Get creative on Wednesday, February 20 at 3:30PM in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library where we will be hanging out, working on crafts. This week we’ll be making candy sushi! Open to grades 6-12.
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Comics & Cartooning Workshop, Tuesday, February 19, 3:30PM
Born out of comic strips in the 1930s, comic books became increasingly popular with GI’s during WWII and have grown and developed in the 80+ years since they first appeared. Teens ages 13-17, come to a workshop on Tuesday, February 19 at 3:30 pm at the Newton Free Library to learn about the history of comics and cartooning, and participate in a how-to workshop/demonstration on techniques and
tricks for storytelling. The program will be held in Druker Auditorium.
Thursday, February 28, 7:00PM – FILM SCREENING – The Durant-Kenrick Homestead: A House of Many Stories
Built in 1734 and continuously occupied for nearly 275 years, the Durant-Kenrick House is Newton’s connection to many of the pivotal events of American history. This new documentary by award-winning historical documentarian Joe Hunter tells the story of the house and its occupants. Through the stories of the house’s residents, we wrestle with the fundamental questions they spent their lives answering: What is
liberty? What is our responsibility to defend it? Who is a citizen? Following the showing, Historic Newton Director Cindy Stone and other project representatives will offer more insight into the history of the house and discuss its current transformation into an educational center. Co-Sponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. At the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street. Free.
TeenLife LIVE! Community Service Fair & Expo March 3, 12-4PM
Make sure not to miss our sixth annual TeenLife LIVE! Community Service Fair & Expoon Sunday, March 3 from 12-4PM at The Mall at Chestnut Hill. Registrations for February 10 will be honored, and we will now be accepting new registations for March 3rd! It’s your chance to meet face-to-face with local non-profit representatives who are actively
seeking teen volunteers. You’ll also meet representatives from various programs and services catered to college-bound teens such as tutoring and test prep companies, summer programs, and gap year opportunities. The first 500 students to register will receive a TeenLife swag bag at the door! Register Now!
Every attendee will also get a copy of TeenLife’s digital 2013 Guide to Community Service in Greater Boston which lists hundreds of community service opportunities in and around Boston! View the 2012 guide here.
Plus, don’t miss our popular High School A Cappella Sing Off! The winners will be announced at the Fair. Stay tuned to see if your high school will join the competition!
Former Celtic Chris Herren To Speak About Substance Abuse – Wed., Mar. 13, 7:30-9PM
Newton’s high school students and their parents are invited to the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton at 7:30PM on Wednesday, March 13 to hear the amazing story of former Boston Celtic Chris Herren. The presentation is free to the first 500 who register. Click here to reserve your seat. Do not miss this chance to hear a local basketball legend describe his journey from high school phenom to the NBA,
his gradual descent into substance abuse, and his resurrection as an activist for sobriety. Herren, who is from Fall River, MA, has been featured on 60 Minutes, was part of ESPN’s “30 for 30″ series in a documentary called “Unguarded” and has written an autobiography, “Basketball Junkie“. His presentation offers a very powerful message to students and student-athletes about dealing with success, dealing with adversity, dealing with situations that come in the community, the classroom, and on the playing field.
Substance abuse is more prevalent in our community than many people think. The Boys & Girls Club is committed to helping young people make healthy choices.
Watertown Children’s Theatre presents
Watertown Children’s Theatre presents “The Pajama Game” March 15 – 17 in the Charles Mosesian Theater. A Broadway musical-comedy classic, featuring the hit musical numbers Steam Heat and Hernando’s Hideaway! A cast of 4th-9th graders including Newton’s own Bella LaValle, Rachel Manning, Amelia Newstadt, Jacob Resnick, Katherine Ryan, Katrina Secinaro, Aoife Staunton, and Gregory Tinkjian bring this musical comedy smash to life. WCT’s Producing Director, Meghan Kenny, who directs this production, shares her enthusiasm for the show and its cast, saying “These kids deserve 4 full houses and 4 standing ovations! Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork are simply inspiring. I am so proud of each of them and can’t wait to see them light up the stage.”
Tickets are $12 and will be available beginning February 12 through WCT’s website at www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006. For more information, visit WCT’s website or call 617-926-ARTS.
Arsenal Center for the Arts
321 Arsenal Street, Watertown
Celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, the Watertown Children’s Theatre has enriched the lives
of thousands of children and families in Watertown and surrounding communities with its award-winning programs. As the resident children’s theatre of the Arsenal Center for the Arts, WCT offers year round theatre education programs, including musical and non-musical productions, voice/acting lessons, vacation programs, dance, and performing arts workshops for children in kindergarten through high school. WCT collaborates regularly with the Arsenal Center for the Arts, the Consortium of Boston Area Children’s Theatres, New Repertory Theatre and many other local arts organizations.
“When Kids Push your Buttons”
Former and Future Zervas parent, Cindy
Kaplan, MA, Certified Parent Coach, is offering a free workshop, “WHEN YOUR KIDS PUSH YOUR BUTTONS”. Please register in advance by contacting Cindy at ci***@************ng.com. For additional information, please view this flier.
Thursday, February 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
L’Aroma Cafe
15 Spencer Street, West Newton
Effective Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Children
Newton Parent
Advisory Council for Special Education presents “Effective Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Children” with Jessica Minahan, NPS. For more information- http://newtonpac.org/2013/01/12/wednesday-february-13th-effective-strategies-to-reduce-anxiety-in-children/
Wednesday, February 13, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
100 Walnut Street, Newtonville
Room 210
Do you want to help?
Do you want to help feed hungry people in Massachusetts? Food insecurity is a very real problem—over 750,000 people (many of them children and elders) experienced some kind of hunger in Massachusetts last year. Project Bread works with 430 community food programs to provide more than 61 millions meals a year to hungry people. Project Bread is also working to improve the quality and sustainability of Massachusetts food programs, especially in schools, so that a healthy and nutritious lifestyle can be available to everyone. Because Project Bread believes that the opposite of hungry isn’t full, it’s healthy.
But what can you do? You have the ability to change
the world, just by taking a few steps. Visit www.projectbread.org/walk to get more information, register an individual or a team of walkers, or sign up to volunteer. Join over 40,000 people on Sunday, May 5th as we walk 20 miles around Boston, raising almost $4 million to help feed hungry people throughout Massachusetts. We can’t do it without you.
Suzuki Prep program Free Trial Class
The Suzuki School of Newton offers free trial classes for its Suzuki Prep program for children ages 2-4 and an adult caregiver. This is a fun way to share time with your child: sing, move to music, do pre-instrumental Suzuki activities, and hear live instrument demonstrations from the SSN faculty. What a great way to have quality time together, learn what Suzuki music lessons are all about and find out why the Suzuki philosophy works!
There are 15 45-minute sessions each semester. Tuition is $342 for each adult caregiver plus child, siblings receive a $50 discount. There is an annual registration fee of $45. Classes are limited to 6 participants, and SSN reserves the right to cancel a class due to underenrollment.
Please RSVP for free first class by calling the SSN Office at 617-964-4522 or email us at in**@**********on.org.
Trial Class on Saturday, February 16, 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Suzuki School of Newton
225 Nevada Street, Newtonville