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Looking for a volunteer community service opportunity?

Volunteer at the Centre Street Food Pantry!

• Their mission is to provide consistent access to nutritious food to over
300 families per month in a dignified and sensitive environment.
• They serve families from Newton, Brookline, Brighton, Watertown,
Waltham, Needham, Wellesley, & West Roxbury.
• Times for volunteering include three Monday mornings/month, 8:00 –
9:30 am; various shifts every Tuesday, between 12:00 – 8:00 pm; and 1st Saturdays of
the month, 11:00 am – 2:00  pm.
• Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to volunteer. Volunteers 12-15 years old must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian while at the pantry. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to help clients shop, but there are lots of other tasks at the pantry.
• A short one-time training is required to volunteer. Please go to this webpage to register:
https://www.centrestfoodpantry.org/get-involved-2
• For more information, contact Volunteer@centrestfoodpantry.org

Newton FORJ Book Group

The Newton FORJ (Families Organizing for Racial Justice) Book Group will meet 6:30-8:30 pm. Between now and the end of the year, the books will be:

September 24th,  Oak Hill Middle School library
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

October 24th, Oak Hill Middle School library
Raising White Kids by Jennifer Harvey

November 18th, Brown Middle School library
Born A Crime by Trevor Noah

December 16th, Brown Middle School library
Nonfiction choice: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates or
YA choice: The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas

For more information, please contact Jennifer Dirga at jenniferdirga@gmail.com. There will be no childcare available at these events.

Job Opportunity at the After School Language Program

Spanish / French / Chinese speaking persons wanted for NCE/IES After School Language Program

  •  Candidate must be fluent in the language they teach.
  • This position does not require Teaching Certificate. Training and materials will be provided. Classes are for 1 hour at different schools on different days.
  • Lessons are taught with games , skits , songs and rhymes.
  • Candidate must have a car.
  • Compensation is minimum of $30 per class.

If you are interested in teaching or substituting please contact Joanna Hooley at mjjehooley@gmail.com or 617-325-0040.

Learn about a proposed health regulation at the Public Listening session

A public health regulation is proposed to restrict sales of electronic cigarettes to adult-only (21+) stores. A public listening session regarding this draft regulation will be held in early October. Learn more here: www.tinyurl.com/NewtonEcigs

October 3rd, 7:00 – 9:000 pm
City Council Chambers, Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue

Sign up for the NewtonSTEM newsletter

NewtonSTEM.org publishes a weekly newsletter of announcements about Science/Tech/Engineering/Math relevant to Newton students, parents, teachers, and community volunteers.

Sign up for the weekly email here http://newtonstem.org/email-list/, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Now in its ninth year, NewtonSTEM is a clearinghouse for information about STEM achievements, events, opportunities, and resources, both in and outside of school, specifically relevant to Newton.

For more information — or to submit announcements — email info@newtonstem.org.

Free webinar about navigating insurance for mental health treatments

Families for Depression Awareness is releasing their free “What Families Need to Know About Mental Health and Insurance” webinar  In this webinar, you’ll learn ways to help your loved one navigate insurance and pay for mental health treatment. Family caregivers and expert presenters will discuss important considerations for choosing a health insurance plan, ways to overcome insurers’ barriers to care like prior authorization and inadequate networks, and what is need to appeal insurance decisions.

This program is designed for family caregivers and adults concerned about paying for a loved one’s treatment. Please share this email with anyone who may find the information helpful. Register today to receive the recorded webinar to be released October 23rd, 12:00 pm. After the webinar, complete an online evaluation to receive a copy of the “Coping with Stress” brochure!

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Arielle Cohen at 781-890-0220 or
ari@familyaware.org if you have any questions about this upcoming program.

 

Research Study on Stress, Depression, and the Teen Brain

Researchers at McLean Hospital are recruiting female teens between the ages of 14-18
who are currently feeling depressed or down as well as female teens who are not feeling
depressed/down. Your teen can earn up to $100.00 and receive a picture of her brain.

The research is investigating factors that make some teens better able to cope with stressful experiences and what makes some teens more vulnerable to experiencing depression. By participating, you and your child can help them better understand, prevent, and treat adolescent depression.

Teens will answer questions about their thoughts and feelings. Teens will also undergo an fMRI brain scan. Parent permission is required for teens under 18.

For more information, please contact Emily Belleau at 617-855-4245 or
ebelleau@mclean.harvard.edu.

Openings for September 2020 preschool

Newton South Preschool, a public preschool program, is currently accepting applications for September of 2020.

The preschool is a child development lab school and is part of the Family and Consumer Sciences Department at Newton South High School. In addition to providing high quality early education and care, the program serves as an internship site for high school students who are taking early childhood courses.

The program serves children 2.9-5 years old from 7:00 am-5:00 pm and follows the Newton Public Schools calendar. Full day and half day options are available.

The teachers hold M.Ed.’s in Early Childhood and are licensed by the MA Department of and Secondary Education. The program is accredited by NAEYC (the National Association for the Education of Young Children).

Please contact Kevin Lenane if you are interested in enrolling or would like a tour at  kevin_lenane@newton.k12.ma.us or 617-559-6533. For more information, visit the website http://newtonsouthpreschoolprogram.weebly.com/

8th Annual Ride For Food needs our support

Grab your gear and join the 8th Annual Ride For Food in Dedham! The Centre Street Food Pantry is recruiting cyclists, fundraisers and volunteers to help meet their goal to raise over $25,000.00. Don’t miss out on this fun and rewarding event. Join the team today to help provide supplemental food to our neighbors who need it most.

Contact Katherine Ballas at k.ballas@centrestfoodpantry.org or visit https://ride.threesquaresne.org/centrestfoodpantry2019 for more information.

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Do you have two-three mornings a month free during the school year? Are you looking for a meaningful and fun way to make a difference in children’s lives? If so, then join this dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to using guided discussions and role plays to teach elementary age children in the Newton Schools that they have the right to be Safe, Strong and Free with their friends and peers, when they meet adult strangers, and with those who are trusted to take care of them.

The program is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. The next training begins on October 20th. For more information or an application, please visit the website at http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention/ or contact Gail Sommer at 617-969-5906, ext. 143 or gsommer@familyaccess.org.