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Former Celtic Chris Herren To Speak About Substance Abuse – Wed., Mar. 13, 7:30-9PM

Newton’s high school students and their parents are invited to the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton at 7:30PM on Wednesday, March 13 to hear the amazing story of former Boston Celtic Chris Herren. The presentation is free to the first 500 who register. Click here to reserve your seat. Do not miss this chance to hear a local basketball legend describe his journey from high school phenom to the NBA,

his gradual descent into substance abuse, and his resurrection as an activist for sobriety. Herren, who is from Fall River, MA, has been featured on 60 Minutes, was part of ESPN’s “30 for 30″ series in a documentary called “Unguarded” and has written an autobiography, “Basketball Junkie“. His presentation offers a very powerful message to students and student-athletes about dealing with success, dealing with adversity, dealing with situations that come in the community, the classroom, and on the playing field.

Substance abuse is more prevalent in our community than many people think. The Boys & Girls Club is committed to helping young people make healthy choices.

Watertown Children’s Theatre presents

Watertown Children’s Theatre presents “The Pajama Game” March 15 – 17 in the Charles Mosesian Theater. A Broadway musical-comedy classic, featuring the hit musical numbers Steam Heat and Hernando’s Hideaway! A cast of 4th-9th graders including Newton’s own Bella LaValle, Rachel Manning, Amelia Newstadt, Jacob Resnick, Katherine Ryan, Katrina Secinaro, Aoife Staunton, and Gregory Tinkjian bring this musical comedy smash to life. WCT’s Producing Director, Meghan Kenny, who directs this production, shares her enthusiasm for the show and its cast, saying “These kids deserve 4 full houses and 4 standing ovations! Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork are simply inspiring. I am so proud of each of them and can’t wait to see them light up the stage.”

Tickets are $12 and will be available beginning February 12 through WCT’s website at www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006. For more information, visit WCT’s website or call 617-926-ARTS.

Arsenal Center for the Arts
321 Arsenal Street, Watertown

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, the Watertown Children’s Theatre has enriched the lives

of thousands of children and families in Watertown and surrounding communities with its award-winning programs. As the resident children’s theatre of the Arsenal Center for the Arts, WCT offers year round theatre education programs, including musical and non-musical productions, voice/acting lessons, vacation programs, dance, and performing arts workshops for children in kindergarten through high school. WCT collaborates regularly with the Arsenal Center for the Arts, the Consortium of Boston Area Children’s Theatres, New Repertory Theatre and many other local arts organizations.

“When Kids Push your Buttons”

Former and Future Zervas parent, Cindy

Kaplan, MA, Certified Parent Coach, is offering a free workshop, “WHEN YOUR KIDS PUSH YOUR BUTTONS”. Please register in advance by contacting Cindy at cindy@cindykcoaching.com. For additional information, please view this flier.

Thursday, February 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
L’Aroma Cafe
15 Spencer Street, West Newton

Effective Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Children

Newton Parent

Advisory Council for Special Education presents “Effective Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Children” with Jessica Minahan, NPS. For more information- http://newtonpac.org/2013/01/12/wednesday-february-13th-effective-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-children/

Wednesday, February 13, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
100 Walnut Street, Newtonville
Room 210

Do you want to help?

Do you want to help feed hungry people in Massachusetts? Food insecurity is a very real problem—over 750,000 people (many of them children and elders) experienced some kind of hunger in Massachusetts last year. Project Bread works with 430 community food programs to provide more than 61 millions meals a year to hungry people. Project Bread is also working to improve the quality and sustainability of Massachusetts food programs, especially in schools, so that a healthy and nutritious lifestyle can be available to everyone. Because Project Bread believes that the opposite of hungry isn’t full, it’s healthy.

But what can you do? You have the ability to change

the world, just by taking a few steps. Visit www.projectbread.org/walk to get more information, register an individual or a team of walkers, or sign up to volunteer. Join over 40,000 people on Sunday, May 5th as we walk 20 miles around Boston, raising almost $4 million to help feed hungry people throughout Massachusetts. We can’t do it without you.

Suzuki Prep program Free Trial Class

The Suzuki School of Newton offers free trial classes for its Suzuki Prep program for children ages 2-4 and an adult caregiver. This is a fun way to share time with your child: sing, move to music, do pre-instrumental Suzuki activities, and hear live instrument demonstrations from the SSN faculty. What a great way to have quality time together, learn what Suzuki music lessons are all about and find out why the Suzuki philosophy works!

There are 15 45-minute sessions each semester. Tuition is $342 for each adult caregiver plus child, siblings receive a $50 discount. There is an annual registration fee of $45. Classes are limited to 6 participants, and SSN reserves the right to cancel a class due to underenrollment.

Please RSVP for free first class by calling the SSN Office at 617-964-4522 or email us at info@suzukinewton.org.

Trial Class on Saturday, February 16, 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Suzuki School of Newton
225 Nevada Street, Newtonville

NCSC Open House: Early Education & Child Care

Drop in to tour the facilities, talk with teachers and current parents, and let your children explore the large, bright classrooms through activities. The program offers full-day, year-round early education and child care for infants through 5 years (meals and snacks provided). NCSC is a Brazelton Touchpoints Site and enrollment for fall is open now. For more information, please visit www.NCSCweb.org or call Linda at 617-969-5906 x121.

492 Waltham Street, West Newton (behind CVS)
Saturday, March 2 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

New Art Center Vacation Art Program for kids & teens

The New Art Center’s vacation program offers students the opportunity to try a variety of art projects in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. These popular programs are a great way for your child to have fun and stay engaged during the school vacation.

Your child will enjoy four art classes each day including drawing, painting, ceramics and theater, as well as a 20-minute snack time and 50-minute lunch/recess time.

Monday, Feb. 18 – Friday, Feb. 22
9:00 am – 4:00pm

Children are grouped by grade in small groups no larger than 15 students. They stay with their group all day for the full week. In addition to our professional and experienced teachers and office staff, each group has an individual counselor who attends classes, snack, lunch and recess. More information and registration details is on the New Arts Center website.

NCSC Early Education & Child Care Open House, March 2

The Newton Community Service Center will hold an open house for anyone interested in its early education and child care offerings.

Saturday, March 2 9:30am to 11:30am
492 Waltham Street, West Newton (behind CVS)

Drop in to tour the NCSC facilities, talk with teachers and current parents, and let your children explore our large, bright classrooms through activities. We offer full-day, year-round early education and child care for infants through 5 years (meals and snacks provided). NCSC is a Brazelton Touchpoints Site. Enrollment for fall is open now.

For more information, please visit the NCSC website or call Linda at 617-969-5906 x121.

TeenLife Community Service Fair & Expo, March 3

The TeenLifeLIVE! Community Service Fair & Expo will be held Sunday, March 3, from 12 to 4 p.m. at The Mall at Chestnut Hill.

Meet face-to-face with local non-profit representatives who are actively seeking teen volunteers. Meet representatives from various programs and services catered to college-bound teens such as tutoring and test prep companies, summer programs, and gap year opportunities. The first 500 students to register will receive a TeenLife swag bag at the door.

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