, high-energy expert-led enrichment activities including swim, art, dance, sports, STEM as well as Jewish celebrations, values and fun for grades K-5! Transportation available from select schools. To learn more … Continue reading
Interested in summer softball?
The MiddleEssex league is seeking Softball Players in Birth Years 2002 to 2013 (ages 8 to 18) for a summer weeknight league. This is a great primary playing opportunity for players who are not on a tournament team, as well … Continue reading
Run the 125th Boston Marathon as an official entrant!
Join the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club’s team as a charity runner and receive professional coaching and fundraising support. Check this off your “bucket list” while supporting more than 700 Newton children and teens at the same time. … Continue reading
Nominations are now OPEN for the 2021 Newton SEPAC Special Educator Virtual Awards!
Here’s how the 2021 “Virtual” Awards will work: Families will submit nominations using the Google Form Each nominee will receive the text of the nomination in an email The email to each nominee will also include messages of thanks from … Continue reading
Now accepting nominations: NFP Teen Ambassador Program (TAP)
Currently seeking community-minded, motivated teens to apply for the Teen Ambassador Program (TAP). This selective year-long program offers middle and high school students the opportunity for personal growth while serving the greater good in the Newton community. Accepted teens serve … Continue reading
Mental Health: Continuing the Conversation
Join Mayor Fuller, Samaritans Inc., and Families for Depression Awareness to learn more about suicide prevention, recognizing depression and bipolar disorder, and the important work being done to reduce the stigma of mental health issues in our community. Register online … Continue reading
Invitation to #SpeakUp Summit
Join a global community tackling climate change. Students ages 10-15 are coming together to learn from one another and youth leaders how young people can make their voices heard in the debate about responding to climate change. This is a … Continue reading