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Youth Races to Support Newton Athletes Unlimited

The virtual edition of the annual Paddy’s Road Race will take place from October 16th – 18th this year. This great race benefits Newton Athletes Unlimited, a non-profit that provides therapeutic recreation opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.

In addition to the 3 mile race, this year’s virtual event offers a 1K Youth and All Abilities Race, as well as, Youth Field Races. All participants will receive a t-shirt, bib and medal. To learn more and to register please visit www.paddysroadrace.com.

Events leading up to award-winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft’s Virtual Visit

Newton Free Library will provide lead-up events to the virtual visit from the Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft which include book clubs, a comic workshop, and a New Kid Trivia Night for grades 5 to 8.

New Kid Book Clubs
Take part in a lively conversation about Jerry Craft’s Newbery Award-winning New Kid. Participants in this book club will help brainstorm questions to ask Jerry Craft during his visit. Registration required to receive the zoom link. New Kid is available on Hoopla. Grades 5 – 8. October 7th, 8th, and 13th,  7:00 pm

Draw Your Own Comics!
Come have fun while drawing your own comics! In this workshop, students will play drawing games, generate ideas for their own characters, and start to write their own comic book stories. All levels of experience welcome! Workshop is run by Cathy G. Johnson, Providence-based writer and author of the graphic novel The Breakaways! Registration required to receive the zoom link. Grades 5 to 8. October 14th,  7:00 pm

New Kid Trivia Night
Use your New Kid knowledge to challenge your friends and family in a fun evening of trivia. Library staff will challenge players with questions taken from the pages of New Kid on Zoom. No restrictions on team size. One registration per team. The Zoom link will be sent out the day of the event. This event is kids, tweens, and their families. October 21st,  7:00 pm

BASCP in the Cloud Remote Programming

The Bowen After School Care Program is running remote programming for families in the community. For $5.00 per hour, less than a fancy cup of joe, your child will have access to numerous engaging opportunities throughout the week. The K-1 Program students have been having a wonderful time getting to know each other, participating in daily activities, and being silly. Daily activities have been carefully planned to allow for learning, socializing, hands-on creating, and movement.

The 2-5 Program students have enjoyed their 3:00 pm meeting time in which they have an opportunity to share with their peers about their school day, extracurricular activities, and discuss the Topic of the Day (Big Foot, fossils, sharks, etc.). At 3:30 pm is when the magic begins, the first of two classes of the day. Students have been engrossed in their work and have been exploring numerous skills ranging from cooking to 3D printing. Materials are provided in the activity supply kits that are delivered for each class. Continue reading →

Newtones (an award-winning a capella group at Newton South) Informational Meetings

Are you interested in singing? Looking for an a cappella group? Seeking new members from all grades to join the Newton South Newtones!

To learn about their social-distanced auditions, make sure you come to an information meeting for audition details and info on all other things Newtones! The meetings are no commitment so no worries if you end up deciding this isn’t the group for you. They’re simply an easy way to get info and to meet/see the group!

You don’t have to come to both meetings; they will have the same info. If you can’t make it to either session, don’t worry because they’ll post the recorded webinar on YouTube and likely IGTV as well following the zoom.

If you know anyone at Newton South who may be interested in auditioning for this award-winning, fun group, please spread the word! Email thenshsnewtones@gmail.com or dm us on Instagram with any questions.

Information meetings:

September 30th,  6:15pm at the Brown/Oak Hill field. If you plan on coming to the in person session please come wearing a mask!

October 1st,  8:00 pm via Zoom. The link for the webinar is http://bit.ly/Newts21

Virtual voice lessons or virtual counseling

Danielle Pinals,  a singing teacher and mental health counselor, is offering the following services:

Break It Down Vocals: 15% discount on virtual voice lessons to new students through the end of September. At checkout, the discount code is: BREAKITDOWN.

Real Talk Private Practice: as a therapist helping creative young adults (ages 13-35) access a resilient spirit, identify worthiness, and pursue a meaningful life. All sessions are currently online.

Does your child have an IEP or 504 Plan?

Then check out the Newton SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) at newtonpac.org.

Newton SEPAC is a volunteer organization of parents of children with special needs from preschool through high school. They run an online Google Group – Newton SEPAC – where parents can ask other parents about special education programs, issues, policies, and resources, sponsor monthly informational meetings and work directly with the school administration regarding our children’s education. The group is in need of a parent representative for the following schools. If you are interested in the position or would like more information about the SEPAC in general, please contact Liaison Coordinator Kim Gallaugher at momofiggy@hotmail.com

Cabot Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School
Mason Rice Elementary School
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
Zervas Elementary School
Bigelow Middle School
Day Middle School
NECP – Newton Preschool

CPC Meeting

The Agenda and Meeting Packet for the CPC’s next virtual meeting on September 15th is now available. Please Note: Due to the size of this month’s meeting packet, downloading may take longer than usual.

To view and participate in this virtual meeting on your computer, at the above date and time, go to www.zoom.us, click “Join a Meeting” and enter the following Meeting ID: 803142080

You can also access the meeting online at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/803142080

Two new proposals were submitted in August for CPA funding of a National Register listed Historic Resource and a potential new Recreation opportunity in Auburndale. Continue reading →

VOICES Boston children’s chorus

Do you have a child that loves to sing and perform? Join VOICES Boston children’s chorus for the 2020-2021 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 though based in Brookline, they are currently rehearsing remotely and invite anyone from around the world to join! VOICES Boston singers perform a wide range of repertoire, from classical to world music, gospel to new music, and will be performing virtual concerts throughout the year.

For more information, contact Cynthia Bell at 617-522-3069 or office@voicesboston.org