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Newton Cares

Newton Cares: Coalition for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health, is holding a kick-off meeting this Tuesday, September 23rd, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. The Coalition’s mission is “to raise awareness and identify strategies to assist in creating a healthy, empowered community that promotes emotional well-being across the lifespan.” All Newton citizens, educators, students and mental health professionals interested in the Coalition’s mission are invited to attend. For more information contact Julie Sall at julie@sall.net.

Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Are you someone that believes that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” If so, then join the dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with a situation involving verbal, physical or sexual assault.

CAP is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year. The next training begins the week of October 18th. 19 Continuing Education Credits available for MSWs. For more information or an application, please visit the website at http://www.ncscweb.org/programs/familyservices/cap or email Gail Sommer at gsommer@ncscweb.org.

Bike Newton

Mondays at 6:00 pm Bike Newton leads group Bike Rides. Rides start and end at the Newton Main Library on Homer St. Please arrive at 5:45 pm. It’s getting dark earlier now, and Bike Newton wants everyone to learn how to bike safely after the sun goes down! Riders should be equipped with “Night Gear” — a head-light, a tail-light and a light-colored, reflective jacket or vest. If you don’t have that equipment, don’t worry! They will provide it when you arrive at the library and at the end of the ride you can purchase the gear from Bike Newton if you’d like. Total cost will be $30.00. These are family-friendly “No Rider Left Behind” rides — anyone may ride as long as their bikes are in good working order, and they are confident they can handle a leisurely 5 to 7 mile ride. Children must be accompanied by an adult, all riders must wear helmets, and adhere to safety rules of the road. See www.BikeNewton.org for last-minute schedule changes and further information. Questions? Email: nathan.aronow@verizon.net.

Paddles and Pumpkins

The Crystal Lake Conservancy and the Newton Parks and Recreation Department invite you to join a Sunday afternoon of activities on Crystal Lake. Participants will sign up for half hour slots between 2:00 – 4:30 pm to enjoy the pleasures of canoeing/kayaking/paddleboarding. In addition all can enjoy catching strung up donuts, drinking fresh cider and decorating your own free pumpkin!!

Learn about Crystal Lake Conservancy’s ongoing initiatives in water testing and watershed education. Learn about the new NO Phosphorus law and how decreasing pollutants flowing into the Lake will reduce the possibility of future algae blooms. See the newly posted watershed signs up on every street in the Crystal Lake Watershed. Learn about ongoing testing and watershed activities to protect Crystal Lake!!
Cider, Strung Donuts Game & Pumpkin Decorating. Food donated by Whole Foods. Visit the website at www.CrystalLakeConservancy.org or call Janice Bourque at 617-967-0797.

September 28th, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Weather Permitting – No Rain Date)
Crystal Lake Bathhouse
20 Rogers Street, Newton Highlands

Newtonville Village Day & Jazz Festival

Discover Newtonville, and all its merchants and businesses that will open their doors to welcome neighbors and visitors!  Walnut Street in Newtonville will be closed to traffic and transformed into a lively street fair. With two sound stages, a Roaming Railroad for kiddie rides, 100 craft booths and informational stands, an Open House at the Norumbega Fraternity Lodge of Masons featuring a bounce house and carnival games and fun activities for kids, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

The Senior Center Sound Stage features a talented line-up of jazz musicians, sponsored by New England Jazz Productions. The Austin Street Sound Stage will also delight the crowds with an afternoon of performances by local dance studios, martial arts demonstrations and local young musicians. For more information, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-796-1540.

September 28th, Noon – 5:00 pm
Walnut Street, between Washington Street & Otis Street

Pumpkin Patch at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport!

Bring the whole family to the Seashore Trolley Museum for the 16th Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley! Hop aboard a vintage streetcar to the Pumpkin Patch, find your favorite pumpkin and decorate it, and win some prizes playing games at the fall carnival. Once you’ve scored the prizes you’re after, finish up your streetcar ride and then enjoy roaming the Museum grounds. Your pumpkin will be tagged for you to pick up at the Visitors’ Center before you leave. Seashore Trolley Museum is the world’s oldest and largest electric railway museum. For more information, visit http://www.trolleymuseum.org/events/pumpkinpatch.php

September 27th and 28th, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (rain or shine)

Columbus Day Basketball Clinic in Newton

A Columbus Day school vacation basketball clinic for children in grades K-5 will be held on October 13th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton. Children will develop dribbling, passing and shooting skills and will engage in games with children of similar age and ability. Program is led by youth recreation specialist Peter Sylvester. Cost is $100.00. Open to the entire community. Register at www.bostonjcc.org/columbus or contact 617-558-6456 or sports@jccgb.org.

Help your students reach their PEAK potential.

Having a strong start to the school year is necessary to provide the momentum needed to succeed in class. Since 2009, Next Level Up Tutoring has been providing Newton families and their students the guidance, fundamentals, organizational skills, and perspective that have been missing.

Their tutors can work with any school age student in any subject area, as well as SAT prep. They also offer math and writing enrichment. Each student is unique, so each tutoring plan must be individualized. Contact them for a quick response or to set up a free consultation. 781- 540-1123 or info@nextleveluptutoring.com.

Father Daughter Dance

Dancing with the Brookline Stars invites you to join a Father Daughter Dance at the Brookline Teen Center for 8th graders and younger. On Sunday, October 12th from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm,  share a fun filled evening with your little girl including a DJ, games, food, photographs & more! Semi-formal attire requested.

Purchase tickets online at www.brooklineteencenter.org. Ticket prices are $50.00 per couple and $10.00 for each additional child. Proceeds benefit the Brookline Teen Center.