Volunteer greeters needed at Newton Community Service Ctr.

The Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) is looking for volunteers to serve in the role of Receptionist/Greeter.

As the first person visitors will see as they enter the agency, the receptionist/greet will help create a welcoming and secure atmosphere at NCSC.  Friendly yet professional, the greeter will help ensure that people entering the building find their way to appointments and do not enter child care areas.  Minimum requirement:  6 weekday hours per week.

NCSC strengthens families and the community in Newton, Waltham and surrounding areas by providing programs that support healthy child development, enable parents to balance work and family life, promote effective parenting, and encourage volunteerism.  The agency actively engages a racially, economically and culturally diverse population.

For more information, please contact Claire Kashuck, Volunteer Coordinator, by phone at 617-969-5906 ext. 210 or by email.

Volunteer greeters needed at Newton Community Service Ctr.

The Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) is looking for volunteers to serve in the role of Receptionist/Greeter.

As the first person visitors will see as they enter the agency, the receptionist/greet will help create a welcoming and secure atmosphere at NCSC.  Friendly yet professional, the greeter will help ensure that people entering the building find their way to appointments and do not enter child care areas.  Minimum requirement:  6 weekday hours per week.

NCSC strengthens families and the community in Newton, Waltham and surrounding areas by providing programs that support healthy child development, enable parents to balance work and family life, promote effective parenting, and encourage volunteerism.  The agency actively engages a racially, economically and culturally diverse population.

For more information, please contact Claire Kashuck, Volunteer Coordinator, by phone at 617-969-5906 ext. 210 or by email.

Y3K Tutoring in your Home

Our 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.

We tutor special ed. such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, and gifted.

We also tutor regular ed. and test preparation.  All subjects and ages are taught.  Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson.

Find more information or register online or call 781-492-8700

April Vacation Sewing Camp

Come to Newton Sewing Studio during April vacation and learn to sew while having fun!

April 13 – 21
Sessions: 2 hours, 4 hours (morning or afternoon) or full day
Ages: 5+
No experience needed

Beginners will learn how to use a sewing machine by sewing projects that include straight lines and curves, zippers and ruffles, buttons and buttonholes, drawstrings and handles, linings and facings, seam allowances and cutting.  Understand differences in fabrics and why we use them when we do.

If you already know how to sew, try out a new projects designed to suit any level and taste. Try computerized pattern drafting, machine embroidery, or maybe machine felting.

More information and registration details are on the Newton Sewing Studio website.

April Vacation Sewing Camp

Come to Newton Sewing Studio during April vacation and learn to sew while having fun!

April 13 – 21
Sessions: 2 hours, 4 hours (morning or afternoon) or full day
Ages: 5+
No experience needed

Beginners will learn how to use a sewing machine by sewing projects that include straight lines and curves, zippers and ruffles, buttons and buttonholes, drawstrings and handles, linings and facings, seam allowances and cutting.  Understand differences in fabrics and why we use them when we do.

If you already know how to sew, try out a new projects designed to suit any level and taste. Try computerized pattern drafting, machine embroidery, or maybe machine felting.

More information and registration details are on the Newton Sewing Studio website.

Parent Education Offerings from the Newton Partnership

The Newton Partnership is offering a variety of discussions and workshops this spring for parents of children from infants to adolescents. Topics include:
Helping Your Child Develop Empathy
Beyond a Bigger Backpack: The Transition to Kindergarten
Raising an Organized Child
Adolescent Psychology: The Parent Version
More events and details are on the Newton Partnership website.

Parent Education Offerings from the Newton Partnership

The Newton Partnership is offering a variety of discussions and workshops this spring for parents of children from infants to adolescents. Topics include:
Helping Your Child Develop Empathy
Beyond a Bigger Backpack: The Transition to Kindergarten
Raising an Organized Child
Adolescent Psychology: The Parent Version
More events and details are on the Newton Partnership website.

Newton Girls Softball seeks Student Umpires (paid)

Newton Girls Softball is looking for students, grades 8 and above, who have experience playing or umpiring softball or baseball to work as umpires during the spring season.

Interested students should attend an informational meeting on Thursday, April 4, at 7pm at the Albemarle fieldhouse.

NGS games are played Wednesday and Thursday at 5:45 and Sundays 3pm and 5pm. Umpires are paid:
– $15 per game: “1st year NGS umps” and/or attend middle school
– $20 per game: “1st year NGS umps” and attend high school; returning umps attending middle school
– $25 per game: returning umps attending high school; post-high school umps
– PLUS a $5 per game bonus for perfect attendance (payable at the end of the year).

If interested in this opportunity or in learning more, please contact Susan Boyer by email.

 

Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk, April 14

Spring is finally in the air, and it’s time to dust off those running shoes and join in the fun at the 21st annual Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk.

The race takes place on Sunday, April 14 (the day before the Boston Marathon), from 10:30am – 3:30pm, starting at Newton City Hall. The course is a 1/2 mile up and down famed Heartbreak Hill. The race is sanctioned by USA Track & Field, NE; and all runners receive a t-shirt, seedling tree, race medal and official digital clock timing. The 1st , 2nd & 3 rd place winners in each category receive a trophy.

Of course, there’s also is wild cheering, music, face painting and games with Lasell College students…and admiration all around!

The pre-race pasta/pizza party is a great way to start off the festivities, the day before the race on Saturday, April 13, at 5:30pm at Newton City Hall. The dinner is hosted by Papa Gino’s and Whole Foods Market and is free to all registrants and $3 per person for family and guests.

Not a runner? Join in the Family Walk at 3:00 or the shorter Intergenerational Walk around City Hall at 10:30am. Registration is  online at the Newton Community Pride website. 

Bike Donations Needed, April 28

Do you have an unused bike in your garage? Please consider how much it could benefit someone in a developing country. Get rid of clutter, keep trash out of landfills, and make a difference by donating a used bike to Bikes Not Bombs.

Bring bikes of any size or condition to the First Unitarian Church in West Newton, 1326 Washington St., on April 28th between 10am and 2pm along with a $10 donation per bike.

More information on the bike drive is online. Additional questions? Contact Joyce Pollock by email.