NCSC Early Education & Child Care Open House, March 2

The Newton Community Service Center will hold an open house for anyone interested in its early education and child care offerings.

Saturday, March 2 9:30am to 11:30am
492 Waltham Street, West Newton (behind CVS)

Drop in to tour the NCSC facilities, talk with teachers and current parents, and let your children explore our large, bright classrooms through activities. We offer full-day, year-round early education and child care for infants through 5 years (meals and snacks provided). NCSC is a Brazelton Touchpoints Site. Enrollment for fall is open now.

For more information, please visit the NCSC website or call Linda at 617-969-5906 x121.

TeenLife Community Service Fair & Expo, March 3

The TeenLifeLIVE! Community Service Fair & Expo will be held Sunday, March 3, from 12 to 4 p.m. at The Mall at Chestnut Hill.

Meet face-to-face with local non-profit representatives who are actively seeking teen volunteers. Meet representatives from various programs and services catered to college-bound teens such as tutoring and test prep companies, summer programs, and gap year opportunities. The first 500 students to register will receive a TeenLife swag bag at the door.

Suzuki Prep offers Free Trial Class, Feb. 16

The Suzuki School of Newton offers free trial classes for its Suzuki Prep program for children ages 2-4 and an adult caregiver. This is a fun way to share time with your child: sing, move to music, do pre-instrumental Suzuki activities, and hear live instrument demonstrations from the SSN faculty.

Saturday, February 16
9:00-9:45am
225 Nevada Street, Newtonville

Learn what Suzuki music lessons are all about and find out how the Suzuki philosophy works. Do activities that prepare your child for Suzuki instrumental study and help choose an instrument for your child.

Please RSVP for free first class by calling the SSN Office at 617-964-4522 or email.

Effective Strategies to Reduce Anxiety in Children, Feb. 13

The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education presents the presentation, “Effective Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Children,” with Jessica Minahan of Newton Public Schools.

Wednesday, February 13
7:30 to 9:00 PM
100 Walnut Street (Room 210), Newtonville

This workshop will teach participants about classroom and home interventions for children (in preschool through Grade 8) with anxiety and related behaviors. Rather than respond with punishment- and reward-based consequences, it is important for adults to understand children’s challenges and teach them how to cope. This will allow children to improve their behavior by acquiring the necessary skills to make progress.

More information is on the NewtonPAC website.

Northeaster Univ. Soccer Clinics, Camps

The Northeastern University soccer program offers a dynamic program of clinics and camps, which focuses on learning through fun games and small-sided play. Co-ed groups will experience our Future Huskies philosophy of promoting fundamental skills and sportsmanship. Upcoming programs include:

Elite Winter Prospect Clinic, Feb. 23-24
Spring Vacation Camp, April 15-18
Summer Youth Camps, June 17-21 and 24-28

Players are grouped both by age and by skill level so that each child is challenged, but not overwhelmed. Our goal is to provide a positive learning environment for all participants, from beginners to the advanced.

For dates, details, and additional information, please visit the Husky Soccer Camps website.

February vacation arts classes at Arsenal Center for the Arts

The Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown offers February Vacation Art Workshops from February 19 – 22 for three age groups: 5 & 6 year olds, 7-10 year olds and 11+. In Comics, Cartoons and Creative Creatures, students will use drawing, painting, clay and other media. Younger students will create comics, cartoons and creative creatures; the older group will focus on graffiti art, t-shirts, hats and simple jewelry.

Full or half-day options available. Morning classes run from 9:30AM – Noon. Afternoon classes run from 12:30 – 3PM.
Supervised Lunch and Extended Day options are available.

Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown, with free parking and access to public transportation.
Scholarships and Membership discounts are available.
For class descriptions, visit the Arsenal Center’s website.

To register, call 617-923-0100, ext. 309.

Sewing fun on early release (Feb. 6) & February vacation week

Hipstitch in West Newton is offering morning (9am-1pm) and afternoon (1pm-4pm) classes during February school vacation.

Join Hipstitch and learn how to sew your own clothes and other fun projects.

Early drop off or late pick up.
Click here for February Vacation Sign Up

Hipstich( next to Cafe Laroma)
15 Spencer st
West Newton 617 965 0880

Yoga classes for teens and pre-teens

Pre-teen/Teen Yoga

Yoga is a great tool to help pre-teens and teenagers develop healthy relationships with their bodies, as well as to help them feel empowered to make good decisions and manage the stress in their busy lives. Yoga buillds strength, flexibility, and focus in the mind as well as the body.

Down Under Yoga ’s Christyn Schroeder is teaching a yoga class for kids ages 10-16 in Waban Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm starting January 31. May start anytime, pro-rated for number of classes taken.

Dates: Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 28, March 7, 14, 27
No class February 21, March 21
Cost is $126 for 7 classes

For more information and class location, email Didi von Deck.

Free yoga for teens, adults at Newton Free Library, Feb. 11

The Newton Free Library is collaborating with the Newton Partnership and organizations throughout Newton on the ”I heart my heart” teen health and wellness campaign happening February 1-14. All programs are FREE at YOUR library.

Yoga for Teens, Monday, February 11, 7:00 pm
De-stress by taking a yoga class at the Newton Free Library! An instructor from Down Under Yoga in Newtonville will lead a session that builds strength and flexibility, while relieving the stress of daily life. The class will provide the opportunity for teens to focus on themselves in an environment that encourages a balance between pushing boundaries and accepting where they are today. The class will take place in Druker Auditorium. Bring your own mat if you have one, extra mats will be available. For grades 6-12.

All Levels Yoga for Adults, Monday, February 11, 8:00 pm
Attend a free, stress-relieving yoga class at the library! Bring your own mat if you have one, extra mats will be available. The class will take place in Druker Auditorium.

New Art Center Family and Vacation Programs

Mobile Making Family Workshop Ages 10 & Up

Mobiles can add balance, movement, relaxation and beauty to any environment indoors or outdoors. Vladmir Barsukov combines his artistic skills and passion with his experience working as a scientist, physicist and mathematics professor. During this workshop whre science meets art, you will create beautiful, fun floating pieces and kinetic sculptures. All materials are provided. All levels welcome.
Saturday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., $60

More than Hearts, Valentine Card Making Family Workshop

Make your own unique Valentine’s Day cards to give to your loved ones! This workshop provides you with tools, material and ideas to make your own creations using paper, photos, tamp patterns, found objects and everything that your creativity and imagination bring to the table.
Sunday, February 10, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. , $10

2013 February Children’s and Teen School Vacation Art Programs!

The popular vacation program offers students the opportunity to try a variety of art projects in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. These popular programs are a great way for your child to have fun and stay engaged during the school vacation. Program runs Monday through Friday and each day your child will enjoy four art classes including drawing, painting, ceramics and theater, as well as a 20-minute snack time and 50-minute lunch/recess time. Children are grouped by grade in small groups no larger than 15 students. Monday, February 18 – Friday, February 22nd, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

To register or for more information: Stacy@newartcenter.org www.newartcenter.org

New Art Center
61 Washington Park
Newtonville, MA 02460
617.964.3424