Join in for an interactive afternoon at the library and get involved in the rebirth of Do-It-Yourself! The STEAM Expo is a gathering of tech enthusiasts, traditional crafters, artists, musicians, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers and students (like the Ligerbots!). It is a place for creators to show their work and interact with members of the community. Check here for a list of exhibitors: http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/steamexpo
July 16th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Newton Free Library
Understanding Our Differences will hold its 5th Annual Family Book Event with a disability theme on October 18th at 7:00 pm at Newton South High School Auditorium. The featured author is Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, who will talk about and sign her award winning middle grade novel, The War That Saved My Life.
The book is a moving story of triumph against all odds by a girl with a physical disability, set during World War II. Admission will be free for children and NPS teachers and staff. Requested donation at the door for adults. For more information, contact UOD at info@UnderstandingOurDifferences.org.
All That Jazz is now accepting registration for the 2016-2017 school year, as well as summer classes. The proud winner of the Newton Tab Readers Choice Awards for Best Children’s Dance Studio in Newton since 2011, they specialize in building self-esteem and creating a warm, supportive and nurturing environment for all children as they learn the art of dance. The director, Miss Deb Lifson Vogel is a Newton native and currently has children in the Newton Public Schools.
Please call today to find out more information or to register: 617-641-0784 or missdeb@allthatjazznewton.com or visit www.allthatjazznewton.com.
Spring Open House: June 13th 4:00-6:00 pm!
The Newton LigerBots are hosting a First Lego League (FLL) Info Night. FLL is the FIRST LEGO robotics competition for fourth through eighth graders. In addition to building and programming LEGO robots, each year’s themed FLL challenge includes a project for which team members brainstorm and present creative solutions to real life problems. This event is aimed primarily at parents but kids are welcome. At FLL Info Night parents and kids can learn more about the FLL program. Current LigerBots students and coaches who have participated in FLL in the past will lead a presentation with general information on FLL as well as on how to start your own team. There will be demonstrations of EV3 robots and people to answer any questions you may have. Email fll@ligerbots.com for more information.
June 22nd, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Newton North High School
Film Lecture Hall (just off the Atrium at Tiger Drive)
Our community has been affected by suicide. Newton Cares: Coalition for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health is working diligently to train as many people as possible in the suicide prevention technique called QPR. The more people who know how to act the more lives may be saved. Please consider being trained.
Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training
Learn how to respond to someone in distress. QPR is a simple, educational program that teachers ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need.
Participants will learn how to:
· Recognize the warning signs of suicide
· Offer hope
· Get help & Refer
Next community training:
June 23rd, 5:30-8:00 pm
Hope and Comfort
26 Ossipee Road, Newton Upper Falls
Light dinner included.
Click here to register. Registration is required, seating is limited.
For the first time, Newton Cares is partnering with Hope and Comfort for a volunteer opportunity and QPR Training. Hope and Comfort is an organization based in Newton Upper Falls. Their mission is to provide low-income and homeless children and adults with the essential personal care products necessary to maintain and improve health and self-esteem.
For this event, participants are encouraged to donate toothpaste and/or deodorant and help assemble care packages, beginning at 5:30 pm. Hope and Comfort also welcomes donations of soap, shampoo, and toothbrushes. QPR Training will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Does your rising first through fifth grade boy have an interest in hiking, astronomy, wood crafts, derby car racing, museums, camping on a battleship, or camping on a professional baseball field? For over 80 years, Cub Scouts have been having the time of their lives making new friends and learning new things in an environment designed to help them embrace challenges and celebrate achievements.
Come to the end of the year barbecue and open house at the Auburndale Cove (on West Pine Street, Auburndale) on June 11th from 4:30 – 7:00 pm to learn more about the adventures that await your child through participation in Cub Scouts. Please RSVP to Russell Stein at cubmaster@cubscoutpack208.org so they have an accurate count of adults and children attending. Siblings are welcome to join in the festivities!
The Village Day 5K is back! We encourage parents and children to start the morning off great by participating in a family-oriented, local Village Day 5K sponsored by Whole Foods Market. $30 per adult, $10 per child. Runners registered by May 31st are guaranteed a technical race t-shirt. Register online TODAY: http://villageday5k.racewire.com.
Please join in the first-ever Mason-Rice Alumni Fun run for all alumi/alumnae in middle school, high school, and college on. See Mr. Springer at his final official Fun Run, enjoy some slush, and cheer on your former Mason-Rice classmates if you don’t want to run.
Tell all your friends and former classmates to come join the fun! Non-runners and current students and families are also welcome!
Monday, June 13th (rain date: June 15th)
6.00 pm: Middle school division (for former MR students who are now in middle school)
6:15 pm: High school division (for former MR Students who are now in high school)
6:30 pm: 18+
There will be a prize for the top male and female winner in each division.
Please register if you are running or attending so we can email you if we switch to the rain date.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a084eaea9238-mason
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer for the event, go to www.mysignup.com/mralumfunrun or email Debbi Kim debkim11@gmail.com.
Newton Highlands Village Day is a lively street festival which will be held Sunday, June 12th. This year’s’ event features something for everyone: live music, delicious food, carnival fun, silent auction, magicians, juggling performers, face painting, caricatures, games, craft vendors, and more!
The day begins with the Highlands 5K Road Race/Family Fun Run at 10:00 am. Register here! Find up-to-date Village Day information at http://highlandsvillageday.org
Join in for the 48th annual Cabot Fair!
Don’t miss it! Email cabotfair@gmail.com with questions.
June 4th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, rain or shine.
Cabot Elementary School, 229 Cabot Street, Newtonville