Category Archives: Community Notes

Free Running Clinic for Kids Running in Heartbreak Hill Race

Kids ages 8 to 18  running in the 20th anniversary Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race on April 15  are invited to the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club (675 Watertown St., Newtonville) on Sunday, March 25th at  2:30 PM for a free running clinic.

Rick Muhr, a twelve time Boston Marathon qualifier and experienced coach who has trained thousands of runners throughout the world will host the clinic. He’ll teach kids proper running technique and help them prepare for the Heartbreak Hill Road Race.

Preregistration is not required for the clinic, which will last approximately 90 minutes.  Families are welcome and participants should wear proper clothing and footwear for athletic activity.

Open House for Highlands After School Program, March 27

The Newton Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children is hosting an Open House for interested families on Tuesday, March 27 from 5:30-6:30 P.M. at Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands. This is a terrific opportunity for parents to learn more about the program as they plan for the next school year. Please join us and see the wonderful space that is the home base of this terrific program. For more information please contact: Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit our website highlandsafterschool.org

Jazz Voice Master Class with Sunny Wilkinson

Jazz Voice Master Class with Sunny Wilkinson
Saturday, March 31, 3:00-5:00pm
Brookline Music School
Bakalar Recital Hall
Free & Open to the Public 

Join Brookline Music School for a master class featuring the expertise of Jazz vocalist Sunny Wilkinson!

Four to five class performers will perform about 20-25 minutes each. Performers will be comprised of two students from Brookline Music School, two students from Berk…lee College of Music, and one student from Brookline High School or the community at large.

Sunny will coach vocal students regarding style and vocal technique.


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Drive a Senior–Make a Friend!

Newton at Home, a member organization dedicated to helping Newton seniors age in their own homes, is looking for volunteers who can give rides to seniors.  Make a new friend while helping someone get to a doctor’s appointment, the supermarket, a social event or the airport.  Volunteer as much as you can at your convenience, and know that you have made a difference in a Newton senior’s life. You’ll meet interesting people and share great conversation along the way!  Upcoming training sessions will be held on: Thursday, March 1, from 12:30-2pm; Wednesday, March 14, from 10-11:30am; and Monday, March 26, from 10-11:30am.  For more information, call Julie Plaut Mahoney at volcoord@newtonathome.org.

Understanding Temperament – Getting to Really Know Your Own Child

Want to better understand your child’s unique temperament and how s/he will best thrive and grow?  Join psychologist Deborah Weinstock-Savoy who will present Understanding Temperament – Getting to Really Know Your Own Child on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 7:00-8:30 pm.  This free parenting presentation will be held at Mason-Rice Elementary School, 149 Pleasant St  02459.  No registration required.  Dr Weinstock-Savoy, a dynamic presenter, will lead parents in reflecting on their own personality style and unique parenting strengths.  Four major temperamental styles in children will be explored and how the qualities of introversion and extroversion interact with temperament.  Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, is a licensed psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and over twenty years of professional experience working with families and educators.  Questions?  Contact 617-244-INFO.  Co-sponsored by the Freedman Center for Child & Family Development at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology and The Newton Partnership.

Registration is open for spring and summer classes with Newton Community Education

Sign up now for Lego Engineering 2, starting soon at Horace Mann, Bowen, Cabot, and Franklin, or join us for one of our great vacation-week programs: Deep Blue Sea at Newton North, Babysitting Certification at North, or Make a TV Show at NewTV. Act fast to guarantee a spot in the program of your choice for this summer. We have a wide range of classes for all ages, including everything from Wicked Cool Med School to NewtonROCKS! Indulge a passion or try something new with Kids & Teens programs at Newton Community Ed. For more info or to register, call us at 617-559-6999 or visit our website at www.newtoncommunityed.org.

Benefit Concert, March 18

A benefit concert will be held Sunday, March 18th, 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Newtons in Newton Center.

The West Stockbridge Chamber Players, professional musicians who play with the Boston Symphony, Boston Ballet, and Boston Pops Esplanade, among others, will perform the Brahms Clarinet Quintet and Borodin Trio in g.  BSO violinist Sheila Fiekosky will play the Bach Chaconne in d.  All profits benefit Kids4Peace, an interfaith organization.  Tickets: $20 in Advance, $25 at the Door, $10 Students.  More information about the event is available online.

Math tutor available

Philip Wolfson, a retired math teacher with 20 years of experience working with students of all types and ages is available to help your middle-school child. He assists students who are stuck for some reason or need more direction than they received in class, advanced students who need someone to talk to about math, ELL students, and students with learning disabilities. He can work with individuals, small groups, and home school groups and can meet at your location, a library or school library, or at his home.

Call (617-332-4887) or email to set up a free, introductory meeting.