Newton artist and resident, teacher at Lasell College will be having summer art workshops for High School students in a facility located in Newton. For more information, please see the flyer.
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Ride with Centre Street Food Pantry!
Love riding? Then join the Centre Street Food Pantry team to help raise fund for the Food Pantry! They are riding in the 5th Annual Ride for Food on Sunday, September 25th and the routes range for 10 – 50 miles. The ride will help by raising funds to purchase fresh, frozen and canned groceries to help those in need in our community.
Visit the CSFP Team Page to register or donate. Questions? Email Marnie Bolstad at m.bolstad@centrestfoodpantry.org
Help with heavy lifting
Centre Street Food Pantry needs some muscle this summer! Know a high school or college student who wants to give back to the community this summer? They are looking for some strong folks to join them at the Greater Boston Food Bank on Tuesday mornings (between 11-12PM) to help load the BIG orders. Heavy lifting required. Bonus if they have a minivan or box truck to use! If you or someone you know can help, please email centrestfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Join the Advisory Council of Health and Human Services
The City of Newton is looking for volunteers on the Advisory Council of Health and Human Services. The Advisory Council of Health and Human Services is made up of two registered physicians, 5 non-professionals and the Commissioner of Health and Human Services serving as Chair. The Advisory council serves as a support and advice group for the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. The Health and Human Services department oversees public health, environmental health, school health, social services, youth services, emergency preparedness and weights and measures.
The meetings are held quarterly. If you are interested in joining the Advisory Council of Health and Human Services, please send a letter of interest, and resume to Coordinator of Boards and Commissions, Office of the Mayor, Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 or apply on-line http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/featured/Boards_openings.asp
Teacher Appreciation Week
Time to Honor Thy Teacher! May 2nd – 6th is Teacher Appreciation Week! What better time to recognize your child’s teacher(s), classroom aides, specialists, and school staff through Newton Schools Foundation’s Honor Thy Teacher Program.
Honor Thy Teacher is a great way to say “Thank You” to the wonderful men and women who motivate, educate and inspire our kids to be the best they can be.When you recognize teachers and staff through Honor Thy Teacher, you’ll also be supporting the Newton Public Schools. NSF celebrates teachers and staff by:
- Notifying honorees of your gift
- Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals
- Listing all honored teachers and staff in a full-page display in the Newton TAB
Suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member, which will help NSF fund innovative and creative programs throughout Newton’s schools. You can donate on line by visiting the NSF web site or by check made out to “Newton Schools Foundation” sent to P.O. Box 590020, Newton, MA, 02459. Be sure to include the name(s) and school(s) of those you wish to honor. Elementary school parents may complete the flyer that went home in your child’s backpack.
Questions? Call 617-559-6120 or email info@newtonschoolsfoundation.org.
Walk and Bike to School Day
Newton Safe Routes to School Task Force is sponsoring a Walk and Bike to School day on May 5th. Newton students will be joining children across the Commonwealth walking and biking to school, celebrating their livable communities. Their active commute is good for the environment, makes them healthier, and gives them more time to be with friends. The exercise also helps charge their brains and bodies for a good day of learning.
We also applaud “the bus heroes” who are not able to walk or bike but instead take the bus helping to reduce vehicle traffic around the schools. We are also encouraging students on the bus to thank their bus drivers and the crossing guards who make their safe commutes possible. Handmade cards or even an extra big thank you to the drivers would be greatly appreciated. For more information feel free to visit SRTS on Facebook at Newton Safe Routes to School.
Become a Diller Teen Fellow
The Diller Teen Fellows is an international youth leadership program for 10th and 11th grade students currently available in 26 cities in North America, South Africa, Australia and Israel. In Boston, the program is administered by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston. Twenty Boston area Jewish teens – the JCC Boston Diller Teen Fellows – are selected based on leadership aptitude, commitment to Jewish learning, interest in exploring their connection to Israel and passion for community service.
The Fellowship year runs from September 2016 to December 2017 and includes 12 Sunday afternoon workshops, three weekend retreats, two overnight experiences, 10-day hosting of a Diller Teen Fellow from Haifa in the spring, and a three-week summer seminar in Israel. Applicants must be current 9th or 10th graders (10th or 11th graders in fall of 2016).
Two information sessions will take place on May 1st and May 24th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton. To register for one of the sessions, visit www.bostonjcc.org/diller. To learn more, contact teens@jccgb.org or 617-558-6512.
Mind Reader coming to Newton this Friday!
Mentalist and Mind Reader Christopher Grace will be giving a special performance for middleschoolers, highschoolers and parents.
Over the last fifteen years, Boston-based entertainer Christopher Grace has made his way around the country performing for some of the largest corporations, colleges and the most intimate of private parties. He’s a favorite among some well known celebrities and has made guest appearances at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood! Now he’s coming to Newton to share his intense mind reading and mentalism performance! Do you want to experience:
- Mind blowing feats of mental dexterity and psychological manipulation!
- 100% clean material, suitable for ages 12+
- An incredibly immersive demonstration of “psychic” entertainment. You may be part of the show!
- A truly fun night out with one of the country’s most popular mind readers!
Don’t miss this amazing performance. Check out his website: christophergracelive.com then get your tickets at: http://oakhillpto.seatyourself.biz. Running time: 60+ minutes. Two different seat types available: Lower level reserved seats for $15.00 and Upper level general admission for $12.00.
May 6th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Newton South High School (auditorium)
Free Bike Safety Check
Bike Newton and Landry’s Bicycles are teaming up to make certain your bike is ready and safe for the beautiful biking season ahead, including the upcoming Tour de Newton on June 19th (Father’s Day). They will have mechanics on hand to check tires, brakes, gears and bike fit, making minor adjustments or repairs if necessary. Bring your helmets as well so they can check the fit. All bicyclists welcome. For more information on how to get your bike ready for the season go to: http://bikeleague.org/content/smart-cycling-tips-0
May 7th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Newton Centre Green (across from Panera Bread)
Festival of Dance
Free event for all at Newton City Hall! Get up off your feet and feel the beat of the music along with all the dance groups performing at Newton’s Festival of Dance. So you think you can dance? Watch the Boston Ballroom Dance Center up first to see if your rusty toes need a refresher course. Next watch contemporary dancer Chavi bend impossibly in “Touched by Water.” Joanne Langione Dance Center has been training dancers, toddlers to teens in all dance genres. For something completely different, Circus Smirkus will put a smile on everyone’s face! Creative Steps Dance Studio makes learning fun and relaxed. Boston Rhythmic will make you turn green with envy if you ever wanted to do gymnastics to a Wizard of Oz theme. Then Liz Ronka uses her Pilates trained body to improvise a dance before your eyes. Finally, All That Jazz creates hot movements from cool jazz standards. For more information, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
Featuring: Juried Craft Vendors; food vendors; face painting; inflatable obstacle courses and Roaming Railroad.
May 7th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Newton City Hall Grounds, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue (rain location: City Hall)