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Paddles & Pumpkins at Crystal Lake, Oct. 6

The Board of the Crystal Lake Conservancy and the Newton Parks and Recreation Department invite you to enjoy a Sunday afternoon of activities on Crystal Lake.

Sunday, October 6
Crystal Lake Bathhouse, 20 Rogers Street< Newton Highlands
2:00pm-4:00 pm.

Enjoy free canoeing and kayaking, cider, strung donuts game & pumpkin decorating. 4:00-5:00 pm learn about ongoing activities to protect our precious lake.

Participants will sign up for a half hour of boating between 2-4pm to enjoy the pleasures of canoeing/kayaking on our beautiful lake.  A lifeguard will be on duty and all participants will be required to wear life jackets and sign a waiver.

For more information, visit the Conservancy website  or call 617-967-0797.

Free “Iron Man 3” screening at Newton Free Library, Sat. 9/28

The Newton Free Library screens Iron Man 3 this Saturday, September 28 at  @ 2 pm!

When Tony Stark finds his entire world reduced to rubble, he must use all his ingenuity to survive, destroy his enemy, and somehow protect those he loves. But a soul-searching question haunts him: Does the man make the suit, or does the suit make the man?

The film is rated PG-13 and runs 135 min. Open to ages 13 and up.

Math, Science, SAT & ACT Tutor available

34-year-old female student, in masters program in biomedical sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine, offers tutoring services.

  • BS in Electrical Engineering from University of California, Irvine.
  • More than 15 years experience in tutoring ALL levels of math (from elementary school to college including all AP and honors courses) and sciences (Physics, chemistry and biology – including AP and honors) as well as SAT and ACT.
  • Experience working at well-known tutoring and learning centers such as Sylvan, Club Z, Professional tutoring centers.

I help students with the subject as well as the study skills needed to master the course and tailor my approach to the individual needs and personality of each student and help them, not only with understanding the concepts to earn better grades, but also with gaining confidence and discovering the joy of learning.

Discounted rates based on the numbers of hours per week. References available upon request.

Contact by email: fun.math.science.tutor <at> gmail <dot> com

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 our 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.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 school year. The next training begins the week of October 20th (16 Continuing Education Credits available for MSWs). For more information or an application, please visit our website at http://www.ncscweb.org/programs/familyservices/cap or email Gail Sommer at gs*****@*****eb.org.

Demystifying Teen Relationships

Working together with our teens to develop safe and healthy dating
relationships, Demystifying Teen Relationships is an educational community meeting for parents of middle and high school students.

Informative Presentations by:

  • REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
  • Journey to Safety, the domestic abuse  program of JF&CS
  • Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Waban Library Center
1608 Beacon Street, Waban
October 22nd, 7:00–8:30 pm

Space is Limited. Please RSVP and direct questions to Debby Belt at db***@*******re.com.

Endorsed by:
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
Journey to Safety, the domestic abuse program of JF&CS
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
The Second Step
Newton Crime Commission

Could your first through fifth grade child benefit from the consistent, caring friendship of a Newton teenager?

Newton’s One to One Program has an enthusiastic and responsible new group of high school juniors & seniors from Newton North and Newton South High Schools. If you would like the opportunity to have your child matched this academic year with a “Big Brother/Sister”, please call or email Nancy Holczer, Program Director by the end of October (the sooner is better).

Please call 617-559-9460 and leave a message with your name, address, and phone number or email info to Nancy at email info.

A program of the Newton Public Schools since 1972.

Dance Classes for 3 – 5 year olds

Dancers will learn the basic elements of Jazz Dance and Hip Hop set to today’s popular music. Along with dance technique instruction, they will be given the opportunity to creatively express themselves through open ended movement. The class will include stretching exercises, progressions across the floor and sequences of age appropriate choreography that will build week to week. This fun, lively 45 minute class is offered to students who danced with us last season as well as new students.
Class dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 22

To register, please follow the link below: http://www.wabanlibrarycenter.org/category/classes/

Jazz, Hip Hop and Creative Dance, $96
Ages 3 to 5 yrs.
8 Fridays, 1:15 pm-2:00 pm
Waban Library Center
1608 Beacon Street, Newton
Lauren Ward

Open House Arts and Music Programs

The Suzuki Preschool of Newton will be hosting an Open House on Tuesday September 24th from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.  This is a great opportunity for you to meet the staff and administrators, take a tour of the new facility and learn about their integrated arts and music program.  The program offers daily Suzuki music instruction for children ages 2.9-5 years of age.  Bring the entire family for a chance to explore this wonderful preschool environment.

1860 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02466

Engine 6: The Voice of Support

The Supporters of Engine 6 invite you to a public program on the proposal by Metro West Collaborative Development and Pine Street Inn to preserve the historic Waban firehouse, located on Beacon St. at Rte. 16, by creating low-income studio apartments for 9 formerly homeless individuals and 1 live-in house manager. So far the Mayor has withheld the necessary federal funds for it, but the proposal is still under consideration. Lyndia Downie, President and Executive Director of Pine Street Inn, will be the guest speaker.

Come learn more about permanent supportive housing for the homeless, affordable housing development in Newton, and how Engine 6 would serve Newton’s interests. The program will take place on September 23, 7:30 pm, at the Eliot Church (474 Centre St., Newton). For more information, email ye********@***il.com or visit supportengine6.org.