Category Archives: Community Notes

School of Rock concerts

School of Rock Boston invites the general public to three sets of all-ages concerts this month. The first show, Black Keys VS. The White Stripes takes place on January 11th at the Arlington Center for the Arts & January 12th at Johnny D’s. The next two shows, Best of Boston Rock on January 19th ands 20th and The Soul of Grohl on January 26t

h and 27th will be 1:00 pm afternoon matinees at The Middle East in Cambridge.

42% of School of Rock students hail from the Newton, MA school districts and they would love your support! For more information, please call 617-923-3434 or visit http://boston.schoolofrock.com/events

Winter Programming at NEWTON COMMUNITY FARM Now Open For Registration!

NCF is pleased to offer a variety of courses in the winter of 2013 for children, gardeners, and others who have an interest in the outdoors, food, and farming. For children, join us on Feb 6 at the Farm for an Early Release Day Activity and again on February 21 for Kids on the Farm – Then and Now, a vacation week program at the Jackson Homestead. For gardeners, classes that might be of interest include Pla

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nning Your Garden for a 4 Season Bounty, Growing Fruit Trees, and Defensive Urban Gardening. NCF is also offering a class series on beer brewing and a guided tree walk in Nahanton Park. For more information on these classes and to register, please visit our website here.

Brookline Music School Open House & Choral Workshop, Jan. 13

The Voice Department of Brookline Music School is pleased to announce its third annual Vocal Workshop for the Junior District Auditions on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 1:00-3:00 pm at 25 Kennard Road in Brookline. This workshop is free and open to all students in the Eastern District who are planning to audition the following weekend.

The voice faculty will rehearse the required piece, drill sight-singing, and offer tips on vocal health and auditioning in this two-hour workshop. RSVP’s are requested from those who plan on participating. RSVP’s should include student’s name, voice part, and school district and should be emailed to the Voice Department Coordinator Bonnie Pomfret.

High School junior available for babysitting, homework help

I am an Oak Hill and Bowen alum and current Rivers School Junior available as a babysitter/parents’ helper many afternoons after school, evenings, and
weekends. I am CPR-certified and enjoy art projects, reading to and with younger children and can help with homework.

I have provided childcare at my synagogue and to individual families. References available upon request. Please contact me by email. Thanks!

Zumba classes at the Hut, starting Jan. 7

Back by popular demand after a very successful fall series: Try a zumba class with Param at the Hut and burn 500-900 calories while having a blast!

New session starts Monday January 7th, 6:45-7:45 pm.
Classes are $8 drop-in or 10 classes for $60.
Newcomers welcome!
The Hut is located on Tyler Terrace in Newton Centre, near the Mason-Rice School.

To sign up or for more information email Param or visit her website.

Newton Community Preservation Committee Thursday, Jan. 10, 7PM

PUBLIC HEARING on next-phase funding for the Newton Homebuyer Assistance Program will be held Thursday, January 10, 7PM in Room 222 at City Hall. The full text of the proposal and all supporting documents is online here. Note: If you are planning to comment on this proposal, please read page 1 again – a few minor changes have been made since it was first submitted in November 2012. Contact Alice Ingerson, at 617-796-1144.

Youth Wrestling Program at Esposito Karate

Alex Greenfield, a member of the Special Education Department at Bigelow Middle School has started a new wrestling program for kids along with Joe Esposito (http://www.espositoskarate.com). The emphasis will be on fun, a well-balanced lifestyle, and nutrition, with absolutely no weight cutting. If your child is interested in wrestling, tumbling, and/or self-defense, this program is a perfect match. For new wrestlers and seasoned veterans, Esposito’s Wrestling Program will fine-tune their abilities. Joe, whose martial arts classes are wait-list only, and Alex have designed an effective wrestling program for optimal learning and continual progress. The program includes a planned instructional sequence, conditioning, unique drills and review sessions. For information, call Joe’s Martial Arts/Fitness Studio at 617-965-1329.

Vigil for Newtown, CT on Wednesday, December 19th

This week, the City of Newton joins communities across the country and the world in mourning the victims of the tragic shooting last week in Newtown, CT. All residents are cordially invited to join us this Wednesday, December 19th at 6:00 pm in the War Memorial of Newton City Hall for a vigil in remembrance of those whose lives were lost. The service will feature remarks from community leaders, readings from an interfaith representation of Newton clergy members, and musical performances. As part of the event, we are asking participants to bring letters or notes to members of the Newtown community. The letters will be collected and sent at the end of the week. A collection box will be inside the main entrance to Newton City Hall, where letters can be dropped off through the end of the day this Friday, December 21st. We hope that you can join us for this important community event.

Newton Youth Wrestling program

If your child is interested in wrestling, there is a new wrestling program available for new wrestlers and seasoned veterans alike. Esposito’s Wrestling Program will fine-tune their abilities.

Joe Esposito and Alex Greenfield have designed an effective wrestling program for optimal learning and continual progress. This wrestling program includes a planned instructional sequence, conditioning, unique drills and review sessions.

Class size is limited. Equipment needed is: Sweat pants, long sleeve t-shirt, and sneakers or wrestling sneakers. Alex is presently assisting in the Special Education Department at Bigelow Middle School, in Newton, and is a graduate researcher and student in Special Education at UMASS Boston.

Details: Saturdays, January 5th through March 30th 9:00 – 10:30 am
Cost: $250
Ages: 7 – 15
For information or to enroll: 617-965-1329

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