Painting, Photography, Drawing, and Mixed Media this summer at ARTHEADS Studio in Brighton Center. See the summer schedule at artforachange@mac.com
Perfect activity for your creative middle schooler!
Classes taught by Myrosha Dziuk, Photographer and Bigelow parent and Deb Putnoi, Painter and Newton resident.
The Arsenal Center for the Arts offers a wide variety of week-long art workshops this summer, from June 16th – August 22nd. Choose from Comics/Cartoons, Creative Creatures, Puppets, Mixed-Media, Drawing, Basic Jewelry, Circus Art, Pottery and much, much more. Morning and afternoon workshops for three age groups from 5+. Supervised Lunch and Extended Day options available. Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. Free parking and easy access to public transportation.
Registration and Information: 617-923-0100, ext. 8309. Visit www.arsenalarts.org for workshop descriptions. Scholarships and Membership discounts are available.
Boston Patio Playhouse, Brookline’s newest youth performance group, is now registering for its 2014 summer programs!
The Backyard Opera Summer Program is open to all students ages 12-18 who are interested in opera, operetta, and classic musical theater. July 7th – 18th, 9:00 am-4:00 pm.
The Front Porch Players Musical Theater Summer Program is for students entering grades 6-10 who love classic and contemporary musical theater. August 18th – 29th, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
During each two-week program students will receive training in voice, dance, drama, and backstage skills, while working on either an Opera Gala or a Broadway Musical Revue performance! No auditions necessary, and each student will be cast as a soloist. Both programs are located in Coolidge Corner, Brookline.
Visit www.bostonpatioplayhouse.com for more information and to register today!
New England Conservatory faculty and Oak Hill parent offers flute and saxophone lessons at his studio in Newton Center. Now enrolling new students-reserve today to guarantee your child’s spot for Fall lessons !
For further information and a free trial lesson please contact Amir Milstein at:
amirmilstein@ gmail.com or phone 617-795-5923.
There is still time to register for one of these exciting summer programs for youth.
Pre-registration is required for all programs. No classes the week of July 4th. For more information and to register please visit the website http://newtoncommunityfarm.org/education/summer-programs/
Do your children’s table manners sometimes make you cringe? A workshop that mixes manners, food and fun can bring relief! Courteous Dining For Children
Sunday, June 1st from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
Children ages 8 (or entering 3rd grade) to 10 will savor a delicious meal while learning how to be comfortable and considerate dining at home and away. Peppered with historical trivia, eye-popping props and tales of lessons learned the hard way, this workshop will address topics such as why manners make others (and ourselves) happier; how to introduce yourself (eye contact; the handshake, etc.); dining basics such as posture and mouth closed when chewing; setting the table; napkin/silverware handling; cutting technique; common dining dilemmas; restaurant etiquette; making easy conversation; making your guest feel comfortable; how to be a guest families want to invite back and more…
Limited to 8 students to allow for individual attention.
Location: Bertucci’s 275 Centre Street, Newton
Cost: (all inclusive) $68 for the first family member; $61 for each sibling
Information and registration visit http://etiquettefortoday.net/?page_id=557 or www.EtiquetteForToday.net and click on the sidebar’s “Courteous Dining for Children”’ button.
Feel free to contact Janet Parnes with questions: Office: 866-376-1110; Mobile: 508-566-3203 Email: janet@EtiquetteForToday.net
Improving social and communication skills, projecting confidence, combating shyness, strengthening self-esteem and leadership skills, navigating friendships, resolving conflict, understanding social cues, basic manners and table manners, and more.
Monday, July 7th to Saturday, July 12th
Mind Your Manners: Beyond Please and Thank You
{Grades 2-4}
Noon to 1:30 pm
Etiquette for Middle Schoolers:Peer Pressure and Beyond
{Grades 5-8}
9:00 – 11:00 am
Etiquette for Young Adults:Social Skills for the Real World
{Grades 9-12}
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Open Enrollment at: www.theetiquetteacademy.org For more information call 617.608.3920 or email admin@theetiquetteacademy.org
Start with a free assessment!
Brain Excel provides students individual training to improve their attention, memory, and reasoning. Try their free online, game-based learning strengths assessment and receive a free 10-minute consultation review with a certified trainers Click here to set up your child’s free assessment http://profilemyskills.com/brainexcel/user-account.php. For more information contact Scott Holley at scott@brnxl.com, 781-530-6677 or www.brnxl.com.
There’s still space available in the Highlands After-School Program – just for middle school kids attending Brown and Oak Hill Middle Schools. Transportation is arranged from school to their great location in Newton Highlands / Hyde Community Gym.
Activities include sports, arts, cooking, science, homework, field trips, community service and team building. The next open house is on June 1st from 5:00-6:00 pm. For more enrollment information contact Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617, email highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit: www.highlandsafterschool.org.
There will be an Angier Project Update meeting on Thursday, May 8th at 7:00 pm at the Waban Library Center. These meetings will be held regularly on the second Thursday of each month for the duration of the project. The Waban Area Council will hold its monthly meeting immediately following at 7:30 pm.
Please visit www.wabanareacouncil.com to view the agenda and learn more about issues of importance to Waban.