Tag Archives: elem

Piano lessons

Small groups organized by age (4-11). Outstanding methodology. Experienced, certified instructor. Proven success. Keys for Kids goes beyond ordinary piano lessons: it teaches well-rounded musicianship. Free sample lesson. www.keys-for-kids-newton.com.

To register or for questions, please contact ma**********@**********rd.edu or 617-527-4942. Inquire about summer lessons, too.

Musical Theater

Hey kids – Would you love a big moment on stage?! Come join the fun and get that chance! The Freelance Players, Inc., a musical theater company for youth, is now enrolling for its fall season in Newton. See www.freelanceplayers.org.

The Newton Freelance Troupe will meet after school on Mondays at the Parish of St. Paul, 1135 Walnut Street. Children ages 8-12 with little or no acting experience are encouraged to join. The Newton Freelance Troupe produces one original musical each season. The fall session starts on September 19th. Initial meeting for new members/low-key auditions are by appointment.

Physical and vocal techniques, drama improvisation, dance, auditioning, and singing are part of the rehearsal process. Theater professionals staff the company. The programs are tuition based and some financial assistance is available. For more information or to schedule a first meeting, call 617-274-6065.

Voices Boston

Do you have a child that loves to sing? Join VOICES BOSTON children’s chorus for the 2016-2017 season! They will hold auditions for placement on June 14th. To sign up for a time or just learn more about the program, visit www.voicesboston.org or contact:

Kathryn DiMaria, 857-366-0034, kd******@**********on.org or Nina Pelligra,
617-735-0012, np*******@**********on.org.

JCC Day at Grossman

Spend an afternoon at JCC Grossman Camp experiencing the magic of camp with your family! Enjoy a range of activities including: waterfront (beach, swimming, boating, water trampoline, water slide, fishing and more), sports (gaga, basketball, and street hockey), arts and crafts, rock climbing wall and more. Everyone welcome.  No charge.

Check bostonjcc.org/grossmanjccday2016 after 11:00 am on the day of the event for a weather update. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/grossmanJCCDay2016 or contact gr******@***gb.org or 617-244-5124.

1:00 – 4:00 pm, Sunday, July 31st (Rain date is August 9th)
Dover Road in Westwood/GPS address: 294 Powissett Street, Dover
JCC Grossman Camp is a day camp for boys and girls ages 4.5-15 located on Hale Reservation in Westwood. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/grossman or contact gr******@***gb.org or 617-244-5124.

Cub Scouts

Does your rising first through fifth grade boy have an interest in hiking, astronomy, wood crafts, derby car racing, museums, camping on a battleship, or camping on a professional baseball field? For over 80 years, Cub Scouts have been having the time of their lives making new friends and learning new things in an environment designed to help them embrace challenges and celebrate achievements.

Come to the end of the year barbecue and open house at the Auburndale Cove (on West Pine Street, Auburndale) on June 11th from 4:30 – 7:00 pm to learn more about the adventures that await your child through participation in Cub Scouts. Please RSVP to Russell Stein at cu*******@*************08.org so they have an accurate count of adults and children attending. Siblings are welcome to join in the festivities!

Run the Newton Highlands Village Day 5K on June 12th

The Village Day 5K is back! We encourage parents and children to start the morning off great by participating in a family-oriented, local Village Day 5K sponsored by Whole Foods Market. $30 per adult, $10 per child. Runners registered by May 31st are guaranteed a technical race t-shirt. Register online TODAY: http://villageday5k.racewire.com.

Newton Highlands Village Day, June 12th

Newton Highlands Village Day is a lively street festival which will be held Sunday, June 12th. This year’s’ event features something for everyone: live music, delicious food, carnival fun, silent auction, magicians, juggling performers, face painting, caricatures, games, craft vendors, and more!

The day begins with the Highlands 5K Road Race/Family Fun Run at 10:00 am. Register here! Find up-to-date Village Day information at http://highlandsvillageday.org