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Newton South Stage Presents “Bat Boy: The Musical”

Get in the mood for Halloween by coming to see South Stage’s Bat Boy: The Musical!

Bat Boy: The Musical was inspired by a series of tabloid headlines published in 1992 by The Weekly World News claiming that a terrifying creature, half-man and half-bat, had been discovered in a cave, escaped, and was being pursued by government officials. With a beat-driven rock score that pays homage to the rock musicals of the late ’60s and early ’70s, Bat Boy provides a compelling theatrical metaphor for the dangers of prejudice, intolerance, and provincialism.

Note: Bat Boy contains images of blood and violence and references to rape and incest. PG-13. Tickets are on sale now  Click here to purchase tickets in advance.

October 13th, 14th, and 15th, 7:30 pm
Seasholes Auditorium, 140 Brandeis Road

Harvest Fair

The 42nd annual Harvest Fair is a two day event on the Newton Center Green:

  • Saturday, October 15th, has kiddie rides and face painting
  • Sunday, October 16th from 10:00 am –5:00 pm is the Craft Show, Green Expo, Free Pumpkin Decorating and all of the fabulous entertainment. The entertainment begins with Newton’s young musical talent The Dominoes and Jared and the Giants – two fabulous middle school bands you won’t want to miss, followed by Martial Arts, Dance Performances by local dance studios, the YCCA Rock Band and a performance by the amazing students of the Suzuki School of Newton. Closing out the afternoon, are three terrific local bands: The Highlands Conservatory Band- instructors from the local Conservatory of Music; Loose Change – a rock band of Newton educators, and Spicolli’s- yet another talented Newton band.

The favorites at Harvest Fair on Sunday are still there…free pumpkin decorating, kiddie amusement rides, the 150 different craft and business booths selling everything from hand-made beautiful jewelry, clothing to imaginative gifts, and the Green Expo, sponsored by Green Newton, with exhibitors offering solutions for reducing your carbon footprint. As always, gotta have great food and they do!

Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-796-1540 for more information.

Community Services Expo

We are excited to announce a partnership between Congressman Joe Kennedy III and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to promote Community Service Opportunities within the 4th Congressional District!

Congressman Joe Kennedy III and the Corporation for National and Community Service invite YOU to participate in a volunteer expo!  Take this opportunity to promote your organization and connect with neighbors who are interested in serving. The event is supported by Mount Ida College, Wheaton College and MA Campus Compact, and will be a great chance to introduce yourself to the local student community.

As a returned Peace Corps volunteer, Congressman Kennedy is committed to community and national service and looks forward to hearing about the great work being done in this community! Share your organization’s volunteer opportunities with the communities in and around the 4th Congressional District.

Community Organizations can reserve their table through EventBrite. For Mount Ida – REGISTER HERE! For Wheaton – REGISTER HERE! 

Community members can RSVP through EventBrite or Facebook! The Event is Free and Open to the Public. Printed tickets are not required!

October 15th, Mt Ida College, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and Wheaton College, 11:00 am- 2:00 pm

“Meet the Author”

Parents, Children and Teachers Are Invited to “Meet the Author” at Understanding Our Differences’ Family Book Event. Join UOD to welcome Kimberly Brubaker Bradley to Newton! She will discuss and sign her award-winning middle grade novel, The War That Saved My Life, a story of triumph against all odds by a girl with a physical disability, set during World War II. Patti Karam, Library Teacher at Horace Mann Elementary School, will be our event moderator.

Free for children and Newton Public Schools teachers and staff. Requested donation at the door is $10.00 for adults. Registration (save your space) is required in advance at this link: http://understandingourdifferences.org/book-event/

October 18th,  7:00 – 8:00 pm
Book signing follows. (Books will be available for purchase at the event.)
Newton South High School Auditorium, 140 Brandeis Road

For more information, email info@UnderstandingOurDifferences.org

Navigating the Student-Athlete College Search and Recruiting Process

If you’re a student-athlete approaching the college application process, you may be experiencing some stress. The college selection and recruiting process starts much earlier for you and can be complex and time-consuming. The instructor is here to tell you that there is a college for every student-athlete who wants to earn a college degree while playing his or her favorite sport.

Join an overview of the college search and recruiting process and learn to successfully navigate the maze of issues facing the student-athlete. You’ll learn about the differences between Divisions I, II, and III; the NCAA Clearinghouse and national Letter of Intent; and the benefits of playing a sport in college. Find out what college coaches and admissions directors are looking for and how to get their attention, and leave with action steps for each year of high school. For teens and adults.

This is a two-session program: October 25th and October 27th, 7:00 pm at Newton South High School. Register online  or call Newton Commuity Education at 617-559-6999.

College Admissions 101

Get ready for college with this College Admissions 101 lecture. ActiveMinds Tutoring, an in-home education company and Futuro Enlightened, a college consulting firm, will partner to let teens and families know what they’ve learned about college admissions, the new SAT and tips for students needing academic support.

For teens and parents.
November 2nd, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium

Newton Girls Basketball registration now open

Registration for the NGBA 2016-2017 season is now open. Please register here:

http://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Ngba

NGBA is a recreational league for Newton girls with fun for beginners and experienced players alike! Games are played on Saturdays for all grades, starting December 1st and continuing into mid-March; for Grades 3-8 practices are for 1-hour on one evening during the week (Mon-Thurs). You will be able to select one day on the registration form that you are NOT able to practice. Otherwise practice times will be assigned according to coach availability. There are no weekday practices for Grade 2 and High School. The Grade 2 program is focused on a fun, learning environment.

Music School Seeking Interns

The Conservatory at Highlands, a cool new music school in Newton Highlands, is currently looking for high school students who would like to work in a fun and fast-paced environment, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field of music.

Interns should be friendly, organized, reliable, and self-driven, and enjoy working with people. Interns will greet students and parents as they arrive at The Conservatory, answer the phone, and do other office tasks as directed by our staff. Depending on the interest of the intern, other projects may be assigned, such as creating marketing materials or working in the recording studio. Interns may also be asked to distribute Conservatory flyers at various sporting and other events around Newton on the weekends.

Although internships are unpaid, interns are welcome to work on homework, practice an instrument, and use The Conservatory facilities and recording studio while on the job.

For more information about The Conservatory at Highlands and to view a full internship job description, please visit highlandsconservatory.com.

Score Smart Tutoring

Score Smart Tutoring is your Math, English and SAT prep specialist with 15+ years of classroom teaching experience, a Master’s Degree in Teaching, and five years of SAT test preparation. The lessons are online with live face-to-face interaction through Skype and a virtual interactive whiteboard so that student and tutor can work together on writing, SAT, or math problems.

Is your child ready to reach their full academic potential? Try out this personalized approach with a free 20-minute demonstration lesson. Call 208-315-7576 or email scoresmarttutoring@gmail.com.

For information, please visit www.scoresmarttutoring.com.