Berklee College of Music graduate is seeking a limited number of students for private or group guitar lessons. Lessons are offered in your home. All levels are welcome, including beginners. Through a comprehensive approach that combines technique, ear training and harmony, he will help your son or daughter 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. For references, video and audio samples, please contact Maldi Kellici at maldi.k@gmail.com , cell 617-792-2244 or use the contact form on maldikellici.com.
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Piano Teacher
Classical piano teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching children offers:
- One on One private lessons
- European Method of teaching
- Lessons in West Newton
- Month to month scheduling and payment (no registration fees or required semester commitment )
Friendly, Patient and Enthusiastic, she is excellent with all children. References are available upon request. Please contact Stephanie Fong at 617-965-1948 or sfong168@gmail.com.
Do you have a child that loves to sing?
Join VOICES BOSTON children’s chorus for the 2016-2017 season! With singing at its core and training in dance and drama, VOICES BOSTON changes the lives of its children, building confidence, discipline, leadership and a love of music that will last a lifetime. Throughout its history, VOICES BOSTON has collaborated with internationally known ensembles including the Boston Symphony, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Pops, Boston University Opera Institute, Boston Baroque, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras and Boston Early Music Festival. VOICES choristers perform a wide range of repertoire, from classical to world music, gospel to new music and present an opera every year. To sign up or just learn more visit www.voicesboston.org or contact
Kathryn DiMaria at 857-366-0034 or kdimaria@voicesboston.org.
Piano Lessons
Ebru Rosati Piano Studio has openings for the 2016-2017 teaching season. Classically trained, NEC and Berklee College of Music Alumnus, living and teaching piano in Newton area for 15 years. All ages, levels, and styles welcome. Experience a positive, fun and creative musical environment and perform in a year-end recital. Piano studio conveniently located in Newton.
For more information contact Ebru at erosati@alumni.berklee.edu or call 617-678-8945.
BBQ, Badges, and Ball
Come to Mayor Warren and Chief MacDonald’s First Annual BBQ, Badges, and Ball.
They’re building on a commitment to and tradition of community policing by strengthening the community’s connection with the police officers who work hard to keep our neighborhoods safe.
Mayor Warren and Chief MacDonald are hoping that all representatives of our Newton community attend, including: youth and students, families, and seniors from all villages and backgrounds. It will be a great opportunity for the City to continue to build strong community connections and a solid civic infrastructure.
The event will take place at Newton Centre Playground, with a rain location of Newton North, and will include a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for youth over 14-years-old to play against our own Newton police, food, music, and additional games for all ages. All are encouraged to join.
For additional information, please click here or call 617-796-1420.
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NewtonSTEM.org publishes a weekly newsletter of announcements about
Science/Tech/Engineering/Math relevant to Newton students, parents, teachers, and community volunteers.
Sign up for the weekly email here, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Now in its sixth year, NewtonSTEM is a clearinghouse for information about STEM achievements, events, opportunities, and resources, both in and outside of school, specifically relevant to Newton.
For more information — or to submit announcements — email info@newtonstem.org.
Summer Reading Wrap-up Party
Come to Mayor Setti Warren’s Summer Reading Wrap-up Party. Join Mayor Warren in celebrating the accomplishments of our summer readers at a special ice cream celebration courtesy of Cabot’s!
Mayor Warren will congratulate readers and recognize our top participants. At 3:00 pm Vanessa Trien and her lively folk/roots/pop band, the Jumping Monkeys will perform. She is known for her highly interactive shows, featuring plenty of group singing and movement. There will also be henna for teens by Noureen Design from 2:00 – 4:00
pm.
Festivities will be held in front of the Newton Free Library at the Homer Street Entrance (or in Druker Auditorum in case of rain) and will include activities for children, teens and adults, so bring the whole family.
September 17th, 2:00 pm
Upcoming Teen Programs @ the Library
Writing College Essays That Make a Difference: This presentation will provide students with strategies for writing a college application essay that can make the difference between a “Yes” and a “Maybe.” Students will look at case studies of successful essays, and have the opportunity to have their essays assessed by Dr. Adam Schwartz who taught writing at Harvard and Wellesley for twenty-five years. His service on the Board of Admissions at Wellesley College has provided him with an insider’s knowledge of the college application process. For teens and families. If students would like to meet one-on-one with Mr. Schwartz, please email a draft of your essay by September 11th to aschwartz42695@gmail.com. Register online. September 12th, 7:00 pm, Druker
Auditorium.
Typewriter Poetry: Get creative with the new monthly Typewriter Poetry group. We’ll be getting together to use old-school typewriters and write poems for library patrons on the spot! The group will meet in the Library on the third Monday of every month. Grades 7-12. September 19th, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area
Girls Who Code Information Session: Want to learn to build an app, design a video game and change the world through code? Join an information session about Girls Who Code (GWC), a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to inspire, educate and equip girls with the computing skills to pursue 21st-century opportunities. GWC is for girls in Grades 6-12. Register online for the Information Session. Registration is also now open until September 22nd for this year’s Club. September 19th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.
Young Strings Competition deadline
The 5th Annual Roman Totenberg Young Strings Competition application deadline is September 15th. In memory of Professor Roman Totenberg, whose legacy as a gifted violinist and masterful teacher, is celebrated by this annual Competition and Gala Recital.
String players ages 8 – 18 are invited to apply. Candidates for Round 2 (The Competition) will be notified by September 22nd. The Competition takes place on October 8th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall.
The registration fee includes admission to the Gala Recital, Gala Dinner, professional recording and cash prizes. The Winners’ Gala Concert and Reception is on October 10th at 2:00 pm at the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall. For complete guidelines and to apply, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org. For additional information, contact Dr. Vera Rubin, Director and Founder at totenbergcompetition@verarubin.org.
Crystal Lake Vision 2020 Event
Please come and join Newton residents and city officials for a gathering about a new Crystal Lake Bathhouse. The Crystal Lake Conservancy and the Newton Highlands Area
Council are co-sponsoring the event and will be providing light refreshments. They will be
debuting Crystal Lake Vision 2020 an effort to get a new bathhouse built by 2020. If you have any questions, please email j_Bourque@comcast.net or call 617-967-0797.
September 15th, 7:00 pm
At the current Crystal Lake Bath House, 30 Rogers Street