The Newton Cantonese School will be having an OPEN HOUSE. Learn more about their unique Cantonese Chinese programs. Come talk to the staff and tour the school. Light refreshments will be served. They are located at the Bigelow Middle School, 42 Vernon Street. To learn more, please go to www.newtoncantoneseschool.org.
Open House
April 9th, 10:30am – 12:00 pm
Spring Open Studios is one of the largest and longest running public art events in the region. Over 160 artists will be exhibiting in groups or individually. Download the printable guide http://newtonopenstudios.org/Downloadable2016Guide150dpi3-16-16.pdf for more information about receptions, pop-up events and artists’ locations or click on link to Newton Open Studios http://www.newtonopenstudios.org/index.php
Newton South parent Betsy Silverman will be exhibiting work as part of ARTISTS 8, a group of eight artists, at Church of the Redeemer, 379 Hammond Street., Chestnut Hill.
A group of a local artists including Sharon Schindler are exhibiting at L’Aroma Cafe in West Newton all weekend. Great Local Shopping. A collection of Functional Photography, Jewelry, Paintings, Glass and Pottery will be for sale .
Newton Open Studios
April 9th and April 10th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Rock out to Josh and the Jamtones while enjoying some fresh baked goods and trying your luck in a raffle for some great prizes. Sponsored by Village Bank and benefiting Weekday Nursery School. Buy your tickets through Weekday’s website: http://www.wnsnewton.org
April 10th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Hyde Center, Newton Highlands
You are invited to the 27th Annual Project Manna Concert. All proceeds support the Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church’s Project Manna hot meals program and food pantry to benefit the homeless and hungry.
Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $15.oo for students and seniors. For tickets and information please call 617-558-8100 or visit www.templeemanuel.com/projectmannaconcert
April 12th, 7:00 pm
Temple Emanuel
385 Ward Street, Newton
An internship is an important step in college and career preparation. So how can you find one? Let InternBoston do the work.
They provide students with internships that are a perfect fit with their career interests and skills. The signature Summer60 is a comprehensive program designed for high school students and graduates. InterBoston creates custom-tailored internships that allow students to work with mentors while developing business and life skills in a real-world setting. For more information, visit www.internboston.com or email in**@**********on.com .
Experienced tutor available for reading, writing and math. Haralie has worked in the Wellesley Public Schools and lives and tutors in Newton. Please contact Haralie Alpert , M.Ed., M.S. at 617- 630-0608 or ha*****@***il.com. References available.
Donate your old bike in any condition and help someone new. Have an old bike collecting dust or bikes your kids have outgrown? ROLL IT FORWARD collects bikes of all sizes.
For information about how the program works please visit http://www.bostonbikes.org/programs/roll-it-forward/overview.
Nadav Kolodner and Deborah Simonds are hosting a bike drive and collecting bikes over the next few weeks. They can pick up or you can drop off in Newton Center. The program will then fix up your used bike and match it with someone who can really use it. They also provide them with a helmet and lock and educational workshop.
Contact Deborah at de*****@*********up.com or cell 206-849-8641 for questions or to arrange donation.
Get fabulous deals (up to 90 percent off!) from your favorite places or try something new for a bargain price at www.biddingforgood.com/zervas! Zervas’ online auction includes many new and exciting items available at great prices for everyone in your family, including your favorite restaurants and specialty foods, popular kids activities and birthday party venues, day and sleepaway camps, fitness classes and memberships, beauty services, sports and entertainment tickets, and much more.
Online bidding is open for one week only from March 28th through April 3rd so don’t miss out! If viewing on a mobile device, click on “View standard version of site” for a more user-friendly browsing experience. All items available for pick-up on Sunday, April 10th from 12-3 pm at 1601 Beacon Street in Waban or email pt*@*******to.org to make an alternative arrangement. A five percent processing fee will be added to purchases.
Angier School is looking to fill two Substitute/Instructional Support Staff (ISS) positions. One is a 1-day-per-week (Friday) position. The other is a 2-day-per-week (Friday and Thursday or Wednesday) position. The candidates will provide substitute coverage for all grades K-5 as needed and should have classroom experience. This is a great part-time opportunity for former teachers or recent education graduates interested in working in Newton. If interested, please send your resume to Assistant Principal Orla Higgins Averill at or*****************@***********ma.us.
Are you interested in helping a child with disabilities learn how to ride a bicycle?
Arlington iCanShine Bike Camp returns to Arlington this April during school vacation week, April 18th – 22nd. iCanShine bike camp is a place where anyone eight or over with a diagnosed disability can learn how to ride a conventional two wheeled bicycle. It’s a place where miracles happen.
They are seeking volunteers, age14 or over, to work with riders during the upcoming bike camp. If you are unfamiliar with what bike camp is all about, head to www.icanshine. org and check out a few of the videos posted there to see bike camp in action.
Flier is available here or to register for volunteering please go to www.arlingtonbike camp.org.