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Save the Date

Newton Inspires is an annual evening of ideas and community, open to all Newton residents. This free event features some of Newton’s most accomplished current and former residents, who speak on topics that inspire them and us, ranging from politics and economics, to arts and entertainment, science and medicine, to sports and the education, travel and nutrition, to innovation and much more.

Newton Inspires date has been set for Wednesday, January 21st at Newton South. Speakers to be announced soon.

How parents can help their kids with writing assignments

Upcoming presentation: How parents can help their kids with writing assignments
Do you find it challenging to help your children with writing assignments? You can do it without conflict or tears! Jane Hirschhorn, a professional writing tutor, will offer 10 ways parents can help their children with writing assignments.

The talk will be held on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00 pm at the Newton Free Library and is free. Please click the link below for more information.

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West Side Story presented by Watertown Children’s Theatre

Join Watertown Children’s Theatre  as they delve into the classic musical, West Side Story. . Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS, Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS, Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN, Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM.

A cast of 6th-12th graders including Newton’s own Ariel Bavly, Leila Geller, Tessa Haining, Abigail Matthews, Myles Murphy, Eva Pearlman, Laila Plaster, Jacob Resnick, and Liam Walsh will sing, dance and perform their way through the struggles and triumphs of the Jets and the Sharks.

This production contains mature themes and staged violence that may not be suitable for younger children. Tickets are $15.00 and are on sale October 21st through WCT’s website at watertownchildrenstheatre.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets 1-800-838-3006. For more information, visit WCT’s website or call 617-926-ARTS.

November 14th at 7:00 pm, November 15th at 2:00 and 7:00 pm*, November 16th at 2:00 pm. Charles Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown.

*Saturday, 7:00 pm performance ONLY – come in your favorite West Side Story inspired costume and be entered to win two tickets to the winter musical!

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Preschool Open House

The Pine Manor College Child Study Center invites you to an Open House.  For children ages 2.9 to 5 years, this NAEYC accredited program offers part time and full time enrollment options. They offer a high quality and rich curriculum in a warm, caring environment at their location just minutes off of Route 9 in Chestnut Hill.

For more information, please contact Lynne Love, Director at ll***@*mc.edu or call 617-731-7039 or visit the website at www.pmc.edu/csc.

November 8th, 9:30 –  11:30 am, refreshments will be served
Pine Manor College Child Study Center
400 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill

Newton Family Singers Turns FIVE!

For five years, the Newton Family Singers has brought together family, community and music to entertain and delight audiences in the Greater Boston area. For this special anniversary show, they have chosen their favorite numbers from past seasons by artists such as Pete Seeger, Cat Stevens, Carole King, The Eagles, Sweet Honey in the Rock and others from the American folk tradition. You’ll hear the most crowd-pleasing, and heartfelt songs that will get you clapping, singing, dancing in the aisles, and will remind you of the joy of community singing, and our powerful musical history. For information and tickets, please visit www.newtonfamilysingers.org.

November 16th,  4:00 pm
Seasholes Auditorium at Newton South
140 Brandeis Road

Newton South’s Empty Bowls Event

Ceramic Bowl Sale, Soup for Dinner, & Jazz at Newton South’s Empty Bowls Event:
Buy hand thrown ceramic bowls, and have soup for dinner at NSHS’ Empty Bowls Event. Over 200 bowls, crafted by NSHS ceramics students, will be sold to benefit the Centre Street Food Pantry.

Select one bowl or more, choose from a variety of soups (prepared by NSHS International Cuisine students), bring soup home for dinner, or enjoy it in the cafeteria while listening to the NSHS jazz ensemble. Take a night off from cooking, and help the NSHS community fight hunger one bowl at a time.

Empty Bowls will be followed by the Newton South Fall Music Concert.  Adults: $10.00, Students: $5.00. All proceeds benefit the Centre Street Food Pantry.

November 6th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Newton South High School Cafeteria

Veterans Day Basketball Clinic

A Veterans Day school vacation basketball clinic will be held for children in grades K-5. Children will develop dribbling, passing, and shooting skills and will engage in games with children of similar age and ability. Program is led by youth recreation specialist Peter Sylvester. The cost is $100.00 and the clinic is open to the entire community. Register at www.bostonjcc.org/veterans or contact 617-558-6456 or sp****@***gb.org.

Tuesday, November 11th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center
333 Nahanton Street

Career and Life Coaching

Where are you needing more clarity in your life? Coaching is a thoughtful and fun process to help empower you to work toward your personal and professional goals.  Deb Elbaum is a certified coach who works with motivated professionals in person or over the phone. Contact Deb for a complimentary coaching session at De*@*******um.com or 617-213-0858.