Fencing classes: Learn the basics of how to fence including stance, on guard position, attacking defense, and more. All equipment is provided. For boys and girls ages 8 – 14.
For more information and an application, please go to
http://www.newtonma.gov/civicax/filebank/documents/41057
Parents are invited to explore Bowen Cooperative Nursery School during a free Enrollment Open House on September 30th. The Open House will include an opportunity to meet the instructors and sample some of the fun and engaging activities offered by the school. No reservations are needed.
Applications will be accepted beginning October 1st at 7:00 am.
Bowen Cooperative Nursery School offers programs for kids ages 2.9 to 5 years old, including a Pre-K program for older 4’s and younger 5’s who will not be entering Kindergarten in the fall. It’s a small, warm, nurturing community of families. Founded in 1955, Bowen is one of the oldest, continuously running cooperative preschools in the country. The school’s low adult to child ratio ensures individualized attention and a supportive environment which encourages exploration, experimentation and discovery while supporting emergent literacy and math skills, science, music and art.
For more information and an application form, please visit the school’s website at www.BowenCoop.org or call 617-332-3923.
September 30th, 7:00 -8:00 pm
96 Otis Street, Newtonville
Adam Schwartz, uniquely qualified to help students write the strongest possible college application essay with more than twenty-five years of experience teaching writing and English at Harvard and Wellesley, is available for coaching. He has served on the Wellesley College Board of Admissions, reading hundreds of applications and his previous students have been admitted to Harvard, Brown, M.I.T. and Tufts, among many other top schools. With knowledge of the college admissions process and extensive experience teaching writing, he can provide high school students with a powerful advantage in writing the best possible college application essay. For more information, visit the website: writeadvantage.net or call 617-962-2322.
Private, in-home tutoring for all levels by a tutor with years of experience. Have a positive learning experience. Please contact Stella Pan at Ch******************@***il.com or
617-512-3827.
Ebru Rosati Piano Studio has openings for 2015-2016 teaching season. Experienced, fun, loving, enthusiastic piano teacher. NEC & Berklee College of Music Alumni. All ages, levels and styles welcome.
Piano studio conveniently located in Waban. For more information please contact Ebru at er*****@************ee.edu or call 617 678 8945.
The following links should be helpful to share as school communities look to become more informed about Newton’s upcoming municipal elections:
From City of Newton: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/elections/default.asp
General Information: http://lwvnewton.org/2013/09/vote-on-september-17th-in-newtons-preliminary-elections/
Voter Information for New Voters and Absentee Ballots: http://lwvnewton.org/2013/08/voter-information-for-the-tuesday-september-17th-preliminary-election/
Ward 2 Alderman Forum on NewTV:
http://lwvnewton.org/2015/09/ward-2-alderman-at-large-candidates-forum-online
Game Night, September 14th, 6:30-8:30 pm, second floor Teen Area: Drop in and play board games! All ages welcome. (Many games are suitable only for ages 12+.) No Registration required.
New! Memoir Writing Group, September 14th, 7:00 pm, third floor Rear Arc: The group is open to those interested in writing a memoir or autobiography. Meetings begin with time for writing followed by reading and sharing of work. Group members offer each other encouraging feedback. Facilitator Tom Yee is a licensed high school English teacher and Content Development Manager for a local publisher. Info contact ne***********@***il.com.
ET Movie Screening, September 15th, 3:30 pm: It’s a classic! Rated PG. Runtime 115 minutes.
Teen Crafterhours, September 15th, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area: Meet on the third Tuesday of every month to make crafts and eat snacks. This month the group will make felted soap. Grades 6-12.
Girls Who Code Information Session, September 16th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium: Want to learn to build an app, design a video game and change the world through code? Join us for an information session about Girls Who Code (GWC), a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to Continue reading
Newton Parks and Recreation has several upcoming Fall programs including Badminton for youth and adults, Ice Skating Lessons and Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program, Paddy’s Road Race on October 18th, and much much more.
For all programs, please see this brochure: Fall Flyer and don’t forget to check out the website for other upcoming programs! www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks .
Register online at www.activityreg.com .
Last year, over 100 students from nine different Newton Public Schools participated in Regional and State competitions some even taking top honors and advancing to Globals!
Come to one of the “DI Info Nights” to find out more about enrolling your child in a life changing experience.
September 15th, 7:00-8:00 pm, Countryside Elementary (191 Dedham Street)
September 17th, 7:00-8:00 pm, Mason Rice Elementary (149 Pleasant Street)
September 28th, 7:00-8:00 pm, Horace Mann Elementary (687 Watertown Street)
The Destination Imagination program encourages teams of learners to have fun, take risks, focus and frame challenges while Continue reading
Registration is now open for Newton Community Farm’s fall programs for youth, families and adults. New programs and events are always being added so keep checking in at www.newtoncommunityfarm.org. Pre-registration required
Coming in September!
* Farm Sprouts, Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am starts September 15th
* Kids Cooking Green, Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 pm starts September 15th
* Annual Fall Festival, September 20thm 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
* Boston Ferments Fermentation 101, September 24th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
* Gardeners – Season Extension and more, September 26th, 9:00 am – 12pm