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Math early bird discount

Summer is a great time to catch up and get a Jump Start into the next year. Mathnasium Learning Center in Newton Highlands offers individualized math summer programs in a fun, relaxing environment. Spread your sessions throughout the summer or complete in a couple of weeks. Save $50 when you register by May 31st at www.mathsummer.com or call to schedule a Free Trial 617-340-3665.

Same Page Parenting: A Free Workshop for The Modern Family

Learn valuable skills to get on the same page with your spouse / partner in the areas of:

• Six Key Practices for the Modern Parent
• Connecting Emotionally: Knowing and Being Known
• Expressing Gratitude

Led by John Badalament: Acclaimed Author, International Family Educator with two decades of experience, and Program Director of The Fatherhood Project. For more information, or to register, please email or call: Beverly Mobilia
be*************@***********ma.us or 617-559-2062

Thursday, June 19th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Education Center
100 Walnut St, Room 304
Newton

Sponsored by Newton Community Partnerships for Children & Families

Tour de Newton

Tour de Newton

Sign up for the 2nd Annual Tour de Newton, a fun biking event that goes through all 13 villages of Newton. Groups of riders will be starting from each village, stopping at all the other villages where they are greeted with history, water, occasional treats and other surprises. Riders also get a collector, hi-viz t-shirt.

Enjoy a fun, safe ride and learn more about Newton . Show your support for a more active community. A great way to celebrate Father’s Day. Signup now as registration is filling fast. www.bikenewton.org

Sunday, June 15th 9:30 am

 

 

 

 

Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser

Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy (CCMAA) will be putting on a performance to benefit the Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity. Helen Gee Chin was the administrator at CCMAA for 15 years and a proponent of preserving the history and promoting the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts. Over the past three years, the Foundation has awarded more than $25,000 in college scholarships. The event showcases the talent of Academy students and instructors and includes lion and dragon dances, kung fu, tai chi and Chinese choreographed dance.

Tickets are $25.00. Please go to www.hgcscholarshipfoundation.org for more information or to purchase tickets. Wheelchair seating is available by emailing hg*@********in.com or calling 617-527-8890 in advance.

Saturday, June 14th, 5:00-7:00pm
Newton North High School (NNHS) Lasker Auditorium

New England Chinese Dance Festival

To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Bright Pearl Dance Academy will hold New England Chinese Dance Festival at Newton North High School on Saturday, June 21st at 7:00 pm. This special event will feature a wide variety of picturesque dances along with some beautifully crafted costumes, accentuated by various props, including umbrellas, handkerchiefs, and lanterns. The performances will showcase several delightful, ravishing and elegant dance features, some of which were drawn from the unique and aesthetic art forms of dance drama, classical Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy.

The Dance Festival has two special themes:

Chapter I: “Colorful Bright Pearls and Glittery Bright Stars” Continue reading →

The Asian Pacific American Heritage Film Festival

Two award-winning films are playing at the West Newton Cinema and they are free to K – 12 students, and $10.00 for adults.

On May 21st: “One Big Hapa Family” – a colorful documentary capturing the serious issues of racism and integration, with a spotlight on mixed-race Asians.

On May 22nd: “Linsanity” a documentary film about the rise of Asian-American basketball player Jeremy Lin overcoming discouragements and racism and achieving success through his faith, desire and perseverance.

More information available at www.newtoncommunitypride.org.

Nursery School openings

Temple Beth Avodah Nursery School is now enrolling for the 2014/15 School Year

  • Me 2 Toddler Program 18 months-2.8 years Tues/Thurs
  • Preschool ages 2.9-3.8 years, 3 or 5 day schedule
  • Transition to Kindergarten 4-5 years, 5 day schedule

Flexible Lunch, Enrichment, and Extend and Play options until 5:00 pm. Experienced, nurturing teachers and a low teacher to student ratio. Please contact: Heidi Baker, Director hb****@********ah.org or 617-527-0045 extension 110

Summer art classes

The Arsenal Center for the Arts offers a wide variety of week-long art workshops this summer, from June 16th – August 22nd. Choose from Comics/Cartoons, Creative Creatures, Puppets, Mixed-Media, Drawing, Basic Jewelry, Circus Art, Pottery and much, much more. Morning and afternoon workshops for three age groups from 5+. Supervised Lunch and Extended Day options available. Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. Free parking and easy access to public transportation.

Registration and Information: 617-923-0100, ext. 8309. Visit www.arsenalarts.org for workshop descriptions. Scholarships and Membership discounts are available.

Dig, Learn and Grow with Newton Community Farm this summer.

There is still time to register for one of these exciting summer programs for youth.

  • Farm Sprouts – Pre-school and Kindergarten. Tue, Wed, Thur or Fri, 10:00  – 11:00 am, week of June 16th – week of August 25th. Meets weekly – choose your day.
  • Little Diggers – Students entering Grades 1 and 2. Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, offered the week of July 7th and Aug 4th. 1 week sessions
  • Farmer in Training – Students entering Grades 3 – 5. Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, week of July 7th – week of Aug 25th. 1 week sessions.
  • Socially Aware Young Farmers- Students entering Grades 6 – 9. Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, offered week of July 14th and July 21st. 1 week sessions.

Pre-registration is required for all  programs. No classes the week of July 4th. For more information and to register please visit the website http://newtoncommunityfarm.org/education/summer-programs/