Category Archives: Community Notes

Rock Band summer camp, ages 10-19

Plugged In’s “Music That Matters” is a summer day camp for kids ages 10-19 of all skill levels that includes band class, songwriting, recording a song for a CD, music video, workshops, offsite events, and performance opportunities.

Students are grouped by age, skill level and musical interest. Each session ends with a benefit concert that raises money for a charitable organization chosen by the students themselves. Plugged In provides a nurturing and supportive community to which young musicians feel a sense of belonging, an opportunity to express and be acknowledged for their musical interests and a chance to use their music to help others around the world.

  • Monday through Friday from 9:00-3:00 in two 2-week sessions
  • July 6-17 and July 20-31.
  • Extended day is available.
  • Enrollment capacity is 25 students per session.

Plugged In is a nonprofit rock band program in Needham teaching kids throughout Massachusetts about using music to create positive change in the world. More information and registration details are available on Plugged In’s website.

Boy Scout Troop 205 Pancake Breakfast

The Scouts will be serving pancakes, sausage, and all the fixings at this delicious Pancake Breakfast. Funds go to support Troop activities. Scouts will provide service with a smile and demonstrate scout equipment and skills. All are welcome.

More information can be found at http://www.troop205newton.org/troop-news or by emailing info@troop205newton.org

May 31st, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Bishop MacKenzie Center, 1337 Centre Street, Newton Center
Price: $6.00 each, children under 5 free

Baseball Palooza – All Star Games & Movie Night May 30th

Newton Little League and the Horace Mann PTO are partnering for an afternoon and evening of fun. The AA, AAA, and Majors all star games will be held at Murphy in the afternoon, followed by a movie outside on Murphy field!  Come see “The Perfect Game” with the whole family. Wally from the Red Sox will be there as well as food trucks, and refreshments.

  • AA all star game, on Roche field at 3:30 pm
  • AAA all-star game on Murphy at 3:30 pm
  • Majors all-star game on Murphy at 5:30 pm
  • “The Perfect Game” movie starting between 8:00 – 8:30 pm
  • Tickets are $5.00 per person, $20.00 per family and can be purchased at http://www.horacemannplayground2014.org

Nonantum Village Day June 7th

The opening ceremony is at the Coletti-Magni Park at 393 Watertown Street, beginning at 11:30 am. The event is held rain or shine.

The Mayor of Newton will be attending and presenting awards to local businesses and organizations. The event will have fun activities for families and kids with free entertainment and activities. Food vendors will be available, too.

June 7th, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

40th Newton Highlands Village Day June 14th

The 5K is back! Parents and children are encouraged to start the morning off by participating in the family-oriented Village Day 5K sponsored by Whole Foods. $25 per adult, $10 per child. T-shirt included if you register before June 1st. Awards go to top three male and female finishers: adult (19+), high school, middle school and elementary school. Questions, contact Maureen Oates at villageday5k@gmail.com.

Register for the race online at: https://g2racereg.webconnex.com/villageday5k2015

The 40th Newton Highlands Village Day follows at 11:00 am with live music on two stages (Josh and the Jamtones, Stacey Peasley, jazz, The Dominoes), delicious food, a first-ever beer garden, silent auction, FREE kid activities including inflatables, Touch-A-Truck, cartoon characters (Mickey, Spiderman, Cookie Monster, and Elmo!), magicians, jugglers, dancers, a Ligerbots demonstration, arts and crafts, game tables, and much more!

For more information on Village day, check out http://hydecenter.org/village-day/.  Any questions, contact Steven Feinstein at srfeinstein@gmail.com.

Register NOW for the Newton Highlands Village Day 5K!

June 14, 10:00 am
Lincoln & Chester Streets, Newton Highlands

The Environmental Science Program still has openings for campers this summer!

“Envi Sci” is a unique month-long outdoor program for teenagers that gives students the chance to have fun enjoying the wilderness while learning about the science of the environment. Highlights include hikes to Blue Hills and Mount Monadnock, bicycle trips, a 12-mile canoe trip on the Charles River, an expedition through the salt marshes of the North shore, and an exhilarating three-day backpacking trip up Mount Washington.

Students learn about the environment through science workshops the leaders design, such as geology, botany, ecology, water cycle, pollution issues, and conservation. Register or get more information at http://www.newtonenvisci.org or email contact@newtonenvisci.org .

Summer Academic Coaching Sessions

Summer is rapidly approaching. How are you going to help limit the amount of ‘brain drain’ your student experiences over the summer months? Studies show that students who don’t keep up on their reading, writing and math over summer have a more difficult time getting into a groove the next school year.

Next Level Up Academic Coaching is offering elementary, middle, and high school students individualized summer sessions in their home designed to keep minds fresh and engaged, and fundamentals strong. Please contact Next Level Up to set up a free in-home meeting at 781-540-1123 or info@nextleveluptutoring.com. Please check out the newly designed website for more information, www.nextleveluptutoring.com .

Summer Music Camp

Plugged In’s Music That Matters is a summer day camp for kids ages 10-19 of all skill levels that includes band class, songwriting, recording a song for a CD, music video, workshops, offsite events, and performance opportunities. Students are grouped by age, skill level and musical interest. Each session ends with a benefit concert that raises money for a charitable organization chosen by the students themselves. Plugged In provides a nurturing and supportive community to which young musicians feel a sense of belonging, an opportunity to express and be acknowledged for their musical interests and a chance to use their music to help others around the world.

Music That Matters Summer Day Camp meets Monday through Friday from 9:00-3:00 in two 2-week sessions from July 6th-17th and from July 20th-31st. Extended day is available.

For more information or to register, please visit www.pluggedinband.org. Registration deadline is June 6th or when enrollment reaches capacity (25 students per session).

JCC Day at Grossman

Spend an afternoon at JCC Grossman Camp experiencing the magic of camp with your family! Enjoy a range of activities including: waterfront (beach, swimming, boating, water trampoline, water slide, fishing and more), sports (gaga, basketball, and street hockey), arts and crafts, rock climbing wall, zip line and more.

All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/grossmanJCCDay2015 or contact grossman@jccgb.org or 617-244-5124.

JCC Grossman Camp is a day camp for boys and girls ages 4.5 – 15 located on Hale Reservation in Westwood. Bus transportation available from more than 38 communities throughout Greater Boston. Varied activities give Grossman campers lots of opportunities to explore nature, develop new skills and interests in a fun, positive and active environment. Supportive, experienced counselors and staff help them to develop the confidence to tackle these activities in a Jewish camping environment.

Everyone welcome. No charge for admission.

1:00 – 4:00 pm on July 12th (Rain date August 9th. Check bostonjcc.org/grossmanjccday2015 after 11:00 am on the day of the event for an update.)
294 Powissett Street, Dover