The NAA has extended registration for 3rd Graders (C League) and continues to take registrations for its Senior (10th-12th Gr.) League. Visit naabasketball.org to register.
The registration deadline has passed for Grades 4-9. Limited spaces may be available. Call 617-559-6999 to inquire. The NAA is generally considered a boys league, but girls are welcome. All players are welcome regardless of ability or experience. Visit naabasketball.org for more information.
Want to get more involved with the Centre Street Food Pantry?
Their enthusiastic, energetic, excellent Board of Directors may have an opportunity for you! Or perhaps you’d like to help devise a fitting and fun development project in 2015? They have a great group of people and need just one or two more who can help them continue to improve and meet the needs in our community. Want to have a conversation about this? Send an email and they’ll be in touch: centrestfoodpantry@gmail.com.
The Kumon Math and Reading Center of Newton announces a new location: 56 Winchester St. The Center offers supplementary math and reading programs from Pre-K to 12th grade. To celebrate the move, they are offering a $25 donation to the Newton school of your choice untill the end of 2014. Just mention this offer and enroll during our free testing/orientation.
Winston Chiong, Ph.D. and Jane Chiong, Ed.D., the parents of four children who graduated from Newton Schools, have over 23 years experience running a Kumon center in Newton. Additionally, Winston was a full professor of Economics and Jane taught Special Education, is a School Psychologist and published author. She is now writing her second book on Math Culture in America.
www.newtonkumon.com
617-244-9540
To check out The Community Partnerships for Children & Families’ November newsletter, including upcoming events, please click here.
Come to Celebrate Newton, the holiday craft fair sponsored by Newton Community Education. More than 50 local artisans will be selling hand-crafted jewelry, fabric arts, photography, soaps, culinary treats, glass work, tote bags, and more. Local musicians and choral groups will perform throughout the day, providing a lovely backdrop while you shop. There will even be a kids craft table and food available for purchase, so bring the kids and make a day of it.
Shop locally this holiday season and buy one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family at Celebrate Newton. Please visit celebratenewton.com for more details and a complete listing of the artisans who will be selling their work. Net proceeds from the fair support NCE’s scholarship fund – admission $3 (kids under 12 are free).
December 7th, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Newton South High School
Historic Newton Supporters and Friends,
Now LIVE: the benefit online auction to help fund Historic Newton’s work. There is something for everyone, so please have a look — and thank you for your support:
www.biddingforgood.com/historicnewton2014.
Join in a spirited sing-along of holiday favorites with the award-winning Stacey Peasley Band. Beloved by audiences young and old, the band’s joyful style is sure to get the whole family singing along.
Then, join Mayor Setti Warren as he flips the switch that turns the City Hall grounds into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights. Admission is free. Light refreshments. Please bring a non-perishable item for the Newton Food Pantries. www.newtoncommunityrpride.org for more information.
December 4th, 4:00 – 5:15 pm
Newton City Hall
It happens every holiday season…“What can I get for Aunt Sarah? My next-door neighbor’s baby? My boss?” With 50 artisans displaying their one-of-a-kind treasures, you are sure to find something for the most discerning person on your shopping list at the Newton City Hall Holiday Craft Show. Admission is Free!
As you wander the many hallways and the beautiful auditorium of Newton City Hall, stall upon stall of jewelry, hats and scarves, pottery, cards, handcrafted pens, baby clothes, glass works, paintings, purses, linens, small furniture and so much more will help you solve your gift giving challenge this year. Be sure to pick up a map when you arrive as the booths are tucked into every nook and cranny of the building and you don’t want to miss any! With ample free parking on the streets around City Hall; both east and west entrances will be open. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Newton Food Pantries. For more information, please visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org.
December 6th, 10:00 am – 5:00pm
Newton City Hall
Do you employ someone who works in your home? If so, you will most likely be affected by a new state law — the Massachusetts Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights (DWBR). The law will give basic protections to privately hired nannies, housekeepers and care givers who work in our homes – protections that other workers have had for decades and that many of us take for granted.
If you are interested to learn about the DWBR, which was signed by Governor Patrick in July 2014, and goes into effect on April 1st, 2015., join this information session. Lydia Edwards of the Massachusetts Coalition for Domestic Workers and Marya Axner of the New England Jewish Labor Committee will be there to answer questions and to provide materials to help you and your employees make a smooth transition to the new law. This will be an employer friendly environment!
Please RSVP, if you plan to attend, to Beth Polasky at samissie@comcast.net or 617-244-5675.
December 1st, 7:15 pm
26 Walter Street, Newton
The Newton Solar Challenge is a City-wide residential solar campaign sponsored by Green Decade Newton, the City of Newton Sustainability Office, and Newton-based BarnRaise Energy. The Newton Solar Challenge provides: preferred pricing for Newton residents, American-made solar equipment, high-quality regional solar installers and “solar loans” from local banks to support residential ownership.
The Newton Solar Challenge will have two “Solar Workshops” for interested Newton homeowners at the Auburndale Community Library. In the Solar Workshops, the team will give a brief presentation and then will have interactive “breakouts” in small groups covering:
The Solar Challenge will introduce Newton-based Village Bank’s new “solar loan” solution and have a banking representative available in the breakout session. This is an opportunity to learn and get involved in an informational, community-based setting. To learn more, visit http://www.newtonsolarchallenge.com/
Coffee, soft drinks and desserts will be provided
November 16th, 4:00 pm
November 19th, 7:00 pm
Auburndale Community Library
375 Auburn Street, Auburndale