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Half-price camp days at Newton Sewing Studio

If you plan to send your child to Newton Sewing Studio this summer, why not get a great deal by buying camp days in advance?! Act now because this 50% off sale ends May 31.

Full Day 9am – 5pm Regular price $100 — on sale now $50
Full Week (morning) 9am – 1pm Regular price $250 — on sale now $125
Full Week (afternoon) 1pm – 5pm Regular price $250 — on sale now $125
Full Week 9am – 5pm Regular price $425 — on sale now $212

All discount camp days must be purchased before May 31. Camp days purchased after May 31st will be at regular prices.

Call 617-213-0344 or email Newton Sewing Studio with any questions. Feel free to pass this invitation along.

New music school

Announcing the grand opening of the Maestro Musicians Academy at the Young Israel of Brookline in Coolidge Corner. Expert lessons in violin, viola, and cello. Perfect for children ages 4 and up.

Stellar faculty with emphasis on developing the potential of every unique student. Sign up for one week of our introductory sessions from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on June 24th-30th, July 22nd-28th, and August 19th- 25th.

Contact Artistic Director Daniel Broniatowski, D.M.A. at 857-756-5230 or view the website. Parent tested, child approved!

31st Annual Newton House Tour

Get your tickets now for the tour on Sunday, May 19, 12:00-5:00 p.m.
Featuring private homes that highlight interior design, architecture, and historic renovation throughout Newton, the House Tour benefits Historic Newton’s programming.

Advance sale tickets: $25 for Historic Newton members/$35 for nonmembers. Ticket prices increase $5 the day before the tour.

Buy your tickets now online or call 617-796-1450.

Waban Library Center presents…

Fiction Writing for Children Workshop (Adults only)

Over the last 20 years, the market for children’s novels has exploded. Yet writing for these age groups is challenging and more complicated than it may seem. In this workshop, local children’s book author Karen Day will introduce you to the world of novel writing for children. This will include an overview of the industry as well as tips on how to get started.

Participants will write, share and discuss their work. No experience is necessary.This workshop will meet on Thursdays from 7:30-9pm and run for four consecutive weeks: May 30th, June 6th, June 13th and June 20th. The fee for this four week workshop is $150. Karen Day has published middle grade novels TALL TALES, NO CREAM PUFFS and A MILLION MILES FROM BOSTON. . You may read more about her at www.klday.com. To register, please go to the http://www.wabanlibrarycenter.org/and print out the registration form. If you have any questions, please email us at wabanlibrary@gmail.com.

Zoo Camp Registration now Open

Give your child an incredible experience at Zoo Camp this summer. Campers learn about a new theme every day through hands-on-activities designed to engage youth and get them excited about the natural world. At Zoo Camp, located nearby in the Franklin Park Zoo, your child will meet animals up close, tour behind the scenes, make new friends, and grow — all under the leadership of our diverse, enthusiastic, caring staff.

Ages 6-13.
Junior ZooKeeper for ages 12-13 with even more behind the scenes.
Monday-Friday 9-3, extended care available

Sessions:
July 1-12
July 15-26
July 29-August 9
August 12-16
Flexible pricing structure as low as $220 per week.

Plant Swap to raise funds for METCO scholarship fund, May 18

Ferns creeping out of bounds? Hostas growing like weeds? Lily of the Valley taking over your yard? Now is the time to thin your garden. Don’t put those Iris divisions into the compost bin. Trade them in!

Bring a plant – Take a plant at the 4th Annual Plant Swap on Saturday, May 18, from 11am – 2pm at 27 George Street (near Centre and Cabot intersection).

Use flower pots, milk cartons, coffee cans, yogurt tubs, even plastic bags to pot up your cast-offs. Labels would be nice. Early drop-offs are fine.

Exchanges are free, but please consider the donation box marked “Newton METCO Scholarship Fund.” An annual project started by a Bigelow Middle School student, now at NNHS, to benefit his METCO classmates through the best of ‘recycling’. Questions? Email Barbara Howard.

Waban Village Day, May 19

Come one, come all to the 9th annual Waban Village Day taking place in Waban Square on Sunday, May 19.

The festivities begin at 10am with the 5K Family Fun Run.
From 11am to 3pm, you can take in our exciting entertainment lineup, sample food selections, and view enticing vendor wares.

This year’s entertainment line-up will include the Newton North Jazz Ensemble, NNHS’s Rich Labedz’s professional group, and the Newton Family Singers.

More information and registration for the Family Fun Run is available on the Waban Village Day website.

Vendor registration for Waban Village Day, May 19

Calling all Vendors. Do you have something to sell; jewelry, crafts, specialty items, artisan breads or foods, cosmetics, clothes, to name a few. Come share your creations with a booth at Waban Village Day, Sunday, May 19 th 11am-3pm.

This is the 9th Waban Village Day, it takes place in Waban Square on Woodward Street, right off of Beacon Street. This is a very popular event, fun for the whole family, with over 2000 people participating in rides, food and crafts. If you are interested in a booth at Waban Village Day, please contact Liz by email. For more information check out the Waban Village Day website.

Girl Scouts collecting donations to help stray, abandoned cats

Girl Scouts in Oak Hill Troop 73004 are working on a community service project to assist the Cat Connection, a non-profit organization that rescues and finds homes for stray and abandoned cats in Newton, Waltham, Belmont, Watertown., Brighton and Allston.

They are seeking donations of cat supplies (food, toys, kitty litter, etc.) and searching for foster and adoption homes for these cats.

Donations can be delivered to drop-off boxes located at Newtonville Pets and the lobby of Oak Hill Middle School until June 3.

Anyone interested in fostering or adopting a cat can learn more by visiting the Cat Connection website.

Support our Veterans at the Memorial Day Parade, May 19

All Newton school students, faculty, staff, and parents are invited to join the Annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 19. Honor all veterans by marching in the parade (all are welcome) or cheering us on from the sidewalk!

The parade begins at 2pm at Our Lady Help of Christians Church at the corner of Washington St. and Adams St in Newtonville. The parade follows this route:

Starting at Our Lady, the parade proceeds west on Washington to Walnut St.
Turn right onto Walnut St. and proceeds to Watertown St.
Turn right onto Watertown St. and ending at Colette – Magni Park. (at Adams St., next to Dunkin Donuts).

Refreshment will be served at the end of the parade for all participants.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please call Tom Shoemaker at the VFW Post 440 at 617.244.0440.