Newton Parks and Recreation is launching a new online registration system at www.newtonmarec.com.
Log in to create your account and register for one of the many upcoming Fall and Winter Programs for children and adults. Please contact Newton Parks and Recreation at 617-796-1500 if you have any questions. Check out this flyer for more information.
Welcoming Wednesdays: Try the Y for free every Wednesday in September! Present a valid ID at the welcome desk and your guest fee will be waived.
Expanded Kids’ Corner Hours – Sunday Hours begin September 8th: The West Suburban YMCA has added 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday hours to its Kids’ Corner schedule, taking effect September 8. Kids’ Corner offers up to 90 minutes of child care to members and guests who are using the Y facilities to workout. The service is free for Y family members and $5 for individual Y members or guests.
West Suburban Singers – Adult Community Choir: The Creative Arts Department at the West Suburban YMCA invites adults of all ages to join their new community choir. The group consists of individuals ranging in age from mid-20s to mid-60s. Weekly rehearsals will be held on Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, and cost is $65 for Y members, $95 for community. For more information, contact Sunny McGovern at su****@****ca.org.
Family Fun Night – September 10th, 6:00-7:00 pm: Bring the whole family to the Y for some family fun time. The Y sets up games, crafts, and a bouncy house for all to enjoy. Light snacks are provided. Free and open to all. Family Fun Nights occur on the second Tuesday of every month. Continue reading
Private, in home tutoring available for all levels by a tutor with years of experience. Please contact Stella at St*******@*****st.net or 617-512-3827.
Does your child love to sing? Find your community at Youth pro Musica! They offer three choirs (grades 2-5, 5-8, and 9-12) with high quality instruction in classical choral music for boys and girls.
Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays in West Newton. If interested in learning more, please email au*******@************ca.org .
Join VOICES Boston children’s chorus for the 2019-2020 season! VOICES Boston focuses primarily on singing and music literacy, with an added emphasis on dance technique and drama performance. VOICES Boston changes the lives of children, building confidence, discipline, leadership and a love of music that will last a lifetime.
There are ensembles for singers grades K-8 and rehearsals are in Brookline. VOICES Boston singers perform a wide range of repertoire, from classical to world music, gospel to new music, and even present an opera each year.
If you would like to sign up your singer for VOICES Boston or have any questions please contact Jojo Davila at pr************@**********on.org. For more detailed information about past performances, staff, curriculum and more visit www.voicesboston.org.
Check out the new FORJ Book Group, meeting monthly at various locations throughout Newton. Given that the books could be shared with older students, this group is designed for Newton Middle and High School parents/guardians, faculty and staff, in mind, however it is open to anyone who is looking to increase their awareness and connection regarding these topics.
For teachers this could be a great opportunity to think through how to introduce a particular book and get feedback in a supportive space. This will be an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and meet some new people, please consider joining! Please contact Jen Dirga with any questions je***********@***il.com.
Click here to learn more about FORJ.
As part of its mission, Newton’s Harmony Foundation (The Foundation for Racial, Ethnic and Religious Harmony) provides small grants to Newton organizations whose programming facilitates community learning, understanding, respect, and unity across the divides of racial, ethnic, religious and cultural differences. The Foundation’s scope is intergenerational with many program grants benefitting those in preschool through high school.
The Harmony Foundation is now accepting grant proposals from community groups, K-12 educational institutions and other related local organizations whose program initiatives align with their primary mission, to assist the Newton community in cultivating and valuing diversity as a unique source of community strength.
Grants typically are in the range of $200-$1,500, with an expected average grant size of $500-$750. This fall’s application deadline is September 30th. Applications may be submitted for current programs or for programs scheduled to occur in 2020.
For more information about eligibility and application instructions, please visit http://harmonyfoundationnewton.org/grants/submit-a-grant/
Registration is open for the 2019 – 2020 season of Destination Imagination (DI), a creative problem solving competition that blends Science and Technology with the Arts. For the past 10 years, over 500 Newton students have participated in the Destination Imagination (DI) program and they’re ready for their biggest and best season ever.
Clikc to hear from Alumni about how DI changed their lives: Destination Imagination Alumni Video and/or watch to find out how DI works: What is Destination Imagination?
Ready to have fun?! Click HERE to register your child
Newton DI is run by a team of dedicated volunteers and is a non-profiting fully inclusive program. Please visit the website to learn more.
The agenda for the Newton CPC’s next meeting includes a public hearing on the Newton Conservators’ $15,000 funding request for holding the CPA-required conservation restriction on Kesseler Woods; an update on the Allen House historic rehabilitation project in West Newton; a revised program budget for Fy20; proposed updates to Newton’s CPA ordinance; and planning for a staff transition in January 2020.
For details see www.newtonma.gov/cpa or contact Alice Ingerson at ai*******@******ma.gov or 617-796-1144.
September 10th, 7:00 pm
City Hall Room 204
Sidnie Kulik, a 16 year old going into junior year at the Noble and Greenough School and former Pierce and Day student, is planning a fun and free monthly science experiment club opportunity for kids in 3rd-5th grades. This past year Sidnie ran a successful book club for 3rd and 4th graders, but decided to focus on science instead for a few reasons.
She says, “First, it is important to expose children to different subject matters. Second, it is easier for both the parent and the kid to not have to purchase and read the assigned book before meeting. Third, science is my favorite subject and I hope to share this passion with children.”
Contact her at si*************@***il.com or 617-485-9109 if your child is interested. You can also find out more @scienceandkids on Instagram.