Help raise money for the Newton Food Pantry and the Travis Roy Foundation’s Ethan Wang Fund. Register by October 28th to be guaranteed a T-shirt and avoid the late fee.
Race day is November 23rd, a USATF accredited 5K at 9:00 am and the kids’ 1 mile fun run at 8:30 am.
Details, registration and volunteer info at http://www.newtonturkeytrot.org
Boston University researchers are recruiting young soccer/hockey/swimming athletes for a research study to assess risk factors for hip injuries. You may be eligible if you play ice hockey, soccer, or swim; and are between the ages of 9 – 10 or 16 – 18 (for girls) and 10-11 and 16 – 18 (for boys).
The study involves 1-2 visits to BU for a hip MRI and motion capture session. All participants will receive a report from hip MRI and will be paid $75 for completing the study. Parking costs will be reimbursed and if interested, an animation from the motion capture can be provided as well. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
Contact us to see if you qualify: Alex Gerononimo at (617)358-3125 or movelab@bu.edu
Boston Music Institute invites piano, string, and woodwind soloists and ensembles to participate in the 2019 Competition. The application deadline is November 11, 2019. For age categories 8-12, 13-17, and 18-25.
1st Place Award:
2nd Place Award:
Apply here: Registration. More information avaialable here: BMI
Competition December 1st
Shalin Liu Performance Center
You are invited to see if Cub Scouts would be a good fit for you and your family!
Cub Scouts is a worldwide program with deep history, created to help prepare our children for their future by teaching a variety of life skills including personal and civic responsibility, ethical and moral decision making, and goal setting and achievement.
This program is a wonderful way to bring together families–boys, girls, siblings, and parents/ caregivers, through structured activities which promote: confidence and self esteem building, good sportsmanship, environmental protection and outdoor skills. During the school year families will participate in a number of fun and educational experiences with games, speakers, field trips, and camping oriented activities.
Everyone meets as a large group on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, there is a monthly small group meeting tbd, and not quite monthly optional adventure. If you have questions, please email the Cubmaster, Rowell Levy at Cubmaster@cubscoutspack208.org
The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit whose mission is to strengthen the foundations of our community by supporting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all.
They’re seeking applicants with backgrounds in early education or childcare and are looking to immediately fill part-time and full-time positions within the preschool, afterschool, and Kids’ Corner programs. Work with other like-minded professionals in a fun organization where you can make a difference in a child’s life.
Open positions include EEC Certified Lead Teacher, EEC Certified Teacher, Afterschool Program Group Leaders, and Kids’ Corner Program Staff.
Employees of the Y receive great benefits, a free membership, professional development opportunities, and more. The Y is located at 276 Church Street in Newton Corner.
To view all employment opportunities and submit and application, please visit wsymca.org/careers and click “Apply Today.” For more information, please contact Laura Snow at lauras@wsymca.org.
The Cognitive Neuroscience Group at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston is recruiting children between the ages of 8 and 12 years to participate in research studies funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Study 1: A longitudinal study that follows children over a period of 3 consecutive years. The goal is to improve understanding of learning in children. The study consists of 1 in-person visit (about 2.5 hours) per year for 3 years. During this visit, children play several games on the computer and complete several language/memory tasks. The lab visit includes safe and noninvasive EEG recording. The day after the visit, kids complete a quick follow-up task from a home/library computer. More information can be found at: https://clinicaltrials.partners.org/study/feedback_learning
Study 2: The purpose of the study is to evaluate the learning patterns of children with typical and atypical language development. The study will involve 2 visits to the lab at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. During this visit, children play several games on the computer and complete several language/memory tasks. The lab visit includes safe and noninvasive EEG recording. A visit will last about 3 hours. A week after the second lab visit your child will be asked to complete follow up tasks on a home computer or a mobile device. The study is looking for children who were late to develop language, and who still receive services for language or learning difficulties. More information can be found at: https://rally.partners.org/study/does_your_child_stru
Payment is $60.00 for each in-person visit to the lab and you receive free all-day parking at the Navy Yard. Please email cnglead@mghihp.edu or call 617-643-4821 if you are interested or have any questions.
International Walk & Roll to School Day is coming up the first week of October. In preparation, Newton parents – what is it that keeps you or your children from walking or biking safely to your destination? Be part of the solution and alert the City of Newton via Newton 311.
Potholes, sidewalk repairs, traffic signal not working, faded or missing crosswalks, shrubs overtaking the sidewalk. Snap a photo to include if you can, note the location, and submit to Newton 311 at https://newtonma.mycusthelp.com/webapp You can also call 311 from your landline, 617-796-100 from cell to report problems.
Make Newton safer for everyone! Brought to you by the Newton Safe Routes to School Task Force. To learn more visit https://www.facebook.com/NewtonSafeRoutes or email newtonsaferoutes@gmail.com.
Beside trick-or-treating, the next best thing about Halloween in Newton is our beloved Halloween Window Painting Contest for 3rd – 8th graders, which this year is enjoying its 20th Anniversary!
The Cultural Development Office very much needs volunteers to tape up the orange assignment sheets to the village store windows on October 24th or October 25th. With hundreds of students signed up every year to paint in six villages, your help is needed to keep this wonderful community event going strong.
Please give two hours of your time, email Lori Lass at llass@newtonma.gov or call 617-796-1540.
Story Starters is an eight-month program that supports families to become more brave talking about race and skin color. It is a local Newton-based program for 3-5 year-old kiddos in the Newton area. It’s designed to be accessible for families who are just starting to talk about race with their kids. The program helps families of all races practice day-to-day family conversations and actions toward racial justice and equity.
Program participants receive:
If you have questions about the program please contact Ellie Axe at ellie@story-starters.org. To learn more about the program visit https://www.story-starters.org/program-details.
Register here www.story-starters.org/registration-payment Participation includes suggested donation, with full and partial scholarships available.
Drop in – everyone makes art! Visit the New Art Center for an exciting free program for children with their parents, grandparents, or guardians. Explore two art-maker spaces; different projects each time!
This is a work-together program; children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more at https://newartcenter.org/free-family-art-drop-in-2019/ or call 617-964-3424.
Theme: Animal Creations
October 6th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, FREE! Drop In Anytime
Theme: Tremendous Trees
November 17th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, FREE! Drop In Anytime
New Art Center in Newton
61 Washington Park, Newton