The 47th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration features Newton Mayor Setti Warren, Newton School Superintendent David Fleishman, and Reflections by Newton School Students.
Also Musical Selections by Rimonim (Temple Emanuel Choral Group), Newton All City Treble Singers, Newton North Jubilee Singers and The Love Tunes from Myrtle Baptist Church.
Monday, January 19th, 9:30 am
Temple Emanuel
385 Ward Street, Newton Centre
Teens Making Smart Choices Expo
ALL parents/guardians and teens are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo. Discover community resources promoting positive decision making for teens. Enjoy refreshments and student performances as you browse the exhibits. The first 50 teens who bring a parent will receive a treat bag.
Raffle grand prize: iPad mini
“American Ninja Warrior” live demo!
January 22nd, 5:00 to 7:30 pm.
Newton North High School
Walnut and Lowell Street lots and Hull Street will be available for parking. Please observe neighborhood signs and restrictions.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
The Newton Schools Foundation will kick off its 50th anniversary year on January 21st with the fourth annual Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community. Since 2011, Newton Inspires has been uniting Newton residents for an evening of discussion with some of Newton’s brightest, most accomplished and most interesting community members.
This year’s program features headliners Olympic gold medalist and physician Dr. Tenley Albright; MIT professor, engineer and inventor Dr. Robert Langer; former White House staffer and Huffington Post Chief of Staff Herbie Ziskend NNHS ’03; and New York Times bestselling author and journalist Mitchell Zuckoff.
The 2014 program will take place Wednesday, January 21st, 7:00 – 9:30 pm at Newton South High School. The cost is $10 for Newton residents, $15 for non-residents. Space is limited, so advance registration is highly recommended. To register, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org
Newton Schools Foundation would like to thank their corporate sponsor, Belmont Savings Bank. They would also like to thank the following businesses who are supporting Newton Inspires by donating freshly made baked goods and other delectable desserts and beverages: Baker’s Best Catering, Better Life Food, George Howell Coffee, L’Aroma Café & Bakery, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Rosie’s Bakery, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market.
Directors of more than 90 of the best variety of summer programs for middle and high school students will meet personally with parents and students. Programs for every budget, in the US and abroad, including adventure travel, community service, language immersion, academic enrichment, arts, music, theatre, sports instruction, internships, teen travel, volunteering, gap years and more. For more information please email laura@campsourcenetwork.com
Newton South high School cafeteria
February 2, 2015, 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Snow date, Tuesday Feb 3
Do you want to be more, do more, and have more?
Identify habitual thought patterns and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. Clarify your desires and goals. Learn life-affirming techniques to guide you toward greater awareness and achieving your goals.
This free workshop draws on key lessons from Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, one of the best-selling success books of all times, and other thinkers in the fields of personal and professional achievement.
Sunday, January 25th, 2 – 4 pm
The Workshop at the Woman’s Club
72 Columbus Street, Newton
RSVP: Stephanie@StephanieHesslerCoach.com by January 23rd
Suggested donation $20 at workshop to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger in America by ensuring children receive the food they need every day.
Registration for new and returning players for Newton SouthEast Little League’s Spring 2015 season is now open. NSELL runs several programs in the spring, including T-bal (kindergarten and younger), Farm (1st and 2nd Grade), Minors (AA and AAA), and Majors. NSELL is open to any player who attends any school in our district (even if they reside in a different district).
Please visit the NSELL website https://leagueathletics.com/Default.asp?org=newtoneastll.org for additional details about the programs or click HERE to register. If you have any questions or comments, please use the online feedback form to send them to the league.
Boy Scout Troop 182 in Wellesley would like to invite interested boys in grades 5 through 12 to an open house on February 8th to celebrate Scouting’s 105th anniversary. The open house will be held from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington Street. No previous scouting experience is required.
Troop 182 has been serving the youth of Wellesley and surrounding towns since 1913. Boys enjoy a balanced program of camping and other outdoor activities, community service, summer programs and weekly meetings on Sunday evenings. Since the troop’s founding, more than 120 Scouts have attained the Eagle Scout Award, Scouting’s highest rank.
For more information, please email Troop 182 committee chair Paul Hurney hurney398@verizon.net or Assistant Scoutmaster Jordan Schwartz jorsch@gmail.com.
Did you know that thanks to a grant from The Newton Partnership and funding from the Carol M. White Physical Education Program the Boys & Girls Club’s gym is open to the general public twice per week? Anyone ages 6 to 18 is welcome to join and make use of the Club’s gym equipment. Come on down for flexible, supervised, organized activity.
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm
John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club
675 Watertown Street, Newton
617-630-2066
The Suzuki Preschool of Newton will be hosting an open house on February 8th. This event is free and open to the public. This a great opportunity to come and acquaint yourself with their integrated arts curriculum, meet the teachers and staff, enjoy light refreshments, participate in fun crafts for children of all ages and receive a guided tour of the facility.
The Suzuki Preschool offers Suzuki music daily by trained Suzuki musicians along with a fun and creative academic curriculum that is bound to keep your child engaged and learning through their preschool years.
For inquires please contact Marlene Lerer at marlene@suzukinewton.org or 617-964-4522.
February 8th, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
1860 Washington Street, Auburndale
Nature Spotters
Spend select Saturdays exploring the river, searching for bugs, learning about local habitats and discovering nature. Nature Spotters will take part in fun-filled activities including trail walks, nature games, crafts, stories, and much more.
Time: 2:00 – 3:15 pm Grades: K-5 Fee: $12 per class
Registration: activityreg.com For more information about Nature Spotters call Newton Parks and Recreation at 617-796-1525.
Outdoor Adventure Summer Program 2015
The Outdoor Adventure Summer Program at Nahanton Park offers 2nd – 6th graders a two week environmental awareness experience. Come spend time discovering the natural world, making new friends, fishing, canoeing, and playing fun games.
Monday-Fridays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, extended available until 3:00 pm. For more information check the Newton Parks and Recreation Website at newtonma.gov/camps.