Community DPW Day in celebration of National Public Works Week, Saturday, May 20, 2023

The City of Newton Public Works Department is excited to host a Community DPW Day in celebration of National Public Works Week. We invite you to join us for an exciting event at the War Memorial at Newton City Hall on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday May 21st.

It is great day for families to enjoy games, prizes, music, a touch-a-truck event, food for purchase from a local restaurant, and learn about how Newton is “Connecting the World Through Public Works”. Did you know that Newton’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is comprised of eight divisions including Streets, Sustainable Materials Management, Fleet, Engineering, Transportation, and Utilities? DPW divisions will be sharing project success stories and fielding your questions.

You can also support local families dealing with food insecurity by donating non-perishable items that will help DPW Fill a Truck. All non-perishable items will be given to the Newton Food Pantry.

Supporting Communication:  A Mental Health Workshop for Teens & Parents

The City of Newton Health & Human Services Department, in partnership with Samaritans Inc., is hosting an in-person workshop for parents & teens titled, “Supporting Communication.” This program will be Wednesday, May 10th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Druker Auditorium at the Newton Free Library. We will focus on the development of healthy communication between parents and teens, as it relates to mental health and stress, and encourage honest talk and active listening skills.

Supporting Communication:  A Mental Health Workshop for Teens & Parents

Date:  Wednesday, May 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (check in/refreshments 5:30 p.m.)

Location:  Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium

The City of Newton Health & Human Services Department in partnership with the Newton Youth Commission, invite teens, parents and caregivers to a workshop led by Samaritans Inc. Join us for an evening to support the development of healthy communication by exploring feelings, and learning how to express them, practice honest talk and active listening and how to access resources and support.  

CLICK HERE to register.

ActiveMinds Tutoring

Shine this summer with ActiveMinds Tutoring! 

Let us keep your learning bright through the summer months. 16 years providing tutoring for all academic subjects, studying skills, and standardized test prep (SAT/ACT, ISEE, SSAT). Contact ActiveMinds to inquire about our personalized plans with experienced tutors. 617.227.2225 | learnmore@activemindstutoring.com | http://www.activemindstutoring.com/

Newton Family Singers: “Land of Hope and Dreams: The Music of Bruce Springsteen” on May 7

Join the Newton Family Singers on May 7th as we perform our favorite, family-friendly songs from throughout Springsteen’s career at our next concert: “Land of Hope and Dreams: The Music of Bruce Springsteen”.

The concert is at 4:00pm May 7th at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Ln, Newton, MA. Tickets on sale now at the NFS website.

There are several kids from our Newton schools that will be performing at this event, singing songs from Bruce Springsteen. https://www.newtonfamilysingers.org/events.html

This season, we’re partnering with Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast,
a Newton based nonprofit providing donor milk to medically fragile infants
in hospital NICUs. The milk bank also provides donor milk to families in
our community who need a safe short-term feeding supplement for their
newborn. Show your support for premature and medically fragile babies by
donating to Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast, and learn more about them at the show.

Growing our understanding of all English Language Learners: Thursday May 4 @1pm

Bigelow Counseling Department is back with another family learning opportunity. This time, we hope to educate you all about our English Language Learner population, and how we can best support them as members of our school community.

Please join us for this family educational event on Thursday, May 4th at 1:00 pm at Bigelow; you may RSVP here or via the image below.

Volunteer for NewtonSERVES! Sunday May 7th

Bigelow needs you on Sunday, May 7th to help reinvigorate the green areas around the school for NewtonSERVES 2023! It will be a fun day! The event will be open between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you want. Every minute of your time helps!

The volunteer registration deadline is Wednesday May 3rd. Please register now through the following link: Newton Serves Volunteer Registration

All Bigelow families, friends, and neighbors are welcome to help. Please bring water and gardening gloves and tools (if you have them). Thank you!

GELF Fundraiser: Saturday April 29th @ 6:30 pm

All are invited to the GELF Fundraising Dinner on Saturday April 29th at 6:30pm at the Wilson Chapel. It will be a fun night celebrating international travel experiences with families who share the same passion. The evening also highlights food from local restaurants, performance by Newton South Jazz Band, as well as stories from former GELF recipients and NPS administrators. With your participation, we’ll be able to provide financial aid for more students to go on future trips.

Tickets are selling fast, and please get yours HERE.

About GELF The Jennifer Price Global Education Leadership Fund (GELF) ensures equitable access for students to participate in Newton Public Schools international education experiences by providing need-based global education financial aid to students whose families cannot afford the cost. GELF opens international doors to students, many of whom have not left the United States, some of whom have never been on a plane and none of whom would be able to participate in these programs without financial aid.

Celebrating Jewish Composers

Sat, May 6, 3-4:30, JCC

At this challenging time of escalating antisemitism, join us to celebrate the enduring power of Jewish composers.

Delight in the music of the Jewish composers Felix Mendelssohn, Ernest Bloch, and George Gershwin. Performing the works are Border Colleagues, a collaboration of three virtuosic musicians from Canada, Spain, and US who connect across geographic boundaries to celebrate music-making together.

Tickets: https://www.bostonjcc.org/calendar/honoring-jewish-composers-a-musical-celebration-with-border-coleagues/

Welcome Baby Birthday Bash

Welcome Baby is throwing an epic Birthday Bash to celebrate all of our little ones! Enjoy an interactive musical performance with Evan Haller from Music at the Blissful. Boost your spirits with snuggles from baby animals in the petting zoo. Birthday treats provided for all. Smoothies and bowls available for purchase from the Norwood Juice Bar truck. Please bring a NEW board book to be donated to Birthday Wishes! This event is open to any family with a child 0-2 years old, siblings welcome!

Tickets: https://www.bostonjcc.org/calendar/welcome-baby-birthday-bash/