Join Mayor Fuller, Samaritans Inc., and Families for Depression Awareness to learn more about suicide prevention, recognizing depression and bipolar disorder, and the important work being done to reduce the stigma of mental health issues in our community.
Register online at www.newtonma.gov/mentalhealth
May 6th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm via Zoom
Join a global community tackling climate change. Students ages 10-15 are coming together to learn from one another and youth leaders how young people can make their voices heard in the debate about responding to climate change.
This is a free program open to any student regardless of any experience they have with debate or otherwise. Here is the invitation directly from students already planning to attend: https://youtu.be/nuFD27yFT-M
Students can register here. Check the flyer here.
May 8th, 11:00 am
Dearborn Academy Speaks is hosting a panel discussion on the little-known but disabling PANS/PANDAS syndromes. The diseases can occur when strep, other infection or environmental factors cause a misdirected immune response resulting in inflammation on a child’s brain. This response, in turn, can trigger the sudden onset of ADHD, OCD, disabling anxiety, a decline in math and reading skills, and more.
While researchers are only beginning to study and understand the PANS/PANDAS syndromes, this panel of experts will provide the latest information on causes and treatment.
Register https://bit.ly/DA-PANS-PANDAS2021
May 17th 6:30 – 8:00 pm, via Zoom
Shine this summer by signing up for a math program. Let ActiveMinds keep your learning bright by fighting learning loss.
Contact ActiveMinds for a complimentary conversation to develop a personalized math plan. Review the Spring Newsletter to learn more https://conta.cc/3gR9OLE.
Call 617-227-2225 or email info@activemindstutoring.com for all of your tutoring needs.
For girls ages 6-14 to bring a parent – mom, aunt, grandmother, “big sister”, dad, etc. Led by Tracy Affonso. Registration fee: $25 / pair
Learn more at https://www.artemisyoga.com/classes/kids-teen-classes/
May 8th, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Artemis Yoga in Watertown or Online
The Newton Community Freedge, a volunteer-run outdoor refrigerator and pantry provides free food and personal care supplies to anyone with need, no questions asked. This initiative, led by the Newton Food Pantry in collaboration with other local Newton organizations, depends on donations from individuals in the community, as well as from local businesses and restaurants. The Freedge is open 24/7 for both users and donors, and is easily accessible in the parking lot of Central Drapery and Dry Cleaning in Nonantum.
Join the Newton Community Freedge Facebook group for updates about what’s needed and what’s available and for information about how to get involved. Learn more at www.newtonfoodpantry.org/newton-freedge/ You can make a financial contribution to support the Freedge here
420 Watertown Street, Nonantum
This spring season at the Club is filled with programs for all ages. Programs like: PHOTOGRAPHY, MURAL ART, MUSIC, CERAMICS, and STEM will capture and inspire your child’s imagination. In addition, The Club will offer wide range of ATHLETIC programs that will get hearts pumping after a long day of school.
Some of these programs can be done outdoors if weather permits to have your child enjoy the great spring weather.
Register Today! https://www.newtonbgc.com/spring-program-2021
Help Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors send 15 – 20 students to camp this summer.
While camp scholarships do pay up to 80% of the cost, too many families can not afford the 20% – 30% payment required of them. Through this fundraiser NNHN has already raised $4,500 to help Newton school children continue to socialize, play and learn with their friends this summer, however as the word has spread, they have learned about more needs.
There is an amazing program – a collaboration between METCO and Newton Community Ed – to fund and sponsor 75 students to attend camp this summer. This program is $6,700 short of their need to cover the transportation and two-week camp costs for 6 more NPS students and NNHN hopes to help.
For every additional $1,100 raised, they can cover the cost for one more camper. For more information and donation links please visit the NCP sponsor link. And, for more about the METCO/NCE program click here Camp.
Here is an example of the campers they want to support (names changed for privacy).
“Alex and Dylan are twins, to a single mom, going into the first grade next year. Zoom Kindergarten was tricky for them, but they are back in school full time and loving their Continue reading
Appointments available for easy drop off of your unwanted like-new or new household items Mondays 1:00 -2:00 pm and Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:00 pm in Newton Centre. They particularly need Queen and King bedding, small appliances such as toasters and blenders, dishes, eating and cooking utensils, towels, shower curtains and cookware.
Welcome Home strives to provide families experiencing hardship with basic household items they need to live with dignity and are a local nonprofit organization that collects and redistributes like-new household items to dozens of people in need each month with no fees, no forms and no requirements. Any items that they cannot use are repurposed or recycled appropriately, thus benefiting the environment. To schedule a drop off, request items or learn more, visit http://www.welcomehomemass.org or email welcomehomemass@gmail.com.
Good Space was established on the basic principle that a properly designed environment can significantly improve your quality of life. They believe every room should be a living room and by unlocking the potential of your home, they’ll create a personalized space for you that emphasizes both style and substance. The collaborative approach and systematic process make it easy to transform your space into one that is beautiful, comfortable, and functional.
When this happens, you use your spaces because they are more functional, you want to use them because they are more beautiful and family members are happier. Good Space has been particularly helpful to families during the pandemic, helping to create appealing environments that meet the demands generated by the additional time spent at home.
Service is flexible to suit your unique needs, budget, and schedule and includes decorating, planning, project management, prepping for sale, organizing, and space recommendations. Please email info@goodspacesolutions.com or call 508-314-1216.