Category Archives: Community Notes

High School Student Intern Program

Apply now for summer 2015 High School Student Intern Program at Newton Community Farm! Newton Community Farm is now accepting applications for our high school student intern program! Summer internships are unpaid opportunities for high school age youth to learn about organic and community farming in a fun, friendly environment. No experience is necessary; just a desire to learn and work hard!

The minimum requirement for the internship is a two-week trial period (consecutive weeks) during July 7th through August 27th, three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm (short break at 10:00 am). After the trial period and with the agreement of the Farm Manager, interns can increase the number of hours, days (including Friday and Saturday), and/or weeks at the farm. Go to www.newtoncommunityfarm.org for more information about the program and to download application forms (due at the Farm by May 31st).

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Wellesley Theatre Project Summer Season

Join WTP for some great camps this summer! For more information and to register, visit the website at http://www.wellesleytheatreproject.org/. Many different themes for many different schedules and age groups. Details below:

From Page to Stage! (4 years- 1st grade), 9am- noon, $250
July 20-24, Session I
August 10-14, Session II
Teaming up with Wellesley Books, WTP will use well loved children’s stories to teach acting basics and beginning theatre.

Happily Ever After…? (2nd- 5th Grade), 9am- 3pm, $475
August 10-14
With a concentration on fairytales and folklore, students will work creatively to compose their own stories complete with puppets, props and scenery.

Playwriting (4th-8th Grade), 9am-3pm, $475
July 20-24
Students will not only learn the basic structures and dramatic elements of creating original one-act plays, but also the different aspects and roles of a production team.

“All the World’s a Stage!” (6th-12th Grade) 9am-3pm, $475
July 6-10
Focusing on specific Shakespearean scenes, students will learn to interpret, deliver and perform selections along with movement and character development.

“Improvarama!” (2nd-8th Grade) 9am-3pm, $475
August 3-7
Students will learn the essentials of improvisation, create characters and scenes through games and exercise designed to build confidence, self-reliance and develop teamwork.

Production Camps
101 Dalmatians, Kids (2nd-8th Grade), June 29- July 11
Performances: July 10 & 11
Tuition for 2 Weeks: $1,100 ($550 Per Week)
Based on the classic animated film, 101 Dalmatians KIDS will teach students to explore their creativity and expand their acting, singing and dancing skills. From audition preparation to Opening Night, students will learn the ins and outs of what it takes to produce a fully realized, professional production.

G2K Oklamhoma! (2nd-12th Grade), July 13- August 1
Performances: July 31 & August 1
Tuition for 3 Weeks: $1,650 ($550 Per Week)
Join us for this summer for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s All-American classic love story! Students will be working both as a group and individually with the director, musical director and choreographer to stage a fully-realized production.

The Addams Family (8th-12th Grade), August 3- 22
Performances: August 21 & 22
Tuition for 3 Weeks: $1,650 ($550 Per Week)
“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky!” Come pay a call on The Addams Family, a new musical based on the beloved characters of Charles Addams. Students will learn the ins and outs of crafting a professional production, complete with public, ticketed performances in August.

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Public Hearing on Homebuyer Assistance, April 9

The public is invited to attend the Newton Community Preservation Committee’s PUBLIC HEARING on a request for $1,057,000 in additional funding for the Newton Homebuyer Assistance Program at its meeting on Thursday, 9 April 2015, 7:00 pm, City Hall Rm 204.

The full proposal is online from “Proposals & Projects – Pending” on the CPC program website.

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Family Events at Newton’s Festival of the Arts, May 9

Tanglewood Marionettes “Cinderella” – Saturday, May 9th: 10am

A classic fairy tale told with wit and style, the story unfolds as the pages of a giant book open to reveal each beautifully painted setting, featuring lavishly costumed marionettes. All your favorite characters are here, from gentle Cinderella to the bumptious stepsisters and the charming prince, but we do offer a few new surprises: Cinderella’s method of conveyance to the ball is NOT the traditional horse-drawn coach, and, when all hope seems lost, a clever little bluebird saves the day for Cinderella.
Tickets: $10 per person (2 yrs and older)/$25 Family of 4

Rock-A-Baby with Siagel Productions – Saturday, May 9th: 11:15am

After “Cinderella”, jam out with the Siagel celebrity puppet band to music that will get you on your feet and the whole family groovin’! Rock-A-Baby is free for everyone attending the puppet show, or $10 per family. Tickets are available at the Festival website. Be sure to check the website for the month of exciting cultural events throughout Newton in May.

Family DanceFEST, Friday, May 9: 6 – 9pm

An evening of fun for the whole family, under the big tent and on the lawns of Newton City Hall. Pick up dinner from the Festival Food Trucks, join in the interactive games and dance party organized by Siagel Productions and The Dance Academy. Dress to move and be ready to dance with friends and family to today’s top musical favorites. Don’t miss the special appearance by The Dominoes with Abigail Matthews.

Tickets: $10 or $25 for family of 4. Check the Festival website for the month of exciting cultural events throughout Newton in May: 55 events in 31 days!

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April Vacation Sewing Camp

Get creative during Spring Vacation at the Newton Sewing Studio. Spring Vacation Sewing Camp is right around the corner!

Sewing Camps are for all levels and abilities: Beginners just learning the “threads” or a seasoned sewist with fashion on the mind. With hundreds of project choices and fabrics galore, you’re sure to have a blast working alongside our friendly instructors.

Machine embroidery, fabric printing, iron on transfers, industrial machines and more. There is no limit to what you can achieve at Newton Sewing Studio. Check out the website for details. Bring your ideas, and your dreams, and we’ll help show you the path to make them a reality.

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April Break with Theatre Arts Camp

Spend your April vacation with the Wellesley Theatre Project! Join the WTP for a three-day workshop including a master class in Auditioning, Scene Study, and Musical Theatre.

April 22, 23 & 24
2nd- 5th Grade, 9am – Noon
6th-12th Grade, 1pm – 4pm

Students will leave with audition techniques, an understanding of how to approach a scene, and learn a dance to a musical theatre favorite. At the conclusion of the workshop, students will present their work in a “Shareformance”. Learn more and register at the Wellesley Theatre Project website.

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Free Sports for Middle & High School Students

Kids in grades 6-12 can play sports — for FREE — at the Hyde Community Gym in Newton Highlands (90 Lincoln St., easy walk from T station). Sports equipment is provided. Just drop-in and play.

Mondays 4-6 pm: Variety of Indoor Sports
Tuesdays 6:30-7:45 pm: Badminton
Wednesdays 4-6 pm: Variety of Indoor Sports
Thursdays 5:30-6:45 pm: Badminton
Fridays 3-5 pm: Basketball for High School only.
Starting Saturday, April 4: Skills & Scrimmages – Variety of Indoor Sports from 3-5 pm.

The Hyde Community Gym and The Newton Partnership sponsor the program. For more information call: 617.527.3308

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Open House for Highlands After-School Program, 4/12 & 4/30

The Newton Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children, is hosting two Open Houses for interested families. This is a terrific opportunity for parents of middle school kids (or current 5th graders) to learn more about the program as they plan for the next school year.

Sunday, April 12 from 5-6:00 pm.
Thursday, April 30 from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands.

Please join us and see the wonderful space that is our home base. For more information, visit the Highlands After School Program website or contact: Director Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool <at> gmail.com.

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Mark your calendars!

Mark your calendars for the “Spring into Swing” Jazz concert and Reception to benefit Creative Arts & Sciences

When: Friday, April 10th, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Where: Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road
Tickets: $35/person purchase here: http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/CASC

Ticket price includes light fare and open bar. No one under 21 will be admitted.
Proceeds from the event will benefit enrichment programming during the 2015-16 school year.

Creative Arts & Sciences began bringing enrichment program into the classroom in 1960. Fifty-five years later it continues to be is a part of every grade and middle school PTO and a vital part of our student’s education experience. Please attend! Please support Creative Arts & Sciences!

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Support the Newton Food Pantry

Shop at Whole Foods in Newton and support the Newton Food Pantry!
Both Whole Foods stores in Newton are running a Register Coupon and food drive for the Newton Food Pantry during the entire month of April.

Cashiers will be asking customers if they want to donate to the Newton Food Pantry when they check out and there will be bins at the stores to collect donations during the month.

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