“Back to School with Food Allergies and Asthma”
Meeting of the Metro-Boston Asthma and Allergy Educational Support Group
For info, call the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter at 781-444-7778 or visit www.asthmaandallergies.org. Free.
September 17th, 7:00 pm
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Join us as we welcome you to enjoy your local farm, with an afternoon of fun activities. There will be music by Honky Tonk Masquerade, a sing-a-long led by Julia of Music Together, pumpkin decorating, and face painting. Your family can play corn hole together, or take a family photo at our fall-themed photo booth. Enjoy fresh produce cooked to order by Fresh City, apples from our own orchard, local grilled corn, and delicious treats provided by our community bakers. Enter our pie-baking contest for a chance to win a Whole Foods gift card (drop your pie off by 12:00), or buy a raffle ticket to get one of those gift cards. It’s a perfect way to welcome the fall season! Please visit the website for more information, or to sign up to volunteer.
September 20th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
303 Nahanton Street, Newton
Newton Family Singers is looking for a babysitter to help during rehearsals this fall. They are an intergenerational chorus including children, adults, families and people of all ages. During the Sunday afternoon/evening rehearsals at the Waban Library, they need a babysitter to supervise choir member’s children during the adult-only portion of the rehearsal. The babysitter needs to be able to handle a relatively large group of children, ages 1.5 to 11, while parents are on the other side of the library, rehearsing with the other adults. Sessions begin on Sunday, September 20th and ends with their show on December 13th.
If you are interested please contact Stephanie at newfamilysingers@gmail.com.
Wally the Green Monster, the official Red Sox Mascot, will be visiting the Newton Kumon Center. Wally will be there to tell stories and sign autographs. This event is free and open to all kids and parents, come with your friends. For more information, contact Jane Chiong, Ed.D. at 617-244-9540.
September 14th at noon
Newton Kumon Center
56 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands
Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers
Are you someone that believes that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” If so, then join the dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with a situation involving verbal, physical or sexual assault.
CAP is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. The next multi-session training begins on October 17th. For more information please visit our website at http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention or email Gail Sommer @ gsommer@familyaccess.org
Time for Partners moves to the Auburndale Community Library this Fall
The morning Art & Music class for children ages 18 months to 4 years with an adult has a temporary home for the fall. Due to the construction of an elevator at Newton City Hall, the Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs is delighted to announce that the popular enrichment classes will take place at the Auburndale Community Library, 375 Auburn Street in Newton.
Space is limited and fills up quickly, please register on line at www.activityreg.com, click on MA, click on Newton Parks & Recreation, click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, click on Register for Programs, click on Time for Partners and choose your day. There are no classes planned for Tuesdays; instead…join in the story time at the Auburndale Library at 10:00 am!
Time for Partners will return to the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall for the winter session, with the new elevator in operation! Visit www.newtonma.gov/culture or call 617-796-1540.
Join Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s 6th Annual HopeWalks on Sunday, October 4th at 9:00 am. HopeWalks is a 3.5 mile neighborhood walk, which brings together nearly 1,000 patients, families, and caregivers to raise money for the Vernon Cancer Center at NWH. They are excited to announce that Phil Lipof, WCVB TV 5 award winning anchor, will be this year’s event emcee!
Help spread hope by forming a team or walking as an individual by registering online at www.nwh.org/hopewalks . Your $30 registration fee will get you a t-shirt, fun prizes, pre-walk activities, and refreshments, all while supporting a great cause.
All That Jazz Dance Studio is still accepting registrations for the 2015-2016 school year. They are the proud winner of the Newton Tab Readers Choice Awards for Best Children’s Dance Studio in Newton since 2011 and specialize in building self-esteem and creating a warm, supportive and nurturing environment for all children as they learn the art of dance. The director, Miss Deb Lifson Vogel is a Newton native and currently has children in the Newton Public Schools.
Please call today to find out more information or to register: 617-641-0784 or contact via email missdeb@allthatjazznewton.com.
BE THE PARENT YOU WANT TO BE! A New Way of Understanding and Parenting Kids
Do you ever feel frustrated with your child? Find yourself shouting often and imposing punishments or rewards in reaction to challenging behavior? Do you wish you had a more effective parenting approach that also helps to build a better relationship between you and your child?
Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving approach, based in MGH’s Department of Psychiatry, provides parents with concrete tools to better understand and parent their kids in the face of day-to-day challenges – e.g., getting to school, homework, bedtime – and more serious challenges. It’s based on the understanding that many kids lack the skill, not the will, to behave well – specifically skills related to problem solving, flexibility and frustration tolerance.
Parents who attend the training learn to:
For more information and to register for the September or October training in Newton, please visit: http://www.betheparentyouwanttobe.weebly.com
Hey kids – Would you love a big moment on stage?! Come join the fun and get that chance! The Freelance Players, Inc., a musical theater company for youth, is now enrolling for its fall season in Newton at www.freelanceplayers.org .
The Newton Freelance Troupe will meet after school on Mondays at the Parish of St. Paul , 1135 Walnut Street. Children ages 8-12 with little or no acting experience are encouraged to join. The Newton Freelance Troupe produces one original musical each season. The fall session starts on Monday, September 21st. Initial meeting for new members/low-key auditions are by appointment.
Physical and vocal techniques, drama improvisation, dance, auditioning, and singing are part of the rehearsal process. Theater professionals staff the company. The programs are tuition based and some financial assistance is available. For more information or to schedule a first meeting, call 617-274-6065.