Newton Community Farm is looking for a part time administrator/event coordinator. Do you like to be involved in your community, organizing volunteers, putting on events, and keeping operations running smoothly? Come work for NCF, and be a part of your local community farm. This position is approximately 625 hours per year, with most hours occurring April through November. A more complete job description with application information is available on the Farm website at http://newtoncommunityfarm.org/.
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Tanglewood Marionettes “Cinderella” on March 13th
The Tanglewood Marionettes “Cinderella” is coming to the Newton Cultural Center. “Cinderella” is a classic fairy tale told with wit and style, featuring a dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes. The story unfolds as the pages of a giant book open to reveal each beautifully painted setting.
All your favorite characters are here – gentle Cinderella, the bumptious step-sisters and the charming Prince, as well as a few new surprises: Cinderella’s transportation to the ball is NOT your traditional coach and, when all hope seems lost, a clever little bluebird saves the day for Cinderella.
Tickets: $8.00 in advance (order at www.newtoncommunitypride.org) or $10.00 at the door.
March 13th, at 10:30 am and at 1:00 pm
Newton Cultural Center, Newton City Hall
CPC meeting February 11th considers pre-proposals for W. Newton and Auburndale
Newton CPC Agenda: $6.3 Million for Housing & a Park in West Newton/Auburndale
The agenda for the next Community Preservation Committee meeting includes two pre-proposals, for a combined total of $6.3 million: for affordable housing on Cherry Street (West Newton) and for affordable housing and a community park on Crescent Street (Auburndale).
Full information is online from www.newtonma.gov/cpa. For assistance, contact Program Manager Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or ai*******@******ma.gov.
February 11th, 7:00 pm
Newton City Hall, Room 204
Children and their Parents Needed for Paid Research Study
Children and their Parents Needed for Paid Research Study on Child Emotion Regulation Strategies and Parent-Child Relationships. Researchers at Harvard University are seeking children ages 6-9 and their parents to participate in a single-session study. The primary goals of the study are to further research on child development and emotion regulation strategies. This research serves to promote child emotional and behavioral functioning along with future health outcomes. During their visit to our lab in Cambridge, children will also have the opportunity to learn effective coping skills.
Eligible parents will receive $50.00 and children will receive a prize for their participation. Interested parents can call 617-702-2016 or email at fa****************@***il.com .
“The Tempest” presented by Watertown Children’s Theatre
A WCT musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play! Get aboard this harrowing tale full of magic and adventure! This unique “play with music” adaptation features musical underscoring, movement and an ensemble cast of 6th-10th graders featuring Newton students Sophie Fredberg, Jennifer Tang, and Liam Walsh, who bring this thrilling tale to life on the Mosesian stage.
William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”, adapted by Deidre Purcell, with original music composed by Justin Casinghino. Tickets are $14.00 each, general admission. For more information, visit WCT’s website at www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org or call 617-926-ARTS.
February 5th, 7:00 pm, February 6th at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm, February 7th at 1:00 pm. Charles Mosesian Theater
Arsenal Center for the Arts
Watertown
Newton Transportation Strategy Visioning Workshop
All are encouraged to visit the “Newton-in-Motion” open studio, and take part in visioning the City’s future. This free event will be fun and interactive and will offer opportunities to discuss goals and priorities for the City’s Transportation Strategy. Activities include a games table, a giant map of the City for sharing ideas, transportation questions, and a chance to talk to City staff and consulting planners, Nelson\Nygaard.
Kids are welcome and encouraged to participate! For those unable to attend, the project website at www.newtonma.gov/transportationstrategy will offer the same activities and opportunity for input both during and after the event. you can participate digitally in the Visioning Workshop’s activities. To check out the flier for this workshop, please click Here.
February 4th, 5th, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and 6th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presentations at 12:00 pm Thursday, 6:00 pm Friday, and 10:00 am Saturday
275 Needham Street (Marshall’s plaza)
NewtonSERVES 2016
NewtonSERVES 2016 will be on Sunday, May 1st!
Dates to keep in mind:
February 22 – Project registration opens on line
February 23, 7pm – Project manager meeting at City Hall
April 1 – Volunteer registration opens on line
May 1 – NewtonSERVES
Responsive Home workshop
Join a workshop to learn useful steps to creating a Responsive Home and gain practical strategies to promote positive behavior at home. The tools of Responsive Classroom can be used to help create a calm, supportive and encouraging environment at home too!
Two dates coming up soon. Open to the Public – No Registration Required
This workshop will be taught by Amy Kelly, District Leader of Social and Emotional Learning, Newton Public Schools. Please see the RHome Flyer2016 for more information or contact Kathleen at *************@***********ma.us” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>ka*************@***********ma.us with any questions.
February 9th, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Room 210, The Education Center
100 Walnut Street
Do you have an instrument that you don’t need or want anymore?
Abigail Miller, a tenth grader at Newton South High School, is running an instrument donation drive because she really enjoys playing music and hopes she can help others get the chance to love it as much as she does.
Through a partnership with Berklee College of Music, the instruments she collects will be donated to local nonprofit organizations and schools who provide music education to underserved populations. Berklee’s Office of Community and Government relations oversees a donation program to donate quality computer hardware, musical instruments, and production equipment to communities in need. Examples of their partner organizations include the Boys and Girls Clubs, various Boston Public Schools, the Haley House, Girls Rock Campaign and several locations of YMCAs.
If you have instruments that you are no longer using and may like to donate, please contact Abigail at mu*********@***oo.com. For more information or questions, you can visit instrumentdonationdrive.blogspot.com or *********@***oo.com” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>email.
Thank you very much!
Time is running out, remind your daughter to ask her friends…
..softball anyone?
Register soon for Newton Girls Softball, a recreational league for Newton girls in grades K-7. For more information and to register, please visit www.newtongirlssoftball.org.
The league welcomes players of all skill levels and will provide your daughter with an experience that fosters positive self-esteem, team spirit, and individual growth through personal achievement and as a team member. The Kindergarten T-Ball program continues this year. Register now, you’ll be glad you did.
2016 Registration Dates:
January 31st: Deadline to register without paying a late fee.
February 28th: Deadline to register with guaranteed placement and pair-me-with rights. A $15 late fee will be applied.