The Art of the Brick, the self-proclaimed world’s largest display of LEGO art, is coming to Boston’s Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The exhibit will open October 2 and runs through early January.
Group rates are available for organizations who want to take a field trip (scout troops, after-school programs, etc). More information is available at the “Boston Bricks” website.
Girls and boys, entry ages 1st – 5th grades, $79.00 per 7-week session. Includes free uniform upon enrolling. For more information, please see kids-karate.org or leave message at 617- 527-8052.
November 15th, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Lasell College
Curse or Cure? Bob Steele Weighs in on Casino Debate
Have you lost the thread in the casino debate? Or don’t know which side to believe? Then, please come to hear Bob Steele, former Connecticut congressman, as he presents a real life case study of what happened when mega-casinos came to his state and town. Author of the The Curse: Big-Time Gambling’s Seduction of a Small New England Town, Steele provides engaging insight and thoughtful advice for those facing futures involving casinos. This event is free and open to the public.
United Parish of Auburndale
64 Hancock Street, Auburndale
Sunday, October 19th, 11:30 am
The Suzuki Preschool of Newton will be hosting an open house. This event is free and open to the public. This a great opportunity to come and acquaint yourself with their integrated arts curriculum, meet the teachers and staff and receive a guided tour of the facility. The Suzuki Preschool offers Suzuki music daily by trained Suzuki musicians.
For inquires please contact: Marlene Lerer at ml****@**********on.org or 617.964.4522
October 22nd, 4:00-6:00 pm
1860 Washington Street Auburndale
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An expert in grammar, usage, and style, she has helped many professional writers clarify their ideas and improve their writing and has worked with students at Beaver Country Day and Newton South on college application essays and other writing assignments.
A former Newton South parent (2014 and 2008), she knows what high school seniors and their parents are going through! If you’re interested in learning more about the services, please contact Pam at 857-636-0326 or pa********@***il.com. You can also check out LinkedIn and the Cambridge Academic Editors Network website.
Established in 1978, Newton Cantonese School (NCS) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides young children of diverse backgrounds with an affordable education from Pre-K to 8th grade of the Chinese Cantonese language and culture through a variety of dedicated programs.
Why attend?
• NCS provides an affordable education of the Chinese culture and language to enable students to strengthen their understanding of the cultural environment.
• NCS is the only school in the area that offers the Cantonese language program.
• The school offers cultural enrichment activities for students in Grade 1 and older; and story time and Chinese songs/sing-alongs for Pre-K and K students.
• The school offers an online resource tool to help enforce learning the language for technology-savvy students.
• Parents can stay in the school during school hours to enjoy the opportunity to network with others in the Chinese community and/or participate in various NCS activities.
Newton Cantonese School is conveniently located at the Bigelow Middle School, 42 Vernon Street. Classes are held on Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm September to June and enrollment is allowed throughout the school year. For further information, please visit www.newtoncantoneseschool.org or contact Agnes Tam-Lee, Principal, at su*****@*******************ol.org or 617-930-3380.
Free badminton for kids in grades 7-11 at the Hyde Community Gym, 90 Lincoln St. Newton Highlands on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:00 pm. Starting October 7th & 9th and continuing through December. Bring friends and join the fun!
Program sponsored by the Newton Partnership and the Hyde Community Gym. For more information call: 617-999-4617.
Family Photo Fundraiser featuring Tracy Rodriguez Photography and benefiting local charity, Fertility Within Reach. 30 minute photo shoot at half the price to you, while raising tax-deductible donations for Fertility Within Reach (FWR). High resolution photos, you have full printing rights, photos conveniently located online. Schedule your session between noon and 5:00 pm with Davina Fankhauser, at ad***@******************ch.org.
FWR is a Newton based not-for-profit helping those in need access care to build their family and providing grants so pediatric oncology patients can preserve their fertility prior to cancer treatment. To learn more, please visit www.fertilitywithinreach.org
October 19th, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Auburndale Community Library
The public hearing on the proposed Medical Marijuana dispensary will be continued on Tuesday, October 7th at City Hall starting at 7:00 pm in the Aldermanic Chamber. See agenda at the following link:
http://www.newtonma.gov/civicax/filebank/documents/61551/10-07-14LandUseAgenda.pdf
Members of the public may submit comments to the Land Use Committee prior to the meeting by sending an email to the Linda Finucane, Land Use Committee clerk at lf*******@******ma.gov. The public will also have an opportunity to speak during the public hearing.
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