Join Mayor Fuller, Samaritans Inc., and Families for Depression Awareness to learn more about suicide prevention, recognizing depression and bipolar disorder, and the important work being done to reduce the stigma of mental health issues in our community.
Register online at www.newtonma.gov/mentalhealth
May 6th, 6:30 pm
Steve Matthews current Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach for the DCL Large Champion Newton South Lions, and one of college basketball’s all-time great shooters, will run four-day shooting clinics this summer. Attendees will learn how to shoot with perfect form. The clinics will include all aspects of the game of basketball. There will be lectures, drills, contests, and games.
June 28th – July 1st
July 6th – July 9th
July 26th – July 30th
Session 1, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Session 2, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
For Boys & Girls entering grades 5-9, Cost is $199.00 per attendee. *Each session limited to 24 attendees.
Please complete and submit application online at stevematthewsshootingclinic.com
Cold Spring Park, 1094 Beacon Street
The goals of the 4C Tree Project (Capture Carbon Commemorate Covid) are to provide a beautiful living memorial to neighbors lost to Covid-19, remind us of our need to care for each other, and help mitigate the negative impacts of climate change by planting trees.
The city forester has purchased 170 trees to go in parks, schools, and streets across Newton this Spring. We hope that the Newton community will come together to help fund these trees and show that we care. Please donate at www.greennewton.org/trees. You can add a note to the donor scroll and mention your school, club or membership affiliation. Also follow the progress of this memorial on instagram @4ctreeproject.
Newton is having its first bike rodeo where MA Safe Routes to Schools instructors will teach and review bike riding skills. Volunteers will also help teach fun stations including knowing signs and hand signals, how to care for your bike, and more.
Registration opens on April 15th and the program will fill quickly as space is limited. See more here:
https://newtonma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30165
This program is geared towards students in Kindergarten through 6th grade at Newton Schools that are comfortable riding a bike independently. Students will be divided into smaller groups to practice and learn different skills and will receive a certificate at the end of the program.
In order to participate:
April 25th, with sessions at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm (May 2nd will be a makeup date in case of postponement due to bad weather).
Register for summer dance classes and weekly themed camps at All That Jazz Dance Studio! Keep the dance party going all summer long at one of the weekly classes, ranging from street jazz to contemporary to hip hop to lyrical and so much more. Or, join one of the amazing themed camps- Fairytale Adventures, Pure Imagination, Tik Tok & Pop Stars, Summer Dance Jam and Dance Mania!
Classes and camps start at age 2. Join the All That Jazz dance family this summer! For details, please see https://www.allthatjazznewton.com/event/summer-2021-class-schedule/
330 Watertown St, Newton
For guidance on finding the right summer program for your middle or high school student, go to TeenSummerExpos.com
There you’ll find a curated group of the best summer opportunities listed by the child’s interests as well as virtual programs that kids can do during the school year. You can also get free personal guidance by phone to help you choose.
In-person Boston Music Institute is excited to announce their in-person summer program, open to string players aged 10-17 throughout July and August. Students will rapidly enhance their musical skills and leadership through rehearsing in small chamber ensembles to work towards a final virtual performance. All classes will strictly adhere to CDC guidelines which are in place, including distancing and mask requirements.
Register here https://www.bostonmi.org/registration-form
Session 1: July 12th – 16th
Session 2: July 19th – 23rd
Session 3: July 26th – 30th
Session 4: August 2nd – 6th
Session 5: August 9th – 13th
BAT has programs for all age groups and levels this spring! They offer both small group and private sessions in everything from b-ball and football skills to speed and strength training.
Starting April 17th, BAT will begin the 8 week Basketball Clinics for their Junior division (ages 5-7) and Youth (ages 8-11) and MS Clinics (ages 11-14) at the Hyde Center. There are options for both weekday and weekend clinics and a 20% discount for those signing up with a friend! Pricing options include 8 sessions for $400.00 and 16 spring sessions for $600.00.
In addition to basketball clinics, they host 8 week speed and strength programs, as well as a HS Basketball enrollment. The speed sessions take place at Cabot Park and emphasize the correct sprinting technique, while helping young athletes improve on their footwork and overall conditioning. You can view the 8 week spring programs HERE.
For those looking to try a single group session, come to a drop in training sessions geared to those with a changing schedule and HS athletes. Your trial group session costs $30.00!
For more information, contact Chaim at info@bostonathletictraining.com
The Newton Food Pantry is proud to be participating in Project Bread’s Virtual Walk for Hunger. Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger, founded in 1969, is the oldest and largest community fundraiser for hunger solutions in Massachusetts. The team will be participating in The Commonwealth, a fundraising share program that allows the Newton Food Pantry to retain 60% of the funds raised by their team, with the remaining 40% of funds raised applied to statewide hunger solutions. A real win-win!
Teens (ages 13+) and adults are welcome to join. The traditional Walk for Hunger has been a 20-mile group walk into Boston. Because of the virtual nature of this year’s event, team members have the opportunity get creative. Consider walking 20 miles over 20 days or replace the walk with family bike rides or hikes and try to hit the 20-mile mark over a few weekends this spring. No matter how you plan to “walk”, be sure to reach out to family, friends and neighbors so that they can support you in your fundraising effort. Some simple fundraising ideas: host a loose change drive on your block, break your Starbucks habit for a month and donate your saved funds, or have friends and relatives sponsor your bike ride/walk/hike miles. Every donation makes a real difference!
The money raised by “Walk” participants, like the Newton Food Pantry, will provide grants to hundreds of community-based programs that rely on support—food pantries, hot meal programs, summer meals for kids, farm and garden initiatives, health center programs and more.
Please visit the NFP’s Walk for Hunger team page to join the team, make a donation, or for more information about how the Newton Food Pantry supports our community.
For information, check out the flyer here.