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High School Student Intern Program

Apply now for summer 2015 High School Student Intern Program at Newton Community Farm! Newton Community Farm is now accepting applications for our high school student intern program!   Summer internships are unpaid opportunities for high school age youth to learn about organic and community farming in a fun, friendly environment.   No experience is necessary; just a desire to learn and work hard!

The minimum requirement for the internship is a two-week trial period (consecutive weeks) during July 7th through August 27th, three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm (short break at 10:00 am).   After the trial period and with the agreement of the Farm Manager, interns can increase the number of hours, days (including Friday and Saturday), and/or weeks at the farm. Go to www.newtoncommunityfarm.org for more information about the program and to download application forms (due at the Farm by May 31st).

Public Hearing on Homebuyer Assistance, April 9

The public is invited to attend the Newton Community Preservation Committee’s PUBLIC HEARING on a request for $1,057,000 in additional funding for the Newton Homebuyer Assistance Program at its meeting on Thursday, 9 April 2015, 7:00 pm, City Hall Rm 204.

The full proposal is online from “Proposals & Projects – Pending” on the CPC program website.

Family Events at Newton’s Festival of the Arts, May 9

Tanglewood Marionettes “Cinderella” – Saturday, May 9th: 10am

A classic fairy tale told with wit and style, the story unfolds as the pages of a giant book open to reveal each beautifully painted setting, featuring lavishly costumed marionettes. All your favorite characters are here, from gentle Cinderella to the bumptious stepsisters and the charming prince, but we do offer a few new surprises: Cinderella’s method of conveyance to the ball is NOT the traditional horse-drawn coach, and, when all hope seems lost, a clever little bluebird saves the day for Cinderella.
Tickets: $10 per person (2 yrs and older)/$25 Family of 4

Rock-A-Baby with Siagel Productions – Saturday, May 9th: 11:15am

After “Cinderella”, jam out with the Siagel celebrity puppet band to music that will get you on your feet and the whole family groovin’! Rock-A-Baby is free for everyone attending the puppet show, or $10 per family. Tickets are available at the Festival website. Be sure to check the website for the month of exciting cultural events throughout Newton in May.

 Family DanceFEST, Friday, May 9: 6 – 9pm

An evening of fun for the whole family, under the big tent and on the lawns of Newton City Hall. Pick up dinner from the Festival Food Trucks, join in the interactive games and dance party organized by Siagel Productions and The Dance Academy. Dress to move and be ready to dance with friends and family to today’s top musical favorites. Don’t miss the special appearance by The Dominoes with Abigail Matthews.

Tickets: $10 or $25 for family of 4. Check the Festival website for the month of exciting cultural events throughout Newton in May: 55 events in 31 days!

April Vacation Sewing Camp

Get creative during Spring Vacation at the Newton Sewing Studio. Spring Vacation Sewing Camp is right around the corner!

Sewing Camps are for all levels and abilities: Beginners just learning the “threads” or a seasoned sewist with fashion on the mind. With hundreds of project choices and fabrics galore, you’re sure to have a blast working alongside our friendly instructors.

Machine embroidery, fabric printing, iron on transfers, industrial machines and more. There is no limit to what you can achieve at Newton Sewing Studio. Check out the website for details. Bring your ideas, and your dreams, and we’ll help show you the path to make them a reality.

April Break with Theatre Arts Camp

Spend your April vacation with the Wellesley Theatre Project! Join the WTP for a three-day workshop including a master class in Auditioning, Scene Study, and Musical Theatre.

April 22, 23 & 24
2nd- 5th Grade, 9am – Noon
6th-12th Grade, 1pm – 4pm

Students will leave with audition techniques, an understanding of how to approach a scene, and learn a dance to a musical theatre favorite. At the conclusion of the workshop, students will present their work in a “Shareformance”. Learn more and register at the Wellesley Theatre Project website.

The NSHS Book Sale is on! Donations needed!

Despite snow days and changes to the MCAS schedule, the Newton South Book Sale will take place this spring — and YOUR donations are needed.

Book donations will be accepted beginning just after April vacation. Start your spring cleaning and put your surplus books to good use.

The book sale will take place May 20 – 22.

The Book Sale’s success depends on the efforts of many volunteers. The more the merrier! Watch your inbox for details on how you can be part of this great tradition.

Free Sports for Middle & High School Students

Kids in grades 6-12 can play sports — for FREE — at the Hyde Community Gym in Newton Highlands (90 Lincoln St., easy walk from T station). Sports equipment is provided. Just drop-in and play.

Mondays 4-6 pm: Variety of Indoor Sports
Tuesdays 6:30-7:45 pm: Badminton
Wednesdays 4-6 pm: Variety of Indoor Sports
Thursdays 5:30-6:45 pm: Badminton
Fridays 3-5 pm: Basketball for High School only.
Starting Saturday, April 4: Skills & Scrimmages – Variety of Indoor Sports from 3-5 pm.

The Hyde Community Gym and The Newton Partnership sponsor the program. For more information call: 617.527.3308

Mark your calendars!

Swing into Spring CASCMark your calendars for the “Spring into Swing” Jazz concert and Reception to benefit Creative Arts & Sciences

When: Friday, April 10th, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Where: Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road
Tickets: $35/person purchase here: http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/CASC

Ticket price includes light fare and open bar. No one under 21 will be admitted.
Proceeds from the event will benefit enrichment programming during the 2015-16 school year.

Creative Arts & Sciences began bringing enrichment program into the classroom in 1960. Fifty-five years later it continues to be is a part of every grade and middle school PTO and a vital part of our student’s education experience. Please attend! Please support Creative Arts & Sciences!

Support the Newton Food Pantry

Shop at Whole Foods in Newton and support the Newton Food Pantry!
Both Whole Foods stores in Newton are running a Register Coupon and food drive for the Newton Food Pantry during the entire month of April.

Cashiers will be asking customers if they want to donate to the Newton Food Pantry when they check out and there will be bins at the stores to collect donations during the month.