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Piano Lessons available

Ebru Rosati Piano Studio has openings for 2015-2016 teaching season. Experienced, fun, loving, enthusiastic piano teacher. NEC & Berklee College of Music Alumni. All ages, levels and styles welcome.

Piano studio conveniently located in Waban. For more information please contact Ebru at er*****@************ee.edu or call 617 678 8945.

Upcoming Municipal Elections – Informational Links

The following links should be helpful to share as school communities look to become more informed about Newton’s upcoming municipal elections:

  •  A Preliminary Election will be held September 17th (due to the large number of candidates running for Alderman at Large, Ward 2).
  • General Municipal Elections will be held November 3rd.

From City of Newton: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/elections/default.asp

General Information: http://lwvnewton.org/2013/09/vote-on-september-17th-in-newtons-preliminary-elections/

Voter Information for New Voters and Absentee Ballots: http://lwvnewton.org/2013/08/voter-information-for-the-tuesday-september-17th-preliminary-election/

Ward 2 Alderman Forum on NewTV:
http://lwvnewton.org/2015/09/ward-2-alderman-at-large-candidates-forum-online

Newton Free Library events

Game Night,  September 14th, 6:30-8:30 pm, second floor Teen Area: Drop in and play board games!  All ages welcome. (Many games are suitable only for ages 12+.) No Registration required.

New! Memoir Writing Group, September 14th, 7:00 pm, third floor Rear Arc: The group is open to those interested in writing a memoir or autobiography. Meetings begin with time for writing followed by reading and sharing of work. Group members offer each other encouraging feedback. Facilitator Tom Yee is a licensed high school English teacher and Content Development Manager for a local publisher. Info contact ne***********@***il.com.

ET Movie Screening,  September 15th, 3:30 pm: It’s a classic! Rated PG. Runtime 115 minutes.

Teen Crafterhours, September 15th, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area: Meet on the third Tuesday of every month to make crafts and eat snacks. This month the group will make felted soap. Grades 6-12.

Girls Who Code Information Session, September 16th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium: Want to learn to build an app, design a video game and change the world through code? Join us for an information session about Girls Who Code (GWC), a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to Continue reading

Fall Programs with Newton Parks and Rec

Newton Parks and Recreation has several upcoming Fall programs including Badminton for youth and adults, Ice Skating Lessons and  Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program, Paddy’s Road Race on October 18th, and much much more.

For all programs, please see this brochure: Fall Flyer and don’t forget to check out the website for other upcoming programs! www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks .

Register online at www.activityreg.com .

Fall Farm programs

Registration is now open for Newton Community Farm’s fall programs for youth, families and adults. New programs and events are always being added so keep checking in at www.newtoncommunityfarm.org. Pre-registration required

Coming in September!
* Farm Sprouts, Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am starts September 15th
* Kids Cooking Green, Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 pm starts September 15th
* Annual Fall Festival, September 20thm 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
* Boston Ferments Fermentation 101, September 24th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
* Gardeners – Season Extension and more, September 26th, 9:00 am – 12pm

Experience Angier’s History

Experience Angier’s History Through Pictures and Words

The old Angier School building is gone and the new one is rising from its ashes. It’s a perfect time to pause and reflect on the rich history of Angier. Join us on this journey told in photographs and oral history. You will experience the artistry of photographer and Angier alum Benjamin Korsh and the words of the Angier community, past and present, captured by Waban journalist Lauren Paul. Special treat: Angier teachers, Lauren Comando and Ann O’Halloran, will talk about the history of Waban. Suggested donation of $15 at the door.

September 24th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Waban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street

Teamwork Trivia Challenge to support NewTV scholarships

NewTV will be holding its first annual Teamwork Trivia Challenge.  The event will consist of two hours of trivia, beginning at 7:30 pm followed by an after party with a raffle, DJ and dancing until 11:30 pm. Guests can arrive starting at 6:30 pm to enjoy appetizers and desserts from local restaurants, including Baker’s Best and 3 Squares Needham.

Funds raised from this event will support NewTV’s scholarship and internship programs. Former NewTV interns have gone on to successful careers in their chosen field. Many have attributed some of that success to their time at NewTV.

For more information and to register online, visit newtv.org and click on the link for Teamwork Trivia Challenge or go directly to newtv.org/teamworktriviachallenge.

October 2nd, 6:30 – 11:30 pm
Post 440 in Newton

4th Annual UOD Family Book Event

Understanding Our Differences will hold its 4th Annual Family Book Event with featured author Lynda Mullaly Hunt, who will talk about and sign her New York Times bestselling middle grade novel, Fish In A Tree. The book is about a girl with learning disabilities who discovers that great minds don’t always think alike.

Admission is free for children and NPS teachers and staff. Requested donation at the door is $10 for adults. Online registration for this author conversation and book signing is required and is now open at: http://understandingourdifferences.org/fish-in-a-tree/
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October 20th, 7:00 pm at Newton South High School Auditorium

Adult Knitting Class in Newton Center

Would you like to learn to knit? Do you know the basics but are ready to move beyond a scarf? Or have you finished a couple of projects and are ready to learn some new techniques and become more confident? Register now for a small (9 students), adults-only knitting class taught by an experienced teacher:

In this class, beginners will develop a strong foundation of skills so that they can continue knitting many different types of projects. You’ll learn how to: cast on, knit, purl, create a border, read a pattern, identify and fix common mistakes, and bind off. More experienced knitters can expand their skills to cables, lace knitting, chart reading, and/or socks.

To register, email the instructor ma***********@***il.com. Payment information, address, and a list of materials needed for the first class will be sent promptly.

6 Tuesday evenings: September 29th – November 3rd
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $90
Location: Instructor’s home in Newton Centre