Zumba-thon To Support Hadassah’s Heart Health Program, Every Beat Counts. You do not need to be a Hadassah member or a JCC member to participate, this event is open to the public, friends and family welcome. Featuring Zumba instructors and a Live DJ. Suggested donation: $18.00 at the door.
For more information or to register, please email groupfit@jccgb.org.
February 9th, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton
Come to the Friday night “paint and sip” style evening with a friend, date, or your own creative spirit – no experience needed! Enjoy a relaxed setting with beer & wine as a local artist guides you to create a finished work of art. All materials provided, the price includes one drink. This event is for 21+ and your ID is required.
The theme will be Graffiti Inspired Art – An excellent class for beginning painters! Make your own street-art inspired paintings (small scale) on canvas, using brushes, acrylics and non-toxic, food-based spray paints. If you’ve ever wanted to try spray painting but were scared off by the chemicals, this is your chance to experiment! You’ll learn some layering techniques and channel them into your own original expression.
Register at https://newartcenter.org/product/art-with-a-twist-friday-wendy-shapiro/
January 24th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton
Teens and adults are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo for participative, informative exhibits; live music; free refreshments; and fun. Meet 30 community exhibitors who help teens navigate life’s pressures in order to stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from vaping and personal safety to healthy eating and body confidence to stress reduction and mental health support. Sponsored by the Newton North PTSO, with support from Newton PTO Council.
This year’s expo will include the following free activities:
•6:15 pm – Mini-session: E-cigarettes, Vaping, and More: Know the Risks
•Treat bags for the first 50 students who come with their parent/guardian
•Prize drawing. Grand prize: AirPods
•A capella performances by student groups
•Henna tattoos
•Cookie decorating
•Boxing activity
•Science demos
See the expo poster here.
Find expo FAQs here.
See a short video about the expo here.
January 7th, 5:00-7:30 pm
Newton North High School
Join the next School Connections meeting. All are welcome to participate to share experiences and ideas. This group provides a forum for parents, students and educators to promote sustainability in Newton’s schools.
If your school does not yet have a Green Team, they can help to establish one. Representatives of the group participate in discussions to improve food quality and sustainability in school cafeterias and are also advocating for more in-depth climate science to be taught in our schools, as well as setting up textile recycling collection containers outside of each school building.
For more information contact schoolconnections@greennewton.org or visit www.schools.greennewton.org
January 9th, 3:45 – 5:00 pm
Newton Free Library, third floor arc area
Please join the Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for a presentation and discussion about Basic Rights in Special Education with Tim Sindelar, a Newton lawyer specializing in representing children and adults with disabilities. This event is geared towards parents new to special education, and for those who would like to know more about their basic rights.
No RSVP necessary. Questions? Please contact Newton SEPAC Board Member Eliza Spaulding at spaulding@newtonsepac.org.
January 15th, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Newton Education Center, 100 Walnut Street, Room 210
Meet with directors of meaningful summer enrichment programs for kids ages 12-18 at the Teen Summer Expo. Options for every interest and budget from local day programs to worldwide adventure.
Free and OPEN TO EVERYONE. Please pre-register at https://www.teensummerexpos.com/family-registration
January 27th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Newton South High School cafeteria
BAT (Boston Athletic Training) is excited to announce their upcoming FREE group training sessions. Come for the free training and bring along some friends and teammates! From 10:30 – 11:30 am, athletes ages 7-12 are invited to train with the BAT coaches to learn the fundamentals of the game and experience many of the same drills that they do in the Saturday clinics. At 11:30, they will welcome athletes ages 13+ to experience more advanced training drills.
To sign up, simply respond with a yes via email to chaim@bostonathletictraining.com or call 857-313-8442.
January 12th, 10:30 – 12:30 (as described above)
The Hyde Center, Newton Highlands
The Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo is the place to be for parents/guardians and their teens. The expo is a free, fun gathering of many non-profit organizations that support teens and families in Newton.
FREE WEEKEND AT HISTORIC NEWTON
Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to the museums.
January 4th and January 5th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
For information, call 617-796-1450
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Color.”
January 4th, 9:30 am
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
For information, call 617-796-1450
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Color.”
January 8th, 10:30 am
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
For information, call 617-641-9142
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Diversity.”
January 18, 9:30 am
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Diversity.”
January 22, 10:30 a.m.
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
See Swing’n Holidays for details.
