The public is invited to attend the Newton Community Preservation Committee’s PUBLIC HEARING on a request for $1,057,000 in additional funding for the Newton Homebuyer Assistance Program at its meeting on Thursday, 9 April 2015, 7:00 pm, City Hall Rm 204.
The full proposal is online from “Proposals & Projects – Pending” on the CPC program website.
Despite snow days and changes to the MCAS schedule, the Newton South Book Sale will take place this spring — and YOUR donations are needed.
Book donations will be accepted beginning just after April vacation. Start your spring cleaning and put your surplus books to good use.
The book sale will take place May 20 – 22.
The Book Sale’s success depends on the efforts of many volunteers. The more the merrier! Watch your inbox for details on how you can be part of this great tradition.
Shop at Whole Foods in Newton and support the Newton Food Pantry!
Both Whole Foods stores in Newton are running a Register Coupon and food drive for the Newton Food Pantry during the entire month of April.
Cashiers will be asking customers if they want to donate to the Newton Food Pantry when they check out and there will be bins at the stores to collect donations during the month.
Beginning in 2014, the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club will each year offer a cash prize of $150.00 to the winner of the Colantonio Essay Contest and a prize of $50.00 to the Runner Up. This contest is named in honor of long-time Board Member and Past President Victor Colantonio of Newton, MA.
In 2013, Victor was declared the winner of an on-line WinningWriters.com essay contest focused on the events of September 11, 2001. His harrowing description of the time he spent in New York City on that terrible day captivated the judges and earned him top honors. Rather than keep the prize for himself, he decided to donate the money to be used to help inspire young people to keep writing and to hone in on their craft.
We invite members and non-members to participate in this exciting contest which promotes imagination and creativity through writing.
2015 Theme: Dreams
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Harriet Tubman
What are your dreams for the future? Where do you want to go? What would you like to see and do? How will you impact your future and the community around you? Dreams can be big or small, but either way they allow for each of us to look to the future and allow each of us to make and one day accomplish goals for ourselves.
Write an essay about your dreams for the future, how you plan on making those dreams a reality, and who you might meet, see or take with you along the way…the sky is the limit, so aim high!
Eligibility: This contest is open to Newton students ages 10-14
Deadline for the Submission: April 17, 2015
Rules: Essay must be between 250-350 words in length.
Essay must be submitted along with and application form signed by a parent or guardian
Essay will be judged on creativity, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Judges will include a panel of Boys and Girls Club Board members, staff, and volunteers. Winners must attend the Boys and Girls Club Awards Night on June 2, 2015.
Contact Tamara Brogan, Education Coordinator, should you have additional questions at tb*****@*******gc.com or (617) 630- 2066 Ext. 122
The Centre Street Food Pantry is looking for a driver with a cargo van or small box truck to meet them at the Greater Boston Food Bank on Tuesday mornings. It could be weekly but it doesn’t have to be. It takes about two hours and they have lots of volunteers ready to do the heavy lifting. Please email ce****************@***il.com for additional information.
Mason-Rice Spring Online Auction starts March 18th and runs through March 31st. Find something good for yourself while benefitting Mason-Rice’s 470+ Elementary Students. Get a bargain on one of many camps. Purchase a gift certificate for a local restaurant or business, or a gift card for a fitness class or membership. Pick up sports or theatre tickets or sports memorabilia including a signed Gronkowski Pattriots jersey.
Check out this auction for these interesting items and many more at: https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=22615578
Advances Learning Center is an agency dedicated to providing services to people with disabilities, using ABA teaching methodologies. They offer in-home services, school based services, and social skills groups and are currently recruiting for part time instructors to work with clients during after-school hours.
Please see the attached ALC flyer for more information.
Need a night out without the kids? Bring your children (grades K-5) to Newton Lower Falls Community center for a fun, supervised Saturday night program from 6:00-9:00 pm. Newton Parks and Rec will provide a popcorn/pretzel snack and entertain your children with games, crafts, and movies.
Super Saturdays is typically offered on the second Saturday of the month during the school year and will occur on the following dates: March 14, April 11th, May 9th, and June 13th.
$15.00 for individual registration and $25.00 for family. Register online to reserve your spot today at activityreg.com (Click on Recreation Programs and Activities, then scroll down to Super Saturdays) or just show up!
Sports equipment provided. The Hyde Community Gym and The Newton Partnership sponsor the programs. For more information call: 617-527-3308.
Hyde Community Gym, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands.
Newton Highlands Village Day is a neighborhood street fair featuring live music, tasty food, rides, a fun run, prize drawings and a silent auction. This year the Highlands Area Council is looking for a variety of local street performers to entertain event goers, including musicians/bands, dancers, jugglers, magicians, and more.
Parents, please forward to your talented teens!. Applicants should send a description of their act along with any demo links to Steven Feinstein, sf********@******ma.gov. Event date is June 14th from 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Submissions due by April 17th.