Category Archives: Community Notes

YMCA Camp information

Registration is ongoing and discounts are available if you register at an upcoming events:

Camp Blast-Off Party – a Free Event Open to the Community
May 30th, 4:00-6:00 pm
This free event is open to all, not just families who have already registered for camp this summer. Meet camp directors and counselors and join “camptivities” such as face painting, crafts, family relay races, and gaga ball. Take a tour of the on-site day camps and enter to win a raffle!

Camp Information Night at the Y
June 3rd, 5:00-6:30 pm

Open House at Camp Chickami
139 Boston Post Road, Wayland
June 6th, 4:00-6:00 pm

Open Houses at Camp Frank A. Day
125 South Pond Road, East Brookfield, MA
June 7th, 1:00-4:00 pm

For more information, email campingservices@westsuburbanymca.org or visit www.westsuburbanymca.org/camps.

Free Skate Park at the Y

The Skate Park at the West Suburban YMCA, made possible with funding from the US Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education Program, to the Newton Public Schools/Newton Partnership, is supervised at all times and FREE. Skateboarders, razors/scooter, in-line skaters and roller skaters of all ages are welcome. Visitors need to sign in at the Y’s front desk and skaters or parents of participants under 18 must sign a waiver.

Schedule:
· Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1:00 – 7:00 pm
· Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
· For more information, please visit www.westsuburbanymca.org/skate-park

Football and Cheer registration is open for fall!

Newton Mustangs Football and Cheer
REGISTER NOW
Entering 2nd – 7th graders, please visit www.newtonmustangs.org to sign up now and reserve your spot on the team! Students are assigned teams by grade level.

LEARN MORE
Want to learn more about either football or cheer here in Newton? Come to MEET THE MUSTANGS on Saturday, June 6th at the Cove. See what the program has to offer, learn about the Mustang organization, ask any questions about safety, practices or training, and let the kids play. Mustang Football and Cheer coaches will be on-hand to greet your child and lead them through non-contact football drills and cheer fun.

SCHEDULES
Pre-season begins August 3rd and the season opening weekend Kick Off Under the Lights begins September 7th.

REGISTRATION FEES
Football: $275.00 per child/$300.00 per child after June 15th.
Cheer: $250.00 per child/$275.00 per child after June 15th.
Family: $500.00 maximum/$550.00 after June 15th.

Payment options are available. If you have any additional questions, please contact: newtonmustangsyfc@gmail.com .

Annual Golf Tournament – On Course for a Cause

The West Suburban YMCA’s 12th Annual Golf Tournament is July 20th at Brae Burn Country Club in Newton. When you give to the Y, by playing in or sponsoring our Golf Tournament, you make our community stronger. Your participation helps nurture the potential of children and teens, improve community health and well-being and support our neighbors in need.

Registration is open now at www.westsuburbanymca.org/events. Please contact Rosie Carey for more information at rcarey@westsuburbanymca.org or 617-244-6050 x 3099.

Public Forum on Student Assignment Review – May 18th

Please take note of an important Date and Time change for the PUBLIC FORUM regarding the Student Assignment Review.

Monday, May 18th,  7:45 pm
Education Center, Room 210, 100 Walnut Street, Newtonville
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You are invited to attend a public forum on the Student Assignment Review. There will be draft boundary change scenario maps available for review and a brief description of the context and process to-date. The focus of the forum will be on your comments and feedback which are important to this process. Please join the Student Assignment Working Group for this important opportunity to provide feedback. All scenarios are in draft stage and are subject to change.

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Choirs & Cantors in Song: An Interfaith Concert:

An Interfaith concert by the beautiful voices of Newton’s religious organizations, coming together in song for a magnificent musical event.

Conductor: Professor Joshua Jacobson, Northeastern University
Music Directors: Cantor Peter Halpern, Joe Fort, Joshua Jacobson
Participants, First Unitarian Society in Newton and Anne Watson Borne; Grace Episcopal Church of Newton and Joe Fort; LoveTones; Myrtle Baptist Church and Kenneth Brass; St. Ignatius Church and Michael Burgo; Temple Emanuel and Cantor Elias Rosemberg: Temple Shalom and Cantor Peter Halpern; Zamir Chorale of Boston.

Tickets – Advance: $20.00/$10.00 Seniors & Students; Door: $25.00/$15.00 at www.newtoncommuntypride.org/festival

May 17th, 7:00 – 9:30 pm, Reception to follow
Temple Shalom
175 Temple Street, West Newton

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The Stars Align – A Music for Food Benefit Concert

The stars align in Newton as Boston’s top musicians come together for a fabulous program of Bartok and Ravel Duos, and Brahms G minor Piano Quartet. Proceeds to support Newton’s four food pantries with the help of Music for Food, an organization founded by Grammy award winning violist, Kim Kashkashian.

MFF sets forth a model applicable in every community to raise resources and awareness in the fight against hunger and food insecurity. Now in its 5th year, Music for Food has created over 150,000 meals from the efforts of 75 international artists and ensembles.

Malcolm Lowe, Concertmaster, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Kim Kashkashian, Grammy winning violist
Lynn Chang, violin, founding member of the Boston Chamber Music Society
Jonathan Bass, piano, Boston Conservatory of Music
Mickey Katz, cello, Boston Symphony Orchestra

Tickets $25.00/$20.00 Seniors & Students Rear Seating or $75.00/$50.00 Priority Seating. www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival .
Reception catered by Whole Foods Market

May 20th, 7:00 pm
Wilson Chapel
Andover Newton Theological School
210 Herrick Road, Newton Center

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Mayor’s STEM Night

Newton Youth Services announces that the next Mayor’s STEM Night will be held on May 18th. Please help spread the word about this exciting opportunity for students. The night will give them a chance to learn about possible career paths, network with a local company and participate in activities. Flyer is available here: STEM Night DePuy 5-6-15

May 18th
Newton North High School Cafeteria

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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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Green Newton Celebrating

Green Decade Newton will commemorate its 25 years of work for the health and safety of Newton’s environment, an award from the EPA, and its new name – “Green Newton” – at its 25th Anniversary Celebration on June 11th. All are invited to attend.

The festive event will include live music, food and drinks, raffles, a silent auction and more. Find out more and purchase tickets at www.GreenNewton.org /25 or contact marciacooper@GreenNewton.org

June 11th, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Lasalle College

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