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Boston based writiing camp

Summer Ink, a Boston-based writing day camp for 5th through 10th grade students, has openings in several programs. Summer Ink campers play sports, participate in arts activities, take field trips throughout Boston, and write about their experiences. Trained classroom teachers help students of all levels focus their writing and find their unique voice. Two-week sessions at Simmons College in July. Scholarships available; please apply early. Visit www.summerink.org for details and to register.

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Seeking Street performers

Newton Highlands Village Day is a neighborhood street fair featuring live music, tasty food, rides, a fun run, prize drawings and a silent auction.  This year the Highlands Area Council is looking for a variety of local street performers to entertain event goers, including musicians/bands, dancers, jugglers, magicians, and more.

Parents, please forward to your talented teens!.   Applicants should send a description of their act along with any demo links to Steven Feinstein, sfeinstein@newtonma.gov.  Event date is June 14th from 11:00 am-3:00 pm.  Submissions due by April 17th.

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Family African Dance Classes

LifeForce Dance, Family African Dance Classes, taught by Bigelow parent Melissa Alexis is now registering for classes. Pre-registration required; email Melissa for more information and to sign up  at lifeforcedance@gmail.com or 617-840-7283

For all levels and various ages, come experience a vibrant, rhythmic dance class that explores the spirit and technique of movement from West Africa and the Caribbean. This class is designed for everyone who loves to dance – African Dance is for Every Body!

Sundays @ 9:30am and/or 1:00 pm, beginning April 5th
Leon’s Dance Center, 230 Adams Street, Newton

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Fitness classes

Matt Wilson, NPS parent and  fitness and nutrition (NSCA & Precision Nutrition) trainer offers the following “Bridge to April Break” Session – a 5 week session of fitness classes in Oak Hill Park.

•Beginner’s Exercise Group – Wednesday Nights at 7:00 pm to be held if at least 6 people sign up. It will be a low to no impact class that focuses on movement, range of motion and strength building. The ultimate goal of this class is to prepare you (whether over the course of one or several sessions) to eventually move up to more advanced classes. The pace will be slow, and you may not sweat a lot, but the idea is to make sure you learn proper movement and show you that you are indeed capable of much more than you may believe. This class will be intentionally the small for a great instructor to participant ration. (minimum of 6, maximum of 8 – $20.00 for drop ins, $75.00 for the 5 week session).

•Monday and/or Wednesday Morning Class – 9:00 am – this class will focus on a combination of cardio and strength building. It is a step up from the Beginner’s Group. Depending on the group make up,  the focus will be on building up your cardio endurance while continuing to develop your core and overall strength. (minimum of 6, maximum of 12 – $20.00 for drop in, $75.00 for one day per week, $125.00 for 2 days per week).

•Monday and/or Thursday Night Boot Camp* – 7:00 pm – this class is the original – starting with a warm-up and a game, moving on to raising the heart rate, usually finishing with some core work. Any and all levels are happily accepted. (minimum of 5, maximum of 12 – $20.00 for drop in, $75.00 for one day per week, $125.00 for 2 days per week)

•Monday through Friday 6:00 am Morning Call – this class will require some dedication but is guaranteed to give you the best results. It is a 25 day session that involves a combination of strength, cardio and HIIT classes. (minimum of 8 people to commit to coming 5 mornings per week, maximum of 12 – $8.00 per class with a 5 day, 5 week commitment ($200.00) plus you need to purchase and bring a pair of 5 to 10 lbs dumbbells).

Below is a link to a Doodle Poll that will allow you to reserve a spot in the class or classes you would like. Once the minimum is reached on any of those classes, you can assume that the class will be held (starting next week). The Boot Camps* have already met their minimal requirements and will be held. Once the snow melts and class moves outside, the max on those two classes will be lifted. The other classes however will maintain their caps.

http://doodle.com/zaau3wgtdepmw36i

The 5 week session starts this week (week of March 15th). For questions, please conatc Matt Wilson, 617-610-3853.

The Shuman Center
675 Saw Mill Brook Parkway, Newton

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Kesher Newton Open House​!

Come learn about Kesher’s Hebrew and Judaics curriculum. Take a tour of Kesher and speak to Kesher parents. Special Passover craft for the kids! Please RSVP at www.keshernewton.eventbrite.com

Kesher is a pluralistic Jewish after school program for grades K-5 which emphasizes joyful, hands-on Jewish learning which includes Hebrew immersion, Judaic studies, and fun-filled electives. Kesher Newton is an independent pluralistic community that is welcoming to all. For more information, visit keshernewton.org, or call Ilana 617-244-5390, or email ilana@keshernewton.org.

Open house: March 29th, 10:30-11:30 am

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Get Burly Fitness Clinic

Get Burly is a fitness program designed to promote athletes to be the best version of themselves through supporting their peers and through fitness. Their mission is to instill and inspire youth to develop a passion for fitness through group circuit training
and team building games.

Introduce your child to “Fun Through Fitness”. Participants will engage in group circuit training as well as a variety of team building activities and cooperative games. This program is being offered through Newton Parks and Recreation. For details, please see this flyer Get Burly, visit the website www.getburly.com. In addition, you may contact Judy Dore or Stephanie Lapham, 617-796-1500 for more information.

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Seeking Practice Coordinator

Employment Opportunity- Practice Coordinator at The Wellness Room
An energetic and thriving group of 15 psychotherapists welcome the opportunity to fill a position that requires a unique combination of skills. The perfect candidate would possess:
• a sense of humor
• extreme organization
• dedication and flexibility
as well as be…
• personable, friendly and connective
• tenacious and unafraid

They’re looking for another “spoke in the wheel” in their mission to provide our community with an unparalleled therapeutic experience. This Practice Coordinator  must be proficient in Mac Computers, have excellent phone and email skills, and be familiar with on-line scheduling, accounting and health care insurance.

Please visit the website at TheWellnessRoomNewton.com to familiarize yourself with the mission, the therapists and the office.  To express interest or for additional information, please contct Haven Fyfe-Kiernan, at haven@thewellnessroomnewton.com.

The Wellness Room
617-552-5116
288 Walnut Street, Suite 220
Newtonville

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Reigning Cats and Dogs presented by Watertown Children’s Theatre

Come to the world premiere of Reigning Cats and Dogs presented by Watertown Children’s Theatre. Book by Steven Bergman and Amy White Graves, Music and Lyrics by Steven Bergman. Reigning Cats and Dogs is part of WCT’s initiative to support the growth of new works in children’s theatre.

Reigning Cats & Dogs is a new musical about acceptance, personal identity, friendship and loyalty. Chou-Chou has a problem: she’s a royal dog, but she’s always felt like a cat on the inside. Whether it’s a mouse infestation at the castle, or trying to get a performance slot at the Club Kit Kat, she wants everything to be “Purr-fect!” How can she and her feline friends make the kingdom an accepting society? A cast of K-6th graders including Newton residents Brandon Baskin, Maggie Brousal-Glaser, Alexandra Danis, Samuel Danis, Alexandra Giunta, Katherine Grabowski, Nisha Jha, Amir LaGasse, Alison McPherson, Caleb McPherson, Henry McPherson, Sadie Mulligan, Cliodhna O’Dwyer, Jacob Resnick, and Maya Ullman will sing, dance and perform and bring these cats, dogs, and mice to life!

Tickets are $14.00 and are now on sale on the website: watertownchildrenstheatre.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets 1-800-838-3006. For more information, visit WCT’s website or call 617-926-ARTS.

March 20th at 7:00 pm, March 21st at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, March 22nd at 2:00 pm.
Charles Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown

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On line Auction

Underwood PTO On line Auction has begun and will run through Sunday, March 15th at 10:00 pm. Check out great deals on local restaurants, sporting events, concerts, birthday parties, services and more. http://www.charityauctionorganizer.com/auction/springauction

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