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Engineering and Logic Summer Camp

Join for a week of intellectual and engaging activities! Participate in engineering challenges, collaborate on science experiments, play strategy games, solve puzzles, create stunning origami and learn how to make balloon animals.

The older students will be learning 3D modeling software and will get an introduction to programming. Program includes field trips to museums and playground time. Take a look at pictures from last year on the website www.engagingmath.org/summercamp or call 617-975-0268.

Open House: February 9th and March 16th, 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Newton Community Farm Summer Classes for Youth

Programs for Pre-school through Grade 9 – Now enrolling !!

Looking for fun filled, hands on, educational classes for this summer? Then look no further! Newton Community Farm has an exciting array of programs for all ages that focus on being outdoors and the growing of food.

Farm Sprouts – Pre-school and Kindergarten
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 am,  week of June 16th – week of August 25th. Meets weekly choose your day.

Little Diggers – Students entering Grades 1 and 2
Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 12:30 pm,  week of July 7th and Aug 4th
1 week sessions

Farmer in Training – Students entering Grades 3 – 5
Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 12:30 pm, week of July 7th – week of Aug 25th.
1 week sessions

Socially Aware Young Farmers – Students entering Grades 6 – 9.
Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 12:30 pm, week of July 14th and July 21st.
1 week sessions

For more information and registration details please visit the website at www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education.  (No classes the week of July 4th.)

Newton Community Farm
303 Nahanton St, Newton

Get in the Game

Get in the Game. Register NOW for Newton Girls Softball

Newton Girls Softball registration is underway. This is a recreational league for over 300 Newton girls in grades 1-7. Every year, players of all skill levels have a fun and rewarding experience.

Visit the website www.NewtonGirlsSoftball.org for more details, access to on-line registration, and winter indoor clinic information. Register before January 31st to avoid a late fee. February 28th is the last date you can register with guaranteed placement and pair-me-with requests.

Register for Spring Kindergarten Soccer!

Since 1993, Kindergarten Soccer has been introducing children to soccer in a fun and non-competitive environment, where girls and boys develop friendships, learn teamwork, and gain confidence.  Games are played on Saturday mornings at Richardson Field in Waban, starting April 5th. Join in and meet other Newton families! The Kindergarten League is open to all Newton children who are currently in kindergarten; the Pre-K League is open to all Newton children who will start kindergarten in the fall of 2014.

Kindergarten Soccer is a program of the Zervas Elementary PTO since 1993. For more information and for online registration, please visit the website: www.KindergartenSoccer.org.

Theatre Ink presents: The Book Of Days

Theatre Ink presents: The Book Of Days, by Lanford Wilson. When murder roars through a small Missouri town, Ruth Hoch begins her own quest to find truth and honesty amid small town jealousies, religion, greed and lies. This tornado of a play propels you through its events like a page turning mystery. Tickets $7.00 at theatreink.net or contact ad********@***********ma.us

February 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th at 7:30 pm
Little Theatre, Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville

The Tanglewood Marionettes present The Dragon King

An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. With colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King that will knock your socks off! Don’t be stuck inside with cabin fever over school vacation, this show is a delight for the whole family. Tickets in advance at www.newtoncommunitypride.org for $8, or $10 at the door. Open seating. 617-796-1540 for more information.

February 23rd, 1:00 and 2:30 pm shows
Newton City Hall

JCC Kid’s Choice February School Vacation Program

From sports and swimming to arts, dance, cooking and rock climbing, kids have their choice of activities at the JCC Kid’s Choice February Vacation Program.  For boys and girls entering grades K-6 (and CITs in grades 7-9 at a reduced rate). Special highlights include JCC Magic Ark performance of Josh Casey Comedy and Juggling Show, President’s Day activity, trip to see Hairspray at the Wheelock Family Theatre, Purim Carnival and Snowman Building. Special treat for Kid’s Choice participants — see the 2013 World Series Trophy at the JCC on February 20th!

Come for one day or as many as you would like. Register at bostonjcc.org/schoolvacations. For more information, contact 617-558-6529 or sc*************@***gb.org.

February 17th – 21st from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Leventhal-Sidman JCC
333 Nahanton Street, Newton

February Vacation Week is Almost Here… Come Join Vacation Care at Underwood

This time around, they’re packing in Live Reptiles from Zoo New England, Video Game
Tournaments on site, a trip to JUMP ON IN play space, and a magic workshop by a
Professional Magician. In addition, there will be activities playing outside or in the gym
every day to stay active!

The charge for Vacation Care is $65.00 per day, inclusive of activities, trips/transportation, and snacks. The charge is $75.00 per day for children who are not enrolled in the Underwood After School Program. The total amount due must be paid in advance for each day that your child enrolls. Payments are non-refundable for families who are signed up but do not attend.

To register or for questions, contact Kate or Kristin in person, by phone: 617-244-1810, or
by email: in**@******************ol.org.

Hey Kids – It’s Time to Act Out in Newton!

Newton Freelance Troupe Enrolling Youth for Spring Season!

Hey kids – Waiting for that big moment on stage?! Come join the fun and get that chance! The Freelance Players, Inc., a musical theater company for young people founded in 1973, is now enrolling for its spring season. Children from all communities are encouraged to join!

The Newton Freelance Troupe meets on Mondays and is for children ages 8-12 with little or no acting experience. The Troupe produces one original musical each season. The spring season starts with auditions for new members – by appointment – on Monday, February 3rd. Physical and vocal techniques, drama improvisation, dance, auditioning, and singing are part of the rehearsal process. Theater professionals staff the company. The programs are tuition based and some financial assistance is available.

There are also Freelance Troupes in Newton (Mondays), Cambridge and Jamaica Plain (Tuesdays), Brookline and Needham (Fridays).

The Freelance Players is for older students, ages 12-16 and mounts larger scale musicals twice a year (December and May). The Players meet on Wednesdays at the Driscoll School and begins the spring season on Wednesday Jan. 22nd.

For more information or to schedule a first meeting, call 617-232-1175. The Freelance Players, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.  www.freelanceplayers.org  .