There will be a Zervas School Building Committee (ZSBC) and Design Review Committee (DRC) joint meeting on Thursday evening, May 22nd at 6:00 pm. Meetings are open to the public. Information about the project and an email signup is available at http://zervas.projects.joslinlesser.com.
Newton Education Center
100 Walnut Street, Newton
The Maestro Musicians Academy is now taking students for the summer and fall of 2014! Expert lessons in piano, violin, viola, cello, and voice.
Contact Artistic Director Daniel Broniatowski, D.M.A. at 857-756-5230. http://www.maestromusiciansacademy.com
The Walter McCarty Camp tour is coming to Newton for two big weeks, July 28th – Aug 1st and Aug 18th – 22nd. This basketball camp is for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Don’t miss out on a chance to rub elbows with current Celtics assistant coach McCarty and other special Celtic guests.
For more information visit: www.asahoops.com/walter-mccarty-camps or email Co****@******ps.com.
Newton South Grad, currently studying jazz saxophone at University of Michigan is available for saxophone lessons and/or coached jam sessions for all instruments. All levels welcome. Creative and fun environment. Reasonable rates and references available. Email ja******@***ch.edu or phone 617-797-3462.
The Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP), run through the Newton Community Service Center (NCSC), helps keep kids safe by teaching them their rights to be Safe Strong & Free!
CAP has been endorsed by PTO’s around Newton for over 20 years. They teach in 14 out of the 15 elementary schools in Newton. Recently they received a $10,000 matching donation and the goal of their fundraising event is to raise enough money to match the $10,000 and to raise more awareness for this important program.
“It’s a Party” (Party for a purpose) is going to be a fun night out of dancing and socializing at the Social Restaurant and Bar in Newton. There is one song request submitted with every ticket purchase. Everyone will get to take a CD home with the night’s songs on it.Please go to www.capfundraiser2014.com to make donations.
Mayor Setti D. Warren and the Newton Cares Coalition for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health invite all community members to come together for an awareness event on May 3rd. The event will take place in the War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Newton Cares was launched in November 2013 and immediately began work to raise awareness and identify strategies to assist in creating a healthy, empowered community that promotes emotional wellbeing across the lifespan. Speakers will give an update on the community response to mental health needs and perspective on what it means to struggle with mental health issues. The event will also include education, advocacy and resource tables staffed by local organizations.
Join Mayor Setti D. Warren, Senator Cynthia Creem, and Representatives Ruth Balser, Kay Khan and John Lawn in this meaningful and important community event to support Newton’s efforts around suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
The Christina Clarke Genco Foundation (CCGF) will hold its third annual
Mother’s Day Memorial Bike Ride to commemorate the life of Christina Genco by raising funds to support bike safety and affordable housing projects. The Foundation aims to inspire youth to find their passion and make a difference in their communities, and focuses on bicycling safety education, athletic scholarships and support for affordable housing.
The Ride kicks off at Newton City Hall and offers four routes of 68 miles, 34 miles, 17 miles and a family ride to accommodate all ages and abilities. Start times are staggered at 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 10:30 am, respectively.
International Bicycle Center and Cycle Loft will provide overall logistical support, a safe biking clinic will be offered on-site in partnership with Bike Newton, and the Boston University Pep Band will perform as the riders cross the finish line. Food and refreshments will be served, and prizes will be awarded for the most creative costumes at the ride.
Sunday May 11th at Newton City Hall
Kiddie amusement rides and face painting will be going on both Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday only, participate in free themed arts and crafts activities to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Try Indian Rongoli – making beautiful patterns on the pavement using colored rice flour, and decorating jute ‘flags’ , as well as origami.
On Sunday only, come enjoy the craft fair, with many types of craft booths where you might be able to find a special treasure for Mother’s Day, as well as several food vendors. See 3 Newton dance studios performing: Star Dance School, Creative Dance Steps and All That Jazz; and a performance by the West Suburban YMCA Band!
Admission is free. Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for more information. Saturday, May 10th and Sunday, May 11th, 10:00 am – 5:00pm. Newton City Hall Green, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Its a FREE cookie decorating at L’Aroma Cafe, no reservations or purchase necessary, open to all children. Six other West Newton businesses nearby are participating, so kids would not only get a free cookie to decorate, they will also get a free kids popcorn from the West Newton Theater, free slice of pizza from West Newton Pizza, a free Silly Putty from Morning Silver Gallery, free craft making at Hipstich (reservation required), a $5- voucher against any purchase at Artitudes and a free lesson at Rhythmic Dreams.
Saturday, May 10th, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Come to a special workshop called Let’s Get Organized, where experts from Family Ties of Massachusetts will present on how to organize all of the paperwork and materials that come with being a special ed parent, and will provide concrete written materials to expand our organizational skills. Participants will take home a three-ring binder, organizational supplies, and lots of ideas on ways to bring order to the mountains of paperwork that relates to their child’s medical and educational needs.
If you’d like to come, please RSVP to ma***************@***il.com. When RSVP’ing, indicate if you would like the materials in a language other than English. Materials for this workshop are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Chinese, and Vietnamese. For questions, please email Ei***********************@***il.com.
May 13th, 7:30 pm (networking starting at 7:15)
Room 210, Education Center, 100 Walnut Street.