2012 Newton East Little League Spring Baseball Registration

On-line registration for the 2012 Spring baseball season is now open for boys and girls aged 4 to 12. The programs run from April through the middle of June. The programs run by NELL:

  • T-BALL – kindergarten or entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2012;
  • Farm Division – 1st and 2nd grade;
  • College Division – 3rd-6th grade: This division is a developmental league;
  • Cooperstown Division – 3th through 6th grade: This division is a more advanced league. Players who wish to play in the Cooperstown Division must attend the tryout. Little League age 12 players may play in this division by waiver only;
  • Major League Division – 4th through 7th grade: Open to players who are aged 10 to 12. To be placed on a Major League team you must try out.

The registration fee for T-Ball and Farm League players is $130 and for College, Cooperstown and Major League players $155. If you have more than one child in NELL, you will receive a $30 fee reduction for each additional player. The registration deadline is March 31, 2012 for T-Ball and January 31, 2012 for all other leagues. After the deadline, placement is not guaranteed and a late registration fee will apply (except for T-Ball). For more information and to register, visit NELL’s website: www.newtoneastll.org

Alternative Gift Fair

Save the date of Sunday, December 11 for the Alternative Gift Fair from 11:30am-1:00pm at the First Unitarian Society in Newton,  1325 Washington Street, West Newton. With the stress, expense, and expectation surrounding the holidays, it’s no wonder they more often exhaust rather than uplift us. It’s not too late to re-think your family routines. How does it work? When you make a donation to a specific charitable organization, you receive a card detailing your gift to give to your recipient. All proceeds go to the charitable organizations you select.  A perfect opportunity to buy for those folks who have everything. Tax-deductible gifts start at $10.

FREE Parenting Group Series

Meeting the Need…Making a Difference!

FREE Parenting Group Series: Navigating the Rocky Road of Adolescence
Join other parents of teens and a professional facilitator to explore the many changes that occur during adolescence, and how they affect relationships at home and school. Discuss relevant topics such as promoting healthy choices, setting realistic limits and appropriate consequences; understanding when and how to negotiate; dealing with changes and crises (e.g., divorce); identifying risk factors for anxiety and depression; handling experimentation with sex, alcohol, drugs, and learning to “let go” while maintaining family connections.

Led by Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, a licensed psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and over 20 years of professional experience working with families and educators. She specializes in leading workshops and support groups in both community and corporate settings. She is the mother of three children.

Meeting for four sessions from 7:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesdays ( February 8, 15, 29, and March 7) Location: The Freedman Center, 225 Nevada St., 02460 (Newton Cultural Center in Newtonville) Pre-registration required: freedman.mspp.edu or 617-244-INFO x 250

Newton South Recreation Complex

Located at the Newton South High School, the Newton South Recreation Complex offers a variety of sports and educational classes on Sundays starting January 8, 2012 through February 12, 2012. Sign up for Karate, Tennis, Fencing, Badminton, Bollywood and Bhangra Dance, Engineering with Lego or a Babysitters Training Course. Online registration is available at www.activityreg.com. For more information go online to www.newtonma.gov/parks or contact Channon Ames at cames@newtonma.gov or at 617-796-1529.

The Waban Library Center Winter Yoga Classes

The Waban Library Center Winter Yoga Classes:
Starting Tuesday January 3 and/or Thursday January 5, 2012

Join us for Yoga on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings from 8:50am-10am for 10 Tuesdays/Thursdays. Enjoy a moment to challenge yourself and breath. Cost will be $150 for a 10 week session. Sign up for both, Tuesday and Thursday classes, you will receive a 10% discount. ($270 for both Tues/Thurs)Drop ins are welcome at $18 per class. Classes go for 10 Tues/Thurs starting January 3/5 – March 20/22. The Waban Library classes will be small, intimate and easily adapted to the particular interests of the individuals participating each time.

To sign up email us at wabanlibrary@gmail.com or check out the website for more details, www.wabanlibrarycenter.org

Belly Dance Workshop for Adult beginners

The Waban Library Center presents a Belly Dance Workshop for Adult beginners!
Come join us for a fun experience and learn to Belly Dance!

Don’t miss this workshop on Friday, Dec. 2nd at the Waban Library Center. Dance instruction 7pm – 8:15pm with Johara and Snake Dance Productions. Refreshments and good company until 9pm. $25 per person. Email wabanlibrary@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

For more information check out our website at www.wabanlibrarycenter.org Waban Library Center 1608 Beacon Street, Waban.

Newton Community Preservation Committee Public Meeting

Next Newton Community Preservation Committee Public Meeting
Tuesday, December 6th, Newton City Hall

Newton’s Community Preservation Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Room 202. The agenda includes reports on three CPA-funded surveys of Newton’s historic resources (archaeology, City archives, and City historic buildings); on the project that led to the new Digital Newton section of the Newton Free Library’s website; a discussion of CPA-eligible projects in the City’s new Capital Improvements Plan; and evaluation & planning for 10th anniversary events. For additional information, see www.newtonma.gov/cpa or contact Alice E. Ingerson, Community Preservation Program Manager at 617.796.1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.

Earn $$$s Shoveling Snow

Earn $$$s Shoveling Snow

Sign up on the City’s website www.ci.newton.ma.us/snowremove.htm to be added to a list of snow shovelers for hire this winter. Or, do a good deed and volunteer to shovel for a low-income neighbor who is physically unable to shovel.

Sign up forms for both paid and volunteer shovelers are in the middle of the page under “Can you help your neighbors shovel snow this winter?”