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Intro to the ‘Craft of Fiction Writing’ Class

In July, Next Level Up will be hosting an exciting, engaging, creative and collaborative opportunity for budding writers who would like to be immersed in the craft of creating their own fiction, as well as the entire Writing Process. Students will take part in many interactive, thought provoking, and fun writing activities. There will be a heavy focus on developing all elements of a fictional story, in addition to word choice, sentence structure, figurative language, and revision.

For more information call 781-540-1123 or email info@nextleveluptutoring.com. You can also visit their new website to learn the details and download a registration form: www.nextleveluptutoring.com.

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Seeking part time instructors

Advances Learning Center is an agency dedicated to providing services to people with disabilities, using ABA teaching methodologies. They offer in-home services, school based services, and social skills groups and are currently recruiting for part time instructors to work with clients during after-school hours.

Please see the attached ALC flyer for more information.

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Performing Arts for Teens

Is your teen interested in theater? Do he/she care about the environment ?

During the 4 days of April Vacation, teens will write and perform a play about taking care of the environment. They’ll have the opportunity to participate in the creation of a play that they will perform at the end of the week for families and friends.

….Bring along any wild and crazy ideas! All aspects of theater-making will be available to explore, such as making costumes and sets using recycled materials

April 21st-24th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The New Art Center, Newtonville, Ma.
Facilitated by Karen Bray, MSPT, MFA, Theater Artist, New Art Center Faculty

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@NewtonFreeLibrary

Teen Crafterhours, Tuesday, March 17th, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area: meeting on the third Tuesday of every month to make crafts and eat snacks. Grades 6-12. This month’s craft will be marbleized sculpey clay bowls.

Books & Brownies, Saturday, March 21st, 2:00 pm, meet at Robbins Library in Arlington: Join a special book club field trip! Meeting at the Robbins Library in Arlington (700 Mass Ave) to participate in Arlington Reads My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher. Join for a live Q&A followed by an Arlington Reads Together ‘wrap party.’ Register (required) online at www.robbinslibrary.org.

NEW! Minecraft Club, Thursdays, March 19th, 4:00-5:30 pm, Second floor Computer Center: Come play Minecraft with your friends on the library’s server with different challenges each week. Don’t have an account? No problem, use one of the library’s. The club will meet the first and third Thursdays of every month. Grades 6-12. Register online.

Intro to Minecraft for Adults, Tuesday, March 17th, 7:00 pm, Second floor Computer Center: Ever wondered what Minecraft is? Why it’s so popular and why your kids are always online playing it? What are maps, mods, and lags? Come to this Introduction to Minecraft to learn what all the rage is about, how you can get involved with your kids by learning to play the game, and more! Register online.

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Party for a Purpose!

Help Keep Kids Safe! Support the Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP)

Please come to a fun filled evening to raise money and awareness for our children and community. Since 1991, CAP has been dedicated to building a community where children are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by taught skills, and protected by caring, supportive adults.

For tickets or to make a donation please visit: www.capfundraiser2015.eventbrite.com
If you have any questions please contact Dan Demeo at 617-650-2864 or dandemeo@remax.net.

April 11th, 8:00 pm – 12:00pm
Social Restaurant, 320 Washington Street, Newton

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On-line auction

The Zervas School online auction is OPEN! Hundreds of fantastic auction items are being offered for a great cause, and only a small portion are limited to the Zervas community. Check out the Bidding for Good  site and bid early and often; new items will be added daily. Don’t miss out on access to camps, fabulous restaurants, fun for the kids, professional services and more!

The auction closes Thursday, March 19th at 10:00 pm.

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Free sports for kids grades 6 – 12!

  • Mondays 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Skills & Scrimmages -Variety of Indoor Sports
  • Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:45 pm: Badminton,
  • Wednesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Skills & Scrimmages -Variety of Indoor Sports,
  • Thursdays 5:30-6:45 pm: Badminton,
  • Fridays 3:00 – 5:00 pm: Basketball for High School kids.
  • Starting Saturday, April 4th: Skills & Scrimmages – Variety of Indoor Sports from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.

Sports equipment provided. The Hyde Community Gym and The Newton Partnership sponsor the programs. For more information call: 617-527-3308.

Hyde Community Gym, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands.

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Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk

Spring is just around the corner (yes, the snow is melting!) – and it’s time to start dusting off those running (or walking) shoes! The 23rd annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race and Family Walk is a perfect way to shake off some of that cabin fever! Every runner receives an official digital-clock time, a race medallion, goody bag and a free ticket to the pre-race pasta party at Newton City Hall on Saturday, April 18th. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each category win a trophy! There are free games and activities organized by Steve DeMasco’s Shaolin Studios of Wellesley and the Lasell College Special Events students.

Not a runner? Everyone can walk the course at 11:30 am. Register at www.newtoncommunitypride.org. The first 500 registrations receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact 617-796-1540.

April 19th, Newton City Hall

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Water Rising: The Impact on Humanity

Women Working for Oceans (W2O), in partnership with the New England Aquarium, will present: Water Rising: The Impact on Humanity. This event includes a special lecture at 11:00 am in the Aquarium’s Simons IMAX® Theater followed by a ticketed limited seated luncheon.

National Geographic Photographer George Steinmetz will take the audience on a photographic look at how sea level rise affects coastal communities, rich and poor, around the world. Senior Analyst, Erika Spanger-Siegfried, from the Union of Concerned Scientists, will review the basic concepts behind warming oceans, rising sea levels and human’s contribution to this critical global issue.

Women Working for Oceans, (W2O) promotes healthy and sustainable oceans through education that inspires advocacy and action. The link to the event is:
http://womenworkingforoceans.org/event/water-rising-the-impact-on-humanity-3/?instance_id=152

April 9th. 11:00 am
New England Aquarium

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