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Newton Destination Imagination Webinar

Newton DI is thrilled to announce that they are hosting two virtual webinars to serve as introductions into the program. Both are approximately one hour long and you can attend either session. This is an opportunity for you and your family to learn more about the program and see if it is right for you!

This webinar meets 2 times:

Wed, May 18th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Thu, June 16th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Registration is required and space is limited! Please share this information to anyone that you feel would be interested.

Click HERE to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

33rd annual Shakespeare collaboration

As many of you know, 2016 is the year we commemorate 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare. Please come support your local high school students in the 33rd annual Shakespeare collaboration between Newton North and Newton South!

Romeo & Juliet, the iconic love story, taking place in the Little Theater at Newton North, has romance and swordplay that are not to be missed!

Tickets are on sale now at SouthStage.org and theatreink.net.

Performances May 12th, 13th, 14th, 7:30 pm
Newton North

Teen Programs @ the Library

CodeGirl Movie Screening: Learn more about the library’s Code Newton grant program and the world of coding and app development during this special documentary screening. By 2017 the app market will be valued at $77 Billion. Over 80% of app developers are male. The Technovation Challenge aims to change that by empowering girls worldwide to develop apps for an international competition. From rural Moldova to urban Brazil to suburban Massachusetts, CodeGirl follows teams who dream of holding their own in the world’s fastest-growing industry. Unrated. Run time: 107 minutes. This is a Code Newton program. Register.  May 7th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

Francisco Stork, Author Event: Join us for a very special author event with Francisco X. Stork, award-winning author of the young adult book, Marcelo in the Real World. Stork will share his experience as Continue reading →

Webster Woods Spring Cleanup!

Please join the Friends of Webster Woods  for a spring sprucing-up event. Grab some gloves and help keep Webster Woods clean and beautiful! An informative nature walk will follow the cleanup. All ages are invited! Meet at 1:00 pm at the Elgin Street entrance to Webster Woods. Snacks, gloves, and trash bags will be provided.

May 21st, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Nurturing Minds presents TED Talk Speaker, Amy Cuddy

TED Talk Speaker, Amy Cuddy will speak about Presence: Bringing your Boldest Self to your Biggest Challenges. Amy’s TED Talk on “power posing” made her the second most viewed TED speaker in the world. In her new book, Presence, Cuddy explains the science behind these and many other body-mind effects.

Thanks to Amy’s generosity, all event proceeds will go to support Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania which provides quality education to over 200 vulnerable girls, many of whom are orphans and who would otherwise not get the chance to attend school. Get your tickets now, this event is sure to sell out! Learn more and Purchase Tickets ($30 in advance / $40 at the door): www.charityauction.bid/amycuddytalk

May 24th, 7:30 pm
The Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown

For more information on Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School Please visit  www.nurturingmindsinafrica.org.

Historic Newton’s House Tour Preview and Tour

Historic Newton’s House Tour Preview Party at the home of Ruthanne & Joe Fuller, Suffolk Road, Chestnut Hill. Come and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wines, and a sneak preview slide show of the House Tour.

Ruthanne, a long-standing Chestnut Hill resident, will give a brief talk on her neighborhood’s history. Ruthanne serves on the Newton City Council. These parties are always a great time, and we hope to see you. Sponsorships and tickets are available online.

May 21st, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

 

Historic Newton’s 34th Annual House Tour  offers the public a rare opportunity to look inside a select group of remarkable properties. The tour showcases outstanding historic preservation as well as creative modern interpretation and adaptation in a broad range of architectural and interior design styles.

The House Tour is an event not to be missed. Advance purchase tickets are available online. Proceeds from the Preview Party and House Tour support Historic Newton’s wide-ranging public programs and operations.

May 22st, 12 to 5:00 pm

Does your child love to sing?

Do you have a child that loves to sing? Join VOICES BOSTON children’s chorus for our 2016-2017 season! With singing at its core and training in dance and drama, VOICES BOSTON changes the lives of its children, building confidence, discipline, leadership and a love of music that will last a lifetime. Throughout its history, VOICES BOSTON has collaborated with internationally known ensembles including the Boston Symphony, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Pops, Boston University Opera Institute, Boston Baroque, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras and Boston Early Music Festival. VOICES choristers perform a wide range of repertoire, from classical to world music, gospel to new music and present an opera every year.

They are holding auditions for placement on May 22nd. To sign up for a time or just learn more about the program, visit www.voicesboston.org or contact:

Kathryn DiMaria, 857-366-0034, kd******@**********on.org or Nina Pelligra,
617-735-0012, np*******@**********on.org.

Boston Patio Playhouse is now registering for summer programs

The Backyard Opera Summer Program is open to students ages 12-18 who love opera, operetta, and classic musical theater. Camp session is July 5th – 15th, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

The Front Porch Players Musical Theater Summer Program is for students ages 11-18 who love classic and contemporary musical theater. Camp session is August 1st – 12th, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

During each two-week program students will receive training in voice, dance, drama, and backstage skills, while working on either an Opera Gala or a Broadway Musical Revue performance! No auditions necessary, and each student will be cast as a soloist. Both programs are located in Coolidge Corner, Brookline. Visit www.bostonpatioplayhouse.com for more information and to register today!

Ride with Centre Street Food Pantry!

Love riding? Then join the Centre Street Food Pantry team to help raise fund for the Food Pantry! They are riding in the 5th Annual Ride for Food on Sunday, September 25th and the routes range for 10 – 50 miles. The ride will help by raising funds to purchase fresh, frozen and canned groceries to help those in need in our community.

Visit the CSFP Team Page to register or donate. Questions? Email Marnie Bolstad at m.*******@****************ry.org