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Teen Programs

Teen Crafternoons, December 2nd, 3:30 pm, second floor Teen Area: Get creative making wrapping paper, gift tags, carving stamps, and eating snacks.

Get Hooked: Knitting and Crochet Club, December 4th, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area: Join the ongoing Knitting and Crochet Club. They have crochet hooks, knitting needles, yarn and the know-how to teach the basics of crocheting. Or, bring your own project. Refreshments will be served. Open to ages 10 and up.

Girls Who Code Club, December 5th, 12th and 19th, 4:00 pm, second floor Computer Center: Want to learn how to build an app, design a video game and change the world through code? Join the Girls Who Code (GWC) Club! GWC is a national non-profit organization leading the movement to inspire, educate and equip girls with the computing skills they need to pursue 21st century opportunities. Join them every Friday throughout the school year to learn about artificial intelligence, graphics, game design, cryptography, mobile development and so much more! Open to grades 6-12. For more information: www.newtongwc.com

Create Your Own Light-Up Card, December 16th, 3:30 pm, second floor Teen Area: Learn some elementary electronics, and how to create fun and flexible circuits on paper. You can make holiday cards or pictures that light up.

Join Fresh City in “Thinking Fresh”

Fresh City invites you to support their new partnerships with the Newton Food Pantry and the Centre Street Food Pantry.

On December 3rd, from 5:00 – 9:00 pm, 15% of sales will go to help support these food pantries. Join Fresh City in “Thinking Fresh” and supporting our community. Please bring a copy of this flyer with you or mention that you are a friend of the Newton Food Pantry to show your support! We hope to see you there!

December 3rd, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Fresh City Newton
241 Needham Street
617-244-7071
For more information about Fresh City visit the website www.freshcity.com

Holiday Hustle

Holiday Hustle! includes a 5K run on a certified, flat course through the neighborhood of West Newton, professional chip timing by RaceWire, prizes to top finishers, and post-race festivities for all! Costumes are highly encouraged, and carolers are always welcome!

Not sure if you already registered? Click here.

There will be team and individual prizes again this year! Families may create a race team (at least one member must be age 16 and under) for consideration as our Fastest Family, and businesses and community groups alike are also welcome to enter a team (minimum of 5 entrants) for our Most Festive Team. Other award categories include: Top 3 male and female overall, top 3 in each age group from 8 and under to 70 and over, youngest to finish, and fastest in costume.

Whole Foods Market Newtonville will once again generously donate freshly made, hot oatmeal with a fantastic selection of toppings and other breakfast items.

Sunday, December 7th
8:00 am registration; 9:00 am start
John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club
675 Watertown Street, Newton, MA

Pre-Registration (18 and over): $25
Pre-Registration Youth Rate (17 and under): $15
Day Of (18 and over): $30
Day Of Youth Rate (17 and under): $20
Number Pick-Up: Saturday, December 6th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at West Street Tavern & Restaurant, 7 West Street

Newton Network “Members Mall,” Dec. 3

The Newton Network is hosting a Members Mall. Come learn more about the high quality goods and services the members offer their customers and clients. Enter the free raffle of select members’ items and services.

This event is also a great opportunity to expand your professional network in a friendly yet dynamic environment. The Members Mall is free and open to the public, and all participants are encouraged to bring their business cards. Any questions please contact Jane Hirschhorn at janehirschhorn@gmail.com

Wednesday, December 3rd, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Waban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street

Register Now for Newton Youth Lacrosse – deadline 12/15

Newton Youth Lacrosse registration is now open for its 2015 Spring Season.
The season begins in late March 2015 but teams fill up very quickly.

Register by December 15 to avoid a late fee. NYL offers the following Grade Levels :

U-9 – Grades 2 – 3
U-11 – Grades 3 – 4
U-13 – Grades 5 – 6
U-15 – Grades 7 – 8

Please visit the Newton Lacrosse website for more details and registration instructions.

Girls’ Soccer Winter Clinic, Dec 29 – Jan 1

The Lady Eagles Soccer School Winter Clinic groups players by age and ability and the program is for girls at both the beginner and elite club level player, ages 6-14 years old.

Date: December 29th – January 1st
Time: 8:30 am- 2:30 pm (extended day available)
Location: Alumni Stadium Bubble at Boston College
Cost: $295 (3 day option, 29th-31st, $225)

The goal is to challenge each camper to leave the clinics with an increased enthusiasm for the game and ideas to further develop them as individual players. Find more information on the BC Women’s Soccer website or email soccercl@bc.edu with questions!

“Beautiful Music for Ugly Children,” Dec. 15

Please join a special meeting of Books & Brownies, the Newton Free Library’s parent/guardian and teen book club in the second floor Teen Area!

The group will discuss Beautiful Music for Ugly Children by Kirstin Cronn-Mills, which received the 2014 Stonewall Award from the American Library Association, given to a book of “exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience.”

Monday, December 15th, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library

BMUC tells the story of Gabe, a high school senior with a serious love of music, who is learning to leave Liz behind – the person everyone has known him as until now. We hope you’ll join for a great discussion and of course, brownies!

Books & Brownies Teen Book Club

Please join a special meeting of Books & Brownies, the Newton Free Library’s parent/guardian and teen book club in the second floor Teen Area! The group will discuss Beautiful Music for Ugly Children by Kirstin Cronn-Mills, which received the 2014 Stonewall Award from the American Library Association. It’s an award given to books of “exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience.” BMUC tells the story of Gabe, a high school senior with a serious love of music, who is learning to leave Liz behind – the person everyone has known him as until now. We hope you’ll join for a great discussion and of course, brownies!

Monday, December 15th, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library

Winter Youth Soccer Clinic

The Lady Eagles Soccer School Winter Clinic groups players by age and ability and the program is catered to both the beginner and elite club level player. Ages range from 6-14 years old. The goal is to challenge each camper to leave the clinics with an increased enthusiasm for the game and ideas to further develop them as individual players. Find more information on the website www.bcwomenssoccer.com or email soccercl@bc.edu with questions!