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Staying Engaged with your Child through the Teen Journey

Parent Workshop at the Waban Library Center

Come join an interactive workshop designed to help you better understand your child as she or he enters adolescence. Learn and practice skills that will help you communicate with your child through their tween and teen years.

Fee: $20.00, half of which goes to benefit the Waban Library Center. To RSVP and get the signup sheet: Please email Amy at am*@********ns.com or follow this link: http://www.wabanlibrarycenter.org/parent-coaching-sessions-at-wlc/

November 15th, 7:30-9:30 pm

About the Instructor: Amy Behrens, M.Ed. is a certified parent coach and educator who has been working with children, adults, and families, domestically and internationally, for over 20 years. She has three children of her own and loves helping parents find ways of turning challenges into opportunities for growth, love, and connection. To learn more about her work, visit www.amybehrens.com.

Newton Turkey Trot 5K

The final count down to the Newton Turkey Trot is finally here! Join your friends and neighbors for the for the 3rd annual Newton 5K Turkey Trot for the Newton Food Pantry! The 5K is this Saturday, November 19th at 9:00 am. Kids 1 mile fun run at 8:30 am.

Details, registration and volunteer info at www.newtonturkeytrot.com. Sign up before the race sells out, or consider volunteering to help out!

Spanish Tutor available

Newton Highlands resident, fluent in Spanish, is available for the following services:

  • Spanish (all levels)
  • Organizational skills
  • Study skills

Qualifications include:

  • Massachusetts licensed/certified
  • 6 years teaching experience
  • BA Latin American Studies: Brown University, MA Teaching: Boston College
  • CAES School Leadership/Administration: Boston College

Contact: Libby Sands at li***@********ds.com or at 617-256-4780.

College Application Tutor

Do you have a senior juggling college applications? Are you looking for someone to walk them through the nuances of Common App essays, supplements, and more?

Celina Siegel,  a Newton South alum in her third-year at Oberlin College, would love to tutor your student as they navigate the college application process. She’s a cinema studies major with a background in English and a passion for editing. She has a strong track record of working with both high school and college students, especially regarding persuasive analytical writing and Common App essays.

Via file sharing and regular Skype sessions, Celina will help make your student’s writing more fluid, persuasive, and succinct. To schedule an appointment or learn more, please contact cs*****@*****in.edu or 617-775-7591.

Newton Parks and Recreation programs

Newton Parks and Recreation has several upcoming programs this winter for youth and adults. Online registration is available at activityreg.com. Contact Channon Ames DiCiurcio at ca***@******ma.gov or at 617-796-1529 for more information. Flyer available here: Parks and Rec

Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program at Nashoba Valley
A second bus had been added for Fridays for grades 5–12. Learn to ski or snowboard with lessons at Nashoba Valley ski area starting January 6th.

School Vacation Programs in December, February and April
Sign up by day or for all 4 days. A variety of options are available for children in grades K – 6. Extended day is available at some programs.

Newton South Recreation Complex
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For children of all ages!

‘Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim’s Birthday’ – Directed by Melissa Bernstein

Would you like to meet Junie B. Jones, the beloved elementary school student in Barbara Park’s adored children’s books?? In this original adaptation of the hilarious book, Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim here’s what Junie’s dilemma is this time…That meanie Jim has invited everyone in Room Nine to his birthday party on Saturday – except Junie B! Should she have her own birthday party six months early and not invite Jim? Or should she move to’It’s a Small World After All’ in Disneyland and avoid the whole kerfuffle? Join the Newton Theatre Company’s zany original production of ‘Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim’s Birthday’ to find out! Meet and greet the characters after the show!

Friday’s show is sold out, but there are still plenty of tickets on November 12th for the 10:00 am and 2:00 pm shows at the Newton Cultural Center in City Hall. Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org  or call 617-796-1540 for information.