Category Archives: Community Notes

Ebola Relief Benefit

The Ebola Relief Benefit afternoon will include music, African crafts, creative activities for all ages and refreshments. Children will have the opportunity to make get well cards which will be delivered by Partners in Health to patients recovering from Ebola in West Africa.

Other Highlights of the day include:

  • a Pete Seeger tribute inter-generational sing-along at 3:00 pm with Joe Pete and Ruth Rappaport
  • an Interfaith Concert for Hope and Healing at 7:00 pm featuring the Lovetones, Dukpay
  • Drumming and Dance with performers from Liberia, Rimonim youth choir of Temple Emanuel and Koleinu Community Chorus.

If you would like to volunteer, please email Sarah at pe********@*cn.com or call 617-969-6378. More information is available at www.fbcnewton.com.

February 7th
First Baptist Church, Newton Centre

On-line camp auction

Save 50-70% on fabulous day and overnight camps during Underwood School’s online auction at www.charityauctionorganizer.com/auction/underwood or visit  www.underwoodschoolpto.org, then click on the link for the Underwood Camp Auction.

The online auction starts Sunday, January 25th and runs through Tuesday, February 3rd. Don’t miss out on these great deals!

Informational Event with Camp Bauercrest Director Eric Rightor

Camp Bauercrest is an overnight sports camp for jewish boys. For over 80 years, Bauercrest has been delivering memorable summers to young boys through healthy competition and camaraderie where they learn new skills, make friends, and share an experience that truly lasts “For A Lifetime”.

Come to an informational event with the Director of Camp Bauercrest

February 8th, 1:00-2:30 pm

Hosted by Lisa and Lary Berger
15 Malubar Lane Newton, Ma 02459
RSVP at 617-669-9879 or li********@*****st.net

Math Tutor Available

Newton resident and college math professor with over 25 years of teaching experience is available to tutor. She teaches mathematics based on one fundamentally simple idea: students need to understand, connect and retain mathematical concepts for future learning and real-life applications.  Available for middle school students, and high school students enrolled in AP Statistics and Calculus AB & BC, Honors, ACP and CP courses. Please contact Magdalena Luca, at Ma************@***il.com. For more information, see RateMyProfessor.com and LinkedIn.com.

Her Conference: High School

Her Campus Media is hosting the second annual Her Conference: High School  at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. HerCampus.com is the #1 online community for college women and, along with local college admissions experts and current college students, are thrilled to share experience and knowledge with high school students as they prepare to apply and matriculate to college.

The conference is open to high school students and their parents and will cover everything they need to know to get ready for college! The day will include panels and speakers touching on everything from the college application process to what to pack, studying abroad, and everything in between. Breakfast will be provided by Pinkberry and lunch will be provided by Chipotle.

Students and parents can attend the conference for free. Anyone interested in attending the conference should enter “HCHS2015” at checkout for free tickets.

Keynote Speakers:
· Ryan Scheuer, Assistant Director of Admissions at Northeastern University
· Tammy Tibbetts, President/Founder of She’s the First
Registration is now open at herconference.com/registration and tickets are free with promo code “HCHS2015”.

Conference Website: herconference.com/highschool . For questions, please email co********@*******us.com.

Saturday, February 7th
Northeastern University

Free ACT vrs SAT Comparison Test

On January 31st and February 18th, Chyten Education Services of Newton will be offering a free ACT vrs SAT comparison test. Although both tests are accepted at all universities and colleges, many students are left wondering which test to take.

Chyten’s ACT vs. SAT Comparison Test uses a proprietary algorithm that compresses both the ACT and the SAT into a single test, while suffering no diminution of accuracy on either. It is accompanied by a free report that provides performance detail, information on overall performance and a recommendation of which test students should take. Taking Chyten’s ACT vs. SAT Comparison Test can save student’s countless hours preparing for an exam that may not suit their unique learning style.

To sign up for this free test and report simply call 617-559-9931. There is no obligation of any kind and it is a great opportunity to learn which test is the right fit for your student!

858 Walnut Street, Newton Four Corners

Waban Library Center Kids Book Club!

The next meeting of the book club will be discussing “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio. “WONDER”, is now a #1 New York Times bestseller and is included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list.

This program is a new monthly book club for elementary school kids. An adult should accompany each child, BOTH of whom have read the book and are ready to participate. The book will be aimed at about third grade reading level. However, elementary school students from any grade are welcome to join. (The child can either read the book on their own or have it read to them.) There is no commitment to attend every month, just come when your schedule allows. At the end of the meeting, the group who is there will choose the next book.

Refreshments will be served.

February 9th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Waban Library Center
1608 Beacon Street www.wabanlibrarycenter.org

Newton Little League (merger of North, Central, and West leagues)

Registration for the 2015 Newton Little League Spring Season is now OPEN! Register your son or daughter today at www.NewtonLLBaseball.org. ‘Newton Little League’ is a new name, but based on the same great experience that children have enjoyed for decades in Newton North, Newton Central and Newton West Little Leagues!

Whether beginners or advanced players, all eligible children will be placed on a team. Player must live or go to school in the following elementary school districts: Williams, Burr, Franklin, Horace Mann, Lincoln Elliott, Underwood, Ward, Cabot or Peirce as well as Day and Bigelow Middle Schools.

Majors players (Ages 10,11,12) must register and attend the February 7th tryout, even if they played on a Majors team last year.

See website for information on tryouts and younger player evaluations, as well as ‘early bird’ and family discounts. Please spread the word and WELCOME TO NEWTON LITTLE LEAGUE!

MLK Newton Community Celebration

Martin Luther King Day 2015_0

The 47th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration features Newton Mayor Setti Warren, Newton School Superintendent David Fleishman, and Reflections by Newton School Students.

Also Musical Selections by Rimonim (Temple Emanuel Choral Group), Newton All City Treble Singers, Newton North Jubilee Singers and The Love Tunes from Myrtle Baptist Church.

Monday, January 19th, 9:30 am
Temple Emanuel
385 Ward Street, Newton Centre

Olympian, Inventor, Obama Staffer, Bestselling Author Top Newton Inspires Speaker List

Reserve Your Spot Today!

The Newton Schools Foundation will kick off its 50th anniversary year on January 21st with the fourth annual Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community. Since 2011, Newton Inspires has been uniting Newton residents for an evening of discussion with some of Newton’s brightest, most accomplished and most interesting community members.

This year’s program features headliners Olympic gold medalist and physician Dr. Tenley Albright; MIT professor, engineer and inventor Dr. Robert Langer; former White House staffer and Huffington Post Chief of Staff Herbie Ziskend NNHS ’03; and New York Times bestselling author and journalist Mitchell Zuckoff.

The 2014 program will take place Wednesday, January 21st, 7:00 – 9:30 pm at Newton South High School. The cost is $10 for Newton residents, $15 for non-residents. Space is limited, so advance registration is highly recommended. To register, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org

Newton Schools Foundation would like to thank their corporate sponsor, Belmont Savings Bank. They would also like to thank the following businesses who are supporting Newton Inspires by donating freshly made baked goods and other delectable desserts and beverages: Baker’s Best Catering, Better Life Food, George Howell Coffee, L’Aroma Café & Bakery, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Rosie’s Bakery, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market.