Save the Date

Newton Inspires is an annual evening of ideas and community, open to all Newton residents. This free event features some of Newton’s most accomplished current and former residents, who speak on topics that inspire them and us, ranging from politics and economics, to arts and entertainment, science and medicine, to sports and the education, travel and nutrition, to innovation and much more.

Newton Inspires date has been set for Wednesday, January 21st at Newton South. Speakers to be announced soon.

How parents can help their kids with writing assignments

Upcoming presentation: How parents can help their kids with writing assignments
Do you find it challenging to help your children with writing assignments? You can do it without conflict or tears! Jane Hirschhorn, a professional writing tutor, will offer 10 ways parents can help their children with writing assignments.

The talk will be held on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00 pm at the Newton Free Library and is free. Please click the link below for more information.

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West Side Story presented by Watertown Children’s Theatre

Join Watertown Children’s Theatre  as they delve into the classic musical, West Side Story. . Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS, Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS, Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN, Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM.

A cast of 6th-12th graders including Newton’s own Ariel Bavly, Leila Geller, Tessa Haining, Abigail Matthews, Myles Murphy, Eva Pearlman, Laila Plaster, Jacob Resnick, and Liam Walsh will sing, dance and perform their way through the struggles and triumphs of the Jets and the Sharks.

This production contains mature themes and staged violence that may not be suitable for younger children. Tickets are $15.00 and are on sale October 21st through WCT’s website at watertownchildrenstheatre.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets 1-800-838-3006. For more information, visit WCT’s website or call 617-926-ARTS.

November 14th at 7:00 pm, November 15th at 2:00 and 7:00 pm*, November 16th at 2:00 pm. Charles Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown.

*Saturday, 7:00 pm performance ONLY – come in your favorite West Side Story inspired costume and be entered to win two tickets to the winter musical!

About Watertown Children’s Theatre: In its more than 30 years of service to Watertown and surrounding communities, Watertown Children’s Theatre’s award-winning programs have enriched the lives of thousands of children and families. WCT offers year round theatre education programs, including musical and non-musical productions, voice/acting lessons, vacation programs, dance, and performing arts workshops for children in kindergarten through high school. Combining values of artistic excellence with inclusiveness, reflected in its affordable fee structure, its open audition policy and its involvement of entire families, WCT has continuously ensured its place as a highly valued member of this flourishing artistic community. The Arsenal Center for the Arts formally merged with the Watertown Children’s Theatre as of July 1, 2013. While the Arsenal Center for the Arts has become a vital arts center in the Greater Boston area since September 2005, Watertown Children’s Theatre has forged deep roots in the community, recognized as a beloved institution, educating and inspiring young singers and performers since 1983.

TONIGHT is the Deadline to sign up for Soup and Supper

THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR THE SOUP and SUPPER STROLL is upon us.   We are getting close to being full!!  Please join us for this festive adult evening of great food, cheer, fun and conversation.  For more information and to sign up please see the Soup and Supper Stroll Page

If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Judge and Jacquie Arbuckle at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com

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Preschool Open House

The Pine Manor College Child Study Center invites you to an Open House.  For children ages 2.9 to 5 years, this NAEYC accredited program offers part time and full time enrollment options. They offer a high quality and rich curriculum in a warm, caring environment at their location just minutes off of Route 9 in Chestnut Hill.

For more information, please contact Lynne Love, Director at llove@pmc.edu or call 617-731-7039 or visit the website at www.pmc.edu/csc.

November 8th, 9:30 –  11:30 am, refreshments will be served
Pine Manor College Child Study Center
400 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill

Free badminton for kids in grades 6-12

Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:00 pm is free badminton for middle and high schoolers from October through June. Bring friends and join the fun! Program sponsored by the Newton Partnership and the Hyde Community Gym. For more information call: 617-999-4617.

Hyde Community Gym
90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands

Ligerbots Parents’ Night

Newton’s combined high school FIRST Robotics Team, the Ligerbots, will hold a meeting for parents. At the meeting students and coaches on the team will present what the team is, how the team functions, and how the year will progress. They especially invite parents of new team members, as well as parents who think their children might be interested in robotics, business, and design; parents of returning students are also encouraged to attend, meet the coaches, and learn more about the team’s plans for the upcoming year.

October 29th, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Newton North High School Film lecture hall (the room is located to the left of the Tiger Drive entrance of Newton North, right under the staircase)