Category Archives: Community Notes

Intro to the ‘Craft of Fiction Writing’ Class

In July, Next Level Up will be hosting an exciting, engaging, creative and collaborative opportunity for budding writers who would like to be immersed in the craft of creating their own fiction, as well as the entire Writing Process. Students will take part in many interactive, thought provoking, and fun writing activities. There will be a heavy focus on developing all elements of a fictional story, in addition to word choice, sentence structure, figurative language, and revision.

For more information call 781-540-1123 or email info@nextleveluptutoring.com. You can also visit their new website to learn the details and download a registration form: www.nextleveluptutoring.com.

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Seeking part time instructors

Advances Learning Center is an agency dedicated to providing services to people with disabilities, using ABA teaching methodologies. They offer in-home services, school based services, and social skills groups and are currently recruiting for part time instructors to work with clients during after-school hours.

Please see the attached ALC flyer for more information.

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Performing Arts for Teens

Is your teen interested in theater? Do he/she care about the environment ?

During the 4 days of April Vacation, teens will write and perform a play about taking care of the environment. They’ll have the opportunity to participate in the creation of a play that they will perform at the end of the week for families and friends.

….Bring along any wild and crazy ideas! All aspects of theater-making will be available to explore, such as making costumes and sets using recycled materials

April 21st-24th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The New Art Center, Newtonville, Ma.
Facilitated by Karen Bray, MSPT, MFA, Theater Artist, New Art Center Faculty

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Outdoor Adventure Summer Program 2015

The Outdoor Adventure Summer Program at Nahanton Park still has space available to those who are still looking for summer camp programs! Outdoor Adventure offers 2nd-6th graders a two-week outdoor environmental awareness experience. Come spend time discovering the natural world, making new friends, fishing, canoeing, and playing fun games.

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm, extended day available until 3:00 pm
Session 1: June 29-July 10 (no camp July 3)
Session 2: July 13- July 24
Session 3: July 27- Aug. 7
Session 3.5 (grades 4-6 only): Aug. 10-14

For more information check the Newton Parks and Recreation Website at newtonma.gov/gov/parks/camps/ and register at activityreg.com

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@NewtonFreeLibrary

Teen Crafterhours, Tuesday, March 17th, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area: meeting on the third Tuesday of every month to make crafts and eat snacks. Grades 6-12. This month’s craft will be marbleized sculpey clay bowls.

Books & Brownies, Saturday, March 21st, 2:00 pm, meet at Robbins Library in Arlington: Join a special book club field trip! Meeting at the Robbins Library in Arlington (700 Mass Ave) to participate in Arlington Reads My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher. Join for a live Q&A followed by an Arlington Reads Together ‘wrap party.’ Register (required) online at www.robbinslibrary.org.

NEW! Minecraft Club, Thursdays, March 19th, 4:00-5:30 pm, Second floor Computer Center: Come play Minecraft with your friends on the library’s server with different challenges each week. Don’t have an account? No problem, use one of the library’s. The club will meet the first and third Thursdays of every month. Grades 6-12. Register online.

Intro to Minecraft for Adults, Tuesday, March 17th, 7:00 pm, Second floor Computer Center: Ever wondered what Minecraft is? Why it’s so popular and why your kids are always online playing it? What are maps, mods, and lags? Come to this Introduction to Minecraft to learn what all the rage is about, how you can get involved with your kids by learning to play the game, and more! Register online.

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Party for a Purpose!

Help Keep Kids Safe! Support the Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP)

Please come to a fun filled evening to raise money and awareness for our children and community. Since 1991, CAP has been dedicated to building a community where children are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by taught skills, and protected by caring, supportive adults.

For tickets or to make a donation please visit: www.capfundraiser2015.eventbrite.com
If you have any questions please contact Dan Demeo at 617-650-2864 or dandemeo@remax.net.

April 11th, 8:00 pm – 12:00pm
Social Restaurant, 320 Washington Street, Newton

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On-line auction

The Zervas School online auction is OPEN! Hundreds of fantastic auction items are being offered for a great cause, and only a small portion are limited to the Zervas community. Check out the Bidding for Good  site and bid early and often; new items will be added daily. Don’t miss out on access to camps, fabulous restaurants, fun for the kids, professional services and more!

The auction closes Thursday, March 19th at 10:00 pm.

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Free sports for kids grades 6 – 12!

  • Mondays 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Skills & Scrimmages -Variety of Indoor Sports
  • Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:45 pm: Badminton,
  • Wednesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Skills & Scrimmages -Variety of Indoor Sports,
  • Thursdays 5:30-6:45 pm: Badminton,
  • Fridays 3:00 – 5:00 pm: Basketball for High School kids.
  • Starting Saturday, April 4th: Skills & Scrimmages – Variety of Indoor Sports from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.

Sports equipment provided. The Hyde Community Gym and The Newton Partnership sponsor the programs. For more information call: 617-527-3308.

Hyde Community Gym, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands.

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Newton Youth Players has openings

There are still some openings for kids in grades 1 – 6 in the Newton Youth Players adapted summer production of the all-time favorite hit Oklahoma! with music and Lyrics by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

Young actors will work with specialists in drama, music, scenery design and choreography, culminating in a wonderful musical production. Set on a radiant summer morning in Indian Territory during the 19th century, Oklahoma! tells the love story of Laurey and Curly, touching on the conflicting interests between the cattlemen and the farmers of the wild west.

June 29th – July 17th, 9:00 am – Noon
Newton City Hall

Need a full day of summer activity? Add the Summer Visual Arts Program from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. An stimulating afternoon of visual arts taught by Suzanne Archibald. Call 617-796-1540 for more information.

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