Give a child the gift of theatre for the holidays!

….. Register them for winter programs!

Winter Programs Enrolling!
Peter Rabbit and Friends (Gr K-2) with Sophie Rich
Enjoy these favorite stories through theatre!

Broadway Favorites (Ages 3-5 yrs) with Megan Otteson
Sing, craft, and play!

Lighting and Sound Design (Gr 8-12) with Carter Miller
Create the magic of theatre through design!

Reader’s Theatre, Radio Drama (Gr 3-6) with Christian Krenek
Create, perform and broadcast your own play!

Capoeira Angola (Gr 5-9) with David Fischer
Martial arts movement and dance through this Brazilian art form!

Cabaret Performance (Gr 5-9) with Alexandra Dietrich
Musical theatre performance – and you’re the star!

Register Online Now! http://arsenalarts.org/search-classes/

Boston Marathon opportunity

Understanding Our Differences is pleased to announce that they have been awarded an official B.A.A. invitational entry application to the 2015 Boston Marathon on April 20, 2015.

They are looking for runners to apply for this spot in order to run the Marathon and raise money for Understanding Our Differences – applications due December 23, 2014! For more information and to download an application please visit the website at www.understandingourdifferences.org.

Physics tutor available

Newton resident and a high-school physics teacher; former US Physics Team coach; 20+ years of teaching experience, doctorate with a focus on problem-solving in physics; AP Physics Exam Reader, AP Physics College Board consultant.

Experience in teaching high-level problem-solving skills, preparation for standardized tests. Interactive approach, low stress, high efficiency. Sessions in Newton for all levels of high-school physics: general support, problem solving skills, preparation for SAT II, AP.

For more credentials, please click here:
http://www.weston.org/schools/hs/sci/apphy/korsunsky/documents/Korsunsky-CV-2011_000.pdf

For more information, please contact: korsunbo@post.harvard.edu .

Think Spring! Register now for Spring Recreational Softball

Newton Girls Softball is committed to providing an experience that fosters positive self-esteem, team spirit, and individual growth through personal achievement and as a team member. Players of all skill levels will have a fun and rewarding experience.

In addition to three age group divisions for players in Grade 1 – 7, the league announces the inaugural year of KINDERGARTEN T – BALL. New for 2015 and open to all girls in Grade K who live in Newton or attend a Newton Public School, this program is going to be a fun introduction to softball. The sessions will consist of 30 minutes of skill development rolling into a short 45 minute game on six Saturday afternoons in May and June. Will your kindergartner join her friends in the excitement of learning softball?

Registration is open on our web site at: WWW.NEWTONGIRLSSOFTBALL.ORG

2015 Registration Dates:
1/31/15 Deadline to register without paying a late fee.
2/28/15 Deadline to register with guaranteed placement, pair-me-with rights, and a $15 late fee.

Girls Basketball Clinic at Newton North, Dec. 27

The Newton North Girls Varsity Basketball team is hosting a clinic for girls, grades 4-8, on Saturday, Dec. 27, 3:00-4:45PM.

Join the varsity players and coaches for drills, skills work, dribbling, and game play.

Cost: $20 per player (add a sibling for only $5)
Location: Newton North gymnasium
To register, email Coach Martindale, lmartindale <at> navint <dot> com

 

 

Try-outs This Week for Travel Basketball at Boys & Girls Club

The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club is holding try-outs for its three travel basketball teams this week. Any player interested in trying out should attend one of the sessions, held at the Club, 675 Watertown St. If you can not attend either tryout, contact Mike @ 617-630-2066 EXT. 121 or mdoran <at> newtonbgc <dot> com

Boys 12 and Under: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 8:00-9:00PM and Thursday, Dec. 18, 6:00-7:00PM

Girls 14 and Under: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 8:00-9:00PM and Friday, Dec. 19, 5:00-6:00PM

Boys 18 and Under: Thursday, Dec. 18, 5:00-6:00PM

 

Winter Vacation at Arsenal Center for the Arts

The Arsenal Center for the Arts is offering two programs during school vacation for children grades K-6:

Dec. 29 – 30: Children can find inspiration in the works of famous artists, then make their own masterpiece in The Great Artists (Grades K-6) class. Sign up for morning and/or afternoon classes as different projects are offered each time.

December 31: Try It! (Grades K – 6) is a fun, one-day workshop that gives kids a chance to try out a variety of media and learn new skills. Sign up for the morning and/or afternoon session as different projects are offered each time.

Children will be divided into groups by age. Ask about Supervised Lunchtime. Scholarships available.

To register online, go to the Arsenal Center for the Arts’ Education page or call 617-923–0100, ext. 8309.

December Vacation is Right Around the Corner

Watertown’s Arsenal Center for the Arts has December Vacation covered!

Children can find inspiration in the works of famous artists, then make their own masterpiece in The Great Artists (Grades K-6) class on December 29th – 30th. Sign up for morning and/or afternoon classes as different projects are offered each time.

Try It! (Grades K-6) takes place on December 31st. This fun, one-day workshop gives kids a chance to try out a variety of media and learn new skills. Sign up for the morning and/or afternoon session as different projects are offered each time.

Children will be divided into groups by age. Ask about Supervised Lunchtime.Scholarships available. To register online, go to www.arsenalarts.org/education or call 617-923–0100, ext. 8309.