Category Archives: Community Notes

In-home tutoring with Next Level Up

Next Level Up: in-home tutoring offers one-on-one tutoring to students who need direction in school, are struggling in one or more core subjects, or who just want to be pushed ahead.

Our highly qualified, dedicated, and compassionate tutors work on providing positive study habits, solid organization and time management skills, a clear perspective, as well as a strong academic foundation. All subjects and grade levels. To learn more,  call (781) 540-1123 or email. Please provide your phone number.

 

Newton Community Farm internship opportunity for high school students

Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton Street, Newton) is now accepting inquiries for its high school summer intern program.

Summer internships are unpaid opportunities for high school students to learn about organic and community farming in a fun, friendly environment.  No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and work hard.  Minimum requirement for the internship is 8 am to noon, two days per week for two weeks, but can expand up to five days per week (Tuesday through Saturday) for as many weeks as desired.

If you are interested or want more information, please contact Greg Maslowe, Farm Manager, at via email.   For more information about the farm, please visit its website.

 

Newton Community Preservation Cmte meeting, March 14

The Community Preservation Committee will next meet at 7 pm on Thursday, March 14,  in City Hall Room 222.

Agenda items include:

  • a presentation by the statewide Community Preservation Coalition;
  • discussions of proposed acoustics and accessibility projects at City Hall;
  • funding priorities for Newton’s public parks; and
  • the draft program budget for Fiscal Year 2014.

The full agenda and proposal documents are available on the CPC’s website. Contact Alice Ingerson via email or phone (617.796.1144) with questions.

Spring & Summer programs at Newton Community Farm

Newton Community Farm has announced its 2013 spring and summer education programs for youth and families.

  • Offerings include vacation week programs and other classes during the spring.
  • Summer programs for children (pre-school through grade 9) include popular offerings such as Farm Sprouts, Little Diggers, Farmer in Training, and Socially Aware Young (SAY) Farmers.
  • High school students interested

    in farming and working outdoors should consider serving as a volunteer intern with the Farm Manager.

  • Adults and older teens can learn about gardening, cooking, or raising chickens!

For more information about all of these programs, visit the Newton Community Farm’s website and download the Spring Education Brochure and 2013 Summer Programs flyer.

 

Faculty Concert at Suzuki School of Newton, March 3

The Suzuki School of Newton is pleased to announce its Spring Faculty Concert on Sunday, March 3 at 4 pm in the Wilson Chapel of Andover Newton Theological School, 210 Herrick Rd, Newton Centre, featuring an array of classical chamber music.

Come

hear an enjoyable afternoon of classical music including a movement of a Beethoven trio, a Schumann Piano Quintet, and Popper’s Requiem for Three Cellos and Piano.

This concert is part of SSN’s Community Concert Series and is a great introduction to classical music. For tickets: 617-964-4522 ($2 off advance purchase) or visit the school’s website.  All proceeds will support the school’s scholarship fund.

 

Magic Flutes Concert at the Waban Library Center, March 9

Magic Flutes is an ensemble of young flutists from Newton who study flute and ensemble performance with longtime Waban resident, Deborah Charness.

On March 9 at 11am, they will present their 4th annual concert at Waban Library Center located at 1608 Beacon Street. They will be joined by flutists Lynne Krayer-Luke, and Mindy Scharlin.

Magic Flutes is named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Opera of the same

name. The ensemble has performed at such venues as the Cartoon Festival in Symphony Hall, Boston, The Newton Free Library, Cabot Park Village, Russell’s Garden Center, and Whole Foods Market. Suggested donation is $5 per person, or $10 per family. All proceeds benefit the Waban Library Center (WLC). The WLC is staffed completely by volunteers and funded solely by private donations.

Etiquette Academy offers classes for kids

The Etiquette Academy of New England is currently enrolling students who are seeking to perfect their etiquette skills.

  • Mind Your Manners: Beyond Please and Thank You (Grades 2-4)
  • Etiquette for Middle Schoolers: (Grades 5-8)
  • Etiquette for Young Adults: (High Schoolers)

Spots are expected to fill quickly. Registration is online at the Etiquette Academy’s website.

13th Annual Midwinter (early spring!) Coffeehouse: April 6

Better late than never! The Midwinter Coffeehouse returns just in time for early spring on April 6, 2013 at the First Unitarian Society in Newton for a fun evening of live folk and acoustic music.

This year’s show will feature award winning singer/songwriter Oen Kennedy, emcee Eric Moore, Rob Siegel, Barb Cassidy, and other Day Middle School community members and friends.

Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available for sale along with light refreshments. Profits benefit the F.A. Day Middle School.

Tickets are $20 in advance through the Day cheap auto insurance PTO website or $25 at the door if available (Adults over 21 only, please). Doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7.

More information is available on the Day PTO website or via email.