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Fall Registration is open for Kindergarten Soccer

Since 1993, Kindergarten Soccer has been introducing children to soccer in a fun and non-competitive environment where girls and boys develop friendships, learn teamwork and gain confidence. The kids play on Saturday mornings at Richardson Field in Waban starting September 10th. Join Kindergarten Soccer and meet other families in your neighborhood!

Kindergarten Soccer is open to all children in Newton entering Kindergarten Fall 2016. They will attempt to place your child on a team with others who will attend the same elementary school.

Kindergarten Soccer is a program run by the Zervas Elementary PTO. For more information and for online registration, please visit the website:
www.KindergartenSoccer.org.

LIVESTRONG program offered at the Y

The WEST SUBURBAN YMCA is one of more than 144 Ys across the nation that offers LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a free 12-week health and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. Since 2007, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA has helped more than 13,000 cancer survivors and their families nationwide. The WEST SUBURBAN YMCA launched their pilot program this February with 14 participants and start-up funding from the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation. The program will be offered several more times before the end of the year.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is proven to help people affected by cancer reclaim their health. The research-based program offers those living with, through and beyond cancer a safe, empowering environment to participate in activities focused on strengthening the whole person. Participants work with specially trained Y staff and volunteers to achieve goals such as building muscle mass and strength, increasing flexibility and endurance and improving confidence and self-esteem. In addition to physical benefits, Continue reading →

Want to contribute to a youth study?

Harvard team seeking youths in grades 6 – 8 and their parent/caregiver to participate in Project CARY (Cognitions, Affect, and Regulation in Youths).

The researchers are looking at past life experiences, the development of youths’ emotions and self-regulation, and the role these things play in how youths cope with and respond to typical types of stress experienced in daily life.

Your participation in this project may help them to better understand how youths’ emotional and cognitive development and their life experiences influence one other and, in turn, help understand what factors promote youths’ positive emotional health and cognitive development.

What does your participation involve? You and your child will be asked to visit the laboratory at Harvard University for a session that will last up to two hours. You and your child will fill out some forms, and your child will participate in a number of activities, some of which are on the computer. You will be compensated $50 and your child will be compensated $30. Travel reimbursement may be available.

For more information, contact:
Rachel Vaughn-Coaxum, M.A. at Harvard University
33 Kirkland Street, Cambridge
Phone: 857-600-2503 or email: pr*****************@***il.com

Dinner on the Farm 2016 – Newton Community Farm is Ten Years Old and Still Growing!

Join the annual Dinner on the Farm, and enjoy a beautiful evening with fantastic food, a gorgeous view of the fields, and the company of others who share your love of your local community farm. New this year…. Chad and Sharon Burns of Farmstead Table will be treating us to dessert from the Farmstead Table kitchen.

Friends of the Farm – $75.00, Non-Friends of the Farm – $85.00

Registration deadline is July 14th. Your ticket will cover the cost of the dinner, and an additional contribution to the NCF education programs. Please visit the website for information and registration.

July 19th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

How to Write Great College Essays

A lot of great kids write average (even bad) college essays—essays about “life lessons learned from football” or “how my trip to Europe broadened my cultural horizons.” Better tales are there for the writing. This workshop will show you what admissions officers really look for in great college essays, and offer suggestions for finding and sharing your best stories. You’ll even learn the five most over-used topics you must avoid and get tips on how to start (and even finish) your essays this summer.

Join Sara Kratzok, Director of Collegewise of Newton and graduate of Wellesley College and Harvard University, for this great workshop for teens and adults!

August 15th, 7:00 pm
Druker Auditorium
Newton Free Library

Stephanie Rae Davis Private Art Lessons LLC

Are your children interested in developing their art skills? Stephanie will come to your home and provide individual lessons that are unique to your child, based on exactly what they want to learn! Ages: K-12 Price: $50.00/hour

Lessons range from:
Painting: abstract and observational, techniques and concepts
Drawing: figure drawing, still life, experimental
Multimedia: paper, bookmaking, collage, stamp printing
Sculpture: clay, fiber, embroidery, metals, lost wax casting, jewelry, wire working
Crafts: sustainable/recycled art, weaving, stenciling, flower pressing and casting

Students will produce a body of work they are proud of! Lessons and projects grow and change depending on each student and their own interests.

Stephanie Rae Davis is a cross-disciplinary artist living and working in Boston, MA. She holds a BFA from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University. Her love for children and passion to teach led her to starting Stephanie Rae Davis Private Art Lessons. Contact information: 203-615-2024 or St*********@***il.com

 

STEAMAs part of the ongoing programming for all ages related to the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) initiative from the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation the Library will be holding a STEAM Expo.

The Expo is a gathering of tech enthusiasts, traditional crafters, artists, musicians, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers and students.  It is a place for creators to show their work and interact with members of the community.  Come experience a fun, interactive afternoon at the library, and get involved in the rebirth of Do-It-Yourself.

Check here for an updated list of exhibitors.

Newton’s 4th of July Celebrations

July 4th Celebration in Newton
Kids’ Morning
July 4th, 10:00 am – Noon
Newton Centre Playground at Tyler Terrace
Free event for children ages 3 – 12 years. Children and families are invited to join in the Grande Pet Parade, Decorated Doll Carriage Promenade, Teddy Bear Parade and Foot Races. Free ice cream, candy and drinks complete the morning celebration – courtesy of Cabot’s Ice Cream and Trader Joe’s.

Afternoon/Evening Events
July 4th 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Albemarle Field
The fun continues with kiddie amusement rides, craft vendor booths, food vendor booths, face painting and other childrens’ activities. There is free music and dancing 6:00 – 9:00 pm on the Main Stage.

At 9:00 pm, don’t miss the grand finale…a fantastic fireworks display! Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details.

Special Note: This year, the amusement rides are also open on Saturday & Sunday, July 2nd and 3rd from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Check www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details.

It’s not too late to Honor Teachers!

You still have time to do something special for your child’s teacher or other staff this year! Make a donation in their names to Newton Schools Foundation’s Honor Thy Teacher program. Teachers, Principals and the Superintendent will be notified of this honor, and names of those honored will appear in the Newton TAB.

Go to www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org all summer long to donate online and learn more about the programs that NSF funds. Donations are tax-deductible and go toward enhancing the quality of education throughout Newton’s schools.

Questions? Call 617-559-6120 or email in**@*********************on.org.

July 4th Celebration in Newton

July 4th Celebration in Newton

Kids’ Morning
Monday, July 4th, 10:00 am – Noon, Newton Centre Playground at Tyler Terrace.
Free event for children ages 3 – 12 years. Children and families are invited to join in the Grande Pet Parade, Decorated Doll Carriage Promenade, Teddy Bear Parade and Foot Races. Free ice cream, candy and drinks complete the morning celebration – courtesy of Cabot’s Ice Cream and Trader Joe’s.

Afternoon/Evening Events
Monday, July 4th, 1:00 – 10:00 pm – Albemarle Field.
The fun continues with kiddie amusement rides, craft vendor booths, food vendor booths, face painting and other childrens’ activities. There is free music and dancing 6:00 – 9:00 pm on the Main Stage. At 9:00 pm, don’t miss the grand finale…a fantastic fireworks display! Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details.

Special Note: This year, the amusement rides are also open on Saturday & Sunday, July 2nd & 3rd from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Check www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details.