Do you have a child that loves to sing? Join VOICES BOSTON children’s chorus for the 2016-2017 season! They will hold auditions for placement on June 14th. To sign up for a time or just learn more about the program, visit www.voicesboston.org or contact:
Kathryn DiMaria, 857-366-0034, kdimaria@voicesboston.org or Nina Pelligra,
617-735-0012, npelligra@voicesboston.org.
Spend an afternoon at JCC Grossman Camp experiencing the magic of camp with your family! Enjoy a range of activities including: waterfront (beach, swimming, boating, water trampoline, water slide, fishing and more), sports (gaga, basketball, and street hockey), arts and crafts, rock climbing wall and more. Everyone welcome. No charge.
Check bostonjcc.org/grossmanjccday2016 after 11:00 am on the day of the event for a weather update. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/grossmanJCCDay2016 or contact grossman@jccgb.org or 617-244-5124.
1:00 – 4:00 pm, Sunday, July 31st (Rain date is August 9th)
Dover Road in Westwood/GPS address: 294 Powissett Street, Dover
JCC Grossman Camp is a day camp for boys and girls ages 4.5-15 located on Hale Reservation in Westwood. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/grossman or contact grossman@jccgb.org or 617-244-5124.
Does your rising first through fifth grade boy have an interest in hiking, astronomy, wood crafts, derby car racing, museums, camping on a battleship, or camping on a professional baseball field? For over 80 years, Cub Scouts have been having the time of their lives making new friends and learning new things in an environment designed to help them embrace challenges and celebrate achievements.
Come to the end of the year barbecue and open house at the Auburndale Cove (on West Pine Street, Auburndale) on June 11th from 4:30 – 7:00 pm to learn more about the adventures that await your child through participation in Cub Scouts. Please RSVP to Russell Stein at cubmaster@cubscoutpack208.org so they have an accurate count of adults and children attending. Siblings are welcome to join in the festivities!
The Village Day 5K is back! We encourage parents and children to start the morning off great by participating in a family-oriented, local Village Day 5K sponsored by Whole Foods Market. $30 per adult, $10 per child. Runners registered by May 31st are guaranteed a technical race t-shirt. Register online TODAY: http://villageday5k.racewire.com.
Please join in the first-ever Mason-Rice Alumni Fun run for all alumi/alumnae in middle school, high school, and college on. See Mr. Springer at his final official Fun Run, enjoy some slush, and cheer on your former Mason-Rice classmates if you don’t want to run.
Tell all your friends and former classmates to come join the fun! Non-runners and current students and families are also welcome!
Monday, June 13th (rain date: June 15th)
6.00 pm: Middle school division (for former MR students who are now in middle school)
6:15 pm: High school division (for former MR Students who are now in high school)
6:30 pm: 18+
There will be a prize for the top male and female winner in each division.
Please register if you are running or attending so we can email you if we switch to the rain date.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a084eaea9238-mason
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer for the event, go to www.mysignup.com/mralumfunrun or email Debbi Kim debkim11@gmail.com.
Fall Karate for girls and boys, entry ages 1st thru 5th grades. For more information, please see www.kids-karate.org or leave message at 617-527-8052.
Free Trial Classes on September 16th, 5:00 – 6:00 pm or September 17th, 10:00 – 11:00 am at Lasell College.
Flexible summer scheduling makes now an ideal time to try piano lessons. Berklee & New England Conservatory graduate with 30+ years teaching experience. Beginners welcome. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring teacher. Contact Gloria Jasinski at 617-566-9704 or email: piano566@comcast.net
Experienced Writing Coach and ISEE/SSAT Tutor available in Newton. Expertise in independent school entrance exam preparation, essay writing for all grades including college application essays, and summer academic enrichment. Numerous local references available.
Please contact Laura Marks at 617-244-0011 or Lsmarks@outlook.com.
Are you looking for excellent after-school care combined with fun Hebrew and Jewish learning? Kesher Newton is the place for you!
Kesher Newton is a unique Jewish after-school program for grades K-8 that provides excellent experiential education in Jewish History, Culture, Ethics and Modern Hebrew in a joyful, “camp-like” atmosphere. We are a pluralistic Jewish community that is welcoming to all. Come and experience the difference in Jewish education Kesher has to offer!
Kesher Newton meets twice a week from 3:00 – 5:45 pm and still has limited openings in its Monday/Wednesday program. Email Ilana at ilana@keshernewton.org or visit www.keshernewton.org for more information.
Highlands After School Program, just for middle school children, is accepting applications for September, with limited space available. For more information or arrange a visit, please contact: Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit highlandsafterschool.org.