Newton On The Map: School Vacation Week Activities

Tuesday, February 21 – Friday, February 24, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Find your way to the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds for our activities! Our theme is all things map-related. Step into the role of cartographer, explore our museum galleries with a scavenger hunt, examine how Newton has changed over time, and share your favorite local landmarks. All activities are free with museum admission. Suggested ages 4-12; all are welcome to drop in. The Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is located at 286 Waverley Avenue. For information, please call 617-796-1450 or go to www.historicnewton.org.

MBTA Youth Pass

The MBTA and the City of Newton’s Youth Pass program helps provide affordable transit access for young people with low-income. The Youth Pass is a card that can be used by eligible young adults with low incomes to purchase roughly 50% reduced one-way fares for Commuter Rail, Express Bus, and ferry. For additional details CLICK HERE.

MBTA Youth Pass

Zooming to Success: Leveraging Virtual Technology for Career Growth and Development

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 7:00pm-8:00pm

Free, Virtual Event for All Ages and Career Levels

Presented by Newton Wellesley Hospital, learn tips and strategies to boost your career using modern technology. Topics include virtual networking, leveraging online platforms such as LinkedIn, and mastering the virtual interview to land the job.

Free, Virtual Event for All Ages and Career Levels

Click Here to Register.

PIANO LESSONS: Gloria Jasinski

Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory. 30+ years teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Phone: 617.566.9704, email: piano566@comcast.net

Beginner Class in Japanese Language and Culture

Weekly, starting March 3, 2023 | Fridays 7-8pm | On Zoom

Are you an elementary or middle school student interested in learning more about Japanese language and culture? If so, this weekly online offering by Boston Sakura Kids is just for you! This 8-week beginner class will teach you about the Japanese writing system, words and phrases, pop culture, traditional Japanese culture, and whatever else you’re interested in. This program is stress free, cost free, and open to middle school and elementary school students!

If you are interested, please fill out the form available at https://forms.gle/odGE1tdkVo8kGXkM6.

Lunar New Year Community Cultural Day

January 22, 2023
12-3PM
Free and Open to Public

Join the New Art Center and our friends from the Korean Cultural Society of Boston for a special Lunar New Year Celebration! This Cultural Community Day celebrates the Asian Lunar New Year with art activities, decorations, and performances. Bring the whole family for a day of fun.

School Calendar Update!

Please be aware that Thursday, February 2, 2023 is now a full day of school, with dismissal at 2:35 pm, instead of its initially-scheduled early release of 11:20 am.

Thank You!

Many thanks to Bigelow parent Cindy Chan for help filing our PTO taxes. We greatly appreciate your time and expertise!

Lunar New Year Celebration and Classes for Area Youth

Dear Community Partners,

Happy New Year! Included below are new events and workshops to share with your community that will spark their creativity at the New Art Center! We have holiday and vacation art programs for children and teens. Families can attend our Lunar New Year Community Cultural Day. We also have several short workshops for parents and kids to create something together!

New Art Center offers full and partial scholarships, just fill out our Tuition Assistance Form to apply. We welcome students of all ages, skills, abilities, and levels.

Lunar New Year Community Cultural Day