Category Archives: Community Notes

Upcoming Teen Programs @ the Library

Writing College Essays That Make a Difference: This presentation will provide students with strategies for writing a college application essay that can make the difference between a “Yes” and a “Maybe.” Students will look at case studies of successful essays, and have the opportunity to have their essays assessed by Dr. Adam Schwartz who taught writing at Harvard and Wellesley for twenty-five years. His service on the Board of Admissions at Wellesley College has provided him with an insider’s knowledge of the college application process. For teens and families. If students would like to meet one-on-one with Mr. Schwartz, please email a draft of your essay by September 11th to aschwartz42695@gmail.com. Register online. September 12th, 7:00 pm, Druker
Auditorium.

Typewriter Poetry: Get creative with the new monthly Typewriter Poetry group. We’ll be getting together to use old-school typewriters and write poems for library patrons on the spot! The group will meet in the Library on the third Monday of every month. Grades 7-12. September 19th, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area

Girls Who Code Information Session: Want to learn to build an app, design a video game and change the world through code? Join an information session about Girls Who Code (GWC), a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to inspire, educate and equip girls with the computing skills to pursue 21st-century opportunities. GWC is for girls in Grades 6-12. Register online for the Information Session. Registration is also now open until September 22nd for this year’s Club. September 19th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.

Young Strings Competition deadline

The 5th Annual Roman Totenberg Young Strings Competition application deadline is September 15th. In memory of Professor Roman Totenberg, whose legacy as a gifted violinist and masterful teacher, is celebrated by this annual Competition and Gala Recital.

String players ages 8 – 18 are invited to apply. Candidates for Round 2 (The Competition) will be notified by September 22nd. The Competition takes place on October 8th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall.

The registration fee includes admission to the Gala Recital, Gala Dinner, professional recording and cash prizes. The Winners’ Gala Concert and Reception is on October 10th at 2:00 pm at the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall. For complete guidelines and to apply, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org. For additional information, contact Dr. Vera Rubin, Director and Founder at totenbergcompetition@verarubin.org.

Crystal Lake Vision 2020 Event

Please come and join Newton residents and city officials for a gathering about a new Crystal Lake Bathhouse. The Crystal Lake Conservancy and the Newton Highlands Area
Council are co-sponsoring the event and will be providing light refreshments. They will be
debuting Crystal Lake Vision 2020 an effort to get a new bathhouse built by 2020. If you have any questions, please email j_Bourque@comcast.net or call 617-967-0797.

September 15th, 7:00 pm
At the current Crystal Lake Bath House, 30 Rogers Street

First Annual BBQ, Badges, and Ball

On Sunday September 18th, Mayor Setti Warren and Newton Police Chief David
MacDonald will be hosting “Mayor Warren and Chief MacDonald’s First Annual BBQ, Badges, and Ball”. Newton is building on a commitment to and tradition of community policing by strengthening the community’s connection with the police officers who work hard to keep our neighborhoods safe.

They are hoping that all representatives of our Newton community attend, including: youth and students, families, and seniors from all villages and backgrounds. It will be a great opportunity for the City to continue to build strong community connections and a solid civic infrastructure.

The event will take place at Newton Centre Playground and will include 3-on-3 basketball games for youth ages 14 and up to play with our own Newton police.

Newton Tennis, led by long time tennis pro Mike Lewitt, (certified by both the United States Professional Tennis Association and the United States Professional Tennis Registry) will be in attendance and coordinating some fun, drop-in tennis games and contests. You do not have to have any previous experience to join in! Please use the link below to sign up to participate!

There will also be food, music, and additional games for all ages. All are encouraged to join. For additional information, please call 617-796-1436.

Interested in playing 3-on-3? Sign up here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QM5KTPM

To volunteer or to help sponsor the event, please follow the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBQBadgesBallVolunteer

To sign up to participate in the tennis activities, click this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tennis91816

September 18th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Newton Centre Playground

Build Bridges! A STEM workshop for Moms* and girls grades 3 – 5

Build Bridges! features team-building activities and invaluable bonding time for moms* and daughters. Come engage in two enjoyable, hands-on STEM activities and leave with practical tips for how to nurture your daughter’s STEM confidence. This program is accessible and approachable, so no prior knowledge in the STEM fields is necessary.
Come and have fun with your daughter! Questions? Email Leslie Coles at lcoles@momsasmentors.org.

*Guardians, relatives or special friends always welcome.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Register here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-bridges-september-24-2016-tickets-26761300771

September 24th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Dedham Country Day School, 90 Sandy Valley Rd, Dedham, MA 02026

Click HERE to see Moms as Mentors® featured on CBSNews.com!
Click HERE to hear Moms as Mentors® featured on Magic 106.7’s Exceptional Women show!

Concert Across America To End Gun Violence

On September 25th, our nation will pause to remember victims of acts of violence as concerts across the nation bring people together to share in the harmony and beauty of making music together. The Union Church in Waban is joining in these efforts and they invite you to an evening of prayer, poetry and song. The concert is free, open to the public, and will be appropriate for all ages.

Musicians include members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Bostonians Opera and Concert Ensemble and the Union Church Choir. You can learn more about this national event by going to the website http://concertacrossamerica.org/.

September 25th, 5:00pm
The Union Church in Waban
14 Collins Road, Waban

Rosh Hashanah Family Sing-Along / Chamber Music Skills

Join us for a fun and casual Rosh Hashanah sing-along with beloved local musician Michael Harlow. A great time for the whole family! Free. Register at highlandsconservatory.com.

October 2nd, 2:30 – 3:30 pm

The Chamber Music Skills group class is open to any string student who has been playing for at least one year. Students will learn basic skills for playing in a chamber group. They will learn to feel the pulse as an ensemble, listening skills, verbal and non verbal ways of communicating musical ideas, and free improvisation as a group. The class will perform a short piece as a chamber group at the end of the semester. Cost: $30/class. Register at
highlandsconservatory.com.

Chamber Music Skills: Mondays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

The Conservatory at Highlands is your community music school, where we can all learn and develop the craft of music together. For more information, visit highlandsconservatory.com, call 617-903-0944 or check them out on FaceBook at
facebook.com/theconservatoryathighlands/

51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands

No Regrets: Newton and the Opioid Epidemic

Mayor Setti D. Warren and Rep. Kay Khan invite you to an important program No Regrets: Newton and the Opioid Epidemic

Featuring If Only, a short film by James Wahlberg and interactive panel discussion with special guest Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and others affected by this epidemic. For all teens and adults.

For more resources, visit http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/health/humansvcs/opioid.asp

October 6th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street

Unique magnet mementos

Magnet The Event – Open air photo booth!!

So much better than just another photo booth. Photographing, designing and producing picture magnet on site during your event. Unique party favor for long lasting memories for you and your guests.

Call today to learn more 617-935-9834 or visit www.magnethevent.com. See them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/magnethevent/.

Etiquette Boot Camp for Kids & Teens!

Get your child in shape for the next family dinner, social gathering or formal event with Etiquette Boot Camp.

The course is specifically developed for two different age groups, 7-12 and 13-17, and will teach participants how to start and maintain conversations with adults and peers, how to introduce themselves, when to interrupt and much more. Participants will learn how to set the table, use their napkin, pass food and use utensils the European and American way.

The four-hour program is interactive, thought-provoking and fun, and will focus on topics such as good manners, table manners, conversation skills, and interview, cell phone and social media etiquette. The fee is $199.00.

Etiquette Boot Camp for Kids (Ages 7-12) will take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Etiquette Boot Camp for Young Adults (Ages 13-17) will take place from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. For more information and to enroll visit theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617-608-3920.

September 18th
Crowne Plaza Boston – Newton Hotel