Category Archives: Community Notes

Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo

Not sure what to say to your teen about dating safety? Want to encourage your teen’s positive self image? Wondering what resources Newton offers for teens and families?

All parents/guardians and teens are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo on Wednesday, January 22nd.

  • Discover community resources promoting positive decision making for teens
  • Enjoy refreshments and student performances as you browse the exhibits
  • The first 50 teens who bring a parent will receive a treat bag
  • This expo coincides with Junior Parent Night; parents/guardians of juniors are asked to come early to explore the expo.

To learn more go to www.NorthPTSO.org. Walnut and Lowell Street lots and Hull Street will be available for parking. Please observe neighborhood signs and restrictions.

January 22nd,5:00 to 7:30 pm
Newton North High School

Register today for Newton SouthEast Little League Spring 2014 season!

Registration for new and returning players for NSELL ’s Spring 2014 season is open through February 14th. NSELL runs several programs in the spring, including T-ball (kindergarten and younger), Farm (1st and 2nd Grade), and Minors (AA and AAA) and Majors. Unlike previous years, where a child had to live in the NSELL district, any child who  lives or attends a school within the district bounded by Angier, Bowen, Countryside, Mason-Rice, Memorial Spaulding, and Zervas is eligible to play in our league, whether they live in the NSELL district or not.

Please visit the NSELL website  for additional details about the programs or click HERE  to register. If you have any questions or comments, please use the online feedback form to send them to the league.

Newton North Little League Baseball Registration OPEN

Newton North Little League serves children from ages 4-12 who reside in the School Districts of Horace Mann, Lincoln Elliot, and Underwood. Children from any district who attend schools located in the district are also eligible to play. Pre-School, Private and Middle school children who fall within the allowed age groups are also welcome to play.
For more information, or to register click this link www.NewtonNorthLittleLeague.org.

Waltham Track Club – Spring Season Registration

Spring/summer registrations will be held on Sunday, March 2nd at 5:00 in the Kennedy Middle School indoor track. There will be a mandatory parent’s meeting for all parents whose child is new to our spring program. The program is open to anyone born in 2000-2006. Track and Field events are offered.

The spring program will begin the Monday after the April school vacation and be held every Monday and Wednesday, from 6:00-8:00, through June 10. All sessions are held at the J Lee Gould Track & Field facility at Leary Field, Bacon St in Waltham.

http://www.walthamtrackclub.com/

NewtonPAC Open Board Meeting

NewtonPAC is holding a special open board meeting next week with Dr. Judy Levin-Charns, Paula Black and Maura Tynes to talk about Extended School Year (ESY) summer services for the 2014 summer season. Many parents are making decisions about summer camp now and interested in finding out what programs NPS will offer. The results of the survey done last summer on the 2013 ESY services will also be discussed.

January 16th 9:30-10:30 am
Room 217. Education Center
100 Walnut Street

Bid and Save Money with Countryside PTO’s Online Summer Camp Auction

Countryside Elementary PTO’s 2nd annual online summer camp auction runs  January 13th, 10 a.m. – January 24th, 10 p.m.

Go to www.32auctions.com/csidecampauction2014 and bid on sessions from some of the Newton area’s best day and overnight camps. From general day camps to specialty and sports camp, you can find a great fit for your child. Last year, people won camp sessions at substantial discounts. Now you can give your child a fantastic summer experience and save money!

Sessions are available from:
Beaver (Brookline, MA), Meadowbrook (Weston, MA), Camp Cody (in the White Mountains, NH), LINX (Wellesley, MA), Rivers Day Camp (Weston, MA), Boston College Rec Day Camp (Chestnut Hill, MA), Hale Day Camp (Westwood, MA), Everwood (Sharon, MA), Dedham Country Day Camp (Dedham, MA), Babson Sports Camp (Wellesley, MA), Brimmer and May Summer Programs (Chestnut Hill, MA), Wildwood Camp, Mass Audubon (Lincoln, MA)
Broadmoor Day Camp, Mass Audubon (Natick, MA)

All proceeds benefit Countryside Elementary PTO. For more information, contact Abby Schwartz (abby.m.schwartz@gmail.com) or Gena Hooper (genakhoo@gmail.com).

New to Newtonville:

Cupcake City, a gourmet cupcake shop that bakes fresh daily with no preservatives, has opened a second location at 313 Walnut Street in Newtonville.  The shop offers 12 – 14 flavors daily, and also hosts cupcake decorating parties for kids ages 6 and older.  As a new business promotion, any cupcake decorating party booked in January at the Newtonville location will receive 10% off.  Please mention this ad when booking.  For party details, please visit www.cupcake-city.com, or call 617-916-0730 (Newton) or 781-944-0400 (Reading).

Comedy Night benefiting Newton Boys and Girls Club

Comedy Night is just four weeks away on February 7th.

Featuring comedy by Kevin Flynn, tickets are $50 and also include table seating, a hearty Italian meal, musical entertainment by DJ Ken Drew and free parking. Also, try your luck at our exciting raffles and live auction, take advantage of a very affordable cash bar, and share in plenty of laughs the whole night through!

Whether an early Valentine’s Day treat or simply a night out, be sure to purchase your tickets online or contact Diane at: 617- 630-2066 or dmarangoly@newtonbgc.com.

Friday, February 7th 
Doors Open: 6:30 pm; Show: 8:00 pm
American Legion Post 440, 295 California Street, Newton
Ticket Cost: $50 each | $500 table of 10

YMCA Programs

MAKE A MOVE – Winter Weight Loss Challenge January 13  -March 3

It’s the beginning of a new year. Now’s the time to MAKE A MOVE! Get moving, get healthy, get excited!  This 6 week contest is designed to help you kick start your fitness and nutrition so you can achieve those new year’s goals! We are here to help you attain whatever your goal may be – lose weight, gain muscle, reduce stress, eat better, lower blood pressure and cholesterol.  All that PLUS a chance to win a free membership to the Y! Click here for details.

http://www.westsuburbanymca.org/node/471

Teen Strength (ages 13+)

Our teen strength program is designed to improve athletic performance, coordination and agility -whatever your sport. The program provides teens with a solid foundation in safe, effective training principles with added emphasis on injury prevention. Classes meet  every Wednesday for 7 weeks from 5-6 pm beginning January 15th.

YMCA member $125 Non Member $175

For more information on either of these programs, please contact 617-244-6050 x3034

TWO Short-Term Personalized Groups For Adoptive Parents

New Parenting workshops:

Parents of Adopted Teens (9th-12th) – Five Thursdays, from 10:15-11:30 am
Limited to 6 members max, 3 openings left.

Parents of Adopted “Tweens” (5th-8th) – Five Thursdays, from 12:30-1:45 pm

Both groups begin on January 16th and will be held at 17 Lincoln St., Newton. The one-time fee of $250 is payable online. To learn more or register, please visit http://adoptiontherapyma.com.

Katie Jae Naftzger, LICSW – Katie is an experienced therapist who specializes in adoption and families. She has led numerous groups for parents, teens and kids of all ages. She has a private practice in Newton Highlands, MA.