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Upcoming events at the West Suburban YMCA

Angino Fall 5k and Fun Day: Run, Have Fun and Be a Hero!
The Y’s annual road race is back and better than ever with a new course route, a super hero theme and a free Fun Day open to the public. Proceeds to benefit the Y’s Annual Fund, providing financial assistance to local families.

$25 registration fee to walk or run the 5K route, $10 registration fee for Kids’ Races

Fun Day activities include:
· Live Music
· Bouncy House and GaGa Pit
· Pictures with Super Heroes
· Touch-a-Truck
· Face Painting
· Pumpkin Decorating
· And more

For complete details, including how to register, visit www.westsuburbanymca.org/5k.
October 4th, 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

Masterclass with Beantown Jazz Artist Caili O’Doherty
The West Suburban YMCA’s Center for the Creative Arts is hosting an incredible artist, pianist, and educator, Caili O’Doherty (Berklee Global Jazz, Litchfield Jazz, Stanford Jazz Workshop) along with her quartet for a masterclass, titled “Using Language as a Tool for Composing and Improvising.”

$5 students/$7 general public. Please email Kevin O’Connell kevino@westsuburbanymca.org to reserve a spot.

September 25th, 4:00 pm

YMCA Gala Celebrating the Diversity of our Community
Come to a Gala to celebrate the diversity of our community. At the West Suburban YMCA, one in every ten people served is receiving financial assistance towards memberships, childcare, camp, swim lessons, music classes, and more. By supporting the Gala, you will enable the Y to raise the crucial funds, 100% of which will be put directly back into our community through financial aid to our children, adults, seniors and families. Featuring dinner, drinks and dancing as well as live and silent auctions. Matty Siegel from Kiss 108’s “Matty in the Morning” is the emcee and auctioneer. To purchase tickets, visit www.westsuburbanymca.org/gala

November 7th, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Work at the Y
West Suburban YMCA is hiring! Join a dynamic and fun team that is dedicated to strengthening the community:

– Lifeguards, Swim Instructors and Swim Coaches
– Member Services Representatives
– Fitness Center Staff
– Group Exercise Instructors
– Sports/Class Instructor – Soccer and Karate
– Van Driver

Please contact Laura Snow for more information at lauras@westsuburbanymca.org or 617-244-6050 x 3030.

Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs
The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization and it is their mission to never turn anyone away due to their inability to pay. Please contact the Membership Department at 617-244-6050 x 3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.

Upcoming Municipal Elections – Informational Links

The following links should be helpful to share as school communities look to become more informed about Newton’s upcoming municipal elections:

  •  A Preliminary Election will be held September 17th (due to the large number of candidates running for Alderman at Large, Ward 2).
  • General Municipal Elections will be held November 3rd.

From City of Newton: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/elections/default.asp

General Information: http://lwvnewton.org/2013/09/vote-on-september-17th-in-newtons-preliminary-elections/

Voter Information for New Voters and Absentee Ballots: http://lwvnewton.org/2013/08/voter-information-for-the-tuesday-september-17th-preliminary-election/

Ward 2 Alderman Forum on NewTV:
http://lwvnewton.org/2015/09/ward-2-alderman-at-large-candidates-forum-online

Babysitter needed

Newton Family Singers is looking for a babysitter to help during rehearsals this fall. They are an intergenerational chorus including children, adults, families and people of all ages. During the Sunday afternoon/evening rehearsals at the Waban Library, they need a babysitter to supervise choir member’s children during the adult-only portion of the rehearsal. The babysitter needs to be able to handle a relatively large group of children, ages 1.5 to 11, while parents are on the other side of the library, rehearsing with the other adults. Sessions begin on Sunday, September 20th and ends with their show on December 13th.

If you are interested please contact Stephanie at newfamilysingers@gmail.com.

Program Seeking Volunteers

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Are you someone that believes that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” If so, then join the dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with a situation involving verbal, physical or sexual assault.

CAP is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. The next multi-session training begins on October 17th. For more information please visit our website at http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention or email Gail Sommer @ gsommer@familyaccess.org

  • 19 Continuing Education Credits available for MSW’s.

2015 Honor Thy Teacher

There are only a few more days to say “Thank You” to the exceptional teachers and staff who motivate, educate and inspire your students! Newton Schools Foundation created the Honor Thy Teacher program for parents to honor teachers by giving a gift in their name.

You may also choose to honor a special education aide, a fine arts or music teacher, or a coach or counselor who has touched your child’s life. Suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member.

NSF celebrates Newton Public Schools teachers and staff by:
• Notifying honored teachers and staff of your gift
• Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals.
• Listing all honored teachers and staff in the Newton TAB

You can make your donation on line at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org or by mailing your donation to Newton Schools Foundation, 246 Dudley Road, Newton, MA 02459.

Please include the names of teachers and/or staff that you are honoring. Newton Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds to enhance the quality of education in Newton’s public schools. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Newton Farmer Markets open, now accepting SNAP/EBT

The Newton Farmers’ Markets are opening soon in two locations and now accept SNAP and EBT cards!

West Newton – Elm Street
Saturdays — starts June 20
10am to 2pm

Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon Street
Tuesdays — starts June 30
1:30pm to 6:00pm

SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and EBT cards are accepted at both Newton Farmer Markets. Thanks to a generous donation from the Newton Center Whole Foods, SNAP dollars spent at the Farmers Market will be matched up to $25 per visit, enabling SNAP users will be able to double their buying power at both Newton Farmers Markets from $25 to $50.

New Art Ctr & Allen House on CPC Agenda

The agenda for the upcoming Newton Community Preservation Committee meeting includes updates on current work and future funding for Allen House (West Newton), a pre-proposal for the New Art Center (Newtonville), and program planning.

Thursday, June 11
7:00 pm
City Hall, Room 204 

For details, see the CPC program website. Contact Program Manager Alice E. Ingerson at 617.796.1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.

Volunteer at Centre Street Food Pantry

Looking for something to do this summer? Volunteer at the Centre Street Food Pantry! They could use some help stocking shelves, helping shoppers and unloading orders from the GBFB. They are open on Tuesdays and the first Saturday of the month. If you are interested, please email centrestfoodpantry@gmail.com .

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