Category Archives: Community Notes

Musical Theatre

Hey kids – Would you love a big moment on stage?! Come join the fun and get that chance! The Freelance Players, Inc., a musical theater company for youth, is now enrolling for its fall season in Newton at www.freelanceplayers.org .

The Newton Freelance Troupe will meet after school on Mondays at the Parish of St. Paul , 1135 Walnut Street. Children ages 8-12 with little or no acting experience are encouraged to join. The Newton Freelance Troupe produces one original musical each season. The fall session starts on Monday, September 21st. Initial meeting for new members/low-key auditions are by appointment.

Physical and vocal techniques, drama improvisation, dance, auditioning, and singing are part of the rehearsal process. Theater professionals staff the company. The programs are tuition based and some financial assistance is available. For more information or to schedule a first meeting, call 617-274-6065.

Tutor available

BC Graduate available for tutoring. Degree in Secondary Education/English and now pursuing a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction at BC. Available for homework help, college essay writing, reading/writing practice, etc. Experience working with multiple children at once as well as with children with special needs. Families looking for a reliable, respectful, and qualified tutor for their child(ren) please contact, Lindsay Hogan, at 631-275-3203 or at ho******@***il.com to discuss rates, availability, and locations.

Tutoring and Music Lessons

Academic Tutoring
Tutoring sessions for math, science, history, and English. Sessions can be either thirty minutes or one hour and are offered in West Roxbury (easily accessible by bus). Thirty minute sessions are $25 and hour sessions are $40.

Music Lessons
Instrumental and music writing lessons for beginning and intermediate middle school and high school students offered in West Roxbury (easily accessible by bus). Lessons are thirty minutes and are $30.

Specialization for these instruments:
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Flute Lessons

Flutist Patricia (Patsy) Sampson is seeking a few students – preferably middle or high school — who are ready for the next level, including ensemble playing. She has taught long-term in Newton (15+ years) and performed with the Newton Symphony and Boston-area chamber ensembles and has trained with the BSO’s Lois Schaefer, Leone Buyse, and freelance flutist William Grass.

Patsy relies on a wide repertoire and flute-playing techniques gained from many master classes and teacher training. Joyful references available on request. Call for a free introductory lesson: 617-965-7655.

Girl Scout registration

Please come to learn how to get involved with Girl Scouts, register your girl and become a
volunteer. Activities for girls will be available.

An informational meeting will be held at the Auburndale Community Library
375 Auburn Street, Auburndale. For a flyer, please click here: NewtonGirlScouts

Wednesday, September 30th, 7:00 pm

Sign up for Girl Scouts online at www.hergirlscouts.org

Piano lessons

Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory with 30+ years of teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience.

Please contact Gloria Jasinski at 617-566-9704 or email pi******@*****st.net.

Newton Girls Soccer registration now open

Newton Girls Soccer Juniors/Intramural registration is now open for the fall 2015 soccer season. The program is open to girls who will be in grades K – 9 in the 2015-2016 school year. Register Now at this link:   REGISTER

Juniors/IM Registration Deadline: Every girl registered by the deadline is guaranteed a spot on a team.

Late Registrations/Wait list: A $15 fee applies to late registrations. Girls that register after August 15th may be put on a wait list, but they try to place everyone on a team. Players are taken off the wait list in order and notified by email if there is a spot available. Your credit card is only charged if your daughter is placed on a team.

Friend Requests: IM players may make one friend request. Friend requests must be mutual and both players must be registered by August 15th.

Fees: $125 (for the fall 2015 season)

Sibling Discounts: NGS provides a $20 discount per-child for additional children in the same family. The online registration system will only automatically apply the sibling discount if you register two or more children in the same NGS program (e.g., both in travel, both in IM 3-9, both in J2, etc.) at the same time. If your children play in different NGS programs, email re*******@***************er.org BEFORE you register so that they can provide a $20 discount code.  The discount cannot be applied after you have already registered and paid.

Scholarship Requests: No girl will be denied the opportunity to play due to financial reasons. You may send confidential scholarship requests to the NGS President, Mac Blythe, pr*******@***************er.org. Continue reading →

Kesher Newton is now enrolling for this Fall!

Kesher is a pluralistic Jewish after school program for grades K-5 held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kesher emphasizes joyful, hands-on Jewish learning which includes modern Hebrew, Judaic studies, and fun-filled electives.

Located in Chestnut Hill, Kesher is an independent pluralistic community that is welcoming to all. For more information, visit keshernewton.org, or call Ilana 617-244-5390, or email il***@**********on.org.

Plugged In fall session starts soon

Plugged In is a unique nonprofit youth rock band program in Needham where young musicians of all levels and needs are welcome. Fall session band classes begin the week of September 21st. More information and online registration can be found at www.pluggedinband.org.

Founded in 2002, Plugged In now has over 150 students from all over Massachusetts. Some of the students experience emotional and learning difficulties, such as ADD, depression, and low-self-esteem and/or have special needs such as autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. In the loving and non-competitive atmosphere at Plugged In, all differences are transcended through a shared passion for music, the teamwork involved with using music to help others and an atmosphere of compassion and fun.

In addition to weekly ensemble band classes, private lessons, songwriting workshops, summer camp and community performances, five times a year Plugged In students perform in benefit concerts that raise money for causes and organizations chosen by the students themselves. Plugged In provides a nurturing and supportive community to which young musicians feel a sense of belonging, an opportunity to express and be acknowledged for their musical interests and a chance to use their music to help others around the world.

Newton Community Preservation Committee

August 24th  is the deadline for September 9th Agenda. The next meeting of Newton’s CPC has been changed to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 9th, at the Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street.

If you have an item for the September agenda, please submit your agenda request and written materials for the pre-meeting packet by 4:00 pm on Monday August 24th.

For assistance, please contact program manager Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or ai*******@******ma.gov.

Remaining CPC Schedule for 2015:

No meeting scheduled in October.

Thursday, November 4th and Thursday, November 19th
October 16th is the agenda & packet deadline for both meetings;
(one of these dates may be canceled if not needed for public hearings)

Thursday, December 10th
November 20th is the agenda & packet deadline

Additional Information Online from www.newtonma.gov/cpa