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School of Rock concerts

School of Rock Boston invites the general public to three sets of all-ages concerts this month. The first show, Black Keys VS. The White Stripes takes place on January 11th at the Arlington Center for the Arts & January 12th at Johnny D’s. The next two shows, Best of Boston Rock on January 19th ands 20th and The Soul of Grohl on January 26t

h and 27th will be 1:00 pm afternoon matinees at The Middle East in Cambridge.

42% of School of Rock students hail from the Newton, MA school districts and they would love your support! For more information, please call 617-923-3434 or visit http://boston.schoolofrock.com/events

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Vigil for Newtown, CT on Wednesday, December 19th

This week, the City of Newton joins communities across the country and the world in mourning the victims of the tragic shooting last week in Newtown, CT. All residents are cordially invited to join us this Wednesday, December 19th at 6:00 pm in the War Memorial of Newton City Hall for a vigil in remembrance of those whose lives were lost. The service will feature remarks from community leaders, readings from an interfaith representation of Newton clergy members, and musical performances. As part of the event, we are asking participants to bring letters or notes to members of the Newtown community. The letters will be collected and sent at the end of the week. A collection box will be inside the main entrance to Newton City Hall, where letters can be dropped off through the end of the day this Friday, December 21st. We hope that you can join us for this important community event.

Newton Youth Wrestling program

If your child is interested in wrestling, there is a new wrestling program available for new wrestlers and seasoned veterans alike.  Esposito’s Wrestling Program will fine-tune their abilities.

Joe Esposito and Alex Greenfield have designed an effective wrestling program for optimal learning and continual progress. This wrestling program includes a planned instructional sequence, conditioning, unique drills and review sessions.

Class size is limited. Equipment needed is: Sweat pants, long sleeve t-shirt, and sneakers or wrestling sneakers. Alex is presently assisting in the Special Education Department at Bigelow Middle School, in Newton, and is a graduate researcher and student in Special Education at UMASS Boston.

Details: Saturdays, January 5th through March 30th 9:00 – 10:30 am
Cost: $250
Ages: 7 – 15
For information or to enroll: 617-965-1329

New Year’s Open House at Newton City Hall, Dec. 31

Times Square isn’t the only fun place to spend New Year’s Eve…the New Year’s Open House at Newton City Hall has free live entertainment, face painting, refreshments and balloon animals!

From 1:30 to 3:30 on December 31st, there are four
different continuous live performances, so you can catch them all:
the Joanne Langione Dance Studio dancers, the ever-popular Newton Family Singers, the hilarious Big Joe the Storyteller, and
puppets and songs with Diana Kane.

Kids can get their faces painted and get a balloon animal to take home. The “price” of admission is a non-perishable food item for the Newton Food Pantries, or a child’s book or winter clothing item for Cradles to Crayons. Visit the Newton Community Pride website
for more information, or call 617-527-8283.

Backpacks needed for Hurricane Sandy victims

When you’re shopping this week, please consider buying a a backpack and supplies (notebook, pens, pencils, markers, etc.) for a child whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

When children in New York’s Rockaways neighborhood lost their homes and belongings, they lost their school supplies.  Backpacks, school supplies, and warm socks, mittens, and winter hats are needed.

If you order from Amazon.com, please send the backpack & supplies to:
Church of St Luke & St Matthew
520 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Or buy local and deliver the backpack and supplies in the box in the foyer at First Unitarian Society, 1326 Washington St, across from the Newton police station.

If you send a backpack via Amazon.com, please send an email to Margaret Z., volunteer coordinator, so she keep track of how many backpacks are sent and tell OccupySandy how many backpacks are coming!

Is your child on an IEP? or a 504?

If so, this workshop is for you!

The Basic Rights workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Special Education Law and No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

The Federation for Children with Special Needs has designed this workshop to help parents learn to be effective partners with their child’s school to decide their child’s eligibility for special education, and to plan, make decisions and monitor their child’s progress in school. More information www.newtonpac.org or email in**@*******ac.org.

BASIC RIGHTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Thursday, December 13th at 9:00 am (Networking and light refreshments at 8:45 am)

Education Center, 100 Walnut St, Room 304

All Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education meetings are free and open to the public.

New Year’s Open House in Newton

Times Square isn’t the only fun place to spend New Year’s Eve…the New Year’s Open House at Newton City Hall has free live entertainment, face painting,  refreshments and balloon animals! From 1:30 to 3:30 pm on December 31st, there are four different continuous live performances:

  • the delightful Joanne Langione Dance Studio dancers in the War Memorial  Auditorium
  •  the ever-popular Newton Family Singers in the Aldermanic Chambers
  •  the hilarious Big Joe the Storyteller in the Cafeteria
  •  puppets and songs with Diana Kane in Room 209.

Kids can get their faces painted and get a balloon animal to take home. Admission is a   non-perishable food item for the Newton Food Pantries, or a child’s book or winter clothing item for Cradles to Crayons. Visit www.newtoncommunitypride for more information, or call 617-527-8283.

Shabbat Pajama Party

As vacation week draws to a close and you’re itching for something to do, here’s a chance for the entire family to dance, sing & celebrate Shabbat together with a short, musical service.  Wear your Pajamas, Bring Your Snugglie and Catch up with Friends … then head straight home for bedtime! A light Oneg with favorite bedtime snacks will follow. Designed for Children ages 18 months to 5 years with Siblings Welcome.  Open to the Community!

Friday, December 28th at 5:45 pm
Rothman Chapel, Temple Shalom of Newton

Temple Shalom is a diverse and inclusive Reform congregation whose core values inlcude Building Community, Lifelong Learning, Meaningful Worship and Caring About the World. Learn more at www.templeshalom.org .

Newton Recreation Indoor Winter Lacrosse Program

Recreation Lacrosse Schedule

Elementary- Grades 2nd-4th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Upper Elementary – Grades 5th-6th, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Middle  School –  Grades 7th-9th* (*inexperienced 9th grade players) 6:00 – 7:30 pm
High School – Grades 9th-12th,  7:00 – 9:30 pm

All sessions for Elementary & Middle School Programs are on Sundays from January 6th through March 3rd. Inexperienced players are welcome and encouraged to participate!! All High School sessions are on Thursdays from January 3rd through March 7th .

Equipment Needed: Sticks, helmets, gloves, sneakers, pads, and mouth pieces are required. Registration Fee:  $140/player ($210/family) or $150 Non-Resident

Mail in Registration Only Application and Information is available at: www.newtonlacrosse.com or  www.ci.newton.ma.us/parks . Any Questions e-mail: Bussy Adam: TI********@*****ON.NET