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Day of Community Service

NewtonSERVES announces Project Registration is Now Open for Day of Community Service on Sunday, April 26th.

Volunteer projects are welcome from Newton non-profits, Newton city departments and schools, individuals, and groups of citizens interested in accomplishing specific tasks with the help of over 1,000 volunteers from the community. Projects can easily be registered online, by visiting www.newtoncommunitypride.org/NewtonSERVES-project.php.

Projects can be in the morning, afternoon or all-day on Sunday, April 26th or they can be set up individually on an alternate date during the City of Newton’s Volunteer Week, April 27th – May 2th. In addition to gaining access to volunteers to tackle specific tasks, project sites may be eligible to receive additional resources such as mulch, garbage and yard waste bags.

Project sites also benefit from raised awareness within the community and all participants receive NewtonSERVES T-shirts and refreshments in honor of their volunteer service. New projects leaders are encouraged to sign up along with recurring projects and experienced leaders.  Volunteer registration is now open at www.newtoncommunitypride.org   For more information, please call (617) 796-1540.

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Why So Early: A Community Forum

The Impact of Early High School Start Times on Teens

Experts say that adolescents should be getting at least 9 hours of sleep every night.  Most high schoolers get less than 7.

Join Newton South’s School Council on April 7th at 7:00 pm in the Newton South Auditorium for a community conversation around the impact of inadequate sleep on our teens.  We will be joined by Dr. Judith Owens, Director of Sleep Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital, who was the lead author of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2014 Policy Statement supporting a later school start time for teens.  Dr. Owens will speak on her research and the implications of inadequate sleep on adolescents.  You’ll also hear from students and get an update on School Council’s work to date.  This forum is the beginning of a city-wide conversation around this important mental, emotional, and physical health issue for teens.   If you’d like more information and to get updates on School Council’s work on school start times, please email schoolcouncil.nshs@gmail.com.

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Odd Jobs and Services

“Newton Odd Jobs and Services” is Patrick Mahoney: Newton South HS Senior and Carter Harrison: Newton North HS Senior. They can be reached at 617- 610-4976 or
newtonoddjobservices@gmail.com

THEY RAKE (and more)!!

They rake small yards and large yards and prefer using RAKES over leaf blowers,because rakes do a better job, and, generally, they are easier!

What do they do with the leaves, you ask?: they take them back to the NSHS Farm compost bin…Three years later, they have gold!! (a.k.a compost)
Also, your leaves will be feeding the Newton South veggies!

They’ve been in the business for three years and rake Spring, Summer and Fall (but, mostly in the Spring and Fall). Fees are based on an hourly charge and free estimates are available. Call them today!

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Two opportunities to attend a Solar Workshop

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 – SOLAR WORKSHOP – NEWTON UPPER FALLS AREA COUNCIL

Newton Solar Challenge is pleased to host a solar workshop together with the Newton Upper Falls Area Council.  Learn more in this community-based setting about how solar works, how solar can be designed aesthetically, and also about the new Village Bank “solar loan”:  www.village-bank.com/solar.  The goal is to help the Upper Falls community and homeowners across Newton by making it easier to own solar, to save money and to reduce carbon emissions.  Thank you to the Upper Falls Area Council for its help in hosting this Solar Workshop.

Address: Emerson Community Center,  45 Pettee Street, Newton Upper Falls
Wednesday April 8th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
For more info, please visit:  www.newtonsolarchallenge.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 – SOLAR WORKSHOP – WEST SUBURBAN YMCA

Newton Solar Challenge is pleased to host a solar workshop together with the West Suburban YMCA. As a core value of the YMCA – social responsibility – this is an opportunity for YMCA members and the community to learn more about how you and your family can adopt solar energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. This work shop will help you learn how solar will “look” on your home and how you can save money while helping the environment. You will learn how the numbers work and how solar can now be financed through The Village Bank’s new “solar loan”: www.village-bank.com/solar.

There will also be a children’s educational program for school age children during the event hosted by the YMCA staff and Green Decade’s education team. This event is open to YMCA members and also the general public.

Address: West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church Street, Newton Corner
Sunday April 12th from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
For more information, please visit:  www.newtonsolarchallenge.com

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