Category Archives: Community Notes

Register for Spring Kindergarten Soccer!

Since 1993, Kindergarten Soccer has been introducing children to soccer in a fun and non-competitive environment, where girls and boys develop friendships, learn teamwork, and gain confidence.  Games are played on Saturday mornings at Richardson Field in Waban, starting April 5th. Join in and meet other Newton families! The Kindergarten League is open to all Newton children who are currently in kindergarten; the Pre-K League is open to all Newton children who will start kindergarten in the fall of 2014.

Kindergarten Soccer is a program of the Zervas Elementary PTO since 1993. For more information and for online registration, please visit the website: www.KindergartenSoccer.org.

Baby it’s cold outside!

Older adults, members of Newton at Home, need your help. Consider becoming a volunteer for Newton at Home. Drivers are needed to accompany members to appointments, shopping and trips to Logan Airport. As residents of Newton you know your way around! Please be in touch to support a growing community of neighbors-helping-neighbors.

Please call Julie Plaut Mahoney at 617-795-2560 or email: vo******@**********me.org and THANKS.

Community Preservation Committee meetings

NEXT FUNDING DEADLINE – February 1st
Yes, that’s a Saturday! To qualify for the fall 2014 funding round, new projects must start by contacting staff by February 1st to request an orientation meeting, then submitting a pre-proposal to the CPC by  March 1st.

Contact Program Manager Alice Ingerson by phone at 617-796-1144 or by email at ai*******@******ma.gov . Projects that miss these deadlines cannot qualify to submit a full funding request until fall 2015. For more information about the funding process, see the Guidelines & Forms page of the program website at www.newtonma.gov/cpa.

PUBLIC HEARINGS on NEW PROPOSALS
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Newton Spelling Bee

The buzz is…the Newton Spelling Bee is back! In its new location of Newton City Hall, the fun and educational Spelling Bee for Newton elementary school children is back for its seventh year! This year, the Bee is sponsored by ChungDahm ReadWrite – the critical reading & writing experts – who are also sponsoring a free ‘pre-bee’ coaching session for all registered participants. There are five dates for the Bees, with multiple grade sessions on each day, March 24th, 25th and 31st and April 7th and 8th.

Each grade session is a separate Bee with a first place prize donated by Learning Express. Every speller receives a goody bag to celebrate their hard work. The sessions fill up quickly. Please register on line at www.newtoncommunitypride.org

Theatre Ink presents: The Book Of Days

Theatre Ink presents: The Book Of Days, by Lanford Wilson. When murder roars through a small Missouri town, Ruth Hoch begins her own quest to find truth and honesty amid small town jealousies, religion, greed and lies. This tornado of a play propels you through its events like a page turning mystery. Tickets $7.00 at theatreink.net or contact ad********@***********ma.us

February 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th at 7:30 pm
Little Theatre, Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville

The Tanglewood Marionettes present The Dragon King

An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. With colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King that will knock your socks off! Don’t be stuck inside with cabin fever over school vacation, this show is a delight for the whole family. Tickets in advance at www.newtoncommunitypride.org for $8, or $10 at the door. Open seating. 617-796-1540 for more information.

February 23rd, 1:00 and 2:30 pm shows
Newton City Hall

JCC Kid’s Choice February School Vacation Program

From sports and swimming to arts, dance, cooking and rock climbing, kids have their choice of activities at the JCC Kid’s Choice February Vacation Program.  For boys and girls entering grades K-6 (and CITs in grades 7-9 at a reduced rate). Special highlights include JCC Magic Ark performance of Josh Casey Comedy and Juggling Show, President’s Day activity, trip to see Hairspray at the Wheelock Family Theatre, Purim Carnival and Snowman Building. Special treat for Kid’s Choice participants — see the 2013 World Series Trophy at the JCC on February 20th!

Come for one day or as many as you would like. Register at bostonjcc.org/schoolvacations. For more information, contact 617-558-6529 or sc*************@***gb.org.

February 17th – 21st from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Leventhal-Sidman JCC
333 Nahanton Street, Newton

February Vacation @ the Library

Teen Crafternoons, Tuesday, February 18th, 3:30 pm
Get creative on Tuesdays in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library where teens will be hanging out working on Valentine’s day hearts and crafts.

Wearable Wednesday for Teens, Families and Adults, Wednesday, February 19, 3:00 pm (Teens) and 7:00 pm (Families and Adults)
Get creative at the Newton Free Library on  February 19th at 3:00 pm (Teens) and 7:00 pm (Families and Adults) in Druker Auditorium by creating your own wearable art. Experiment with EL Wire to make wearable EL Wire Art! EL Wire is a flexible, glowing wire that is powered by small battery packs. Deck out your clothing, glasses, lunch box, messenger bags, hoodie, necktie, bike or ski helmet. It’s easy to use to spice up any outfit. Feel free to bring your own clothing or items to decorate, Continue reading →

February Vacation Week is Almost Here… Come Join Vacation Care at Underwood

This time around, they’re packing in Live Reptiles from Zoo New England, Video Game
Tournaments on site, a trip to JUMP ON IN play space, and a magic workshop by a
Professional Magician. In addition, there will be activities playing outside or in the gym
every day to stay active!

The charge for Vacation Care is $65.00 per day, inclusive of activities, trips/transportation, and snacks. The charge is $75.00 per day for children who are not enrolled in the Underwood After School Program. The total amount due must be paid in advance for each day that your child enrolls. Payments are non-refundable for families who are signed up but do not attend.

To register or for questions, contact Kate or Kristin in person, by phone: 617-244-1810, or
by email: in**@******************ol.org.