The Newton Democratic City Committee is hosting a Candidates Night on Thursday, February 13th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. For a list of confirmed candidates, please click here.
Mason-Rice School
67 Tyler Terrace
Newton Centre
Category Archives: Community Notes
Newton Youth Players Summer Program
Budding actors and actresses in Newton can still join the cast of “Annie”. The popular resident youth theatre program, Newton Youth Players, has a few openings for the summer production of “Annie”. Directed by Melissa Bernstein, the morning theatre program gives children an opportunity to be part of a summer stock experience. Young actors entering grades 2 through 6 spend their mornings with professionals who specialize in drama, music, scenery design and choreography. This fun-filled three and a half week program culminates in a wonderful musical production. For more information and to register, visit www.newtonyouthplayers.com
Parenting Our Daughters
A discussion, support and activist group open to all Newton mothers of tween/teen daughters who are interested in figuring out how to best empower and support our girls. Share any concerns related to raising your daughter with a group of other supportive moms. For more information or to RSVP, please contact: Kim Gallaugher at momofiggy@hotmail.com or 617-558-0092 or visit the website: www.ParentingOurTeens.org
Drop-in Discussion Group: Tuesday, February 25th from 7:30-9:00 pm
Samadhi, 796 Beacon St, Newton Center
Watertown Children’s Theatre
Register NOW for Spring Programs! Download the Spring Brochure for information about all Spring Programs!
Programs include:
Grease, School Edition Grades 3-9
Jr. Players Grades K-2
Black Box Series: Jungle Book Grades 3-5
Audition Workshop Grades 3-9
Stay and Play: Around the World Age 2-4
Page to Stage: Funky Folk Tales Age 4-Grade 1
Master Class: Puppetry and Puppet Construction Grades 3-6
Playwriting and Ten Minute Play Festival Grades 8-12
Improv Troupe Grades 5-8
Boys Only Dance Review Grades 5-9
Scenic Painting Grades 3-5
and more!
For more information, please call 617-926-ARTS or visit
www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org
From the West Suburban YMCA
February Vacation Camp at the West Suburban YMCA
Working over February school vacation or just looking for something fun for your kids to do during school break? Send them to the Y! The West Suburban YMCA is offering full-day child care options for boys and girls ages 3-12.
www.westsuburbanymca.org/
Spring Program Registration at the West Suburban YMCA
Registration for the West Suburban YMCA’s early and late spring session begins Mon, 2/3. The Y’s swim lessons, fitness classes, sports leagues, creative arts and all the programs offered embrace the Y’s core beliefs in youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Fun, free EXPO at Newton North High School!
Teens (including Middle School students) and parents/guardians are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo for participative, informative exhibits; student performances; and fun.
Meet 30+ community exhibitors who help teens stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from driving and pedestrian safety to healthy eating and positive body image to stress reduction and mental health support. Refreshments will be served, and special treat bags will be distributed to the first 50 students who come with their parent/guardian!
February 4th, 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Newton North
GELF Celebrates 5 Years!
The Global Education Leadership Fund (GELF) is five years old. Join 150 members of our community for chef’s favorites, wine, and live entertainment to benefit lower income Newton students aspiring to participate in international educational programs. The dinner is on Saturday, March 8th, 6:30-10:30 pm at Newton North High School.
This year alone GELF has funded:
· $33,000 in grants to
· 28 students for
· 10 different international trips
You may pay online or send a $150/person check (made payable to Newton Schools Foundation) to Newton Schools Foundation, 246 Dudley Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459. If you plan on sending in a check, please click here and register. Please write GELF on the memo line of your check and include guest names and your email address.
Whether you are coming or not, please consider donating to Support a Teacher to attend the event ($100/person) or just mail a check to the address above.
Youth Summit III is rescheduled
Youth Summit III is rescheduled for March 26th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm due to unforeseen events with featured speaker Kevin Breel. Thank you to everyone who was planning to attend on February 5th and we hope you will be able to reschedule and join the summit in March. Looking forward to making the event even bigger and better!
Plugged In Teen Band Program
Plugged In Teen Band Program is a nonprofit organization dedicated to showing young musicians, ages 8-18, how to make positive social change with their music. Plugged In provides students with music instruction, songwriting workshops, and access to dozens of community performances all with a focus on social responsibility. Additionally, more than 350 students participate in the production of 3 annual benefit concerts at which Plugged In musicians perform to raise awareness and support for charitable organizations chosen by the students. Plugged In provides a community for young artists looking for a sense of belonging, a safe place to express themselves and an ego free, competition free environment in which they can use their creative talents to help others.
The diverse community of Plugged In includes students from every background, economic, academic, racial and religious, those with disabilities and differences. All are welcomed at Plugged In. Plugged In Teen Band Program is a registered 501(c)3 and no student, regardless of their ability to pay is ever turned away.
For additional information about Plugged In please visit www.pluggedinband.org You can learn what the youth who participate in Plugged In think about the program or listen to some rock and roll by visiting our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/PluggedInBandProgram
Choosing a Camp of Summer Program for Children with Food Allergies and Asthma
A forum on how to select a day camp or overnight camp to meet the needs of children with food allergies and asthma. The discussion will focus on the accommodations made to address the health needs of individual children and the process parents should use to learn about day camp and sleep-away programs and arrange for a safe experience for their child. There will be time for questions and discussion. Free admission.
For information, call Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter, 781-444-7778.
February 11th,7:00 pm
Newton-Wellesley Hospital