Understanding Our Differences is pleased to announce that they have been awarded an official B.A.A. invitational entry application to the 2015 Boston Marathon on April 20, 2015.
They are looking for runners to apply for this spot in order to run the Marathon and raise money for Understanding Our Differences – applications due December 23, 2014! For more information and to download an application please visit the website at www.understandingourdifferences.org.
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Newton Girls Softball is committed to providing an experience that fosters positive self-esteem, team spirit, and individual growth through personal achievement and as a team member. Players of all skill levels will have a fun and rewarding experience.
In addition to three age group divisions for players in Grade 1 – 7, the league announces the inaugural year of KINDERGARTEN T – BALL. New for 2015 and open to all girls in Grade K who live in Newton or attend a Newton Public School, this program is going to be a fun introduction to softball. The sessions will consist of 30 minutes of skill development rolling into a short 45 minute game on six Saturday afternoons in May and June. Will your kindergartner join her friends in the excitement of learning softball?
Registration is open on our web site at: WWW.NEWTONGIRLSSOFTBALL.ORG
2015 Registration Dates:
1/31/15 Deadline to register without paying a late fee.
2/28/15 Deadline to register with guaranteed placement, pair-me-with rights, and a $15 late fee.
The Newton North Girls Varsity Basketball team is hosting a clinic for girls, grades 4-8, on Saturday, Dec. 27, 3:00-4:45PM.
Join the varsity players and coaches for drills, skills work, dribbling, and game play.
Cost: $20 per player (add a sibling for only $5)
Location: Newton North gymnasium
To register, email Coach Martindale, lmartindale <at> navint <dot> com
Free badminton for kids in grades 6-12 (also on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 p.m.). Bring friends and join the fun!
Tuesday, December 16
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Tuesdays through June
Hyde Community Gym, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands
Program sponsored by the Newton Partnership and the Hyde Community Gym. For more information call: 617.999.4617
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club is holding try-outs for its three travel basketball teams this week. Any player interested in trying out should attend one of the sessions, held at the Club, 675 Watertown St. If you can not attend either tryout, contact Mike @ 617-630-2066 EXT. 121 or mdoran <at> newtonbgc <dot> com
Boys 12 and Under: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 8:00-9:00PM and Thursday, Dec. 18, 6:00-7:00PM
Girls 14 and Under: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 8:00-9:00PM and Friday, Dec. 19, 5:00-6:00PM
Boys 18 and Under: Thursday, Dec. 18, 5:00-6:00PM
We have almost reached the midpoint of this school year. Have you addressed your child’s academic needs or concerns? Contact Next Level Up Tutoring for a free in-home consultation.
Call 781-540-1123 or email info <at> nextleveluptutoring <dot> com. Learn about the company’s approach and philosophy at its website.
The Arsenal Center for the Arts is offering two programs during school vacation for children grades K-6:
Dec. 29 – 30: Children can find inspiration in the works of famous artists, then make their own masterpiece in The Great Artists (Grades K-6) class. Sign up for morning and/or afternoon classes as different projects are offered each time.
December 31: Try It! (Grades K – 6) is a fun, one-day workshop that gives kids a chance to try out a variety of media and learn new skills. Sign up for the morning and/or afternoon session as different projects are offered each time.
Children will be divided into groups by age. Ask about Supervised Lunchtime. Scholarships available.
To register online, go to the Arsenal Center for the Arts’ Education page or call 617-923–0100, ext. 8309.
Watertown’s Arsenal Center for the Arts has December Vacation covered!
Children can find inspiration in the works of famous artists, then make their own masterpiece in The Great Artists (Grades K-6) class on December 29th – 30th. Sign up for morning and/or afternoon classes as different projects are offered each time.
Try It! (Grades K-6) takes place on December 31st. This fun, one-day workshop gives kids a chance to try out a variety of media and learn new skills. Sign up for the morning and/or afternoon session as different projects are offered each time.
Children will be divided into groups by age. Ask about Supervised Lunchtime.Scholarships available. To register online, go to www.arsenalarts.org/education or call 617-923–0100, ext. 8309.
On December 31st, begin the New Year Celebrations at 10:00 am at Newton City Hall, by helping to sort food donations for Newton’s four food pantries, plus a food donation for our sister City of Lawrence. Children are welcome.
Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Newton Food Pantries, as well as an item to contribute to the Soldier’s Care packages. Please visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for donation details.
Then come back to Newton City Hall to celebrate the incoming New Year with Mayor Setti Warren from 1:30 – 3:30 with an afternoon of fun and activities that the whole family can enjoy. There are three outstanding family entertainers, and the good news is that you don’t have to pick one, as they repeat their performances three times!
Two fabulous face painters will be on hand to decorate little faces for the festivities, and don’t miss the great arts & crafts project offered by our own Time for Partners art teacher, Terry Curtin!
The Mayor’s Open House is free to the public, and sponsored by Newton Community Pride and the Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs.