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Category Archives: Community Notes
Register for Watertown Children’s Theatre Winter Programs
Watertown Children’s Theatre (WCT) & the Arsenal Center for the Arts have combined and now offer many classes and programs for all ages:
Drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and ceramics.
Broadway dance, youth chorus, and several stage opportunities
For more information, view the online course catalog or peruse the WCT website.
Register for Watertown Children’s Theatre Winter Programs
Watertown Children’s Theatre (WCT) & the Arsenal Center for the Arts have combined and now offer many classes and programs for all ages:
Drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and ceramics.
Broadway dance, youth chorus, and several stage opportunities
For more information, view the online course catalog or peruse the WCT website.
Talking to Your Child About Their Disabilities:A Panel Discussion
Dr. David Gotthelf, Coordinator for Therapeutic Services and Head School Psychologist, Dan Almeida, Coordinator for BCBA services and Miriam Kornitzer–Assistant principal for student services at Day Middle School, will lead a discussion of how to talk with your child about his or her disabilities. Topics will include the developmental readiness of kids to discuss and understand different issues, as well as parent communication of expectations and limit setting, sharing of feelings, and the use of resources such as therapists to help facilitate communication. The panel will be open to questions and shared experiences from parents.
January 14th at 7:30 pm in room 210 of the Education Center, 100 Walnut Street. Networking and light refreshments will begin at 7:15 pm.
For any questions please contact Eileen Sandberg, NewtonPAC Chair, at eileen.sandberg.newtonpac@gmail.com. Thanks!
“I think I’m getting smart!”
Become a Newton School Volunteer and hear these words from a student.
*Tutor a 2nd – 5th grade child in basic mathematics concepts once a week
for 30-45 minutes.
*Select your preferred school, grade, day, and time.
*Play special math games that reinforce skills and help students gain
confidence and competence.
*Training, Everyday Math books and learning materials, and ongoing support
are provided.
*No teaching experience is needed.
For more information, please contact Ellen Bender at 617-559-6131 or at
ellen_bender@newton.k12.ma.us.
Musical Theatre For The Whole Family
The Freelance Players present: the Newton Freelance Troupe in Tortoise Vs. Hare. Tortoise Vs. Hare is an updated version of the classic fable by Aesop. Over confident hares, a steady tortoise, and forest animals ready to rescue the day make up the cast of this charming and hilarious musical by Stephen Murray. The Freelance Players troupe is a musical theatre ensemble of spirited performers ages 8-12.
Performances:
January 10th, 5:30 pm at Grace Church, 76 Eldredge Street
January 13, 4:00 pm UNDERWOOD SCHOOL, 101 Vernon Street
January 27, 4:30 CABOT SCHOOL, 229 Cabot Street
Parenting Our Daughters Through Adolescence
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.
January meetings:
Body Image Discussion Group – January 14th from 7:30-9:00 pm
• Open to all mothers of teen/tween girls in Newton – drop-ins are welcome!
• Get updated information on body image issues effecting teen girls
• Share your own experiences and concerns
• Learn how to help your daughter feel better about herself!
Drop-in Peer Support Groups – January 16th and 30th from 7:30-9:00 pm
• Open to all mothers of tween/teen girls in Newton – drop-ins are welcome!
• Share any concerns related to raising your daughter with a group of other supportive moms
Both meetings at Samadhi, 796 Beacon St, Newton Center (near B Street restaurant). For more information or to RSVP, please contact: Kim Gallaugher momofiggy@hotmail.com or 617-558-0092 or visit the website: ParentingOurTeens.org
Parenting Our Daughters Through Adolescence
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.
January meetings:
Body Image Discussion Group – January 14th from 7:30-9:00 pm
• Open to all mothers of teen/tween girls in Newton – drop-ins are welcome!
• Get updated information on body image issues effecting teen girls
• Share your own experiences and concerns
• Learn how to help your daughter feel better about herself!
Drop-in Peer Support Groups – January 16th and 30th from 7:30-9:00 pm
• Open to all mothers of tween/teen girls in Newton – drop-ins are welcome!
• Share any concerns related to raising your daughter with a group of other supportive moms
Both meetings at Samadhi, 796 Beacon St, Newton Center (near B Street restaurant). For more information or to RSVP, please contact: Kim Gallaugher momofiggy@hotmail.com or 617-558-0092 or visit the website: ParentingOurTeens.org
Newton Community Preservation Program Update
January 9th and January 22nd Public Hearings on New Proposals
The CPC has scheduled the following hearings to receive public comment on new funding proposals: on January 9th, 7:00 pm, City Hall Room 209: Allen House (West Newton): CPA request $2,000,000; and Historic Burying Grounds, CPA request $290,207. On January 22nd, 7:00 pm, Weeks House, 7 Hereward Road (Newton Centre): Farlow Park (Newton Corner, historic resources), CPA request $476,780 and Newton Highlands Playground (recreation), current CPA request $240,000 (anticipated CPA construction request $1,960,000).
For more information, including the full text of all proposals, maps to meeting locations other than City Hall, and the deadline for submitting written comments if you cannot attend a hearing in person, see the program website www.newtonma.gov/cpa or contact Alice Ingerson, 617-796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.
Mayor’s Open House
Celebrate the New Year with Mayor Setti Warren during an afternoon of free entertainment and fun. On December 31st, Newton City Hall will be a hive of activity. From 9:00 am – 1:30 pm please volunteer to help sort and drive food donations to the Newton Food Pantries. Please email agonzalez@newtonma.gov if you can help for a little while.
At 1:30 pm, the party begins with entertainment by David Polansky & the Dixieland All-Stars and breathtaking performances by Jade Lin’s American Chinese Art Society. Don’t miss the free face painting, balloon animals and refreshments all afternoon also! Admission is free, please bring a donation for the Newton Food Pantries.
We are also delighted to be holding the third annual Care Package Collection for the Soldiers. Please visit www.newtonma.gov for a list of items that are needed for the CarePacks. Please ask your child to write a letter or draw them a picture. The soldiers love to receive letters and drawings!