Category Archives: Events

Newton Theatre Company performs “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”

The show follows a typical day in the life of Charlie Brown, along with his beloved dog Snoopy and the rest of your favorite Peanuts characters. Will Charlie Brown ever get a valentine, pitch a winning baseball game, or get up the nerve to talk to that red-headed girl? Come to the show to find out.

Sing along with the Gang’s all-time favorite songs, including ‘Happiness’. A terrific family show, perfect for children of all ages. Meet and greet the characters after the show! Tickets are $15.00/$10.00 in advance at www.newtoncommunitypride.org or $20.00/$15.00 at the door. More information at www.newtontheatrecompany.com

February 3rd, 7:30 pm; Febriuary 4th, 7:30 pm;  February 5th, 2:00 pm
Newton Cultural Center
Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue

How to Know If Your Child (and YOU!) Are Ready for Overnight Camp

Are you wondering if your child is ready? Are you wondering how to figure out what is the best fit for your child? Are you not sure how long to send your child? This presentation will help you understand the many benefits of overnight camp. You will learn what to ask when speaking with different directors, what to look for when you go on tours.  This presentation will help you eliminate some of your anxieties about sending your child away to overnight camp.

This workshop is presented by Jill Vetstein, a licensed clinical mental health therapist specializing in children. She has a B.S in Education and a Masters in Social Work and is also a writer, blogger, professional speaker and a mother. Jill has been working with parents and children in many settings for over 25 years. Jill has over 20 years of experience in the camping world both as a camper and as a professional.

This is a lecture to help parents get general information about readiness for overnight camp and to answer questions and allay anxieties. It is not representing any camp in particular. Camp Specialists is a FREE referral service to help families find the best fit for their child and has no bias for one specific camp over another. For more information on the services, please email naomigoldman@campspecialists.com.

Feb 8th,  7:00 pm dessert reception; 7:30 pm presentation
Needham Historical Society, 1147 Central Ave, Needham

CPA Public Hearing for Crescent Street changed to January 19th

The Newton Community Preservation Committee’s next meeting has been moved to January 19th, in City Hall Room 204. The meeting will start at 7:45 pm. A public hearing will start at 8:00 pm on a design funding request for the Crescent Street affordable housing & community park project (West Newton/Auburndale). The proposal is online from www.newtonma.gov, under “Proposals & Projects – Pending.” For assistance, contact Alice Ingerson, Program Manager, at aingerson@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1144.

Summer Camp Fair

Newton Parks and Recreation invites you to their Camp Fair. Talk with camp managers from Newton Parks and Recreation, staff from Newton Public Schools S.P.A.C.E. Camp, instructors at Newton Community Education Summer Programs, and representatives from Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library to see what is being offered in Newton this summer. For more information go to www.newtonma.gov/parks and click on the Summer Camp Fair link.

January 29th (snow date February 5th) from 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Newton North High School Cafeteria.

 

Youth Programs at the Microsoft Store

Create Digital Art with Fresh Paint Beginner
Students 8–12 will learn to create and share their own digital art with the Fresh Paint app for Windows 10. They’ll explore the basics of Fresh Paint, using lifelike oil and watercolors, pastels, and more to craft their own creations.
January 10th, 17th, 24th, or 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm

Create Digital Art with Fresh Paint Intermediate
Students 13 and older will use an array of tools to create lifelike paintings, original drawings, collages, and so much more. They’ll explore more advanced skills like blending paint colors and layering mixed media to create their own unique works of art.
January 11th, 18th,25th or February 1st, 6:30-8:30 pm

Minecraft Events
Minecraft Build Challenge: This free workshop at your local Microsoft Store lets players of every age join a team to create something epic before the clock runs out.

Minecraft Hour of Code – Designer: Program animals and other Minecraft creatures in your own version of Minecraft.

 

Minecraft Hour of Code – Adventurer: Use code to take Alex or Steve on an adventure.

 

Upcoming STEAM workshops at the Newton Free Library

Art Robots, January 12th, 4:00 pm, Druker Auditorium: Students become electrical engineering artists through the challenge of constructing an art-creating robot from simple circuits. Girls will learn and discuss elements of electrical engineering and different forms of art. Girls will design and build a “robot” that will autonomously create art using littleBits. This workshop is led by the Science Club for Girls. For girls in grades 5-7. Register online.

STEM Workshop, January 14th, 1:00 pm, Druker Auditorium: Join a Moms as Mentors® STEM workshop that offers interactive team-building and bonding activities for girls and moms. Build Bridges! mini-workshop features an enjoyable, hands-on STEM activity. Come have fun with your daughter and leave with take-home tools to help nurture your daughter’s interest in STEM! For moms and girls in grades 6-8. Register online.

Python Workshops, January 18th, 25th, and February 1st, 8th, and 15th, 4:00 pm, Computer Center: Can Python programs be fun to write? YES! In these workshops we will work individually and as a class to write a few fun applications in Python. No prior experience in coding is necessary. This is a series of five workshops. Students who attend at least 4 out of 5 sessions will receive a certificate of completion. Grades
7-12. Register online.

Teen Coding Meetups, January 22nd, 2:30 pm, Meeting Room A: Do you know the basics of coding and are now looking to extend your skill set while meeting like-minded teens in an informal environment? Keep on coding at our new series for teens. Open to any teen with an understanding of the core elements of coding: variables, conditionals, loops, and functions. No registration required, just drop by! There are a limited number of laptops, so please bring a laptop if you can. Upcoming Meetups: January 8th & 22nd, February 5th, 12th & 26th, March 12th & 26th, April 9th & 23rd, May 7th & 21st, and June 4th.

Teen Summer Program Expo

Newton South High School will host the Annual Teen Summer Program Expo. This event is FREE and open to the public. Find the perfect summer experience for middle and high school students. Meet directors of more than 60 enriching summer and gap year programs in the U.S. & abroad. Programs for every budget and every interest include academic, adventure, teen tours, community service, internships, sport instruction, language immersion, arts/theatre/music, STEM and college prep programs. Efficiently cut through the overwhelming amount of information online and make informed decisions about programming, safety, & supervision. For more information contact Laura@TeenSummerExpos.com

February 6th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm (Snow date: Tuesday, February 7th)
Newton South Cafeteria

First Day… on the Second!

Featuring live performances from Magician Evan Northrup, The Tim Hall Experience, Fortunes from Father Time, and a Broadway Sing-Along! With Visual and Performing Arts workshops for children to experiment with paint, paper, collage, performance, movement, and more!

This event is free to the public and open to families with children of all ages, a suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family will be gladly accepted. RSVP to let us know you’re coming. To sign up to sing on stage at the Broadway Sing-Along, register here!

First Day is brought to you in part by Watertown Savings Bank. For more information, please visit MosesianArts.org

January 2nd, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Wishing all of you a very happy holiday season from WCT! Please consider giving the gift of the arts this holiday season by supporting the center with a donation.

Donate 

If you’d rather not donate online, feel free to mail a check to:
Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts,
321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472

For Children up to age 6, Drop-in Art and Story time

Drop-in Art and Story Time with a Time for Partners Art Teacher for children up to age 6 with an adult.

December PlaySpace with Paula Gannon
Tuesday: December 27th

January PlaySpace with Terry Curtin
Tuesdays: January 10th, 17th, 24th
Wednesdays: January 18th, 25th
Thursdays: January 19th, 26th

January PlaySpace with Paula Gannon
Friday: January 27th

February School Vacation PlaySpace with Paula Gannon
Wednesday, February 22nd
Friday, February 24th

$10 per child/$25 family (pay on-site)

9:30 am – 11:00 am
Newton Cultural Center at City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd floor Rear Auditorium