Second Church Nursery School, the #1-rated preschool in Newton, is still accepting applications for a limited number of spaces for the 2020-2021 school year. Learn more at https://ilovenewton.com/second-church-nursery-school-has-spots-for-next-year/.
Category Archives: Education/Enrichment
Public Speaking for Middle Schoolers
Is your child the next Greta Thunberg? Interested in public speaking, debate, and civic engagement?
Debate Spaces is a Harvard-affiliated nonprofit providing best-in-class programming to middle school students by national award-winning former college debaters. Sign up for spring programming now– pizza lunch included!
Please reach out to info@debatespaces.org with any questions you may have!
Learn-to-Skate Lessons
Do you want to introduce your kids to ice skating or get them ready for hockey, recreational or figure skating and give them the opportunity to skate with other kids their age? Bay State Skating School is a non-profit organization that has for over 50 years dedicated itself to introducing kids to the joys of ice skating. Professional instructors teach Recreational, Figure and Hockey skating skills to children ages 4 – 18, from absolute beginners to experienced skaters.
Classes are held at the Newton/Brighton Daly Rink on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm; at the Cleveland Circle Reilly Rink on Thursdays and Fridays at 4:00 pm and Sundays at 1:00 pm; West Roxbury Roche Arena on Sundays at 4:00 pm; and at the Waltham Veterans Rink on Saturday at 1:00 pm and Sundays at 4:00 pm.
For more information, check out the website and registration information at www.baystateskatingschool.org
Newton Theatre Kids
This summer, Newton Theatre Kids is excited to offer students entering grades 5-8 the opportunity to hone their theatrical abilities in a supportive and engaging environment. Each of the three intensives lasts for one week and focuses on a different genre of theater, allowing participants to develop meaningful new skills while increasing their confidence and versatility as performers. All experience levels welcome!
Week #1: Hey Little Songbird Cabaret Crew, July 6th – 10th
Week #2: Best Foot Forward Audition Bootcamp, July 13th – 17th
Week #3: Breaking Down the Bard Shakespeare Workshop, July 20th – 24th
For assistance with questions, email Intensive Series Director Abby Lass at abby@ntcmass.org or for more information and to register, visit https://www.newtontheatrecompany.com/kids.html.
What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA
Early Spring Registration is Open! Early Spring Session runs February 24th – April 19th. Sign up for swimming lessons, small fitness training classes, sports, or creative arts! Register and find out more information here.
Family Fun Night, February 11th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Bring the whole family to the Y for some family fun time. Featuring arts & crafts, bouncy house, gym games and more! Free and open to all. Family Fun Nights occur on the second Tuesday of every month.
February Vacation Week Programming February Vacation Week is around the corner! They offer three childcare programs from February 18th – 21th. Out of School Time Vacation Programs are structured similarly to a day at camp, with a mix of activities such as fun games, creative projects, and free swim. Sports Vacation Clinics may include soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, and more. In addition, there are also new Creative Arts vacation programs! To learn more about vacation week programs, visit https://www.wsymca.org/childcare/school-vacation-programs
Camp Registration is Now Open! Send your child to day camp at Camp Pikati or Camp Chickami, or try the overnight experience at Camp Frank A. Day. Learn more and register here: https://www.wsymca.org/camps
Camp Info Sessions. Want to learn more about the summer camp offerings? Stop by the Y for one of these camp info sessions.
February 8th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
February 26th, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
March 10th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Work at the Y: The West Suburban YMCA is hiring for a variety of full-time and part-time positions in member services, childcare and youth development, aquatics, fitness and more. The Y offers generous benefits, free membership and professional development opportunities. Please contact Laura Snow, Director of Human Resources, at lauras@wsymca.org or visit wsymca.org/careers.
Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs. The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization and it is their mission to never turn anyone away due to their inability to pay. Please contact our Membership Department at 617-244-6050 ext. 3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.
It’s never too early to start thinking about summer camp!
Several New Hampshire summer camps have generously donated gift cards to the Bowen PTO, and they’re auctioning them off to the highest bidders. Your child gets an amazing camp experience, you save money on summer camp, and Bowen PTO gets additional funds to continue supporting the amazing staff and programs children enjoy!
To submit your bid, simply email chair@bowenpto.org by 11:59 pm on February 2nd with:
Your name
Your email address & phone number
Which camp you’re bidding on
Your bid amount
- Camp Cody – Two Gift Cards, $1,750 each
Camp Cody welcomes boys and girls age 7-15. The gift cards can only be used by families attending the camp for the first time, and only for Session 1 (June 21st-July 4th, 2020) or Session 4 (August 2nd-15th, 2020). The winner is responsible for the difference in the cost, $2,200 and a $500 deposit is due at the time of sign-up. One gift card per family.
- Camps Kenwood and Evergreen – One Gift Card for $1,000
Camps Kenwood and Evergreen welcome boys and girls age 8-15. The gift card can only be used by families attending the camp for the first time. The winner is responsible for the difference in cost, which will depend on the session selected.
Winners will be notified on February 3rd. If you have any questions, please email chair@bowenpto.org.
Public Hearing on Housing Authority Acceptance of CAN-DO Affordable Housing
The Community Preservation Committee and Planning & Development Board will hold a joint public hearing on the Newton Housing Authority’s funding requests ($1,105,000 CPA, $1,200,000 CDBG) for accepting the portfolio of affordable rental housing developed throughout Newton by CAN-DO (Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization). The full proposal and supporting documents are available from the CPC website at www.newtonma.gov/cpa.
For assistance or with questions, contact Eamon Bencivengo at 617-796-1145 or ebencivengo@newtonma.gov.
February 11th, 7:00 pm
Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville
You’re invited to a Climate Change Forum
The wildfires in Australia and the flooding of Indonesia and Venice are examples of tragic climate events that have raised alarm bells across the globe. Climate change is here in real time and will feed an increasing number of devastating, extreme weather events. Facing inaction on climate legislation at the federal level, state and local governments must pick up the slack.
Join the League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) together with the Leagues of Framingham, Needham, Wayland, Wellesley and Weston, when they co-host a community conversation you won’t want to miss! You’ll learn how Massachusetts can join other states and hundreds of cities across the country working to reduce carbon emissions which is “Job One” if we are to avert the worst impacts of climate change.
Discussion topics will include:
- The current state of client change science and the implications for society
- The current status and importance of the regional transportation and climate initiative
- The plan to help transition gas utilities to delivery of clean, safe, renewable energy and the importance of the FUTURE Act
To present this topic, they’ve assembled an outstanding panel that includes Craig Altemose, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Better Future Project; Jordan Stutt, Carbon Programs Director of the Acadia Center; and Audrey Schulman, Co-founder and Executive Director of HEET (Home Energy Efficiency Team) and/or Zeyneb Magavi (Director, HEET). State Senator Cynthia Creem, a sponsor of the FUTURE ACT, will be attending as well and providing remarks.
RSVPs to info@lwvnewton.org or on Facebook are appreciated!
Scandinavian Cultural Center
February. 26th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Newton FORJ Book Group upcoming events
FORJ (Families Organizing for Racial Justice) Book Group
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum
Adult discussion. Please sign up at: http://evite.me/fYrnjYdgMn2.
February 25th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Newton Free Public Library, Room B
White Fragility by Robin Diangelo. Adult discussion.
April 29th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Newton Free Public Library, Room B
There is no childcare at these events.
Contact Jennifer Dirga jenniferdirga@gmail.com with any questions
Newton Youth Hockey for girls
It’s never too late to learn! Newton Youth Hockey is hosting a free introductory skating and hockey event for girls ages 9-14. This is a great opportunity for girls interested in hockey to try it out.
While this is a free event, registration is required in advance. More information can be found at http://www.newtonyouthhockey.com. RSVP at http://bit.ly/NYH-Feb2020-Girls.
February 15th at 5pm
Daly Rink