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Nurturing Minds presents TED Talk Speaker, Amy Cuddy

TED Talk Speaker, Amy Cuddy will speak about Presence: Bringing your Boldest Self to your Biggest Challenges. Amy’s TED Talk on “power posing” made her the second most viewed TED speaker in the world. In her new book, Presence, Cuddy explains the science behind these and many other body-mind effects.

Thanks to Amy’s generosity, all event proceeds will go to support Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania which provides quality education to over 200 vulnerable girls, many of whom are orphans and who would otherwise not get the chance to attend school. Get your tickets now, this event is sure to sell out! Learn more and Purchase Tickets ($30 in advance / $40 at the door): www.charityauction.bid/amycuddytalk

May 24th, 7:30 pm
The Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown

For more information on Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School Please visit  www.nurturingmindsinafrica.org.

Historic Newton’s House Tour Preview and Tour

Historic Newton’s House Tour Preview Party at the home of Ruthanne & Joe Fuller, Suffolk Road, Chestnut Hill. Come and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wines, and a sneak preview slide show of the House Tour.

Ruthanne, a long-standing Chestnut Hill resident, will give a brief talk on her neighborhood’s history. Ruthanne serves on the Newton City Council. These parties are always a great time, and we hope to see you. Sponsorships and tickets are available online.

May 21st, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

 

Historic Newton’s 34th Annual House Tour  offers the public a rare opportunity to look inside a select group of remarkable properties. The tour showcases outstanding historic preservation as well as creative modern interpretation and adaptation in a broad range of architectural and interior design styles.

The House Tour is an event not to be missed. Advance purchase tickets are available online. Proceeds from the Preview Party and House Tour support Historic Newton’s wide-ranging public programs and operations.

May 22st, 12 to 5:00 pm

Does your child love to sing?

Do you have a child that loves to sing? Join VOICES BOSTON children’s chorus for our 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.

They are holding auditions for placement on May 22nd. 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.

Boston Patio Playhouse is now registering for summer programs

The Backyard Opera Summer Program is open to students ages 12-18 who love opera, operetta, and classic musical theater. Camp session is July 5th – 15th, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

The Front Porch Players Musical Theater Summer Program is for students ages 11-18 who love classic and contemporary musical theater. Camp session is August 1st – 12th, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

During each two-week program students will receive training in voice, dance, drama, and backstage skills, while working on either an Opera Gala or a Broadway Musical Revue performance! No auditions necessary, and each student will be cast as a soloist. Both programs are located in Coolidge Corner, Brookline. Visit www.bostonpatioplayhouse.com for more information and to register today!

Summer robotics and coding camps

If you’re looking for ways to energize your children’s summer routines and give them an edge in the classroom in the fall, you’ve got great options with Sylvan’s STEM camps!

Robotics and Coding Camps
$225 Half Day, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
$399 Full Day, 9:30 am- 4:30 pm

Grades 1-3
July 18th- 22nd or August 8th- 12th

Grades 4-6
July 11th- 15th or August 1st-5th

These unique fun and educational robotics/coding camps fill up fast, so register today to hold your spot! Call 617-264-4150 or email Brookline.MA@sylvanlearning.com

Sylvan Learning
1626 Beacon Street
Brookline

Ride with Centre Street Food Pantry!

Love riding? Then join the Centre Street Food Pantry team to help raise fund for the Food Pantry! They are riding in the 5th Annual Ride for Food on Sunday, September 25th and the routes range for 10 – 50 miles. The ride will help by raising funds to purchase fresh, frozen and canned groceries to help those in need in our community.

Visit the CSFP Team Page to register or donate. Questions? Email Marnie Bolstad at m.bolstad@centrestfoodpantry.org

Help with heavy lifting

Centre Street Food Pantry needs some muscle this summer! Know a high school or college student who wants to give back to the community this summer? They are looking for some strong folks to join them at the Greater Boston Food Bank on Tuesday mornings (between 11-12PM) to help load the BIG orders. Heavy lifting required. Bonus if they have a minivan or box truck to use! If you or someone you know can help, please email centrestfoodpantry@gmail.com.

Join the Advisory Council of Health and Human Services

The City of Newton is looking for volunteers on the Advisory Council of Health and Human Services. The Advisory Council of Health and Human Services is made up of two registered physicians, 5 non-professionals and the Commissioner of Health and Human Services serving as Chair. The Advisory council serves as a support and advice group for the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. The Health and Human Services department oversees public health, environmental health, school health, social services, youth services, emergency preparedness and weights and measures.

The meetings are held quarterly. If you are interested in joining the Advisory Council of Health and Human Services, please send a letter of interest, and resume to Coordinator of Boards and Commissions, Office of the Mayor, Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 or apply on-line http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/featured/Boards_openings.asp

Teacher Appreciation Week

 Time to Honor Thy Teacher! May 2nd – 6th is Teacher Appreciation Week! What better time to recognize your child’s teacher(s), classroom aides, specialists, and school staff through Newton Schools Foundation’s Honor Thy Teacher Program.

Honor Thy Teacher is a great way to say “Thank You” to the wonderful men and women who motivate, educate and inspire our kids to be the best they can be.When you recognize teachers and staff through Honor Thy Teacher, you’ll also be supporting the Newton Public Schools. NSF celebrates teachers and staff by:

  • Notifying honorees of your gift
  • Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals
  • Listing all honored teachers and staff in a full-page display in the Newton TAB

Suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member, which will help NSF fund innovative and creative programs throughout Newton’s schools. You can donate on line by visiting the NSF web site or by check made out to “Newton Schools Foundation” sent to P.O. Box 590020, Newton, MA, 02459. Be sure to include the name(s) and school(s) of those you wish to honor. Elementary school parents may complete the flyer that went home in your child’s backpack.

Questions? Call 617-559-6120 or email info@newtonschoolsfoundation.org.

Walk and Bike to School Day

Newton Safe Routes to School Task Force is sponsoring a Walk and Bike to School day on May 5th. Newton students will be joining children across the Commonwealth walking and biking to school, celebrating their livable communities. Their active commute is good for the environment, makes them healthier, and gives them more time to be with friends. The exercise also helps charge their brains and bodies for a good day of learning.

We also applaud “the bus heroes” who are not able to walk or bike but instead take the bus helping to reduce vehicle traffic around the schools. We are also encouraging students on the bus to thank their bus drivers and the crossing guards who make their safe commutes possible. Handmade cards or even an extra big thank you to the drivers would be greatly appreciated. For more information feel free to visit SRTS on Facebook at Newton Safe Routes to School.