Category Archives: Community Notes

Newton CPC Agenda and New Proposal Hearings

All items on the Newton Community Preservation Committee’s agenda for October 6th at 7:00 pm are committee business, including reviews of online reports and updating proposal instructions. New proposals received in the Fy17 annual funding round will be distributed but will not be discussed at this meeting. Public hearings on these proposals will be held on November 3rd and, if needed to accommodate additional proposals, on November 17th.

For additional information, see www.newtonma.gov/cpa or contact Program Manager Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or ai*******@******ma.gov.

Newton City Hall, Room 204

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Do you believe that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free”? Join a dynamic task force of trained volunteer CAP Prevention Specialists committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with verbal, physical or sexual assault.

Now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 schoolyear. CORI and SORI screenings required. For more information please visit the website at http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child- assault-prevention/ or email Gail Sommer gs*****@**********ss.org

Multi-session training begins on October 15th
Application deadline is October 7th

19 Continuing Education Credits available for licensed MSW’s

Making Connections: Ways to Engage as We Age in Newton

Join Newton’s Health and Human Services Department at the West Suburban YMCA for a FREE OPEN HOUSE filled with classes, programs, and activities geared towards older adults in Newton! Workshops will be offered throughout the course of the day.

Refreshments will be served, a raffle with prizes will be held, and a swing band will perform. Transportation is available.

If you know a friend, neighbor, family or community member who may benefit from this experience, please help spread the word and share the details of this event! For more information, please call 617-796-1660.

October 19th, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
West Suburban YMCA

Chemistry Tutoring with “The Chem Coach”

Need a tutor so your student gets off to a good start with chemistry and stays on track throughout the year? The Chem Coach is for you.

The Chem Coach is passionate about chemistry and wants students to like learning science!  Her daughters graduated from the Newton Public School System, so she know the schools. For more information, please contact Jean Lindsay-Dwyer, at 617-584-8885 or Th**********@***il.com.

Public Speaking Class for Kids

On Tuesdays after school in November, Newton Community Education will be hosting a public speaking class for students Grades 6-8 at the Newton South High School. This is the perfect class for kids that are trying public speaking for the first time. We play a lot of fun games and activities that create a low-pressure environment.

The registration fee is $85 for 4 classes. Register at: https://registration.xenegrade.com/nce/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=8645

Still space in Adult Knitting Class

Would you like to learn to knit? Do you know the basics but are ready to move beyond a scarf? Or have you finished a couple of projects and are ready to learn some new techniques and become more confident?

Register now for an adults-only knitting class taught by an experienced teacher. In this class, beginners will develop a strong foundation of skills so that they can continue knitting many different types of projects. You’ll learn how to: cast on, knit, purl, create a border, read a pattern, identify and fix common mistakes, and bind off. More experienced knitters can expand their skills to cables, lace, chart reading, and/or socks.

To register, email the instructor. Payment information, address, and a list of materials needed for the first class will be sent promptly. Click to learn more: Knitting Class

Tuesday evenings beginning September 27th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm OR
Wednesday mornings beginning September 28th, 10:00 am – noon

Cost: $75 for a 5-class Flex Pass (attend when your schedule permits)
Location: Instructor’s home in Newton Centre

Middle School After School Program

The Newton Highlands After-School Program offers an exciting option for middle school children. HASP has great activities in the Hyde Gym and at their home base in Brigham House, including art, crafts, games, gym, field trips and homework. Transportation is arranged from the middle school.

Enroll today – SPACE IS LIMITED! For more information please contact: Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or hi******************@***il.com or visit highlandsafterschool.org

Newton Parks and Rec Fall Programs

Register online at www.activityreg.com

Kennard Sculpture Trail – Free Program September 10th – November 11th
Sculptures in Kennard Park and talks with the artists at 246 Dudley Rd, Newton, MA 02459. For more information visit www.friendsofkennardpark.org

Ice Skating Lessons September – March
Ice skating lessons for ages 4½ to 17 for recreational, figure or hockey skating. 6-10 week sessions.

Newton North Indoor Recreation September – May
Located at Newton North High School, offers clinics, classes and lessons for youth and adults. Sign up for lap swim, swim lessons, water safety instructor course, fitness training, full court basketball, smash volleyball, lacrosse, baseball hitting clinic and more.

Funtastic Fridays September – June
Exclusively for 5th graders! Join Continue reading →

Yoga, Socialize and Shop for a Cause

Hadassah Boston presents For Your Health – Yoga, Socialize and Shop for a Cause.

Enjoy a light Yoga class and refreshments, followed by a presentation about the health benefits of yoga by Michelle Silverman Hubbard,  Angier Mom, certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor.

Beginners welcome. To register please contact hn*@******ah.org. Receive 25% discount on your purchase. Hadassah will receive 10% of proceeds. You do NOT need to be a Hadassah member to attend!

September 18th, program, 9:30 – 11:00 am; shopping, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Athleta
220 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill