Plugged In is a nonprofit youth rock band program in Needham teaching young musicians ages 8-18 about using music to create positive change in the world.
Fall session band classes for the Plugged In Band Program begin the week of September 22nd. The registration deadline for fall session band classes is September 8th. Registration for private lessons is ongoing.
For more information, please call 781-956-4281 or visit www.pluggedinband.org.
A local mosaic artist and parent of two Bigelow Middle School students is interested in offering a class to kids 11 years old and older. The class would be run in six, two-hour weekly sessions and the fee would be $250.00. This fee includes all of the materials and tools.
Potential class times are:
If your child is interested in participating in the class, please contact Leslie at lesliebock@gmail.com or 617-901-2546 and indicate which of these times your child is available.
Mindy’s Cooking offers cooking instruction to Newton elementary school students in her home on Tuesdays, 12:45 – 3:00 pm and themed classes to middle schoolers on early release Thursdays throughout the school year.
Each class gives students a full hands-on experience to produce their own gourmet lunch using a variety of equipment and ingredients. Students also learn knife skills, nutrition, food safety and various aspects of culture and tradition about the foods they are making. Mindy Sherbet is a professional chef and mom of 3 Newton public school-age kids.
For information, call 973-420-6190 or email Mindy at mindyscooking@gmail.com. Check out Facebook/mindyscooking. Classes start in the fall.
Kesher Newton is an after-school program that offers a hands on and in-depth approach to Jewish learning for students in grades K-7! Now located on Hammond Pond Parkway, convenient to Newton, housed inside the building of Congregation Mishkan Tefila, Kesher’s warm and inviting new space accommodates its expanding student base and its many family activities.
Kesher Newton is a nationally-recognized alternative to traditional Hebrew School, where children learn Jewish culture and Hebrew language in a spirited, camp-like environment. Kesher’s innovative curriculum challenges students intellectually, while fostering Jewish commitment, joy of learning, and active community participation. Kesher Newton is an independent pluralistic community that is welcoming to all. For more information, visit keshernewton.org or call 617-244-5390, or email info@keshernewton.org.
Located on Langdon Street off of Cabot Street in a small two-unit building with nice neighbors. Close enough to
walk to Cabot School, Newton North.
For more information, please email Leslie Warner at leslie.warner.coach@gmail.com, or call THINK Realty in Newton, MA. 617-244-2755.
Pristine apartment in an elegant brick home on the desirable carriage-lane side of Commonwealth Avenue. Bright, spacious 2nd floor unit w/a terrific layout & lots of windows looking out to a tree lined vista. Enter the unit through the large foyer/hallway opening to living/dining room featuring crown molding & open alcove w/ fireplace. Chef’s kitchen with granite counter tops & brand new stainless steel appliances. Three generous sized bedrooms ready for your personal lifestyle. Step out to the balcony for morning coffee and watch the world go by. Balcony features an electric awning for sunny afternoons. Many additional features including central air, radiant heat in the fully renovated bath, brand new washer/dryer in basement exclusive to the unit & large private storage room. One garage space & one assigned off-street space. Beautiful home convenient to Newton Centre, shops, restaurants & the Green Line.
For more information, call Janet at 617-797-9497 or email at janet@janetporcaro.net.
Circus Smirkus’ 2014 Big Top Tour Presents 6 Shows. Join Circus Smirkus, the international youth circus, July 25th – 27th at Gore Place in Waltham. Thirty performers ages 10 – 18, including two local youth, perform in the 2014 production of “Anchors Away for Atlantis.” Tickets and information at www.smirkus.org.
Calling all Metro Boston area girl basketball players or girls who want to learn basketball, age 6-18. All skill levels welcome. Come play in a fun and safe environment.
Coached by former NSHS varsity all-star player and life-long Newton resident Chari Cohen Oliveira, and high school coach Jazmyne Roulhac, a former 4 year recruit at Tabor Academy. This is a girls only 3v3 league and clinics will be held at the newly renovated indoor court at the BYCF Thomas M. Menino Center in nearby Roslindale.
Through hard work, fundamentals and fun, they aim to foster a competitive attitude while inspiring young girls to love the sport in a respectful, safe and positive environment. Player placement evaluations will be held June 23rd and June 30th. The 3v3 league runs Monday nights 6:00-8:30 from July 14th – August 18th. Clinics will be Tuesday nights through August 19th, 7:00-7:45 for newer players, 7:45-8:30 for more experienced.
Interested? Want more info? Call or text Chari Cohen Oliveira at 781-354-6057 or email beautifulbostonianelite@gmail.com.
Hey Kids! Congratulations on finishing another year of school! Don’t miss Newton’s 1st End-of-School Treasure Hunt, June 20th – June 30th. Start at Green Planet Kids where you pick up your Treasure Map and Clues. Solve the clues, search the map, and travel around the city collecting free Treasure!
Giveaways include free pizza, stickers, ice cream, shoelaces, tacos, little toys, bookmarks, candy, bike lights… even a toothbrush kit! Presented by Newton’s favorite Kid-Friendly businesses and organizations. For Kids ages 3 -12.
Bring in some schoolwork ….. an essay, math test, report card, art project, or anything else that you’re proud of! Visit www.lifeinnewton.com for more details.
The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council is sponsoring a survey to gather neighborhood input about the upcoming Zervas School expansion project. To fill out a very brief survey, please go to http://bit.ly/NH-school-survey or call 617-340-9262 for more information or to get a paper copy.
You can see the latest project plans (from June 4) at http://zervas.projects.joslinlesser.com/download/presentations