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Donate to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research

Hannah’s Heroes is a team of Newton athletes competing in the upcoming Cohasset Triathlon on June 25 to benefit JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Countryside moms Catharina Armstrong, Karin Zalkind and Leslie Gonzalez, and Newton Students Hannah (junior at South), Matthew (freshman at South) and Noah (6th grade at Brown) Gonzalez make up the team. Hannah, a junior at Newton South, has type 1 Diabetes.

The more you donate to JDRF, the more chances you get! Donate $25 = 1 ticket, $50 =3 tickets, Donate $100= 8 tickets. Prizes include facials, hair treatments, hydrofacials, and gift certificates from local businesses Indulge, Extra Innings, Sweet Tomatoes, Equinox, Capital Grill, Bebe Spa, Dermatology and Skin Care Associates, Joie de Vie Salon and more!

Click here for more details.
Donate here!  Thank you!

Dance Studio Spring Open House

All That Jazz Dance Studio Spring Open House. All That Jazz is now accepting registration for the 2017-2018 school year, as well as summer classes. The proud winner of the Newton Tab Readers Choice Awards for Best Children’s Dance Studio in Newton since 2011, they specialize in building self-esteem and creating a warm, supportive and nurturing environment for all children as they learn the art of dance. The director, Miss Deb Lifson Vogel is a Newton native and currently has children in the Newton Public Schools.

Open House: June 12th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Teen Study Nights @ the Newton Free Library

The Library will remain open late (until 11:00 pm) during finals this year. Don’t stress! Stop by the auditorium, you’ll have some fun study breaks, like coloring, hula hoops, and snacks. There will also be extra supplies on hand, like paper, highlighters, easels and more. Every night they’ll also have food, like pizza and ice cream. Check here for more information.

June 15th, 19th, 20th, and 21st

New Student-Run Cookie Business

Three Newton South students, Charlie Mirabile, Cameron Gilchrist, and Greg Umansky have recently started a cookie business called Newton Cookie Service. They deliver fresh homemade cookies every Sunday to their subscribers, both traditional recipes and original ones, one recipe per week! It costs $12.00 for one batch, and there is no commitment or minimum subscription time. This Sunday, June 11th will be their second week of deliveries, and the recipe will be chocolate dipped sugar cookies!

If you or someone you know is interested or would like to try it out, email them at ne*****************@***il.com with your name, delivery address, and whether you want weekly or biweekly cookies!

Summer Basketball Camp: Newton

ASA Hoops is celebrating it’s 20th year offering camps in Newton and surrounding communities. The camps are for boys and girls ages 7-16 and offer a positive environment in which to improves one’s skills. Camps are offered from June 26th to August 24th and can be found at: www.asahoops.com/camps.

For questions please contact: Co****@******ps.com

Conservatory at Highlands Summer Music Programs

The Conservatory at Highlands is offering summer music programs and lessons for all ages and instruments. Summer programs include rock band, jazz, and strings options. Learn a new instrument or keep your skills up with private lessons taught by the best teachers in the area!

Visit www.highlandsconservatory.com or call 617-903-0944

Private Art Lessons available

Personal, in-home art lessons that are unique to your child, based on their artistic interests
Students will produce a body of work they are proud of! ​They will have opportunities to show and present work and learn to be confident in what they create! Lessons and projects grow and change depending on each student and their own ideas and exploration.

Stephanie Rae Private Art Lessons, LLC. For photos of students work and more info about Stephanie, please visit http://stephanieraedavis.weebly.com/art-lessons.html. Contact Stephanie at St*********@***il.com

Ages: K-12
$50.00/hour

Extra Time for Partners Classes

Would you like to find a fun place to play, make an art project, sing a song – with your toddler?  Time for Partners is offering extra days in June.

You don’t have to be registered in the program currently to participate. For children 18 months to 3 ½ years, with an adult, the class is $20.00 for the first child, all others are free. Bring a friend, and enjoy a morning in Newton City Hall, and make new friends!

The art teachers are Terry Curtin and Paula Gannon and the music teacher is David Polansky. Email lp****@******ma.gov to sign up, or call 617-796-1540 for more information.

The dates are: June 8th, June 14th, June 15th, June 16th, June 20th, June 21st, and  June 22nd,  9:30 – 11:15 am at the Newton Cultural Center at Newton City Hall.