Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Need help heating your home?

ABCD Fuel Assistance program provides financial assistance to residents to help offset the cost of electric, gas, or oil bills. If heat is included in your rent, you can still apply for financial assistance from the Fuel Assistance program.

The amount you are awarded is based on your income and how many people live in your home. Your gross family income must be at or below 60% of the Massachusetts median income.

To learn about the income guidelines visit https://bostonabcd.org/service/fuel-assistance/. Call the Health and Human Services Department at 617-796-1420 to schedule your appointment to apply for Fuel Assistance.

Dearborn Academy Speaker Series Event: Growing Up Stressed? Or Growing Up Mindful?

According to the American Psychological Association, teens are the most stressed group in the United States, juggling school, extracurriculars and jobs – and making important decisions like what to do after high school.

Stress compromises teens’ digestive and immune systems and clouds judgment and higher-level thinking.

Learn the science behind mindfulness and techniques to help teens – and yourself – reduce stress and improve health and learning from expert Christopher Willard, PsyD at a community discussion Growing Up Stressed? Or Growing Up Mindful? part of the Dearborn Academy Speaker Series.

The first 100 tickets are free. So register now at bit.ly/DearbornSpeaksMindfulness.

January 21st, 6:00-7:30 pm
Dearborn Academy 575 Washington Street, Newton

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Newton’s Park and Recreation Department’s Open House

Join for coffee and conversation and live music from 10:00 – 11:00 am, and then an animal show from Curious Critters from 11:00 – 12:00 noon. There will be class demonstrations and information about this historic building. This event is free and children of all ages, young and old, will enjoy it.

January 4th, 10:00 – 2:00 pm

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For more information about Newton Parks and Rec visit Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture

Looking for a flu vaccine?

Looking for a flu vaccine? Both regular dose (age 6 months and up) and high-dose vaccines (for people age 65 and older) are available at the Health and Human Services Department free flu clinic.

Find forms and more information at www.newtonma.gov/flu

December 10th,  5:00 – 7:00 pm
Newton City Hall, Room 107B, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue

Green Newton’s Schools Connections meeting December 12th

Come to the next GN School Connections Group Meeting. The group provides a forum for parents, students and educators to promote sustainability in Newton’s schools. All are welcome to participate and share experiences and ideas.

Representatives of the group participate in discussions to improve food quality and sustainability in school cafeterias and are also advocating for more in-depth climate science to be taught in our schools, as well as setting up textile recycling collection containers outside of each school building.

To learn more, contact schoolconnections@greennewton.org or visit https://schools.greennewton.org/.

December 12th, 3:45 – 5:00 pm
Newton Free Library, in the third-floor arc area, 330 Homer Street

Tickets on sale now! Swing’n Holidays Concert

Calling all music lovers for a fabulous festive treat – your most-loved holiday classics with a twist! Enjoy the incomparable Duke Ellington Nutcracker Suite and other big band favorites at the Swing’n Holidays Concert, featuring Essentially Ellington award-winning Newton South Jazz Ensemble students and alumni. Bring the family!

They’ll be serving hot chocolate, mulled cider and delicious snacks to spread a little extra seasonal cheer. Admission: $10.00 adults, $5.00 students, kids 8 and under come in free.

All proceeds will benefit the Newton Music Ambassadors Scholarship Fund!

Click here to buy tickets online.

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December 19th, 7:00 pm
Seasholes Auditorium, Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road

Save this date for the 16th annual Teen Summer Expo

Meet with directors of meaningful summer enrichment programs for kids ages 12-18. Explore options for every interest and budget from local day programs to worldwide adventure. This event is FREE and open to everyone.

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January 27th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Newton South High School cafeteria