Open House for Highlands After-School Program, 4/12 & 4/30

 The Newton Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children, is hosting two Open Houses for interested families. This is a terrific opportunity for parents of middle school kids (or current 5th graders) to learn more about the program as they plan for the next school year.

Sunday, April 12 from 5-6:00 pm.
Thursday, April 30 from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands.

Please join us and see the wonderful space that is our home base. For more information, visit the Highlands After School Program website or  contact: Director Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool <at> gmail.com.

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Thank you for your donations!!

Thank you to the following Bigelow Families and Parents for donating items to our Big Night Auction:  The Tsao / Wilson Family, The Bledsoe Family, The Elder’s, Stacy Schwartz , Maria Sullivan, The Panella / White Family, The Britt-Webb’s, The Alker / Teszler Family, Dawn Davis, Laurie Halloran, The O’Reilly / Imperato Family, Anonymous, The Whitehouse / DeDominicis Family, Lauren Hallal and The Kotsonis’.  We could not do this without your support.  THANK YOU!!

We would also like to thank The Boston Beer Company – Sam Adams for donating our beer for the evening.

It is still not late to DONATE to our auction OR  SPONSOR a portion of the evening.  Tickets to sporting / music events, gift cards for services,  restaurant / store gift certificates, vacation get aways,  jewelry, artwork, a dinner or cocktail party, memberships etc are all appreciated.  Click here  to donate to the auction or sponsor the event on line.

Click here for a copy of our auction solicitation letter and donation form ~  Bigelow Donation Letter_ Form 2015  For more information on the BIG NIGHT please go to our website page at http://bigelowpto.org/bigelows-big-night-2015/

If you have any questions please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com

Thank you, your event co chairs – Beth Panella and Tammy McKenna

Mark your calendars!

Swing into Spring CASCMark your calendars for the “Spring into Swing” Jazz concert and Reception to benefit Creative Arts & Sciences

When: Friday, April 10th, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Where: Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road
Tickets: $35/person purchase here: http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/CASC

Ticket price includes light fare and open bar. No one under 21 will be admitted.
Proceeds from the event will benefit enrichment programming during the 2015-16 school year.

Creative Arts & Sciences began bringing enrichment program into the classroom in 1960. Fifty-five years later it continues to be is a part of every grade and middle school PTO and a vital part of our student’s education experience. Please attend! Please support Creative Arts & Sciences!

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Support the Newton Food Pantry

Shop at Whole Foods in Newton and support the Newton Food Pantry!
Both Whole Foods stores in Newton are running a Register Coupon and food drive for the Newton Food Pantry during the entire month of April.

Cashiers will be asking customers if they want to donate to the Newton Food Pantry when they check out and there will be bins at the stores to collect donations during the month.

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Mason-Rice PTO Online Auction

Mason-Rice PTO Online Auction ends Tuesday, March 31st at 10:00 pm

Looking for something for your kids to do this summer…Well don’t miss out on bargains on camps such as Babson, BC Boys Basketball Camp, Beaver, Camp Cody Overnight Camp, Fessenden, Headfist Mulitsport Camp, Meadowbrook, Summer at BB&N, the Teddy Bear Club and more…

Want to Get in Shape.. There are many fitness related items including Barre 3, Change Your Body Boot Camp, Dawn Davis Yoga, GS Fitness Core Boot Camp, Healthworks, Pure Barre, SoulCycle, Studio U and more..

Many Dining Gift Cards to local restaurants…51 Lincoln, Aquitaine, Capital Grille, Il Casale, Johnny’s Luncheonette, Lumiere, The Local, Tommy Doyle’s & more.

Unique items such as BikeBus Traveling Indoor Spinning Party for 8, Community Rowing Sculling Class for 2 Adults, Rob Gronkowski signed Patriots Jersey, and much, much more!

Get something for yourself or as a gift and benefit the 478+ kids at Mason-Rice Elementary School! Click here to check it all out.

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LIKE our new Facebook Page and win tickets to the Big Night

Help us get to 100 LIKES.   One lucky winner will be drawn from the first 100 people to like our new Facebook Page and will win two tickets to Bigelow’s Big Night Sat. May 9th. 677166248

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bigelow-Middle-School-PTO/803086746413921

Our new Facebook page is a great way for us to keep everyone up to date on what is happening at Bigelow.  It is also a way for you to let us know what you think and share information.  Please LIKE us today and let us know what is on your mind.

Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk

Spring is just around the corner (yes, it’s true!) – and it’s time to start dusting off those running (or walking) shoes! The 23rd annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race and Family Walk is a perfect way to shake off some of that cabin fever!

Every runner receives an official digital-clock time, a race medallion, goody bag and a free ticket to the pre-race pasta party at Newton City Hall on Saturday, April 18th. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each category win a trophy!

There are free games and activities organized by Steve DeMasco’s Shaolin Studios of Wellesley, CrossFit Boston Iron & Grit and the Lasell College Special Events students. Not a runner? Everyone can walk the course at 11:30. Register at www.newtoncommunitypride.org. The first 500 registrations receive a free t-shirt.

April 19th, Newton City Hall

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Programs and Events at the West Suburban YMCA

  • Zumba Party and Fundraiser with and 80’s Theme:
    April 10th from 6-8pm
    Join for an evening of ZUMBA, dance, laughs and fun all for a great cause. Bring a friend or make it a family night out. All proceeds will benefit the Annual Campaign, which allow the Y to provide financial assistance to our neighbors in need.
    $25.00 for ages 15 & up
    $15.00 for ages 14 & under
    Visit www.westsuburbanymca.org and register today. For more information, contact Jane Carroll at 617-244-6050 x3007.
  • Late Spring Class Registration Opens March 30th:
    Registration for the West Suburban YMCA’s Late Spring session opens during the week of March 30th. The Y offers programs for all ages and interests beginning on April 27th: creative arts, swim lessons, sports leagues including soccer and tee ball, summer camps, group fitness classes, toddler programs, and more.
    Visit the “Programs” page at www.westsuburbanymca.org to download a copy of the Late Spring Session flyer. For more information, stop by the Y or call at 617-244-6050.
  • Center for Creative Arts (YCCA) Announces Open Auditions for Summer Sessions:
    Summer Sessions is an audition-based summer music program held at the West Suburban YMCA for young musicians. Led by YCCA staff, Kevin O’Connell and Jesse Trepiak, the four two-week sessions alternate between Songwriting & Recording and Music Video Production. Participants will build and improve upon the creative skills of songwriting, filming, audio engineering, video editing, production, and instrumental or vocal performance while creating a complete industry-relevant piece – an EP or music video.Summer Sessions will offer enrolled students the opportunity to form advanced skills that mold young musicians into experienced, successful artists. These projects foster abilities and work ethic that are not exclusive to the music industry, but can be applied to so many other careers and educational experiences.

Session 1: June 29-July 10 – Songwriting & Recording
Session 2: July 13-July 24 – Music Video Production
Session 3: July 27-August 7 – Songwriting & Recording
Session 4: August 10-August 21 – Music Video Production

OPEN AUDITIONS: To book your audition time, please email ycca@westsuburbanymca.org
April 6 from 3-6pm at Newton North High School
April 15 from 3-7pm at the West Suburban YMCA
April 18 from 3-6pm at Newton South High School

  • Family Membership Special: Join the West Suburban YMCA with a family membership before April 24th and Receive Your First Month of Membership for Free!When you join the Y, you join a community organization where parents find a safe and nurturing environment for their children to stay active, be engages and learn positive values; where families come together to have fun and spend quality time with each other and connect with friends; where people from all backgrounds and walks of life come together and know they are accepted. Stop by the Y before April 24th and sign up for a family membership. For more information, call Cara Murphy at 617-244-6050 x3035, or email cmurphy@westsuburbanymca.org.
  • The West Suburban YMCA is hosting a Solar Workshop by Newton Solar Challenge on April 12th at 4:00 pm. The workshop will help answer questions about going solar in Newton, such as:

· Will solar work on my home?
· How will it look?
· Can solar reduce my utility bill?
· What is a “solar loan” and how can it help me?

Children are invited to participate in an environmental education program during the workshop. For more information, visit NewtonSolarChallenge.com.

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