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Demystifying Teen Relationships

Working together with our teens to develop safe and healthy dating
relationships, Demystifying Teen Relationships is an educational community meeting for parents of middle and high school students.

Informative Presentations by:

  • REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
  • Journey to Safety, the domestic abuse  program of JF&CS
  • Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Waban Library Center
1608 Beacon Street, Waban
October 22nd, 7:00–8:30 pm

Space is Limited. Please RSVP and direct questions to Debby Belt at dbelt@hammondre.com.

Endorsed by:
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
Journey to Safety, the domestic abuse program of JF&CS
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
The Second Step
Newton Crime Commission

Sports Injury Expert to Speak at JCC

Dr. William Meehan, III, a national expert on sports injury prevention and director of The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention in Waltham, will discuss sports injuries and concussion prevention at a free talk at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center in Newton on October 6 at 9:00 am.

Dr. Meehan is also the director of the Sports Concussion Clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital, the author of Kids, Sports and Concussions: A Guide for Coaches and Parents, and the director of Research for the Brain Injury Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. He is the team physician for the Northeastern University men’s ice hockey team.

“Organized sports participation by children and teenagers is at an all-time high,” says Dr. Meehan. “Approximately 38 million children and teenagers participate in organized sports. The benefits of sports participation are numerous. However, these benefits come with the risk of injuries. Proper preparation for individual sports that involves injury prevention education and training is where parents, coaches and schools can make a difference.”   The talk is open to the entire community.  For more information, contact 617-558-6459 or visit the JCC website.

JCC
333 Nahanton Street
Newton Center

Paddles and Pumpkins October 6th

What could be more beautiful than a lovely canoe or kayak ride on Crystal Lake on a crisp autumn day? Come join the board of the Crystal Lake Conservancy and the Newton Parks and Recreation Department for a Sunday afternoon of FREE Canoeing/kayaking on Crystal Lake.

Participants will sign up for a free half hour of boating between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to enjoy the pleasures of our beautiful lake. Life jackets and waivers will be provided and required and a lifeguard will be on duty. Enjoy the game of catching strung up donuts, fresh cider or decorate your own free pumpkin while waiting!!

After boating, stay and learn about Crystal Lake Conservancy’s water testing results for 2013, see the newly launched watershed signs, and hear about the City of Newton’s installment of storm drain filters that aim to decrease the nutrient content into the lake and reduce the incidence of algae blooms. Become a more informed watershed resident and a steward of Crystal Lake!!

For More Event Information: www.CrystalLakeConservancy.org or 617-835-7171.

Sunday, October 6th, 2:00 – 5:30 pm
CRYSTAL LAKE BATHHOUSE
20 Rogers Street
Newton Highlands, MA

NewtonSTEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

NewtonSTEM is a free, volunteer-run clearinghouse of information about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in Newton. The website highlights opportunities, events, resources, and achievements — for students of all ages in school, after school, on vacation breaks, and in summer. Check out www.NewtonSTEM.org and stay up-to-date by joining the NewtonSTEM email list (emails not more often than weekly).  For more information or to get involved, email info@newtonstem.org.

Ride the Tour De Newton Sunday October 6th, 9:30 am

The City of Newton and Bike Newton invite you to join cyclists from across the city in the inaugural year of this 13-village ride. Each village will start the ride simultaneously on a one way circuit connecting all of Newton’s villages. Ride groups will be small and led by an experienced cyclist and an experienced “sweep”, to ensure a safe and leisurely “no rider left behind” Trip.

Riders will be greeted in each village by a community leader, who will hand out a collectible pin for each village. Learn the best ways to get around the city by bike and maybe see parts of Newton you don’t normally visit. Click here for the map: Tour de Newton Route Map. Many riders will complete the entire route but riders welcomed to ride as many or as few of the villages as they want. Registration required. Go to:  http://bikenewton.org/services/tour-de-newton-registration/.

Math Tutor Available

Did your child struggle with math last year? Do you try to help, only to get upset and frustrated? Philip Wolfson, recently retired math teacher with 20 years of experience working with students of all types and ages: students who are stuck for some reason, bright students who are bored, students who want to accelerate their math, ELL students, and students with learning disabilities, is available for tutoring.

Individuals, small groups, and home school groups can meet at your location, a library or school library, or at his home. Call or email to set up a free, introductory meeting.
philwolfson@gmail.com or 617-332-4887. Specializing in students from grades 5 through 9.

Guitar Lessons

Berklee College of Music graduate seeking a limited number of new students for private/group guitar lessons in Newton.  Lessons are offered in your home. All levels are welcome, including beginners. Through a comprehensive approach that combines technique, ear training and harmony,  your son or daughter can develop music skills applicable to all styles of guitar playing. S/he will learn to play and analyze songs and solos from a broad range of musical genres. Also instruction in song-writing & composition available for those interested students. For references, video and audio samples, please contact Maldi Kellici at maldi.k@gmail.com 617-792-2244. For more info please visit maldikellici.com.

Next week at the Newton Free Library!

Teen Crafternoons, Tuesday, September 17, 4:00 pm: Get creative in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library. Join in making back-to-school crafts like lunch boxes and pencil jars. Grades 6-12.

Mother-Daughter Book Club, Tuesday, September 17, 7:30 pm: Join the group in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library for the Mother-Daughter Book Club. The group will discuss Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen. To register (required), please call Liz, the Teen Librarian, at 617-796-1380 or email teens@newtonfreelibrary.net. Ages 12-15.

The New Common App Essay: What Students Should Know, Wednesday, September 18, 7:00 pm: Please join Debra Berger for a college essay writing workshop at the Newton Free Library in Druker Auditorium. Teens will learn about the five new Common Application essays, how to pick the essay prompt that highlights their strengths and skills, and how to write a standout essay that college admissions officers will notice. The basics of essay writing will be covered including:

* Using prewriting techniques
* Narrowing down and developing topic ideas
* Editing
* Timesaving techniques that will help make the process go more smoothly
* Organization and planning approaches to help you de-stress

Debra Berger has a master’s degree in education, with a major in educational research, measurement and evaluation from Boston College. She is an experienced English teacher and writing tutor in grades 9-12. An accomplished writer, Debra worked for over 10 years as a contributing education writer for nationally recognized publications including The Boston Globe and The Boston Parents Paper. The event is open to teens and adults.

10th annual trade and recycling day at Rumford Depot: Oct 5th

Newton residents may drop off books, household items, bicycles and reuseable building materials, such as plumbing and lighting fixtures, and non-upholstered furniture (no mattresses or couches) between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 5 at the Rumford Avenue Depot (off Lexington street in Auburndale).  Materials for recycling will also be accepted.