Historic Newton events

FREE WEEKEND AT HISTORIC NEWTON – Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to the museums:  Jackson Homestead and Museum at 527 Washington Street and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds at 286 Waverley Avenue. For information: 617-796-1450.

December 2nd and 3rd, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

SUGAR AND SPICE: GINGERBREAD HISTORY – In early America, ginger was considered a sign of wealth because it had to be imported. Not until after Christmas
became a national holiday in 1870 did gingerbread become associated with American celebrations of Christmas. Chase down the story of the gingerbread man and his ancestors with Clara Silverstein of Historic Newton.

The talk is part of the Waterworks Museum’s Gingerbread Open House from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. View the magical display of gingerbread houses and creations of some of Greater Boston’s finest bakeries and caterers. Kids are welcome to try decorating a gingerbread cookie of their own. Visit the vendor hall and start (or finish!) your holiday shopping.
Suggested donation, $5 per person. For information: 617-277-0065

December 2nd, 2:00 pm
Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, 2450 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill

Etiquette Boot Camp

The Etiquette Boot Camp will prepare a child for the next family dinner, social gathering, or formal event. Participants will learn how to start and maintain conversations with adults and peers, how to introduce themselves, when to interrupt, and much more.

Do you know a child that is struggling with table manners? Participants will learn how to set the table, use their napkin, pass food, and use utensils the European and American way. The 4-hour program is interactive, thought-provoking and fun, and is specifically developed for two different age groups, 7-12 and 13-17, targeting the social challenges affecting today’s youth. For more information visit TheEtiquetteAcademy.org.

December 10th, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Crowne Plaza Boston – Newton Hotel

Ski and Snowboard Registration for Newton Parks and Recreation

Learn to ski or snowboard with Newton Parks and Recreation with lessons at Nashoba Valley Ski Area. Transportation from Newton is provided from the Albemarle Field House. This 6 week program runs on Tuesdays for grades 3 – 5 and Fridays for grades 5 – 10 starting January 2nd.

For more information go to www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks and click on Recreation Programs then Skiing for more information. Registration begins online on Tuesday October 24th at www.activityreg.com and has filled quickly in the past. Contact Channon Ames DiCiurcio at cames@newtonma.gov or at 617-796-1529 for more information.

Calling all creative kids and teens!

Explore outstanding options for summer fun at Maine Arts Camp. As we head into the holiday season, it’s time to start thinking about next summer! Located on the beautiful campus of Colby College, Maine Arts Camp is a small overnight camp community that offers inventive 9 to 16-year-olds all the fun of a traditional summer experience combined with exceptional opportunities to pursue their passion across multiple arts disciplines.

Maine Arts campers choose individualized schedules from a wide range covering visual arts, theater, music, dance, culinary arts, robotics, film-making, photography, and individual sports, such as kayaking, hiking, and tennis, With a 3:1 camper to staff ratio, MAC’s team of highly qualified professional educators can give each child the personal attention they need to grow and thrive as an artist and as an individual.
Visit www.maineartscamp.com to learn more and find out what makes Maine Arts Camp so different and so special. If you have any questions, or would like to set up a meeting, please email Camp Director Rick Mades at maineartscamprick@gmail.com or Newton parent Anabel Cable at mainearts.anabel@gmail.com.

Camp Kingswood Open House

Camp Kingswood, the JCC overnight camp, will hold an open house. Meet the camp director and staff and learn how Camp Kingswood is a place to be active, a place to make lifelong friends and a place to build Jewish identity.

Located on a beautiful waterfront in Bridgton, Maine, Kingswood is a coed overnight camp for kids entering grades 3-11. Campers and experienced staff create a fun, positive, and diverse community where Jewish values and exciting activities in sports, outdoor adventure, water sports and visual and performing arts are the core of the program. Zohar Special Needs Inclusion Program (ages 10-17) and Zohar Special Needs Vocational Program (ages 17-21) also available.

Bus transportation to and from camp available. For more information, visit kingswood.org or call 617-558-6531. Everyone welcome.

December 3rd, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Leventhal-Sidman Center, 333 Nahanton Street

8th Grade Trips Informational Meetings

8th Grade parents of students considering the field trips to NYC and Montreal in May 2018 are invited to attend informational meetings in the Bigelow Library. At that time the school will share details including the itinerary, costs, payment process, and other requirements of students and families. These optional meetings will last about 40 minutes. Any further information and forms will be handed out to students, sent via e-mail, and put on the Bigelow School Website.

NYC: Monday, 11/13/2017 8:30 AM – 9:10 AM

Montreal: Friday, 11/17/2017 8:30 AM – 9:10 AM

New Ginza Dinner

Pre-Thanksgiving Japanese dinner. Before you head out of town or start cooking for the holiday, order dinner from New Ginza to support Bigelow PTO. Print this coupon out and hand it in when you pay. The kind folks at New Ginza will then donate 20% of your meal’s price back to Bigelow Middle School PTO. This is for dine in, take out or delivery. Please share this coupon and let your friends and family know about this offer.

New Ginza Dinner
Print the coupon here.
Tuesday November 21, 2017
4:00pm-9:00pm

65 Galen Street
Watertown, MA
617-923-2100
www.newginzaboston.com

Turkey Bowl

The Turkey Bowl is a flag football game between 8th graders and Bigelow teachers and staff, on the morning of Wednesday, Nov 22nd. Parents are invited to watch the game.

After the game, there will be pizza and drinks for sale.

Ward Elementary celebrates Amy Broder

Ward Elementary celebrates Amy Broder on November 14th from 7pm-9pm at the Durant-Kenrick house, 286 Waverly Ave. Amy is retiring after 26 years teaching at Ward. Come by anytime to wish her well and to say good bye. Parking on Waverly Ave(even side) and Kenrick St only.

As a tribute to the many traditions Amy started at Ward, we would love for families to bring their Hero/Shero project to the celebration. If you cannot attend on the 14th but would be willing to loan your Hero/Shero to the party please contact Jen Rugani at jenrugani@gmail.com.