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April Vacation Sewing Camp

Get creative during Spring Vacation at the Newton Sewing Studio. Spring Vacation Sewing Camp is right around the corner!

Sewing Camps are for all levels and abilities: Beginners just learning the “threads” or a seasoned sewist with fashion on the mind. With hundreds of project choices and fabrics galore, you’re sure to have a blast working alongside our friendly instructors.

Machine embroidery, fabric printing, iron on transfers, industrial machines and more. There is no limit to what you can achieve at Newton Sewing Studio. Check out the website for details. Bring your ideas, and your dreams, and we’ll help show you the path to make them a reality.

April Break with Theatre Arts Camp

Spend your April vacation with the Wellesley Theatre Project! Join the WTP for a three-day workshop including a master class in Auditioning, Scene Study, and Musical Theatre.

April 22, 23 & 24
2nd- 5th Grade, 9am – Noon
6th-12th Grade, 1pm – 4pm

Students will leave with audition techniques, an understanding of how to approach a scene, and learn a dance to a musical theatre favorite. At the conclusion of the workshop, students will present their work in a “Shareformance”. Learn more and register at the Wellesley Theatre Project website.

Enroll Now: Newton Youth Players “Guys and Dolls”

Enrollment for the Winter 2016 “Guys and Dolls” with Newton Youth Players is now open! The sessions historically fill quickly, so sign up now if you want your child to be part of this popular theatre company for children in grades 2 – 5.

Rehearsals and performances take place at the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave.

This popular musical tells the tale of Nathan Detroit, Sky Masterson, and their lovable entourage of gamblin’ guys and the dolls who love them in 1940’s New York City. Popular songs include Luck be a Lady, A Bushel and a Peck, and Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat.

There are three casts to choose from:
Tuesdays 3:30 – 5pm, 1/5/16 – 3/22/16;
Wednesdays 4 – 5:30pm 1/6/16 – 3/23/16
Thursday 3:30 – 5pm 1/7/16 – 3/24/16.

For more information, and to register, visit The Newton Youth Players website.

The NSHS Book Sale is on! Donations needed!

Despite snow days and changes to the MCAS schedule, the Newton South Book Sale will take place this spring — and YOUR donations are needed.

Book donations will be accepted beginning just after April vacation. Start your spring cleaning and put your surplus books to good use.

The book sale will take place May 20 – 22.

The Book Sale’s success depends on the efforts of many volunteers. The more the merrier! Watch your inbox for details on how you can be part of this great tradition.

Free Sports for Middle & High School Students

Kids in grades 6-12 can play sports — for FREE — at the Hyde Community Gym in Newton Highlands (90 Lincoln St., easy walk from T station). Sports equipment is provided. Just drop-in and play.

Mondays 4-6 pm: Variety of Indoor Sports
Tuesdays 6:30-7:45 pm: Badminton
Wednesdays 4-6 pm: Variety of Indoor Sports
Thursdays 5:30-6:45 pm: Badminton
Fridays 3-5 pm: Basketball for High School only.
Starting Saturday, April 4: Skills & Scrimmages – Variety of Indoor Sports from 3-5 pm.

The Hyde Community Gym and The Newton Partnership sponsor the program. For more information call: 617.527.3308

Mark your calendars!

Swing into Spring CASCMark your calendars for the “Spring into Swing” Jazz concert and Reception to benefit Creative Arts & Sciences

When: Friday, April 10th, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Where: Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road
Tickets: $35/person purchase here: http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/CASC

Ticket price includes light fare and open bar. No one under 21 will be admitted.
Proceeds from the event will benefit enrichment programming during the 2015-16 school year.

Creative Arts & Sciences began bringing enrichment program into the classroom in 1960. Fifty-five years later it continues to be is a part of every grade and middle school PTO and a vital part of our student’s education experience. Please attend! Please support Creative Arts & Sciences!

Support the Newton Food Pantry

Shop at Whole Foods in Newton and support the Newton Food Pantry!
Both Whole Foods stores in Newton are running a Register Coupon and food drive for the Newton Food Pantry during the entire month of April.

Cashiers will be asking customers if they want to donate to the Newton Food Pantry when they check out and there will be bins at the stores to collect donations during the month.

Mason-Rice PTO Online Auction

Mason-Rice PTO Online Auction ends Tuesday, March 31st at 10:00 pm

Looking for something for your kids to do this summer…Well don’t miss out on bargains on camps such as Babson, BC Boys Basketball Camp, Beaver, Camp Cody Overnight Camp, Fessenden, Headfist Mulitsport Camp, Meadowbrook, Summer at BB&N, the Teddy Bear Club and more…

Want to Get in Shape.. There are many fitness related items including Barre 3, Change Your Body Boot Camp, Dawn Davis Yoga, GS Fitness Core Boot Camp, Healthworks, Pure Barre, SoulCycle, Studio U and more..

Many Dining Gift Cards to local restaurants…51 Lincoln, Aquitaine, Capital Grille, Il Casale, Johnny’s Luncheonette, Lumiere, The Local, Tommy Doyle’s & more.

Unique items such as BikeBus Traveling Indoor Spinning Party for 8, Community Rowing Sculling Class for 2 Adults, Rob Gronkowski signed Patriots Jersey, and much, much more!

Get something for yourself or as a gift and benefit the 478+ kids at Mason-Rice Elementary School! Click here to check it all out.

Spring into Swing

Swing into Spring CASCJazz concert and reception featuring jazz vocalist Semenya McCord  to benefit NPS Creative Arts & Sciences 2015–2016 programs.

Newton Public Schools’ Creative Arts & Sciences Concert Series performer, Semenya McCord, has been invited to present a very special concert for Newton parents, faculty, and friends. Limited tickets for this 21+ event go on sale February 23rd.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the website at
http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/CASC  or contact Stacey Moriarty at st*************@***********ma.us. Flyer for the event can be downloaded here: Flyer

April 10th, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Newton South High School

Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk

Spring is just around the corner (yes, it’s true!) – and it’s time to start dusting off those running (or walking) shoes! The 23rd annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race and Family Walk is a perfect way to shake off some of that cabin fever!

Every runner receives an official digital-clock time, a race medallion, goody bag and a free ticket to the pre-race pasta party at Newton City Hall on Saturday, April 18th. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each category win a trophy!

There are free games and activities organized by Steve DeMasco’s Shaolin Studios of Wellesley, CrossFit Boston Iron & Grit and the Lasell College Special Events students. Not a runner? Everyone can walk the course at 11:30. Register at www.newtoncommunitypride.org. The first 500 registrations receive a free t-shirt.

April 19th, Newton City Hall