Category Archives: Community Notes

Historic Newton Book Club, Nov. 20

HISTORIC NEWTON BOOK CLUB
Thursday, November 20, 7:30 PM

The next selection of Historic Newton’s book club is Sons of Providence: The Brown Brothers, the Slave Trade and the American Revolution, by Charles Rappleye. This is the story of Moses and John Brown, members of one of the most prominent families of Providence and benefactors of the University that bears their name. Moses, a convert to Quakerism, became an ardent abolitionist, while John had commercial interests that included stave trading. Rappleye deftly details the complex and difficult relationship between these brothers, whose differences over slavery sorely tested but never destroyed their friendship.

The book club is free and new members are always welcome. At the Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street.

Register: Winter Basketball at Newton Boys & Girls Club

Registration is underway for Winter Basketball at the Newton Boys & Girls Club. Click here for more information and online registration.

The Winter Basketball Program is something the Club prides itself on and has helped the development of young players throughout Newton for many years.

It is one of the few organized basketball programs that offers leagues for kids ages 6 – 18. Each league is structured to provide the right amount of teaching and support for the specific age group. The teams for each division are balanced by age and ability to make for a competitive and enjoyable experience for all.

 

 

Vacation Mini Camps at Rhythmic Dreams

Rhythmic Dreams, a non-profit providing rhythmic gymnastics classes and other after-school programs is offering Mini Camps on the upcoming days. Visit the website or call 617-233-4493 for more information.

Tuesday, November 11, Veterans Day – Kids of all ages and levels (no experience necessary) will have a blast doing rhythmic gymnastics and playing games with us.
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, extended day until 3:30 PM.

Wednesday, November 26 – Rhythmic gymnastics and games for kids of all ages and levels, no experience necessary! School pick-up may be arranged from local schools. 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, extended day until 6:00 PM.

Sunday, November 30 – After a few days of relaxing, lounging around, and eating delicious homemade food, rhythmic gymnastics, fun, and games for kids of all ages and levels (no experience necessary)! 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, extended day until 6 pm.

Top Shelf by Jody: Personal Organizing – Home & Life

Top Shelf by Jody, a former Newton Public School student. organizes your home and life. From facilitating and unpacking a move, organizing a cluttered closet or room, to planning a small event you’re hosting, Top Shelf by Jody does it all.

My personal organizing and lifestyle management services give busy parents the order they need to feel less stressed in their home and life everyday.

Contact Jody Goodman for a free consultation by email  or 617.699.3407.

Free Drop-In Art & Theatre Workshops, Nov. 15

The Arsenal Center for the Arts & Watertown Children’s Theatre offers free drop-in art and theatre workshops for families on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10AM – Noon.

Experiment with paint, paper, collage, performance, and movement. Use your imagination to express yourself, make your own special masterpiece, and explore theatre games. Children can also explore the creative world of theatre games with the talented staff of Watertown Children’s Theatre.

 

Next Level Up Tutoring

Help your child reach his or her peak potential when you use a tutor from Next Level Up Tutoring.

Providing the academic support, fundamentals, organizational skills, and perspective that can propel your student forward.
Supporting students from K-12, and can help in all subject areas, including some foreign languages.

Sessions take place in your home. Next Level Up has been working with Newton students since 2009. Please call,781-540-1123, or email for a quick response.

Register: Zervas 5K Turkey Trot, Nov. 22

Registration for the Zervas 5k Turkey Trot is now open!  A fun morning run to support the Newton Food Pantry.

Saturday, November 22, at 9:00AM

Everyone who registers receives a long sleeve tech t-shirt.  Registration is limited to 300 runners so register soon at www.newtonturkeytrot.com .  If you are not a runner but would like to lend your volunteer talents to this great event, sign up on the website

The race starts and ends at Zervas elementary school, 30 Beethoven Ave.  It will be timed by RaceWire and Newton Police will monitor the race course.

Mind Your Manners: Classes at The Etiquette Academy

The Etiquette Academy of New England will be offering winter etiquette classes for grades 2-12 in Newton Upper Falls at Chungdahm ReadWrite, 1254 Chestnut Street. Classes meet on Saturdays from Jan. 10 – March 14.

Improving social and communication skills, projecting confidence, combating shyness, strengthening self-esteem and leadership skills, navigating friendships, resolving conflict, understanding social cues, basic manners and table manners, and more.

Mind Your Manners : Beyond Please and Thank You
{Grades 2-4}
10:00am to 11:00am

Etiquette for Middle Schoolers : Peer Pressure and Beyond
{Grades 5-8}
11:30am to 1:00pm

Etiquette for Young Adults : Social Skills for the Real World
{Grades 9-12}
4:00pm to 5:30pm

For more information call 617.608.3920 or email 

Open House for JCC Summer Camps, Nov. 16

The JCC is hosting an open house for three of its summer camps: Grossman (day camp), Kingswood (overnight), and Kaleidoscope Creative Arts & Science Camp

Sunday, Nov. 16
2:00 – 4:00pm
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton

Meet the camp directors and staff and learn details about these three summer opportunities for your children. Register at the Open House for significant  savings on tuition.

Open house is free. All are welcome.

Learn more about the camps:
JCC Camp Grossman: click for website or call 617-244-5124
JCC Camp Kingswood, including Zohar Special Needs Inclusion Program (ages 10-17) and Zohar Special Needs Vocational Program (ages 17-21): click for website or call 617-558-6531
JCC Kaleidoscope Creative Arts & Science Camp: click for website or call 617-558-6523

 

Register now for Newton Girls Basketball

Registration is underway for the upcoming Newton Girls Basketball season, which runs from late November through mid-March.

NGBA is a recreational league for Newton girls with fun for beginners and experienced players alike! Games are played on Saturdays for all grades, starting December 1st and continuing into mid-March.

Grades 3-8 practices are for 1-hour on one evening during the week (Mon-Thurs). You will be able to select one day on the registration form that you are NOT able to practice. There are no weekday practices for Grade 2 and High School. The Grade 2 program is focused on a fun, learning environment.

To register, obtain additional details and to find out more about the league, visit the NGBA website at http://www.ngba.net/.

*Registration fees and Deadlines:

Grade 2 $95 – deadline November 19
Grades 3-8 $125 deadline November 19
High School $95 deadline November 30

* A late fee will apply after the deadline. If the program is oversubscribed after the deadline, your child will be placed on a waitlist and you will be contacted by a grade coordinator.