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Nomadic Theater presents

The much acclaimed Newton Nomadic Theater is presenting “The Beauty Queen of Leenane”, a black comedy by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh at interesting locations all around Newton. Featuring actors Linda Goetz, Lida McGirr, Dave Rich and Matt Phillips.

May 15th and May 16th, 7:30 pm – Gregorian Rugs (Lower Falls)
May 23rd, 7:30 pm, May 24th 3:00 pm – Auburndale Library
May 29th and May 30th, 7:30 pm – Gahm/Van’t Hul home (Newtonville)
May 31st, 7:30 pm – Waban Library
June 5th and June 6th, 7:30 PM – barn at Newton Community Farm (Oak Hill)
June 7th, 3:00 pm – Dunn Gaherins Pub (Upper Falls)

All tickets $20.00 at http://NewtonNomadicTheater.org

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Bikes not Bombs

Do you have an old or unused bike? Donate it to Bikes Not Bombs, a local non-profit that ships bikes overseas to support economic development. Bikes of any size and condition are welcome and can be dropped off  along with a $10 donation per bike used to defray shipping costs. For more information see http://bikesnotbombs.org/bike-drive/925.

First Unitarian Church, 1326 Washington Street, West Newton
May 17th,  10:00 am – 12:30 pm

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Girls Basketball Camp

Boston University Girls basketball camp, for girls from 3rd grade to 12th grade, is a competitive and fun basketball camp for all young female basketball players or aspiring basketball players. For questions please contact Amy Coleman at 617-353-4942 or colemana@bu.edu  or visit to www.terrierbasketballacademy.com for more information.

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Newton Community Farm – Summer Youth Programs

Looking for fun filled, hands-on, educational classes for your young one this summer? Then look no further. Whether it be Farm Sprouts or Little Diggers for your younger child, Farmer in Training for elementary students or Socially Aware Young (SAY) Farmers for middle school students, there are opportunities for all age groups.

Farm Sprouts offered June 16th – August 21st; meets weekly, choose your day
Little Diggers offered June 29th – August 7th, one week sessions
Farmer in Training offered July 20th – July 31st and August 10th – 21st, one week sessions
SAY Farmers offered July 13th, one week sessions

DISCOUNT – To receive a $25 discount register through this new, family focused website.
https://www.sopico.com/provider/newton-ma/newton-community-farm . For additional information visit www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education .

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Kesher Newton is now enrolling for this Fall​!

Kesher is a pluralistic Jewish after school program held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for grades K-5. Kesher emphasizes joyful, hands-on Jewish learning which includes modern Hebrew, Judaic studies, and fun-filled electives. Located in Chestnut Hill, Kesher is an independent pluralistic community that is welcoming to all.

For more information, visit keshernewton.org, or call Ilana 617-244-5390, or email ilana@keshernewton.org .

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College Application help

Rachel Greenberg, writer, editor, and writing tutor, is available to help prospective college students write their college application essays. She will not do any of the writing for them, but skillfully and patiently guides them through the writing process. She is also available for leading summer poetry writing workshops and memoir writing workshops for children and teenagers. Her phone number is 857-231-2229. Or you can email her at rachel.greenberg@rcn.com.

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Let’s start creating!

In Home Private Summer Art Lessons by Stephanie Davis
The Museum School of Fine Arts, Class of 2016

Is your child interested in exploring and expanding their artistic side? Whether he or she is a young arts and crafts lover or an older more serious creator, she will work with them one on one to help them further their skills and knowledge, creative thinking, and develop a personal artistic language. She will design a unique lesson plan specific to your child’s interests. Possible session topics may include painting, watercolor, ink drawing, figure drawing, collage, multi-media painting, sketch-booking, clay work, book making and book binding, jewelry making (from beading to designing fine metal pieces), and sustainable crafts and sculpture.

http://stephanieraedavis.weebly.com $50/hr + cost of some supplies (should not exceed $20 a lesson) Call or email 203- 615-2024 or stephanie.davis@smfa.edu

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Newton Community Preservation Committee meeting

Public Hearing on Supplemental $400,000 for Museum Archives Project

The CPC meeting on May 14th, starting at 7:00 pm in City Hall Room 204, includes a public hearing on the Museum Archives project (Historic Newton/Jackson Homestead), which has received $742,345 and is requesting an additional $400,000. The full agenda and the full text of this proposal are available from the program website, www.newtonma.gov/cpa.

Contact Program Manager Alice E. Ingerson at 617.796.1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.

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Newton Community Preservation Committee meeting

Public Hearing on Supplemental $400,000 for Museum Archives Project

The CPC meeting on May 14th, starting at 7:00 pm in City Hall Room 204, includes a public hearing on the Museum Archives project (Historic Newton/Jackson Homestead), which has received $742,345 and is requesting an additional $400,000. The full agenda and the full text of this proposal are available from the program website, www.newtonma.gov/cpa.

Contact Program Manager Alice E. Ingerson at 617.796.1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.

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Food Allergy May Presentation

“Food Allergy Research Update: Desensitization and Other Promising Treatments”
Speaker: Allergist Yamini Virkud, MD
Meeting of the Metro-Boston Asthma and Allergy Educational Support Group
For info, call the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America – New England Chapter at 781-444-7778.

May 12th. 7:00 pm
Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Free.

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