It’s a Slam Dunk

Enjoy a celebrity basketball game while eating a Cabot’s sundae, all in support of National Armed Forces Day. The Mayor’s Office invites you to salute the troops on Saturday May 19th at the Newton South High School. Bring supplies for care packages for our troops, thank local heroes and meet celebrities. Cabot’s Ice Cream is offering complimentary “Salute the Troops” sundaes from 1:00pm – 3:00pm and the tip-off for the celebrity basketball game is at 1:30pm. Doors open at 12:30pm.

For more information on the event and participating celebrities as well as recommendations on care package items to bring, visit www.HoopsForOurTroops.com

Classical Piano Master Class

Brookline Music School (BMS) is pleased to present a Classical Piano Master Class led by world renowned conductor and pianist Andy Icochea Icochea on Saturday, May 19 at 4:00pm. The event will feature student performances from the BMS piano department followed by interactive coaching sessions with Mr. Icochea Icochea. The event is free and open to the general public.
For more information: www.bmsmusic.org

Donations needed for Newton South’s Book Sale

The Newton South Book Sale is around the corner and we need your help!

We need your books: classics, fiction, non-fiction, popular authors, sports, science, psychology, cookbooks, and audio books.
We cannot accept: instruction manuals, textbooks, CDs, movies, travel books or brochures.
Drop off books until May 17, in the POD in the Newton South High School parking lot outside the Wheeler/Goldrick entrance. Mondays and Thursdays mornings 7:15-8:15 am and afternoons 2:30-3:30 pm.  Contact us with any questions:  suzannefreudberg@gmail.com.

Registration open for fall Newton Girls Soccer

Newton Girls Soccer provides a wonderful learning and playing opportunity to girls in grades K-12  on over 100 teams.  The Club is committed to providing an environment appropriate for the levels of skill, competitiveness and commitment level of each NGS player by providing a variety of programs that match the characteristics of the individual player. NGS currently offers a recreational program (Intramural, K-8th grade), a travel program (BAYS participation, U9-U18) and, integrated with the travel program, a specialized training program for our most highly committed players.

Fall session runs from September  8th – November 10th. Registration deadline for the Intramural Program is June 30th. Registration deadline for Travel is May 9 -16 depending on the age group.

More information & registration at the NGS website.

Registration at All That Jazz dance studio

All That Jazz Dance Studio is now accepting registration for summer and 2012-2013 school year classes. Come see the All That Jazz dancers perform at Newton Kids FunFest on Sunday, May 13th at 2:00 and 3:00! Spring Open House is Sunday, May 20, from 4:00-5:30 at All That Jazz, 232 California St. in Newton. www.allthatjazznewton.com or missdeb@allthatjazznewton.com 617-641-0784

Charlotte’s Web at Watertown Children’s Theatre, May 18-20

The classic story of Charlotte’s Web paints a picture of childhood on the farm, in which the power of friendship can conquer anything. WCT’s Play Factory brings this heartwarming tale to life, performed by an ensemble cast of 2nd-4th graders, including Amelia Ventouris of Newton, directed by Elizabeth Gutterman.

Performances are May 18- 20 in the Black Box Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts.  Seating is limited. General admission tickets are $10 and will be available beginning May 8th through WCT’s website or at 1-800-838-3006.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” by SouthStage & Theatre Ink

Newton North’s Theatre Ink and Newton South’s South Stage proudly present their 29th Shakespeare collaboration, “Twelfth Night,” one of the greatest comedies ever written.  A tale of lust, loss, and confusion; whilst Lovers fall in and out of love, a pack of Fools rush round, mocking and subverting their passions, hopes and fears. With mistaken identity, cross-dressing and heartbreak, the play offers a beautiful yet painful exploration of everything love inspires.

Directed by Meghan Kenny at NNHS Little Theatre at 7:30PM on May 10, 11, 12. Tickets $8 at http://www.theatreink.net