Category Archives: Community Notes

Magic Flutes Concert at the Waban Library Center, March 9

Magic Flutes is an ensemble of young flutists from Newton who study flute and ensemble performance with longtime Waban resident, Deborah Charness.

On March 9 at 11am, they will present their 4th annual concert at Waban Library Center located at 1608 Beacon Street. They will be joined by flutists Lynne Krayer-Luke, and Mindy Scharlin.

Magic Flutes is named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Opera of the same

name. The ensemble has performed at such venues as the Cartoon Festival in Symphony Hall, Boston, The Newton Free Library, Cabot Park Village, Russell’s Garden Center, and Whole Foods Market. Suggested donation is $5 per person, or $10 per family. All proceeds benefit the Waban Library Center (WLC). The WLC is staffed completely by volunteers and funded solely by private donations.

After-School Childcare Job Available

Oak Hill/Bowen family seeks after school childcare for 2 girls. If you are fun, energetic, drive and love kids, this may be a perfect position. Great for student teachers/teacher aids working mornings in NPS. We are open to considering 2 friends splitting the day. Position involves school pick-ups, homework help, after-school activities. Call Parul at 508-333-3500 or write bh*********@***oo.com for details. Immediate start, commitment until end of academic year.

Newton Community Farm Seeking Students for High School Summer Intern Program

Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton Street, Newton) is now accepting inquiries for our High School Summer Intern program. Summer internships are unpaid opportunities for high school students to learn about organic and community farming in a fun, friendly environment. No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and work hard. Minimum requirement for the internship is 8AM to 12PM, two days per week for two weeks, but can expand up to five days per week (Tuesday through Saturday) for as many weeks as you like. If you are interested or if you want more information, please contact Greg Maslowe, Farm Manager, at fa****@*****************rm.org. For more information about the farm, please click here.

Magic Flutes Concert – Saturday, March 9, 11AM, at Waban Library Center

Magic Flutes is an ensemble of writing my essay young flutists from Newton, Mass. who study flute and ensemble performance with longtime Waban resident, Deborah Charness. On March 9 at 11am, they will present their 4th annual concert at Waban Library Center, located at 1608 Beacon Street in Newton. For this performance, they will be joined by flutists Lynne Krayer-Luke, and Mindy Scharlin. Magic Flutes is named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Opera of the same name. Magic Flutes has performed at such venues as the Cartoon Festival in Symphony Hall, Boston, The Newton Free Library, Cabot Park Village, Russell’s Garden Center, and Whole Foods Market.
Coffee is provided by Starbucks of Waban Square, and refreshments by Whole Foods Market.
Suggested donation is $5 per person, or $10 per family. All proceeds benefit the Waban Library Center (WLC). The WLC is staffed completely by volunteers and funded solely by private donations.

New Art Center Spring Registration – Early Discount until March 15

Spring Term at the New Art Center is April 1 – June 15.

Click here to register for Teen, Adult and Children’s classes.  New Adult Classes have a one-time introductory discounted price – register now! Classes include: Figure Modeling; Bargue Drawing; Constructive Criticism for Artists; Intermediate Open Media Class; Mixed Media Collage Intensive; Drawing for Beginners; Children’s Book  Illustration; Japanese Woodblock Printing; Introduction to Video Art; Drawing & Painting Open Studio; Out of the Box Collage; and Social Media for Beginners.

Newton Community Farm Announces Spring & Summer 2013 Programs for Youth & Families

Children and families, join us for vacation week programs and other classes during the spring. If you are looking for summer programs for your children (pre-school through grade 9), check out our popular offerings including Farm Sprouts, Little Diggers, Farmer in Training, and Socially Aware Young (SAY) Farmers. For high school students interested in farming and working outdoors, consider serving as a volunteer intern with our Farm Manager. Adults and older teens, join us

to learn about gardening, cooking, or raising chickens! For more information about all of these programs, visit our website or download our 2013 Spring Education Brochure and 2013 Summer Programs flyer. We hope to see you on the farm!

Etiquette Academy Course for Young Adults

High schoolers are accomplishing amazing things today! Busy scholars are juggling hectic schedules, earning scholarships, inventing fashion, working on inventing new technology, and recording their own feature films and audio albums. We know that they are on an amazing trajectory at this stage of

their lives, however, non-technological communication including fine dining, greeting new people, or holding a conversation outside of their circle may not come as easily. This program will teach them: basic manners, how to project confidence, manage personal appearance, find their fashion style, deal with shyness, hold a conversation, deal with friendships and cliques, understand social cues, use appropriate table manners, handle dating, hook-ups, basic dancing, resolve conflict, and recognize and respond to inappropriate behavior.
6 week course – fee: $269. Thursdays, 4-5pm, 4/4, 11, 25, 5/2, 9, 11. Final class Saturday, 12:30-2pm, 5/11 at an upscale restaurant. To register, click here.

Community Preservation Committee Meeting: Thursday, March 14, 7PM

The CPC’s next meeting – at 7PM on Thursday, March 14 in City Hall Room 222 – includes a presentation by the statewide Community Preservation Coalition; discussions of proposed acoustics and

accessibility projects at City Hall and of funding priorities for Newton’s public parks; and the draft program budget for fy14. The full agenda and proposal documents are available from www.newtonma.gov/cpa. Contact: Alice Ingerson at 617.796.1144 or ai*******@******ma.gov.

13th Annual Midwinter (early spring!) Coffeehouse: April 6

Better late than never! The Midwinter Coffeehouse returns just in time for early spring on April 6, 2013 at the First Unitarian Society in Newton for a fun evening of live folk and acoustic music.

This year’s show will feature award winning singer/songwriter Oen Kennedy, emcee Eric Moore, Rob Siegel, Barb Cassidy, and other Day Middle School community members and friends.

Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available for sale along with light refreshments. Profits benefit the F.A. Day Middle School.

Tickets are $20 in advance through the Day cheap auto insurance PTO website or $25 at the door if available (Adults over 21 only, please). Doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7.

More information is available on the Day PTO website or via email.