Category Archives: Advertisements

Fabulous deals at the Zervas online auction

Get fabulous deals (up to 90 percent off!) from your favorite places or try something new for a bargain price at www.biddingforgood.com/zervas! Zervas’ online auction includes many new and exciting items available at great prices for everyone in your family, including your favorite restaurants and specialty foods, popular kids activities and birthday party venues, day and sleepaway camps, fitness classes and memberships, beauty services, sports and entertainment tickets, and much more.

Online bidding is open for one week only from March 28th through April 3rd so don’t miss out! If viewing on a mobile device, click on “View standard version of site” for a more user-friendly browsing experience. All items available for pick-up on Sunday, April 10th from 12-3 pm at 1601 Beacon Street in Waban or email pt*@*******to.org to make an alternative arrangement. A five percent processing fee will be added to purchases.

Interested in helping a child with disabilities?

Are you interested in helping a child with disabilities learn how to ride a bicycle?

Arlington iCanShine Bike Camp returns to Arlington this April during school vacation week, April 18th – 22nd. iCanShine bike camp is a place where anyone eight or over with a diagnosed disability can learn how to ride a conventional two wheeled bicycle. It’s a place where miracles happen.

They are seeking volunteers, age14 or over, to work with riders during the upcoming bike camp. If you are unfamiliar with what bike camp is all about, head to www.icanshine. org and check out a few of the videos posted there to see bike camp in action.

Flier is available here or to register for volunteering please go to www.arlingtonbike camp.org.

GELF Dinner is April 2nd

Help fund student scholarships, come to the GELF Dinner.

GELF will hold its annual not-to-be-missed community event, featuring an amazing 5-course gourmet meal (cooked from scratch on-site!!), paired fine beers & wines (featuring Sam Adams beer pairings, a major hit last year!), dancing (with a great live band featuring our own Katani Sumner), 150 like-minded community members, table service by Newton administrators, and a live auction.

You may pay online here: http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/2289 (scroll down to the bottom for the PayPal button) or send a $150/person check (made payable to Newton Schools Foundation with GELF in the memo line) to Newton Schools Foundation, ATTN: Diane Greer, P.O. Box 590020, Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Whether you are coming or not, please consider donating to Support a Teacher to attend the event ($100/person) or making a tax-deductible donation, all possible here: http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/2289. Thank you for your support.

Community Contras and Square Dance

“All join hands and circle left!” Traditional American square and contra dances are fun and easy, with music that gets everyone up and onto the dance floor. Join Sue Rosen, caller; Ed Rosen on piano and guitar, along with fiddler Julie Metcalf for a family-friendly community dance event for ages 10 and up. Sue Rosen has been calling dances for the past twenty years and is an active member of the American, English country Dance, Contras and Squares and Morris and Sword Dancing communities.

Acoustic Newton Coffeehouse was created by Barbara Cassidy and Eric Chasalow to showcase the talents of acoustic musicians that call Newton their home. Tickets: $10.00 ($5.00 for students and seniors) at www.newtoncommunitypride.org

Acoustic Newton Coffeehouse
April 2nd, 7:00 pm
Newton Cultural Center at City Hall

STEAM Summer Program for kids ages 6-12

Tech/Arts/Design: From puzzles and games to programming and painting, there is something for every student! The Studio of Engaging Math’s summer program offers kids the chance to experience just how fun science, math and engineering can be. Our hands on activities focus on the most engaging and exciting STEAM topics: science, technology, engineering, art & math.

Learn about geometry by drawing tessellations and making beautiful origami. Study structure support by building bridges. Play strategy games to strengthen critical thinking and reasoning. Build a house of your dreams with a 3D modeling program. Learn how to program by making your own video games and animations. Have fun and learn at the same time! For more information, please visit www.engagingmath.com or https://www.facebook.com/events/1696907617214015/

Open House on April 3rd, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Studio of Engaging Math
320 Washington Street, Suite 301, Brighton
617-903-3168

Au Pairs for special needs children information session

Come and learn about PROaupair’s professional au pairs. Their au pairs have degrees in pediatric nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, early childhood education, special needs education and more. They have experience working with children with a variety of special needs including autism spectrum disorder, ADD/ADHD, Down syndrome, diabetes, epilepsy and seizures, extreme/undiagnosed disabilities, and other physical and mental delays.

In addition to meeting some current au pairs and families, learn how you can use your state PCA funds to cover an au pair’s weekly stipend! Please RSVP to Marie-Laure Frere at 530- 545-2869 or ma********@*******ir.com

April 3rd, 4:00 pm
58 Erie Avenue, Newton

CAS Global Music Concert and Reception

Newton’s Creative Arts & Sciences presents an evening with Crocodile River Music. Come celebrate the global music experience that students in our NPS enjoyed this fall. Crocodile River Music brings the music of Mali, Brazil, Spain and Trinidad, and the instruments and dances that celebrate these cultures, to Newton. Join musicians from Mali to Boston for an evening of world class entertainment in your own backyard. Complimentary wine, beer, and light fare round out what is certain to be a fabulous event for a 21+ audience.

Vinodivino is supporting CAS efforts by providing a wine and beer tasting at the event. For every order taken on April 8th, and through to the end of the month, Vinodivino will donate 10% of sales to CAS.

In addition, Issa Coulibaly, is offering a one-hour drumming lesson for 10 – valued at $150 – in your home. Raffle tickets are $10 each or $25 for 3 tickets. Plan a cocktail party with drumming on the side, or a drumming party with cocktails on the side or a drumming party and wine tasting with the wine purchased at Vinodivino!

Click here to purchase tickets to the event and raffle tickets.

April 8th, 7:00 pm
Newton South High School

Affordable SAT and Math Private Tutoring!

Has your child been struggling to score well on the SAT, and it seems like their score just can’t go any higher? Winston Tutors is your solution. Founded by a current Newton South senior who has developed a unique approach to tackle the SAT, Winston Tutors promises RESULTS with a competitive price.

Students who have initially struggled with the SAT have seen their score increase by 300 points from just a few sessions with Winston. With over two years of experience helping high school students perform to their full potential, Winston Tutors will guide your child to success through an individualized study plan.

For inquiries, please contact Winston Jiang at 617-309-7910 or at wt*********@***oo.com. References from past students are available upon request.

Free Performance for Kids – Bonaparte

Bonaparte’s dazzling, interactive style of magic has captured the hearts and provoked the laughter of thousands of children and adults around the world. His award-winning family magic show features astounding magic, hilarious comedy, oodles of audience participation and the dramatic appearance of his adorable furry and feathered friends – ‘Whiskers’ the Bunny and ‘Snow’ the beautiful fluttering, white dove.

For information, please visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org.

March 26th, 2:00 pm
Newton Cultural Center, City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue