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Upcoming Municipal Elections – Informational Links

The following links should be helpful to share as school communities look to become more informed about Newton’s upcoming municipal elections:

1. A Preliminary Election will be held September 17th (due to the large number of candidates running for Alderman at Large, Ward 2).

2. General Municipal Elections will be held November 3rd.

From City of Newton: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/elections/default.asp

Ward 2 Alderman Forum on NewTV:
http://lwvnewton.org/2015/09/ward-2-alderman-at-large-candidates-forum-online/

Workshops available at The Newton Free Library

College Essay Writing Workshop
Students, whether you accomplished a lot on your college essay over the summer or you’re still trying to decide what to write about when school begins next fall, this workshop is for you. Students will work in small groups with others who are at the same writing stage, and will be led by professional tutors and teachers. You’ll cover some do’s and don’ts of college essay writing, work on your writing and spend some time in peer review. You’ll also get an opportunity for individual help and feedback.

Register online at www.newtonfreelibrary.net. This free workshop is cosponsored by Newton Youth Services and is for students. Please bring at least 5 copies of your essay draft if you have one.

September 26th, 1:00 pm, Druker Auditorium:

Helping Your Child Navigate Life After High School
Help your child navigate the challenging landscape of life after high school. This workshop for parents will be presented by Nanci Ginty Butler, LICSW, Assistant Director, School and Community Services at Riverside Community Care and Heather Byrns, LMHC, Clinical Supervisor, MSPP INTERFACE Referral Service at Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP). Sponsored by Newton Youth Services.

October 6th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium

It’s Time for the Newton Community Farm’s Annual Fall Festival!

Join us as we welcome you to enjoy your local farm, with an afternoon of fun activities. There will be music by Honky Tonk Masquerade, a sing-a-long led by Julia of Music Together, pumpkin decorating, and face painting. Your family can play corn hole together, or take a family photo at our fall-themed photo booth. Enjoy fresh produce cooked to order by Fresh City, apples from our own orchard, local grilled corn, and delicious treats provided by our community bakers. Enter our pie-baking contest for a chance to win a Whole Foods gift card (drop your pie off by 12:00), or buy a raffle ticket to get one of those gift cards. It’s a perfect way to welcome the fall season! Please visit the website for more information, or to sign up to volunteer.

September 20th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
303 Nahanton Street, Newton

College Essay Writing Workshops – Free

Whether you accomplished a lot on your college essay over the summer or you’re still trying to decide what to write about when school begins next fall, these workshops are for you. Students will work in small groups with others who are at the same writing stage, and will be led by professional tutors and teachers. You’ll cover some do’s and don’ts of college essay writing, work on your writing and spend some time in peer review. You’ll also get an opportunity for individual help and feedback.

Register online. This free workshop is cosponsored by Newton Youth Services and is for students. Please bring at least 5 copies of your essay draft and/or a laptop if you have one.

Saturdays, September 26th and October 24th, 1:00 pm
Druker Auditorium

Babysitter needed

Newton Family Singers is looking for a babysitter to help during rehearsals this fall. They are an intergenerational chorus including children, adults, families and people of all ages. During the Sunday afternoon/evening rehearsals at the Waban Library, they need a babysitter to supervise choir member’s children during the adult-only portion of the rehearsal. The babysitter needs to be able to handle a relatively large group of children, ages 1.5 to 11, while parents are on the other side of the library, rehearsing with the other adults. Sessions begin on Sunday, September 20th and ends with their show on December 13th.

If you are interested please contact Stephanie at ne**************@***il.com.

Special appearance of Wally the Green Monster

Wally the Green Monster, the official Red Sox Mascot, will be visiting the Newton Kumon Center. Wally will be there to tell stories and sign autographs. This event is free and open to all kids and parents, come with your friends. For more information, contact Jane Chiong, Ed.D. at 617-244-9540.

September 14th at noon
Newton Kumon Center
56 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands

Program Seeking Volunteers

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Are you someone that believes that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” If so, then join the dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with a situation involving verbal, physical or sexual assault.

CAP is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. The next multi-session training begins on October 17th. For more information please visit our website at http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention or email Gail Sommer @ gs*****@**********ss.org

  • 19 Continuing Education Credits available for MSW’s.

New location for Time for Partners

Time for Partners moves to the Auburndale Community Library this Fall

The morning Art & Music class for children ages 18 months to 4 years with an adult has a temporary home for the fall. Due to the construction of an elevator at Newton City Hall, the Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs is delighted to announce that the popular enrichment classes will take place at the Auburndale Community Library, 375 Auburn Street in Newton.

Space is limited and fills up quickly, please register on line at www.activityreg.com, click on MA, click on Newton Parks & Recreation, click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, click on Register for Programs, click on Time for Partners and choose your day. There are no classes planned for Tuesdays; instead…join in the story time at the Auburndale Library at 10:00 am!

Time for Partners will return to the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall for the winter session, with the new elevator in operation! Visit www.newtonma.gov/culture or call 617-796-1540.

Please join to help a great cause

Join Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s 6th Annual HopeWalks on Sunday, October 4th at 9:00 am. HopeWalks is a 3.5 mile neighborhood walk, which brings together nearly 1,000 patients, families, and caregivers to raise money for the Vernon Cancer Center at NWH. They are excited to announce that Phil Lipof, WCVB TV 5 award winning anchor, will be this year’s event emcee!

Help spread hope by forming a team or walking as an individual by registering online at www.nwh.org/hopewalks . Your $30 registration fee will get you a t-shirt, fun prizes, pre-walk activities, and refreshments, all while supporting a great cause.