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All That Jazz Dance Studio

All That Jazz Dance Studio is still accepting registration for the 2016-2017 school year.

Open House Dates:  August 31st and September 7th, 4:00-6:00 pm and Sunday, September 11th, 1:00-2:30 pm!

All That Jazz is the proud winner of the Newton Tab Readers Choice Awards for Best Children’s Dance Studio in Newton since 2011. We specialize in building self-esteem and creating a warm, supportive and nurturing environment for all children as they learn the art of dance.

The director, Miss Deb Lifson Vogel is a Newton native and currently has children in the Newton Public Schools. Please call today to find out more information or to register: 617-641-0784, missdeb@allthatjazznewton.com or visit www.allthatjazznewton.com.

Maestro Musicians Academy

Based in West Newton, the Maestro Musicians Academy serves ages 4-104 and specializes in teaching all instruments in both private and group instruction. They care deeply about the unique parent-teacher-student relationship that establishes the foundation for success in the lessons and the unique Parent tested, Child approved philosophy means that they offer a free trial lesson for anyone seriously considering signing up.

For more information, please contact Daniel at 857-756-5230 or lessons@maestromusicians.com. Visit the website www.maestromusicians.com.

Newton Community Education Fall Registration is Open

Sign up today for Newton Community Education’s fall programs. They offer programs in arts, sports, science, programming, theatre, and more for kids of all ages, pre-school through high school.

New classes include 3-D Printing & Design, Intro to Debate, Next Gen Lego Robotics, Hands-On Electronics, Animation Lab and more. Also offered are old favorites like Chess, Soccer, Language Clubs, and Pottery. Visit newtoncommunityed.org to see all of the fall classes.

Music Lessons and Birthday Parties at The Conservatory at Highlands!

The Conservatory at Highlands http://www.highlandsconservatory.com/ is now registering students of all ages for private music lessons in more than 15 instruments. For more information and to sign up, visit highlandsconservatory.com or call 617-903-0944.

Have an awesome birthday party at The Conservatory! Play in a rock band with your friends, sing karaoke, jam, or perform in a music video. A rockin’ good time for up to 12 kids (ages 7+). Book your party now at highlandsconservatory.com or call 617-903-0944.

The Conservatory offers a 21st century music education style that is equally inclusive and challenging taught by the best musicians in Boston. Locally owned and operated, conveniently located at 51 Winchester Street in Newton Highlands (next door to Create a Cook). They have an outstanding facility that is equal parts private lesson space and performance venue, with an innovative recording studio and ample parking.

The Conservatory at Highlands is your community music school, where all can learn and develop the craft of music together. Come see for yourself!

Newton Girls Soccer Kindergarten Program

The kindergarten soccer program offered by Newton Girls Soccer is the only program in Newton designed specifically to match the physical and emotional development of young girls.

Sessions typically run on Saturday mornings at Bowen Field in Newton Centre. The 60-minute program emphasizes fun, teamwork and positive encouragement. Players engage in soccer learning activities led by the NGS Professional Coaching Staff, then play small-sided (4v4) scrimmages. Players will be placed on teams typically organized by school with a parent coach assigned to help with organization and game management. This is a great way to build out your daughters social connections and friendships as she enters this new exciting chapter. Many long lasting friendships start here.

The season starts September 10th and teams are being formed now. Registration is scheduled to close on August 31st. More information about the program can be found here: http://newtongirlssoccer.org/home/schedules/juniors-kindergarten/

To register your daughter, click here: http://newtongirlssoccer.org/home/register/

YMCA’s Camp Frank A. Day to Celebrate 100 Year Anniversary

It was 100 years ago when the Y’s residential camp, Camp Frank A. Day, opened for its first season thanks to a $5,000 gift from one of its greatest benefactors, and one of Newton’s most well-known citizens at the turn of the last century, Frank Ashley Day.

Frank A. Day spent his boyhood in Newton, was educated in the city schools and made his mark as a Boston financier. He served as alderman for the city from 1903 to 1909 and as the first Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the YMCA. Following his death in 1914, Mrs. Day felt that it was fitting that the camp property which was so beautifully situated on Lake Quacumquasit in East Brookfield, MA and so well adapted for camp purposes should be a memorial to her husband who was always ministering to the needs of others and yet loved nature and all her beauty.

At first, nine boys lived in tents, which were erected among the pines in the same spot that houses senior boy campers today. Campers filled their summer with activities such as baseball, tennis, woodcraft and nature studies. By 1966, the camp was in its 50th year of operation and was one of the larger and better known camps in New England. In 1979, Dick and Sonia McKnight began a 25-year stint as the camp’s directors, helping to build the camp up to where it stands today.

On September 10th and 11th, Camp Frank A. Day will celebrate its centennial anniversary with a two-day reunion. Current and past campers, staff and alumni are invited to attend the celebration which will feature a line-up of traditional camp activities such as flagpole, color war (green versus grey), campfires, waterfront activities, and more.

To find out more about how to register for the celebration, visit www.cfad100.com.

Newton CPA news: affordable housing opportunity, upcoming deadlines

Application Due Dates
Applications for two affordable rental units on Taft Avenue in Newton are due by September 12th. Application information is now available from this webpage:
http://metrowestcd.org/housing-services/information-for-renters/units-for-rent/

This CAN-DO project has one 2-bedroom unit and one 3-bedroom unit. Both units have a preference for homeless families.

Other Upcoming Deadlines
The Community Preservation Committee’s next meeting is September 8th. Agenda requests and written materials for this pre-meeting packet are due by August 24th (somewhat earlier than usual, because of the Labor Day holiday).

Agenda requests and written materials for the following CPC meeting, on October 6th, are due by September 19th.

REMINDER for pre- and full proposal deadlines: Full proposals that the CPC has formally agreed to consider in the 2016 funding round, based on their previous pre-proposal discussions, are due by 30 September 2016.

Deadlines for the 2017 funding round will be in February and March 2017 (for the in-person orientation meeting and pre-proposal submission) and in October 2017 (for invited full proposals). Early submission of pre-proposals is strongly encouraged! The CPC will discuss your pre-proposal at any regular meeting. For all upcoming meeting deadlines, use the Calendar link in the top-left navigation section of any page on the program website, www.newtonma.gov/cpa/.

Contact information
For assistance, please contact Alice Ingerson, Program Manager, at aingerson@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1144.

Try the Y this Summer

Try the Y this Summer
Discover all you can do at the Y. They’re opening the doors every Saturday this summer for  FREE, through September 3rd. You’re invited to enjoy the pools, state-of-the art fitness center, gymnasium, cycle studio, group exercises and more! It’s absolutely FREE. There’s no obligation to join. No fees to pay. Enjoy fun and healthy activities, make new friendships and discover ALL that the Y offers.

Late Summer Camp Specials
The Y’s camp programs inspire kids to work and play together, create friendships that can last a lifetime, and we make sure all kids feel welcome and comfortable being themselves. They’re currently offering Late Summer Specials for Camp Pikati at the Y (ages 3 to 15), Camp Chickami in Wayland (ages 6 to 15) and our overnight camp in East Brookfield, Camp Frank A. Day (ages 7 to 15). Sign up for a week at Camp Chickami or Camp Pikati between August 8th and September 2nd and receive a $50 discount per session. Or, sign up for Camp Frank A. Day’s Session 3B, 4 or Adventure Week and receive $100 off the regular fee AND a pair of camp flannels.

For more information, visit wsymca.org/camps or contact Camping Services at campings@wsymca.org or 617-244-6050 x 3008.

Preschool and After-School Care at the Y
The Y is currently enrolling children in the brand new Preschool Center for Child Development and After-School programs (children in grades K-8) for the 2016-2017 School Year. For more information on preschool and out-of-school time programs, please contact Brenda Banks at brendab@wsymca.org or 617-244-6050 x3022.

Fall Programs
Registration for Early Fall Programs at the Y opens on August 15th for YMCA members and August 19th for nonmembers. Early Fall Programs begin on September 6th.

· Learn to swim – swimming lessons for all ages including Parent & Child classes
· Youth Sports Leagues & Classes – YBA, Soccer, NFL Flag Football and more
· Karate
· LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
· Music & Creative Arts
· Personal Training and Small Group Training

Visit wsymca.org to register online or stop by the Y’s Welcome Center.

Work at the Y
The West Suburban YMCA is hiring! Join a dynamic and fun team that is dedicated to strengthening the community:

– Lifeguards, Swim Instructors and Swim Coaches
– Fitness Center Staff
– Group Exercise Instructors
– Child Care Program Staff

Please contact Laura Snow for more information at lauras@wsymca.org or 617-244-6050, ext. 3030.

Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships, Programs
and Summer Camp
The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to never turn anyone away due to their inability to pay. Please contact the Membership Department at 617-244-6050 x 3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.

Fall Registration is open for Kindergarten Soccer

Since 1993, Kindergarten Soccer has been introducing children to soccer in a fun and non-competitive environment where girls and boys develop friendships, learn teamwork and gain confidence. The kids play on Saturday mornings at Richardson Field in Waban starting September 10th. Join Kindergarten Soccer and meet other families in your neighborhood!

Kindergarten Soccer is open to all children in Newton entering Kindergarten Fall 2016. They will attempt to place your child on a team with others who will attend the same elementary school.

Kindergarten Soccer is a program run by the Zervas Elementary PTO. For more information and for online registration, please visit the website:
www.KindergartenSoccer.org.