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Kesher – Newton Jewish Community After School Program

Kesher Newton now enrolling for Fall 2014. Kesher Newton is an after-school program that offers a hands on and indepth approach to Jewish learning for students in grades K-7! Now located on Hammond Pond Parkway, convenient to Newton, housed inside the building of Congregation Mishkan Tefila, Kesher’s warm and inviting new space accommodates its expanding student base and its many family activities.

Kesher Newton is a nationally-recognized alternative to traditional Hebrew School, where children learn Jewish culture and Hebrew language in a spirited, camp-like environment. Kesher’s innovative curriculum challenges students intellectually, while fostering Jewish commitment, joy of learning, and active community participation. Kesher Newton is an independent pluralistic community that is welcoming to all.

For more information, visit keshernewton.org, or call 617-244-5390, or email info@keshernewton.org .

 

Experienced peer tutor – Math/Science

18 year old Belmont Hill graduating honor student available to tutor your Elementary, Middle, High School, or College son or daughter. Experienced childcare provider.
High performance tutoring in the following courses:

  • All math courses through BC Calculus, including Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics

Call or text 617-549-0331; smithan95@gmail.com for quotes and questions.

Dance studio Open House

All That Jazz Dance Studio is accepting Summer and Fall Registration for Dance Classes! Located in the heart of Nonantum in a brand new State-of-the-Art facility, their classes start at age 2 and are offered 7 days/week.

The Spring Open House will be held on Wednesday, June 11th from 4:00-6:00 or call to arrange an appointment with Deb Lifson Vogel, the Director. All That Jazz is the Proud Winner 4 years in a row of Best Dance Studio for children in Newton, Needham and Wellesley as voted by the Newton Tab Readers Choice Awards! For more information: www.allthatjazznewton.com or missdeb@allthatjazznewton.com or 617-641-0784

Chorus auditions

VOICES BOSTON (formerly PALS Children’s Chorus) is currently holding auditions for its 25th season! They welcome students entering grades K-12 who love to sing to audition for the chorus, which offers vocal training and music literacy in a strong and caring community of peers and teachers. The oldest students also receive training in drama and dance, and have opportunities to participate in tours. Children will gain experience and confidence in this friendly, supportive group as they prepare for and perform multiple concerts a year. Every member of the chorus also performs in an annual opera production. For more information and to sign up for an audition, please visit the website at http://www.voicesboston.org.

Math early bird discount

Summer is a great time to catch up and get a Jump Start into the next year. Mathnasium Learning Center in Newton Highlands offers individualized math summer programs in a fun, relaxing environment. Spread your sessions throughout the summer or complete in a couple of weeks. Save $50 when you register by May 31st at www.mathsummer.com or call to schedule a Free Trial 617-340-3665.

Same Page Parenting: A Free Workshop for The Modern Family

Learn valuable skills to get on the same page with your spouse / partner in the areas of:

• Six Key Practices for the Modern Parent
• Connecting Emotionally: Knowing and Being Known
• Expressing Gratitude

Led by John Badalament: Acclaimed Author, International Family Educator with two decades of experience, and Program Director of The Fatherhood Project. For more information, or to register, please email or call: Beverly Mobilia
beverly_mobilia@newton.k12.ma.us or 617-559-2062

Thursday, June 19th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Education Center
100 Walnut St, Room 304
Newton

Sponsored by Newton Community Partnerships for Children & Families

Tour de Newton

Tour de Newton

Sign up for the 2nd Annual Tour de Newton, a fun biking event that goes through all 13 villages of Newton. Groups of riders will be starting from each village, stopping at all the other villages where they are greeted with history, water, occasional treats and other surprises. Riders also get a collector, hi-viz t-shirt.

Enjoy a fun, safe ride and learn more about Newton . Show your support for a more active community. A great way to celebrate Father’s Day. Signup now as registration is filling fast. www.bikenewton.org

Sunday, June 15th 9:30 am

 

 

 

 

Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser

Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy (CCMAA) will be putting on a performance to benefit the Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity. Helen Gee Chin was the administrator at CCMAA for 15 years and a proponent of preserving the history and promoting the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts. Over the past three years, the Foundation has awarded more than $25,000 in college scholarships. The event showcases the talent of Academy students and instructors and includes lion and dragon dances, kung fu, tai chi and Chinese choreographed dance.

Tickets are $25.00. Please go to www.hgcscholarshipfoundation.org for more information or to purchase tickets. Wheelchair seating is available by emailing hgc@calvinchin.com or calling 617-527-8890 in advance.

Saturday, June 14th, 5:00-7:00pm
Newton North High School (NNHS) Lasker Auditorium

New England Chinese Dance Festival

To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Bright Pearl Dance Academy will hold New England Chinese Dance Festival at Newton North High School on Saturday, June 21st at 7:00 pm. This special event will feature a wide variety of picturesque dances along with some beautifully crafted costumes, accentuated by various props, including umbrellas, handkerchiefs, and lanterns. The performances will showcase several delightful, ravishing and elegant dance features, some of which were drawn from the unique and aesthetic art forms of dance drama, classical Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy.

The Dance Festival has two special themes:

Chapter I: “Colorful Bright Pearls and Glittery Bright Stars”
Chapter II: “Artistic Traditions: Poetry in Motion and Classical Elegance”

The first chapter will feature a variety of ethnic dances, performed by dancers of all age groups, and will illustrate the colorful and charming ethnic customs of tribes such as the Dai, Uyghur and Han, as well as graceful and alluring dance moves from the ChaoXian tribe.

The second chapter will feature Chinese traditional, classical dances and contemporary dance highlighting the deep and elegant beauty of Chinese traditional culture as well as the splendid, brilliant aspects and brisk beat of modernity.

Any question please call 617-971-8866 or 347-749-5715