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Events for Teens at Newton Free LIbrary

  • Get creative on Tuesdays, April 1st and 15th at 3:30 pm in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library. Hang out with other teens while working on crafts and eating snacks.
  • Get Hooked: Knitting and Crochet Club, Thursday, April 3rd, 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library for the ongoing Knitting and Crochet Club. The club meets the first Thursday of the month. They’ll provide crochet hooks, knitting needles, yarn and the know-how to teach the basics of crocheting. You are welcome to bring your own project, share ideas and conversation. Refreshments will be served. Open to ages 10 and up.

Spontaneous Generation!

Theatre Ink presents: Spontaneous Generation! From the moment when the first bacterium crawled onto the felsic shore and called itself man, Mother Earth has called on one troupe to be the guiding light for the despairing mass:  Spontaneous Generation!

Back with four more action packed improvisation shows that will have you sneezing with laughter from start to finish. Relying on both audience participation and the cunning of the actors, Spon Gen is one show you will not want to miss. Wake the kids! Call the neighbors! Summon the spirits! SPON GEN IS BACK!

Tickets $7.00 at theatreink.net: http://www.theatreink.net or 617-559-6406 or via email ad********@***********ma.us.

April 2nd ,3rd, 4th, 5th, 7:30 pm
Little Theatre at Newton North High School
475 Washington Street, Newtonville

Alice in Wonderland

Your favorite Alice in Wonderland characters leap from the page to the stage! This family-friendly performance features music, dance and storytelling by narrator Laura Young, former Principal Dancer with the Boston Ballet. Following the imaginative performance, audience members of all ages are invited to meet and try the instruments at our Instrument Petting Zoo.

Don’t miss this magical, musical afternoon featuring New Philharmonia Orchestra and Boston Ballet School! Tickets $10.00 – $15.00. More information available at www.newphil.org or call 617-527-9717.

Sunday, April 6th,  3:00 pm
First Baptist Church, Newton Centre

Starting School or Pre-School with Food Allergies?

Parents need to do some homework first. Entering pre-school or kindergarten is a big step for every child and parent, but poses special challenges if the child has food allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter is sponsoring a meeting for parents to learn how to address these issues. There is no charge to attend and pre-registration is not required.

Guest speaker Jan Hanson, founder of Educating for Food Allergies, LLC, has been providing consulting services and educational workshops to parents and school personnel since 2001.  There will be time for questions and discussion following her presentation.

Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00 pm at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

AAFA New England organizes educational support group programs throughout the region, publishes a newsletter, and runs a telephone resource and referral line for people coping with allergies and asthma. For more information or free fact sheets about managing food allergies at school or child care, call 781-444-7778 or see www.asthmaandallergies.org.

After School Enrichment Program Open House

Bright Pearl Chinese and Arts After School Enrichment Program  provides a safe and enjoyable environment for elementary children to spark cultural discovery through art, education, and engagement.  Their Mandarin language class offers a thematic curriculum developed through years of teaching experience. Students will develop their Chinese language skills in a fun and productive environment. The extra activities cover the spectrum of traditional arts such as arts and crafts, Chinese brush painting, singing, drumming, dancing, and martial arts. The wide exposure to fun activities allows all children to maximize their potential.

They will host an open house on Sunday April 20th from 12:00-2:00  pm at GBCCA. Please visit the website for more information  www.brightpearlacademy.com.

Sunday, April 20th, 12:00 -2:00 pm
437 Cheery Street, Newton

Are you looking for Jewish learning for your child?

Kesher Newton now enrolling for Fall, 2014. Kesher Newton is an after-school program that offers a hands on and indepth approach to Jewish learning for students in grades K-7! Now located on Hammond Pond Parkway, convenient to Newton, housed inside the building of Congregation Mishkan Tefila, Kesher’s warm and inviting new space accommodates its expanding student base and its many family activities.

Kesher Newton is a nationally-recognized alternative to traditional Hebrew School, where children learn Jewish culture and Hebrew language in a spirited, camp-like environment. Kesher’s innovative curriculum challenges students intellectually, while fostering Jewish commitment, joy of learning, and active community participation.  Kesher Newton is an independent pluralistic community that is welcoming to all.

For more information, contact Kesher Newton at 617-244-5390 or email in**@**********on.org .

Celebration of Excellence: Newton Public Schools

Newton Schools Foundation proudly presents a Special Benefit Evening
featuring the comic genius of Jimmy Tingle and honoring the following individuals who have made a positive impact on the Newton Public Schools

Kenneth Brennan, President and CEO, The Village Bank
David Greenblatt, NSHS ’62, NSHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee
James Heppelmann, President and CEO, PTC
Chuck Hurwitz, NSHS, Science Teacher, Department Chair, Ligerbots Coach
Greg Livingston, Bigelow Middle School Music Teacher
Jimmy Marini, NHS ’63, Former Superintendent, Principal and Teacher
Mary Pohlman NNHS ’76 & Scott Pohlman NNHS ’75, Newton Bluefish Swim Coaches
Mary Scott, Vice Principal, NSHS

The benefit gala will also feature the music of Loose Change, a band made up of Newton educators and parents from Mason-Rice, fine food from area restaurants and Master of Ceremonies Jimmy Marini.

Tickets are $50.oo per person, click here to purchase or call 617-559-6122. Email info@newtonschoolsfoundation.org for more information.ceeds from the evening will support NSF’s mission. Newton Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is to broaden community support for public education and to provide private funding for innovative and challenging programs across a student’s K-12 experience in the Newton Public Schools.

Newton North High School
May 3rd, 6:30 pm

Are you concerned about your child’s academic performance?

Do you want to learn how to improve and maintain their grades?

Brain Excel specializes in providing individual training to improve attention, memory, and reasoning. Certified trainers assess and target these cognitive skills through customized exercises to improve your child’s academic performance.  They are also introducing a Group Brain Training where your child may train for free!

To find out more contact us at in**@***xl.com or 781-530-6677 or www.brnxl.com.

LatinSummer Camp

Introducing “LatinSummer Boston,” a two-week summer enrichment program that provides students in grades 1-7 a unique chance to learn about Latin and the classical world! Creative and enthusiastic instructors will provide a wide array of exciting and hands-on activities that introduce students to many varied aspects of classical and conversational Latin, Greco-Roman mythology, and Roman culture and daily life. No prior knowledge of Latin or Classics is required.

LatinSummer Boston will run from July 21st – August 1st, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm   at The Brimmer & May School in Chestnut Hill. Registration fee is $295 with significantly reduced rates also available depending on financial need. Tee-shirts provided! Registrations are accepted by mail or online through May 31st. For more information and to register, please visit www.ascaniusyci.org/boston – this summer, let’s carpe diem and do as the Romans did!