The Highlands After-School Program is just for middle school kids attending Brown and Oak Hill! The program has a terrific home base space in the Newton Highlands village, with daily use of the Hyde Gym and Playground. Transportation is provided daily. It’s not too late to sign up, but there are only a few spaces left for 2017-18 school year.
For more information, and application or to arrange a visit please contact Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or visit highlandsafterschool.org
Bunker Hill Community College will be running the STEAM Summer Enrichment program for elementary and middle school-age kids, ages 8-14. There are six courses to choose from and no prior experience is necessary to register. Each course lasts one week and parents can register their kids for as many courses as they wish.
Attached is information about the courses available through the program.
Each year, Mayor Setti D. Warren gives awards to individuals who have contributed service to the Newton Community. The Newton Parks and Recreation Commission and the Newton Health and Human Services Youth Commission are asking your help in seeking nominations for the 29th Annual Youth Services Awards.
Learn about the awards and nominate at www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/youthawards.asp
Please submit nominations of deserving Newton residents and students before May 19th. Thank you for your help in recognizing the efforts of individuals who have contributed extensively to the Newton Community.
Adult awards will be judged on the basis of a person’s contribution and involvement in youth programs in Newton.
Youth awards will be judged on the basis of demonstrated good citizenship and service to their fellow youth or community.
Anna Ford, administration staffer at Newton North, and Holly Kee, Southside aide
and Dreamfar mentor at Newton South, teamed up to run the Boston Marathon
for Newton Schools Foundation. In total they raised nearly $10,000 for NSF to
support excellence and innovation in the Newton Public Schools. Thank you,
Anna and Holly, for your dedication and commitment to the students of Newton!
For more information on Newton Schools Foundation, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org.
Try a new sport and meet new people. Newton Parks and Recreation offers spring tennis for kids and adults, from beginner to advanced. For class descriptions, locations, and to register please see the website, www.newtontennis.com.
Register now, spring classes always sell out!
Come to a judgment-free community conversation among teens and adults about the risks and realities of drug and alcohol abuse. Discussion topics include peer pressure and stress, prevention tips and warning signs, and real conversations about alcohol and drug abuse.
April 25th, 7:00 -9:00 pm
Newton South Cafeteria
South Stage presents the annual Student Directing Festival in the Newton South Lab Theater. The evening includes “Sorry, Wrong Number”, the classic noir thriller directed by Naomi Honig and “Out at Sea”, an absurd comedy about democracy and dining aboard a raft directed by Ethan Koss-Smith.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at SouthStage.org or at the door if available. $10.00 general admission.
April 27th – 29th, 7:30 pm
All are welcome to help improve our community by cleaning up the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. Those who volunteer will be provided FREE admission into the museum. Please dress appropriately for cleaning flower beds, raking leaves, etc.
Space is limited so to sign up or for more information please contact Georgette Chiasson at georgettec@wsymca.org or visit the website at www.wsymca.org.
April 27th, 2:30 – 5:00 pm
286 Waverly Avenue, Newton
Enjoy an Evening of Cabaret with singers from the Boston Association of Cabaret Artists.
Cabaret music is delightful, since it includes songs of many styles such as Broadway, Jazz, Blues, Pop, the Great American Songbook, Country and more, focusing on the intimate relationship between the singer and the audience. Join at an evening of song featuring Sara Brodsky, Carole Bundy, David Diamond, Phil Kassel, Linda Marks, Ethel Ryerson, Stephen Smith, Barbara Larson, Robin Burrage & Leni Webber, with Tom LaMark on the piano. For tickets, $20.00/$10 Seniors & Students, please visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
April 28th, 7:00 pm
Newton Cultural Center at Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Center
Celebrating its 20th season, The Willow Flute Ensemble performs “My Dog Pooh”, a musical story about a most unusual dog, followed by “Chats” a flute quartet about different types of cats. Also on the program are Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Dolphins, ending with another musical story, “The Crotchety Cats:” narrated by Duane Sullivan.
The Willow Flute Ensemble includes Music Director Ilona Kudina (piano, bass flute), Rebecca M. Makara (flute, alto flute, piccolo), Laura Smolowitz (flute, piccolo, alto flute), Asako Yoshida (flute, bass flute), Jen Kramer (flute, piccolo, narration), Philip Trackman (flute, alto flute), Pamela Nichols (flute, alto flute), Duane Sullivan (narration).
Free. Donations welcome at the door. www.willowfluteensemble.com.
April 29th, 1:30 pm
Newton Cultural Center at Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Center