Did you know that The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club is open to all members on Columbus Day free of charge? Open from 9 AM until 6:00 PM on Monday and no reservation is required.
The League of Women Voters in Newton is offering a speakers series on education topics that will take place at the Boys & Girls Club throughout the school year. The first session is on Wednesday, October 16th from 7:00 – 8:45 pm and admission is free. Presenters include Amy O’Leary who is the director of Early Education for All and Beverly Mobilia of Community Partnerships for Children and Families.
The Club is offering Free Community Open Gym periods on Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. All Newton teens in grades 6 and up are invited and you need not join the Club to attend. A wide variety of the Club’s athletic equipment will be available for free play and guided activity. Funding is provided by The Newton Partnership and a Carol M. White Physical Education Grant (PEP) – a three year $1.6 million grant from the US Department of Education that provides health and wellness programs to Newton youth during out-of-school time.
Check out the Give Kids A Smile Event on Saturday October 26th from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at Mt. Ida College Dental Education Center. This free dental clinic provides dental treatment to toddlers through 8th grade in a fun filled atmosphere with prizes and entertainment. Email lberardinelli@mountida.edu for more information.