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Space & Financial Aid available at Boys & Girls Club Camps

The Boys & Girls Club of Newton still has space available in all summer camp sessions and financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Visit the Club (675 Watertown St.) or register on the Club’s website.

You can also fill out an online financial aid application and a member of the Club’s staff will contact you for a confidential conversation.

There will be an Introductory Parent’s Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, at 6:00 PM in the Learning Center. There are many new things happening this year such as STEM activities twice a week, new field trips and new exciting activities. Join us next week to find out more details like our new themes and to meet this years camp staff.

Newton Farmer Markets open, now accepting SNAP/EBT

The Newton Farmers’ Markets are opening soon in two locations and now accept SNAP and EBT cards!

West Newton – Elm Street
Saturdays — starts June 20
10am to 2pm

Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon Street
Tuesdays — starts June 30
1:30pm to 6:00pm

SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and EBT cards are accepted at both Newton Farmer Markets. Thanks to a generous donation from the Newton Center Whole Foods, SNAP dollars spent at the Farmers Market will be matched up to $25 per visit, enabling SNAP users will be able to double their buying power at both Newton Farmers Markets from $25 to $50.

Outdoor theatre in Newton Highlands, June 21

Don’t miss the encore performance of the smash production of “The Imaginary Invalid,” a Moliere comedy performed by the Newton Theatre Company. Director Melissa Bernstein takes her Festival of the Arts theatre showpiece to the outdoor setting of the Hyde Center Bandstand in Newton Highlands on June 21 at 7pm.

Using a modern and hilarious translation, the Newton Theatre Company performs Moliere’s brilliant satire of the medical profession in a family-friendly production. Argan, the ultimate hypondriac, plots to marry his daughter Angelique off to an imbecile young doctor, ensuring a lifetime of medical care. Not to fear – saucy maid, Toinette is on to him, and zany antics ensue.

Bring picnics, blankets and enjoy the intermission entertainment by The Tripsters. Admission is free. Visit the Newton Theatre Company website for more information.

FIRST® LEGO® League Information Night

Interested in robotics for your elementary/middle school student?

The LigerBots invite you to find out more at an information night for FIRST LEGO League (FLL) – robotics for 4-8th grade. Learn about the FLL system and talk to coaches and students, past and present.

June 24th,  7:00 – 9:00 pm, Newton North High School, Film Lecture Hall (just off the atrium at Tiger Drive)

For more info: email fll@ligerbots.com or check out www.ligerbots.com.

Mayor’s Summer Reading Program

Come to the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off event or check out the attached flyer to learn about the challenge. Kids can begin to sign-up for the summer reading challenge on the day of the event, June 16th, by using the following link www.newtonma.gov/summerread, or by visiting the Newton Free Library.

Summer book lists can be found on the Newton Free Library’s website. Booklists are organized by grade level. Just click the “Summer Booklists” tab at the top of this link:
http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/content.php?pid=334403&sid=2735257.

July 4th Celebration in Newton

Kids Morning and 4 for the 4th Food Drive:
July 4th, 10:00 am – Noon Newton Centre Playground at Tyler Terrace.
Free event for children ages 3 – 12 years. Children and families are invited to join in the Grande Pet Parade, Decorated Doll Carriage Promenade, Teddy Bear Parade and Foot Races. Free ice cream, candy and drinks complete the morning celebration – courtesy of Cabot’s Ice Cream and Trader Joe’s.

4 for the 4th Food Drive
11% of Newton school children take part in the reduced lunch program. With school not in session, the summer is a time of food insecurity for these children. Please bring 4 items to Kids Morning: Bar soap, canned corn, canned pineapple, cereals, ground coffee, jelly/jam, pasta, peanut butter and jelly, soap, toilet paper, tomato paste/sauce, toothpaste, tuna, vegetable oil.

Afternoon/Evening Events:
July 4th, Noon – 10:00 pm – Albemarle Field.
The fun continues with kiddie amusement rides, craft vendor booths, food vendor booths, face painting and other childrens’ activities.

There is free music and dancing all day: from 1:00 – 6:00 pm in the Gazebo, and 6:00 – 9:00 pm on the Main Stage. At 9:00 pm, don’t miss the grand finale…a fantastic fireworks display!

Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details. Rain date July 5th.

Tutor available

Experienced, reasonably priced, Newton-based tutor for ISEE/SSAT and SAT/ACT standardized tests as well as general essay writing and reading comprehension for students in grades 3-12. College application essay writing help available as well.

Please see recommendations on LinkedIn. Contact Laura Marks: 617-244-0011 or Lsmarks@outlook.com, for rates, additional references and more information.

Newton Community Education Summer Programs

Newton Community Education offers conveniently located, week-long summer programs for every age group, pre-school through high school. This summer they are offering programs in art, theatre, science and technology, debate, and more. Registration is ongoing throughout the summer, but don’t delay…many of the most popular classes are filling up. Visit newtoncommunityed.org for more information about these programs. You can also call 617-559-6999.

Family Yoga

Families can enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable experience together, stretching and strengthening their bodies, while focusing and calming their minds. The yoga practice helps develop calmness, self- control, compassion, resilience, and confidence.

Family Yoga 4 Class Series: $100.00 for entire family. Class dates: June 17th,  June 24th,  July 1st,  and July 8th at TriYoga Boston. For more information, visit www.TriYogaBoston.org , email info@TryogaBoston.org or call 781-609-2497.

60 Prospect Street, Waltham