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.
“Too Busy To Cook” personal chef
Need help hosting a graduation party or Mother’s Day meal?
If you’re too busy to cook, Eileen Rielly, Personal Chef, can prepare meals for you and your family.
Details on the Too Busy to Cook website.
Camp Quinebarge overnight camp in New Hampshire
Camp Quinebarge is a traditional boys and girls (ages 7-15) overnight summer camp in New Hampshire. Since 1936, Quinebarge has provided a safe, fun and nurturing environment for children to learn new skills, try new activities and make friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
Quinebarge is offering a limited special for up to two first-time campers from each school in Massachusetts to attend Quinebarge for a discounted rate for the two-week session. This special offer is limited to the first 50 campers to sign-up. Contact Suzie Kaufman by email to see if discounts are available.
To learn more, visit the camp website.
April vacation camp at Newton’s Boys & Girls Club
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club is accepting reservations for its full-day April Vacation Program.
Monday through Friday from 9AM to 6PM.
Sign ups can be made in person at the front desk.
The first 100 registrants on a first come, first served basis.
To register, call 617-630-2066 or sign up at the Club’s front desk.
Fieldtrip information and sign-ups are available at the front desk. Trips will include: Kimballs, Salem Willows, Movies, Lazer Zone and more! Trips are limited to the first 13 members who sign up with a permission slip and payment.
Bold & Beautiful Fashion Show to support Boys & Girls Club, May 22
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton’s 16th Annual Fashion Show, BOLD and Beautiful, will be on Wednesday, May 22, at Karoun Restaurant in Newton.
Featuring fashions and accessories from some of Newton’s most original shops including: Brussels Sprouts, Folklorica, Stash and CERI|COMO, this stylish affair will focus on individual style, with a particular eye toward wear-ability for women of many different shapes, sizes, ages and tastes. This year, we are asking guests to, “Find yourself on the runway,” – whether by seeing a new look or possibly modeling one! Guests will also enjoy the colorful décor and sizzling Middle Eastern cuisine at Karoun. Once again, there will be an array of must-have baskets for raffle, an exciting BLING prize, and all that swag!
Tickets are $75 each and include dinner and table seating. Table sizes will vary, and can be reserved by contacting the Boys & Girls Club events coordinator at: (617) 630-2066 or by email.
Save the Date: NCF Seedling Sale: May 11-12
The Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton Street) will hold its annual seedling sale on Saturday May 11 & Sunday May 12 from 12 3 pm, rain or shine! There will be 20,000 plants for sale.
Start your garden with hearty seedlings from Newton Community Farm! Choose from a wide array of vegetable and herb varieties, the same ones the Newton Community Farm has used and tested in its fields. NCF starts with the best seeds and plants them in an organically-certified, compost-based potting soil from Vermont Compost Company. All seedlings are hardened off and most are ready for planting upon pick-up. Talk to expert gardeners who will answer your questions.
Cost: $5 for four or six pack of plants. Cash or checks only. Bring a box or bag to carry your plants.
Friend of Farm Pre-Order: Friends of the Farm (by April 27) can pre-order plants using the NCF Seedling Sale Order Form 2013. Orders and payment must be postmarked by April 27th and will be filled in the order received. Pick-up your order on May 9 from 10 am to 7 pm. The minimum order is $20.