Top Banana is offering a 6-week remediation course for students who need help forming their letters and/or numbers so they are neat, orderly, legible and spaced appropriately! Handwriting is still a large part of every student’s day, help your student succeed in school for years to come just by having them attend our 6-week course!
For more information visit the website www.topbananaeducation.org or call 617- 795-1557. Classes start in January. Cost: $149
Some of Newton’s most talented, captivating, and forward-thinking individuals will converge on Newton North High School on November 19th for the third annual Newton Inspires—An Evening of Ideas and Community, a free community event sponsored by the Newton Schools Foundation (NSF).
Newtonites representing an array of fields and interest areas will address topics ranging from business, education, science, health and medicine, to journalism, architecture, arts, entertainment and culture. Speaker sessions are filling up quickly, so register today! For a list of speakers, to register and for more information, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.
Mayor Warren along with the Newton Departments of Health & Human Services and Planning & Development invites you to participate in an important event regarding the future use of federal funds, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds to further community development, including housing and human services for the City of Newton.
Newton is fortunate to be the recipient each year of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to address local needs for low- and moderate-income populations. Every five years, City staff assesses market conditions, affordable housing and community development needs, and with community input develops data-driven, place-based investment strategies and goals which are contained within the Consolidated Plan.
School of Rock Boston announces February Break Camp for musicians ages 7-17. Students receive intensive individual and group lessons on the instrument of their choice and the camp culminates in a live show a rock venue in Cambridge.
$100 discount for registrations before December 31st. For more information, please call 617-923-3434 or visit http://boston.schoolofrock.com/camp-signup
*** SCHOOL OF ROCK MAKEUP LESSON POLICY: Unless given 24 hours notice of a cancellation, a rebooking will not be granted (except in cases of extenuating circumstances, such as illness or family emergency).
Livingston Taylor is coming to Newton! Historic Newton presents “An Evening with Livingston Taylor and Special Guest Chelsea Berry”. Newton North’s wonderful performance theatre does not have a bad seat in the house.
This concert is a fundraiser for the interactive exhibits at the 1734 Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, Historic Newton’s new museum set to open in a few months.
Tickets at $45 and $75 may be ordered at livtaylor.brownpapertickets.
November 16th at 7:30 pm
Newton North High School
Recreation Lacrosse Schedule & Format
LOWER ELEMENTARY GROUP 3:00 – 4:30 pm Grades 2nd-4th
UPPER ELEMENTARY GROUP 4:30 – 6:00 pm Grades 5th-6th
MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUP 6:00 – 7:30 pm Grades 7th-9th* (*inexperienced 9th grade players)
Elementary & Middle School Programs will be played in the SOA at Newton North on Sundays from January 5th through February 23rd. Inexperienced players are welcome and encouraged to participate!!
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM 7:00 – 9:30 pm Grades 9th-12th
High School sessions are on Thursdays from January 9th through February 27th .
Equipment Needed.
Sticks, helmets, gloves, sneakers, pads, and mouth pieces are required.
Registration Fee:
• $150/player ($250/family)
• $160 Non-Resident
Mail in Registration Only. Application and Information is available at:
www.newtonlacrosse.com
www.ci.newton.ma.us/parks
Any Questions e-mail: Bussy Adam: TI********@*****ON.NET
Come join the fun while helping support The Second Step and survivors of domestic violence. Grab your friends, co-workers, family and neighbors (max 6 people/team) and see how much you really know!
There will be snacks, beer, wine and, of course, prizes! Tickets $45 per participant. For more information and to sign up, visit http://thesecondstep2.org/trivia/.
Tuesday, January 21st, 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Temple Emanuel in Newton
Theatre Ink presents the Freshman Cabaret: Freshman Cabaret is an all-inclusive show where newcomers to Theatre Ink are given an introduction to the program. This show is a way for students to start off their time at Newton North with a bang and showcase their prodigious talents. Freshman Cabaret is made up of skits, songs, and dances in large and small groups. Tickets $7.00 at theatreink.net. For additional information, please contact Ad********@***********ma.us or 617-559-6306.
Come see the fun! Directed by Jackson Bunis, Jen Gately, Caroline Kaler, and Amanda Kuo. December 5th and 6th, 7:30 pm, in The Performing Arts Center, Newton North High School, 457 Walnut Street
Experience and enjoy the flavors, music, dances, crafts, fashion and games of Indian culture! Enjoy delicious food from Gourmet India, arts and crafts for kids, henna, theatre, performances by local dance schools and music schools, and join in the Bollywood-style Zumba to end the celebration! Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for a schedule of events. Admission is free, please bring a non-perishable item for Newton’s Food Pantries.
Saturday, November 16th, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Kick off the holiday season with a fun race for a great cause. Hosted by the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton, this race includes a 5K run on a certified, flat course, professional chip timing by RaceWire, guaranteed tech shirts to all runners pre-registered by November 15, prizes to top finishers, and post-race festivities for all! Costumes are highly encouraged, and carolers are always welcome!
Pre-Registration (18 and over): $25
Pre-Registration Youth Rate (17 and under): $15
Day Of (18 and over): $30
Day Of Youth Rate (17 and under): $20
New this year: team prizes! Families may create a race team and compete for Fastest Family. Other award categories include: Most festive team, Top 3 male and female overall, top 3 in each age group from 8 and under to 70 and over, youngest to finish, and fastest in costume.
For more information, contact: (617) 630-2066 or dm********@*******gc.com.
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2013
Time: 8:00a.m. registration; 9:00a.m. start
Location: John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton, 675 Watertown Street, Newton, MA