Intro to the ‘Craft of Fiction Writing’ Class

In July, Next Level Up will be hosting an exciting, engaging, creative and collaborative opportunity for budding writers who would like to be immersed in the craft of creating their own fiction. Students will take part in many interactive, thought provoking, and fun writing activities. There will be a heavy focus on developing all elements of a fictional story, in addition to word choice, sentence structure, figurative language, and revision. Contact for more information at 781-540-1123 or info@nextleveluptutoring.com or visit the website to learn the details and download a registration form: www.nextleveluptutoring.com .

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Call Y3K Tutor in your home today

When schoolwork goes the wrong way!

Their many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered.  Tutors are available for special ed. such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Executive Function, and gifted as well as regular ed. and test preparation.  In addition to academic subjects, they teach children organizational skills, homework coaching, study skills, and time management. All subjects and ages are taught.  Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson.  Call 781-492-8700 or visit http://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com.

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Piano instruction

Flexible summer scheduling makes now an ideal time to try piano lessons. Berklee and New England Conservatory graduate with 30+ years teaching experience. Beginners welcome. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring teacher. Please contact Gloria Jasinski at 617-566-9704 or email piano566@comcast.net.

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Boy Scouts Troop 9 Fifteenth Annual CAR WASH

Please come support a great cause! Funds support troop’s civic initiatives

Best price and best car wash in Newton!
Scouts hand wash and dry your car!

When: Saturday, MAY 30th (rain date to be announced), 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Where: Union Church, Corner of Beacon & Waban Ave., Waban
Price: $8 (minivans & SUV’s – $10)

http://troop9newton.org

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Roman Totenberg Memorial Concert

Dedicated to the Memory of Ronald Knudsen, Music Director and Conductor of the New Philharmonia Orchestra

With featured performers:

  • Dr. Vera Rubin – violin
  • Professor Daniel Stepner – violin
  • Professor Mark Berger – viola
  • Professor Markus Placci – violin
  • Esther Ning – piano
  • and the winners of the Roman Totenberg Young Strings Competition – Austin & Kaley Kwuon, Hana Delegorete and Tristan Flores.

With music by Brahms, Sarasate, Saint-Saens, Wieniawsky, Martinu and Franck and a reception catered by Whole Foods Market. The Roman Totenberg Memorial Concert is a program of the Festival of the Arts – a month long, citywide celebration and showcase of Newton’s talented citizens and organizations. Proceeds from the Festival will help support Newton’s four food pantries, nonprofit arts and cultural organizations as well as cultivating Newton’s young artists.

Tickets are $40.00 adults/$15.00 Seniors & Students and can be purchased at www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival

Saturday, May 16th, 7:30pm
Newton Cultural Center
City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue

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Newton Dance Concert

The month-long Festival of the Arts continues its celebration and showcase of Newton artists, with Newton Dance Concert, the first known concert of dance companies based in Newton. Participating groups include CreationDance, directed by Helena Froehlich, Dance Currents Inc., directed by Kathy Hassinger, Selmadanse, directed by Joanie Block, and Thaillai Fine Arts Academy, directed by Sunanda Narayanan.

The Festival of the Arts is a month long, citywide celebration and showcase of Newton’s talented citizens and organizations. There are sixty events throughout the month that cover almost every art form. Proceeds from the Festival will help support Newton’s four food pantries, nonprofit arts and cultural organizations as well as cultivating Newton’s young artists. To learn more about the offerings or to purchase tickets, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival

Tickets are $20.00 adults/$15.00 Students, Seniors & Boston Dance Alliance members.

Sunday, May 17th, 3:00 pm – Reception following
Newton Highlands Congregational Church
54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands

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Very Warm Thanks for a Hot Night in Havana

i-TPqM5MS-S¡ Ay dios mio! What a night it was! Saturday evening’s Hot Night in Havana was maravillosa. More than 130 parents, guardians, friends, Bigelow teachers and staff ate delectable Latin food, sipped mojitos, danced the salsa, bid on great items and most importantly, reconnected with old friends and met new ones. The event raised mucho dinero — close to $15,000— which will go towards curriculum-enriching programs such as the Creative Arts and Sciences, student scholarships, school grounds upkeep, classroom supplies, as well as gym and technology items not covered by the regular school budget.

Take a peak at the magical evening by clicking here: http://zaza.smugmug.com/Events/Big-Night-in-Havana/n-jhtcFg/

Muchas gracias to all who attended and to the people and businesses who donated goods, services as well as their time and talents to make our Hot Night one of the best ever.

Specifically, thank you to:

  • Our tireless co-chairs Tammy McKenna and Beth Panella who worked long hours to bring a great concept to fruition. Special thanks to Tammy, the head honcho at the Commander’s Mansion, for getting so many of her vendors to contribute to the evening.
  • Una Simmons for turning a white tent into a colorful Havana hot spot.
  • The other Hot Night Committee members for time and energy to make the whole night come together. They are: Leah Arteaga, Sally Brickell, Laurie Halloran, Alison Leary, Vicki Ritterband, Jen Siegelman, solicitor extraordinaire Joanne Tsao, and the kids and significant others who helped with set up and break down.
  • The volunteers who helped make the evening flawless and the solicitors who populated our auction tables: Stuart Arbuckle, Gary Bagnall, Carena Cremin, Heather Mehra, Claire Marre, Sami O’Reilly, Agi Sardi, Stacy Schwartz, Vicki Spetter, and Lex Van der Ploeg.
  • Our superb entertainers, salsa teacher Monica Schauweker, crooner Manuel “Coco” Torres and The Bigelow Bulldog Jazz Band led by the terrific Greg Livingston.
  • The wonderful Bigelow staff who donated one-of -a-kind items to the auction:  Jaime Alberts, Christopher Campbell, Joe Eckstrom, Todd Harrison, Greg Livingston, Meghan Martin, Kyra Mercado, Lora Papazian, Michele Parker, Danielle Pargoli, Bill Prendergast, Sue Schy, Patty Summa and Mike Whitman.
  • The local companies who donated or gave us discounts on delectable food, thirst-quenching beverages and various other things: BG Events and Catering, Hector Arredondo, Boston Beer Company – Sam Adams, El Pelon Taqueria, Murray’s Liquors, Blooms of Hope, Gordon’s Fine Wines and Liquors, Home Depot of Watertown, AA Rental Center of Watertown and Gray’s Daily Grind. Please frequent these businesses and use their services!
  • Our sponsors, Anonymous, Village Bank, All that Jazz Dance Studio and the Whitehouse/DeDominicis family
  • The evening’s photographer, mom Isabel Roeder, http://zaza.smugmug.com .
  • The many businesses and organizations who donated items to our silent auction. For a complete list, click here: http://bigelowpto.org/big-night-2015-donors/ Please support them!
  • To anyone else who contributed to the evening who we forgot to list. Our apologies!

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Happy Mother’s Day and Big Night Thank you

15027410-flowers-bouquet-vector-illustrationWe wish all the Bigelow Mom’s out there a Happy Mother’s Day.  We hope you are all enjoying your day with family and friends.

We also wanted to say THANK YOU to all that participated in, attended, donated to and planned the BIG NIGHT.  It was a wonderful evening!  More detailed information about the night to follow on Tuesday.

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