Are you considering overnight summer camp for your child? Northcountry Camps, family owned for ~100 years, located in the Adirondacks is holding an open house. Come meet the directors of Lincoln and Whippoorwhill and watch their slide show presentation.
For more details, please visit www.northcountrycamps.com or contact Phoebe Olhava at po*****@***il.com
November 8th, 3:00 pm
Countryside’s 5th Grade is sharing the November 12th Paint Bar fundraising event already announced by the Williams School PTO. To benefit Countryside’s 5th Grade, please write: “Countryside Elementary School 5th grade fundraiser” at the bottom of the registration page, where it asks ask whom you want to sit with. Register here: https://www.thepaintbar.com/newton/nov-2015/advregnov1215nv630
The Williams Elementary School is holding a fundraising night at The Paint Bar in Newtonville. Come with friends or make new ones and start those holiday gifts! This is the perfect opportunity to try The Paint Bar as they will give back a portion of your registration fee to Williams.
Please register as soon as possible at: https://www.thepaintbar.com/newton/nov-2015/advregnov1215nv630 . You must indicate on your registration that you are with “Williams Elementary Fundraiser” in either the “Referred By”, Group Name” or “Friends I Want to Sit With” field on the registration page. Please contact pr********@*********to.org with any questions.
November 12th, 6:30 pm
Paint holiday gifts, drink wine, socialize with friends, and send Lincoln Eliot 5th graders on a camping trip! If you have wanted to try the Paint Bar or are looking for an excuse to repeat the experience please join the fun on November 19th.
Sign up through this link: https://www.thepaintbar.com/newton/nov-2015/advreg111915nv and mention Lincoln Eliot Fundraiser in the comments section. In return, the Paint Bar will donate part of your registration fee to send 5th graders to Camp Wing – a wonderful organization.
Register soon before the date becomes open to the general public. Please contact Tami Ireland at ta**********@***il.com with any questions.
A local freelance writer with an MFA in creative nonfiction and five years of writing and editing experience at Harvard University hopes to provide high school students help with polishing their college essays. Please contact Megan at me************@***il.com for more information.
Food Allergies: What You Need to Know Now
Life-threatening food allergies now affect an estimated 4% of teens and adults and up to 8% of young children. Allergist Curtis Moody, MD, will discuss the evolving understanding of food allergies and how to prevent and handle severe allergic reactions at the Metro-Boston Allergy and Asthma Educational Support Group, which meets at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The program is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required.
November 10th, 7:00 pm
Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Free.
For info, call the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter at 781-444-7778 or visit www.asthmaandallergies.org
Adorable nine week old kitten ready for adoption. A Newton family that occasionally fosters kittens for shelters has one very sweet, playful and healthy kitten ready to be adopted. They have formed a strong connection with him and were hoping to find a local home instead of returning him to the shelter for adoption. He has been neutered and vaccinated.
If you’re interested, would like to see him, please contact Marsha at mh******@***il.com.
‘Big Dream’ — Free STEM Inspiration Event for Girls, Grades 6-12
Middle and high school girls are invited to a free STEM event on Saturday, November 14, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm, in Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium. Meet with over a dozen women scientists and engineers in a wide range of fields and careers. View an inspiring documentary, “Big Dream”, which tells the stories of seven young women as they face challenges pursuing STEM careers. Discuss the issues the film raises. Ask questions. Get answers and new ideas.
Space is limited and registration is required. Register at http://bit.ly/BigDream-Nov14.
This Envision the Future event is sponsored by the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club, the Newton Free Library, and NewtonSTEM. Ice cream provided by the generosity of Cabot’s. For more information, visit NewtonSTEM.org or contact Liz Rowland at 617-796-1380 or te***@***************ry.net.
The League of Women Voters Voters’ Guide, a resource on the candidates who are running for all the municipal offices on November 3rd, is available here.
Read short biographies of all the Aldermen, School Committee and Charter Commission candidates, as well as their answers to questions about issues concerning our community. Print copies will be available at Newton City Hall, the Newton Free Library, the Senior Center in Newtonville, and other locations around Newton. Click here for more information.
Basic Rights in Special Education including recent changes in special education law.
Attorney Tim Sindelar will cover basic rights of children and parents under special education law including recent changes in special education laws and decisions by the MA Board of Special Education Appeals. There will be ample time for questions and answers.
For more information, contact Eileen at ei***********************@***il.com.
Newton Parent Advisory Council (NewtonPAC) for Special Education meetings are free and open to all people interested in learning more about special education.
October 28th
Light refreshments and networking begin at 7:15 pm, presentation begins at 7:30 pm
The Education Center, Room 304
100 Walnut Street
Newton
Joanne Langione Dance Center is hosting its annual Hip Hop Halloween Dress Up and Dance Party. Bring friends! Its FREE and open to the public. Please register via phone or email: 617-969-8724 or em***@***********er.com
October 30th
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Ages 2-6
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Ages 7-9
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Ages 9-12
Joanne Langione Dance Center
38 Border Street, Newton