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Adult Knitting Class in Newton Center

Would you like to learn to knit? Do you know the basics but are ready to move beyond a scarf? Or have you finished a couple of projects and are ready to learn some new techniques and become more confident?

Register now for an adults-only knitting class taught by an experienced teacher:

 

In this class, beginners will develop a strong foundation of skills so that they can continue knitting many different types of projects. You’ll learn how to: cast on, knit, purl, create a border, read a pattern, identify and fix common mistakes, and bind off. More experienced knitters can expand their skills to cables, lace knitting, chart reading, and/or socks.

Tuesday evenings beginning March 29th , 7:00 – 9:00 pm OR
Wednesday mornings beginning March 30th, 10:00 am – noon

Cost: $75 for a 5-class pass
Location: Instructor’s home in Newton Centre

To register, email the instructor maryannhill82@gmail.com. Payment information, address, and a list of materials needed for the first class will be sent promptly.

Waban Hardware hopes to be a UPS dropoff location

Waban Hardware is open at 1641 Beacon! The new owner of Waban Hardware would like to reinstate its UPS drop off service at the shop and has created an online petition to prove to UPS that the community would use this service. If you support Waban Hardware as a UPS drop off location, please sign (signature button is to the right on screen):

http://www.yousign.org/en/urge-UPS-to-make-Waban-Hardware-a-drop-off-location-again-t-37933#.VuqnMMmPqgI.facebook

Check out Waban Hardware on Facebook.

Newton as a Welcoming City For All

Save the Date: Mayor’s 1st Annual Community Discussion on Newton as a Welcoming City For All

Help us ensure that Newton is open to people of all races/ethnicities, religions, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and disabilities.

On Thursday evening, April 7th, Mayor Warren will host the first annual community discussion focused on ensuring that Newton is a welcoming community to people of all backgrounds. The forum will include leaders from our community and beyond. This will be an opportunity for residents of all ages to ask questions, and join us in making Newton the most inclusive community it can be.

The discussion will be held in the War Memorial of Newton City Hall, located at 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, on Thursday, April 7th at 6:30 pm.

High School Start Time updates

New items have been posted on the High School Start Time web page including information about the faculty/staff survey and about the timeline.

Please review the presentation made March 14th at School Committee, or check out the full broadcast on NewTV. Also, the F.A.Q has been updated.

Please visit the web page for more information http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/laterstarttime

Teen Programs next week @ the Library

Starry Night Pastel Workshop: Work in tandem with artist Greg Maichack to draw Starry Night with pastels on black paper. For teens and adults.  March 14th, 4:00 or 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.

Teen Crafterhours: Meet on the third Tuesday of every month to make crafts and eat snacks. This month you’ll be painting terra cotta pots for Spring. Grades 6-12. March 15th, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area.

PLFAG Presents: Community Safe Spaces Workshop: Join a presentation that unpacks LGBTQ+ terminology and raises awareness about gender identity and sexual orientation. Sponsored by Newton Youth Services. March 16th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.

Teen Tinker Club: Use littleBits to invent new things! Bits snap together with magnets to make circuits in seconds. Tinker Club is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Grades 6-12. Space is limited, please register online. March 17th, 4:00 pm, second floor Teen Area.

Saturday Science Open Lab: Drop in during the two-hour Open Lab to explore engineering, circuitry, coding and robotics. Discover LSTA grant purchased equipment including HexBugs, Kibo, littleBits, Lego WeDo and Spark Fun Inventor kits. Demonstrations and hands on activities for all ages will be available.
This Code Newton program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.  March 19th, 2:00-4:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.

Newton Reads Book Discussion @ L’Aroma Cafe: Join a discussion of I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson at L’Aroma Cafe, 15 Spencer St. West Newton. March 20th, 2:00 pm.

Public Speaking and Leadership Camp for Grades 6 -10

This summer, Lumos Debate is offering 2 week day-camp for Newton
students grades 6-10. Your child will practice critical thinking, argumentation, and public speaking in a fun and engaging learning environment. These are the skills that will get your kid noticed and catapult them into leadership positions in school and in their future careers! For more information email info@lumosdebate.com or visit their website: http://camp.lumosdebate.com/newton-summer-camp/.

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Newton Summer Stage Theatre Program for High Schoolers

Newton Community Education is thrilled to announce that they are bringing back Newton Summer Stage, the popular summer theatre program for high schoolers (rising 9-12th graders). Hone your acting skills, train your singing voice, and learn exciting choreography as you rehearse the much-beloved musical Bye Bye Birdie. An experienced team will guide you through five weeks of rehearsals, culminating in two fully-produced performances.

In addition to working on the fundamentals of musical theatre, you’ll also explore other aspects of a theatrical production including design, construction, publicity, and more. No previous experience necessary! Newton Summer Stage will be led by Newton North teachers Dan Fabrizio, Director; Chris Roppola, Music Director; and Brad Jensen, Choreographer. Auditions will be held on April 11th and 13th. Please click here for more information or call 617-559-6999.

July 5th – August 5th, 12:30 -5:30 pm
Newton North High School.