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After-school STEM program for Ages 5-10

Wondering how to find an afterschool program that your child will love? One solution may be to introduce them to extended projects in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

K2 Enrichment Program (K2E) is a unique after-school STEM program for young children ages 5 to 10. The approach is to provide student-centered, hands-on projects that last several weeks. They keep class sizes small and have a flexible registration process throughout each year. The program is located in 255 Newtonville Ave, Newtonville, near the Cabot Field Park.

Visit the site to sign up for a trial class or for more information:
www.k2enrichment.com or email:kr******@**********nt.com

Holiday Etiquette Programs for Ages 7-17

The Etiquette Academy of New England will be offering a 4-hour Holiday Etiquette Program in Downtown Boston (ages 7-12) on November 21st and in Framingham, MA (ages 13-17) on December 13th.

The holiday season is fast approaching. Do you wish your child would partake in a conversation at the dinner table instead of “bonding” with their cell phones or playing games on their iPad?

The Etiquette Academy of New England’s Program will prepare your child for Thanksgiving Dinner or the next family gathering. Children will learn how to start and maintain conversations with adults and peers as well as how to introduce themselves, when to interrupt, how to knock when entering a room, and much more.

The program will help reinforce your child’s basic manners, conversation techniques, and table manners, skills you have been teaching them at home, but now in a fun setting with their peers. Children will learn how to set the table, use their napkin, pass food, Continue reading →

Open House – North Country Camps

Are you considering overnight summer camp for your child? Northcountry Camps, family owned for ~100 years, located in the Adirondacks is holding an open house. Come meet the directors of Lincoln and Whippoorwhill and watch their slide show presentation.
For more details, please visit www.northcountrycamps.com or contact Phoebe Olhava at po*****@***il.com

November 8th, 3:00 pm

November 12th Fundraiser: now Williams and Countryside

Countryside’s 5th Grade is sharing the November 12th Paint Bar fundraising event already announced by the Williams School PTO. To benefit Countryside’s 5th Grade, please write: “Countryside Elementary School 5th grade fundraiser” at the bottom of the registration page, where it asks ask whom you want to sit with. Register here:  https://www.thepaintbar.com/newton/nov-2015/advregnov1215nv630

The Williams Elementary School is holding a fundraising night at The Paint Bar in Newtonville. Come with friends or make new ones and start those holiday gifts! This is the perfect opportunity to try The Paint Bar as they will give back a portion of your registration fee to Williams.

Please register as soon as possible at: https://www.thepaintbar.com/newton/nov-2015/advregnov1215nv630 . You must indicate on your registration that you are with “Williams Elementary Fundraiser” in either the “Referred By”, Group Name” or “Friends I Want to Sit With” field on the registration page. Please contact pr********@*********to.org with any questions.

November 12th,  6:30 pm

November 19th Fundraiser at the Paint Bar

Paint holiday gifts, drink wine, socialize with friends, and send Lincoln Eliot 5th graders on a camping trip! If you have wanted to try the Paint Bar or are looking for an excuse to repeat the experience please join the fun on November 19th.

Sign up through this link: https://www.thepaintbar.com/newton/nov-2015/advreg111915nv and mention Lincoln Eliot Fundraiser in the comments section. In return, the Paint Bar will donate part of your registration fee to send 5th graders to Camp Wing – a wonderful organization.

Register soon before the date becomes open to the general public. Please contact Tami Ireland at ta**********@***il.com with any questions.

“Food Allergies: What You Need to Know Now”

Food Allergies: What You Need to Know Now
Life-threatening food allergies now affect an estimated 4% of teens and adults and up to 8% of young children. Allergist Curtis Moody, MD, will discuss the evolving understanding of food allergies and how to prevent and handle severe allergic reactions at the Metro-Boston Allergy and Asthma Educational Support Group, which meets at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The program is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required.

November 10th, 7:00 pm
Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Free.

For info, call the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter at 781-444-7778 or visit www.asthmaandallergies.org

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Kitten available

Adorable nine week old kitten ready for adoption. A Newton family that occasionally fosters kittens for shelters has one very sweet, playful and healthy kitten ready to be adopted. They have formed a strong connection with him and were hoping to find a local home instead of returning him to the shelter for adoption. He has been neutered and vaccinated.

If you’re interested, would like to see him, please contact Marsha at mh******@***il.com.

Election is November 3rd

The League of Women Voters Voters’ Guide, a resource on the candidates who are running for all the municipal offices on November 3rd, is available here.

Read short biographies of all the Aldermen, School Committee and Charter Commission candidates, as well as their answers to questions about issues concerning our community. Print copies will be available at Newton City Hall, the Newton Free Library, the Senior Center in Newtonville, and other locations around Newton. Click here for more information.

Verify your ward/precinct: http://apps.newtonma.gov/apps/WPInternet/index.asp
Check your voter registration status: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx

‘Big Dream’ — Free STEM Inspiration Event for Girls, Grades 6-12, Nov. 14

‘Big Dream’ — Free STEM Inspiration Event for Girls, Grades 6-12

Middle and high school girls are invited to a free STEM event on Saturday, November 14, 2:00 pm –  4:30 pm, in Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium. Meet with over a dozen women scientists and engineers in a wide range of fields and careers. View an inspiring documentary, “Big Dream”, which tells the stories of seven young women as they face challenges pursuing STEM careers. Discuss the issues the film raises. Ask questions. Get answers and new ideas.

Space is limited and registration is required. Register at http://bit.ly/BigDream-Nov14.

This Envision the Future event is sponsored by the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club, the Newton Free Library, and NewtonSTEM. Ice cream provided by the generosity of Cabot’s. For more information, visit NewtonSTEM.org or contact Liz Rowland at 617-796-1380 or te***@***************ry.net.