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Teens Making Smart Choices Expo

Teens and parents/guardians are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo. Come to this free Expo for participative, informative exhibits; student performances; refreshments; and fun.

Meet 30+ community exhibitors who help teens navigate high school pressures in order to stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from driving and pedestrian safety to healthy eating and positive body image to stress reduction and mental health support. Snow date, Monday, January 25th. For more information, northptso.org.

January 21st, 5:00 to 7:30 pm
Newton North

Youth Theater

Freelance Players Musical theater program for youth is now enrolling in Newton. The Newton Freelance Troupe will meet after school on Mondays at the Parish of St. Paul, 1135 Walnut Street. Children 8-12 with little or no acting experience are encouraged to join. The troupe produces one original musical each season.

The next session starts on February 1st and initial meetings/auditions are by appointment during the month of January. The company is staffed by theatre professionals with physical and vocal techniques, drama improvisation, dance, and singing included in the rehearsal process.

For more information or to schedule a first meting, please call 617-274-6065 or visit www.freelanceplayers.org.

Watertown Childrens’ Theater programs

Register Now for all Winter and School Vacation Programs including:

  • Wildcard: WCT Runway: Fashion and Re-Fashion (Grades 7-12)
  • Music & Movement: Movement for Performers (Grades 3-7 and 8-12)
  • Wildcard: Magic (Grades 5-9)
  • Intensives: Lyrics and Lattes (Grades 4-7 and 8-12)
  • and much more!

Mark your calendars – Summer Registration Opens January 4th! View the WCT Newsletter here for more details!

Also…Private Voice Lessons
Limited spaces on Wednesdays and Fridays are now available with WCT’s new private voice instructor, John Eldridge. Lessons begin week of January 4th! Contact vo***@*****il.org to check availability. Spaces are first come, first served!

Community Preservation Committee meeting on January 14th

Agenda: City Archives and $3 Million Affordable Housing Pre-proposal (West Newton)
The agenda for the Community Preservation Committee meeting includes the final report on the CPA-funded City Archives Strategic Plan and a new pre-proposal for affordable housing on Cherry Street (West Newton, $3 million potential request). Full information is online from www.newtonma.gov/cpa 

For assistance, contact Program Manager Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or ai*******@******ma.gov.

January 14th, 7:00 pm
City Hall, Room 204

After school help wanted

Newton family seeking part-time, after school help with 2 girls (ages 11, 14). Position involves school pick-ups (0.3 and 6 miles from the home in Newton Center), homework supervision for the younger one and driving to activities.

Looking for a responsible, safety-conscious driver with own reliable car. Hours 3:00 – 5:00 or 5:30 pm, 10-12 hours/week, Monday – Friday. Open to shared arrangement if two friends want to split days. Please contact Parul at 508-333-3500.

Apply for a spot in the 2016 Marathon

Understanding Our Differences  is very excited to announce that they have received through the City of Newton one official Boston Athletic Association Invitational Entry Application for the 120th Boston Marathon on April 18, 2016.

UOD invites runners who are seeking a bib number to apply for this spot, in order to run the Marathon and raise funds for Understanding Our Differences. In addition, they are also looking for runners who have already qualified for the Marathon to join this fundraising effort and share in their mission.

Applications due December 28th, 2015! For more information and to download an application please visit the website at www.understandingourdifferences.org.

The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance

Being Mindful: The Secret to Pure Performance in Work, Love and Play:

The Mindfulness Series @ the Library kicks off with a talk by George Mumford. Michael Jordan credits Mumford with transforming his on-court leadership of the Bulls and leading the team to six NBA championships. As a widely respected public speaker and coach, Mr. Mumford shares his personal story and teaching strategies in The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance. His proven techniques can transform the performance of anyone with a goal. A book signing will follow with books provided by New England Mobile Book Fair.

January 5th, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton

QPR Training: Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.

Join Mayor Setti D. Warren at The Street, Chestnut Hill to learn QPR Suicide Prevention.   Question. Persuade. Refer. Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.Register by visiting www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares. Questions? Please call 617-796-1420.

January 13th
5:00 pm, reception at DelFrisco’s Grill at The Street, 33 Boylston Street
6:00 – 8:00 pm, training will follow at the nearby WS Development Offices

Tutor Available

Newton resident and high-school physics teacher; former US Physics Team coach; 20+ years of teaching experience, doctorate with a focus on problem-solving in physics; AP Physics Exam Reader, and AP Physics College Board consultant is available for physics tutoring.

Experience in teaching high-level problem-solving skills, preparation for standardized tests. Interactive approach, low stress, high efficiency. Sessions in Newton for all levels of high-school physics: general support, problem solving skills, preparation for SAT II, AP.

For more information, please contact: ko******@**********rd.edu. ​For more credentials, please click here:  http://w2.weston.org/schools/hs/sci/apphy/korsunsky/documents/Korsunsky-CV-2015.pdf

Mayor’s New Year’s Open House & Food Drive

Newton City Hall, Thursday, December 31st ,  1:30 – 3:30pm

Join Mayor Setti Warren to celebrate the incoming New Year with an afternoon of free entertainment and family fun. With performances by: Davey the Clown – silly and hilarious antics and juggling; Matt Heaton & the Outside Toys – a peppy and creative band that gets kids and parents singing and dancing along; and History at Play – an actress chronicling the life of Deborah Samson, the first woman to fight in the American Military disguising herself as a man.

The kids will enjoy the free face painting, arts & crafts and refreshments. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Newton Food Pantries and an item to contribute to the Soldier’s Care Packages.  Visit www.newtonma.gov/culture for more information.