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Global Leadership Benefit Dinner coming soon

Global Leadership Education Fund (GELF) Benefit Dinner

Change students’ lives by joining Newton community members for chef’s favorites, wine, and live entertainment to support lower-income Newton students in taking advantage of international opportunities.

Come for food, fun, and more:

  • Five course gourmet tasting menu prepared by Chef Katya Salkever, including tropical shellfish ceviche, balsamic-braised short ribs, & more!
  • Live music by Newton South’s very own Katani Sumner and band
  • Fine wines & beers carefully selected to accompany each course
  • Live auction
  • Excellent company (150 of the coolest members of our community!)
  • A great cause: Opening up travel opportunities to Newton students regardless of background

Since its inception, GELF has funded more than 160 students for international travel and given away more than $170,000 in scholarships. This year alone GELF has funded nearly $34,000 in grants to 19 students for 7 different international trips.

Reserve your seat today by clicking here or you may send a $150/person check (made payable to Newton Schools Foundation) to: Newton Schools Foundation, 246 Dudley Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Please write GELF on the memo line of your check and include guest names and your email address. Whether you are coming or not, please consider donating to support a teacher to attend the event ($100/person) or just mail a check to the address above.

March 21st, 6:30 pm
Newton North High School

Newton Family Singers Tribute to The Beatles!

John, Paul, George or Ringo – who is your favorite? We love them all! In the 1960’s, the Beatles hit the US at one of the most socially tumultuous times in our history, providing an outlet for young people to express their uncertainty, irreverence, and independence. From the quiet idealism of Imagine, to the rousing optimism of All You Need is Love, the music of the Beatles holds a special place in our hearts, remaining fresh and meaningful to each generation that discovers it.

So take a trip down memory lane (maybe even a Magical Mystery Tour) with the Newton Family Singers as we celebrate the Beatles as only the Newton Family Singers can do! Pack up the minivan – you’ll want to share this music with your kids! “NFS Tribute to the Beatles” will play at the  on . Tickets can be purchased at www.newtonfamilysingers.org.

March 29th at 4:00 pm
Newton South High School Auditorium

Try out Archery – kid and adult classes

Beginner and Intermediate Archery:
Try out traditional recurve archery, as seen in the Olympics! Relax as you aim for your target and feel the thrill of success when your patience and concentration pays off. Learn the fundamentals and challenge yourself in archery games like knockout, battleship and more.

Classes led by certified USA Archery and National Field Archery Association (NFAA) instructors. All equipment provided.  If interested, please signup ASAP because at least 10 participants are needed to run this program. To enroll, please contact the Newton Recreation Department at 617- 796-1500 or email ca***@******ma.gov for more information. .

Five week course: Wednesdays, March 18th through April 15th
Cost: $135.00
Youth session for ages 10 – 15 years, 6:15 – 7:15 pm
Adult class for ages 16 and up,  7:30 – 8:30 pm

Web Registration- to register online, follow these steps:

  1. Visit http://www.activityreg.com/ and find “Massachusetts” on the map
  2. Click “Newton Parks & Recreation”, then choose the link “Register – Programs or Activities” on the top navigation bar.
  3. “2015 Archery Classes” is listed under the “Recreation Programs and Activities” tab on the left hand side of the page.

Newton Community Farm’s Spring programs

Newton Community Farm – Register now for one of their exciting spring programs. New this season, a unique opportunity to spend an afternoon cooking with local chef and restaurant owner, Chad Burns of Farmstead Table, Newton.

Also on offer: gardening workshops, An Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping, Farm Sprouts for preschool children, and Early Release specials for elementary school students. For more information and to register please visit the website www.newtoncommunityfarm.org.

Question, Persuade, Refer

Question, Persuade, Refer, QPR,  is a simple educational program that teaches ordinary
citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need.

The next session intended for adults will be on March 12th, 10:00 am to 12:00. Please see this Brochure for registration details and other information.

Mayor’s STEM Night

S Science | T Technology | E  Engineering | M Mathematics

Mayor Setti D. Warren has started a new event series with local STEM industry businesses featuring an interactive, participatory experience to spark Newton students’ interest in STEM. These nights are a time for our students to get their hands on the latest technology, hear from local innovators and get excited about all that STEM has to offer. Each evening will be a partnership with a local business in the STEM field and will involve a speaking program as well as an interactive workshop for young people.

The next Mayor’s STEM Night, featuring local business Big Belly Solar, been rescheduled for March 30th. The previous program was a great success and this will be another exciting evening! Please contact Youth Services at yo***********@******ma.gov with any questions. For a flyer, please click here: STEM flyer.

March 30th, 6:00 pm Free pizza, 6:30 pm program start time
Newton North HS Cafeteria

Attention Middle School families

The Newton Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children is hosting two Open House events for interested families. This is a terrific opportunity for parents of
5th graders to learn more about the program as they plan for the next school year. Please come to an Open House and see the wonderful space that is their home base.

For more information please contact: Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or
hi******************@***il.com or visit www.highlandsafterschool.org

March 15th, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
March 31st, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Brigham House
20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands

Theater in unconventional spaces

The Newton Nomadic Theater is a new theater company dedicated to producing simply staged, high quality theater in unconventional theater spaces. Tickets are still available for the final two performances of Newton Nomadic Theater’s production of The Turn of the Screw at NewtonNomadicTheater.

March 14th, 7:30 pm
Gregorian Rugs, Newton Lower Falls

March 15th, 7:30 pm
Dunn Gaherins Pub & Restaurant, Upper Falls