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Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk

Spring is just around the corner (yes, the snow is melting!) – and it’s time to start dusting off those running (or walking) shoes! The 23rd annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race and Family Walk is a perfect way to shake off some of that cabin fever! Every runner receives an official digital-clock time, a race medallion, goody bag and a free ticket to the pre-race pasta party at Newton City Hall on Saturday, April 18th. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each category win a trophy! There are free games and activities organized by Steve DeMasco’s Shaolin Studios of Wellesley and the Lasell College Special Events students.

Not a runner? Everyone can walk the course at 11:30 am. Register at www.newtoncommunitypride.org. The first 500 registrations receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact 617-796-1540.

April 19th, Newton City Hall

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Water Rising: The Impact on Humanity

Women Working for Oceans (W2O), in partnership with the New England Aquarium, will present: Water Rising: The Impact on Humanity. This event includes a special lecture at 11:00 am in the Aquarium’s Simons IMAX® Theater followed by a ticketed limited seated luncheon.

National Geographic Photographer George Steinmetz will take the audience on a photographic look at how sea level rise affects coastal communities, rich and poor, around the world. Senior Analyst, Erika Spanger-Siegfried, from the Union of Concerned Scientists, will review the basic concepts behind warming oceans, rising sea levels and human’s contribution to this critical global issue.

Women Working for Oceans, (W2O) promotes healthy and sustainable oceans through education that inspires advocacy and action. The link to the event is:
http://womenworkingforoceans.org/event/water-rising-the-impact-on-humanity-3/?instance_id=152

April 9th. 11:00 am
New England Aquarium

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Boston based writiing camp

Summer Ink, a Boston-based writing day camp for 5th through 10th grade students, has openings in several programs. Summer Ink campers play sports, participate in arts activities, take field trips throughout Boston, and write about their experiences. Trained classroom teachers help students of all levels focus their writing and find their unique voice. Two-week sessions at Simmons College in July. Scholarships available; please apply early. Visit www.summerink.org for details and to register.

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Seeking Street performers

Newton Highlands Village Day is a neighborhood street fair featuring live music, tasty food, rides, a fun run, prize drawings and a silent auction.  This year the Highlands Area Council is looking for a variety of local street performers to entertain event goers, including musicians/bands, dancers, jugglers, magicians, and more.

Parents, please forward to your talented teens!.   Applicants should send a description of their act along with any demo links to Steven Feinstein, sfeinstein@newtonma.gov.  Event date is June 14th from 11:00 am-3:00 pm.  Submissions due by April 17th.

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Energy Fitness & Gymnastics in Newton!

Energy’s spring gymnastics session begins on March 23rd! Drop by for a visit to see a fun facility geared towards families and fitness offering gymnastics classes, personal training for teens and adults, birthday parties, and free cardio workouts for parents while children attend classes!

Current promotion:

  1. 30-50% off tots classes.
  2. Summer Camp: Purchase 1 week of camp before March 31st, receive second week for 25% off!

For more information please visit www.energyfitnessgym.com or email frontdesknewton@energyfitnessgym.com.

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Family African Dance Classes

LifeForce Dance, Family African Dance Classes, taught by Bigelow parent Melissa Alexis is now registering for classes. Pre-registration required; email Melissa for more information and to sign up  at lifeforcedance@gmail.com or 617-840-7283

For all levels and various ages, come experience a vibrant, rhythmic dance class that explores the spirit and technique of movement from West Africa and the Caribbean. This class is designed for everyone who loves to dance – African Dance is for Every Body!

Sundays @ 9:30am and/or 1:00 pm, beginning April 5th
Leon’s Dance Center, 230 Adams Street, Newton

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Fitness classes

Matt Wilson, NPS parent and  fitness and nutrition (NSCA & Precision Nutrition) trainer offers the following “Bridge to April Break” Session – a 5 week session of fitness classes in Oak Hill Park.

•Beginner’s Exercise Group – Wednesday Nights at 7:00 pm to be held if at least 6 people sign up. It will be a low to no impact class that focuses on movement, range of motion and strength building. The ultimate goal of this class is to prepare you (whether over the course of one or several sessions) to eventually move up to more advanced classes. The pace will be slow, and you may not sweat a lot, but the idea is to make sure you learn proper movement and show you that you are indeed capable of much more than you may believe. This class will be intentionally the small for a great instructor to participant ration. (minimum of 6, maximum of 8 – $20.00 for drop ins, $75.00 for the 5 week session).

•Monday and/or Wednesday Morning Class – 9:00 am – this class will focus on a combination of cardio and strength building. It is a step up from the Beginner’s Group. Depending on the group make up,  the focus will be on building up your cardio endurance while continuing to develop your core and overall strength. (minimum of 6, maximum of 12 – $20.00 for drop in, $75.00 for one day per week, $125.00 for 2 days per week).

•Monday and/or Thursday Night Boot Camp* – 7:00 pm – this class is the original – starting with a warm-up and a game, moving on to raising the heart rate, usually finishing with some core work. Any and all levels are happily accepted. (minimum of 5, maximum of 12 – $20.00 for drop in, $75.00 for one day per week, $125.00 for 2 days per week)

•Monday through Friday 6:00 am Morning Call – this class will require some dedication but is guaranteed to give you the best results. It is a 25 day session that involves a combination of strength, cardio and HIIT classes. (minimum of 8 people to commit to coming 5 mornings per week, maximum of 12 – $8.00 per class with a 5 day, 5 week commitment ($200.00) plus you need to purchase and bring a pair of 5 to 10 lbs dumbbells).

Below is a link to a Doodle Poll that will allow you to reserve a spot in the class or classes you would like. Once the minimum is reached on any of those classes, you can assume that the class will be held (starting next week). The Boot Camps* have already met their minimal requirements and will be held. Once the snow melts and class moves outside, the max on those two classes will be lifted. The other classes however will maintain their caps.

http://doodle.com/zaau3wgtdepmw36i

The 5 week session starts this week (week of March 15th). For questions, please conatc Matt Wilson, 617-610-3853.

The Shuman Center
675 Saw Mill Brook Parkway, Newton

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Kesher Newton Open House​!

Come learn about Kesher’s Hebrew and Judaics curriculum. Take a tour of Kesher and speak to Kesher parents. Special Passover craft for the kids! Please RSVP at www.keshernewton.eventbrite.com

Kesher is a pluralistic Jewish after school program for grades K-5 which emphasizes joyful, hands-on Jewish learning which includes Hebrew immersion, Judaic studies, and fun-filled electives. Kesher Newton is an independent pluralistic community that is welcoming to all. For more information, visit keshernewton.org, or call Ilana 617-244-5390, or email ilana@keshernewton.org.

Open house: March 29th, 10:30-11:30 am

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Get Burly Fitness Clinic

Get Burly is a fitness program designed to promote athletes to be the best version of themselves through supporting their peers and through fitness. Their mission is to instill and inspire youth to develop a passion for fitness through group circuit training
and team building games.

Introduce your child to “Fun Through Fitness”. Participants will engage in group circuit training as well as a variety of team building activities and cooperative games. This program is being offered through Newton Parks and Recreation. For details, please see this flyer Get Burly, visit the website www.getburly.com. In addition, you may contact Judy Dore or Stephanie Lapham, 617-796-1500 for more information.

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