Newton Inspires 2015
Please save Wednesday, January 21st for the fourth annual Newton Inspires-An Evening of Ideas and Community, when some of Newton’s most talented, captivating, and forward-thinking individuals will convene to talk about topics that inspire them. It’s not to be missed!
GELF Dinner
Please save Saturday, March 21st for the 6th annual Global Education Leadership Fund dinner at Newton North High School. Details to come.
Pine Manor College Child Study Center in Chestnut Hill currently has a few part time and full time openings for children ages 2 yrs. 9 months up to age 3 ½ yrs and openings for 2015-2016 include children ages 2 years 9 months up through age 5.
Applications are currently being accepted for both the current year and the 2015-2016 academic year. If you are looking for a quality preschool program, licensed by the Dept. of Education and accredited by NAEYC, please come for a tour and visit their classrooms.
Open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, the Child Study Center’s professional staff provide exciting curriculum activities. PUDDLESTOMPERS, an outdoor science program, and music with Hugh Hanley are two of the enrichment activities offered throughout the academic year. The large playground serves as an outdoor classroom for children to run, climb, swing and explore. Located on the campus of Pine Manor College, the preschool program is conveniently located just off Route 9. For more information, please visit http://www.pmc.edu/csc or email Lynne Love, Director, at ll***@*mc.edu.
The Suzuki Preschool of Newton will be hosting an open house on Sunday, December 7th. This event is free and open to the public. This a great opportunity to come and acquaint yourself with their integrated arts curriculum, meet the teachers and staff, enjoy light refreshments, participate in fun crafts for children of all ages and receive a guided tour of the facility. For inquires please contact: Marlene Lerer at ma*****@**********on.org or 617-964-4522
December 7th, 12:00-4:00 pm
1860 Washington Street, Auburndale
Join in a spirited sing-along of holiday favorites with the award-winning Stacey Peasley Band. Beloved by audiences young and old, the band’s joyful style is sure to get the whole family singing along.
Then, join Mayor Setti Warren as he flips the switch that turns the City Hall grounds into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights. Admission is free. Light refreshments. Please bring a non-perishable item for the Newton Food Pantries. www.newtoncommunityrpride.org for more information.
December 4th, 4:00 – 5:15 pm
Newton City Hall
It happens every holiday season…“What can I get for Aunt Sarah? My next-door neighbor’s baby? My boss?” With 50 artisans displaying their one-of-a-kind treasures, you are sure to find something for the most discerning person on your shopping list at the Newton City Hall Holiday Craft Show. Admission is Free!
As you wander the many hallways and the beautiful auditorium of Newton City Hall, stall upon stall of jewelry, hats and scarves, pottery, cards, handcrafted pens, baby clothes, glass works, paintings, purses, linens, small furniture and so much more will help you solve your gift giving challenge this year. Be sure to pick up a map when you arrive as the booths are tucked into every nook and cranny of the building and you don’t want to miss any! With ample free parking on the streets around City Hall; both east and west entrances will be open. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Newton Food Pantries. For more information, please visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org.
December 6th, 10:00 am – 5:00pm
Newton City Hall
Holiday items beckon for all ages! Stalls and tables spill forth treasures new and old, at two churches within a block of each other:
There’ll be kids’ toys galore and a spectacular Doll’s House Raffle.. Shoppers can look through books for all ages, buy handmade knits and homemade jellies or purchase decorated Christmas wreaths. Both churches offer a munch and lunch while listening to live holiday music and a Silent Auction. Free parking is available for all patrons in Second Church’s Highland and Chestnut Street lots.
Saturday, December 6th, 9:00 am or 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
For more information, please contact either church:
First Unitarian Society of Newton– http://www.fusn.org; 617-527-3203
Second Church in Newton, UCC– http://www.2ndchurch.org; 617-244-2690
Newton Parks and Recreation has a lot of great winter programs for children and adults. Check out the Newton Parks and Rec website at http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks
for information about our upcoming winter programs for children and adults. Some programs include:
December Vacation Programs
– at the Lower Falls Community Center December 29th, 30th, 31st and January 2nd for children in grades K – 6. Participate in sports, arts and crafts, inside games, and more. Each day features a fun special event. 8:30 am – 3:30 pm with extended day options.
– Thundercat Sports December 26th, 29th, 30th and 31st for children ages 6 – 12. Play a variety of sports including basketball, floor hockey, soccer, dodgeball and more. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
– family movie day at the West Newton Cinema December 29th and 30th. Enjoy a movie, popcorn and drink all for one low price. Tickets are sold at the West Newton Cinema starting at 10:00 am with the movies starting at 11:00 am.
Newton South Recreation Complex
– located at the Newton South High School, this Recreation Complex offers a variety of activities for youth and adults on Sundays including tennis, badminton, sewing classes, engineering with lego, fencing, thundercat sports, archery, workout facilities, and more.
Ski and Snowboard Program at Nashoba Valley
– For grades 5 – 12. Learn to ski or snowboard with lessons at Nashoba Valley Ski area. Already know how to ski or snowboard? Join us for the lift ticket only option. Transportation to Nashoba Valley is provided from Newton. This program runs on Fridays from 5:45 pm – 10:15 pm.
Camp Fair
– See what Newton Parks and Recreation and Newton Public Schools have to offer your child in Newton for the summer of 2015. 12:00 – 4:00 pm at the Newton North High School in the cafeteria.
For more information about any of these programs, please contact Channon Ames at 617-796-1529 or at ca***@******ma.gov .
Donate to Newton Schools Foundation Annual Appeal and help Newton Public Schools go from Good to Great!!! For more information and to donate visit http://www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org/annual-appeal
For 50 years Newton Schools Foundation has supported the Newton Public Schools by providing private funding for innovative and challenging programs district-wide.
This year NSF is making a difference for Newton students through its Investing In Innovation fundraising campaign. Funds raised through the campaign are helping to ensure that NPS maintains and continues to provide pioneering programs for students and offers faculty and staff first-rate professional learning opportunities. Without these funds, NPS would be unable to expand many offerings district-wide or include students at all grade levels.
Since the campaign’s 2013 launch, Newton Schools Foundation has given the Newton Public Schools $170,000 to fund creative, dynamic, effective and up-to-date learning experiences for Newton’s diverse student population, reaching all levels of the school system – elementary, middle and high school – in areas that include:
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• Sustainability
• Literacy and History
• Closing the Achievement Gap
NSF’s goal is to raise $500,000 over the next three years in order to make the greatest impact on Newton’s 12,000 students.
The NAA has extended registration for 3rd Graders (C League) and continues to take registrations for its Senior (10th-12th Gr.) League. Visit naabasketball.org to register.
The registration deadline has passed for Grades 4-9. Limited spaces may be available. Call 617-559-6999 to inquire. The NAA is generally considered a boys league, but girls are welcome. All players are welcome regardless of ability or experience. Visit naabasketball.org for more information.
Want to get more involved with the Centre Street Food Pantry?
Their enthusiastic, energetic, excellent Board of Directors may have an opportunity for you! Or perhaps you’d like to help devise a fitting and fun development project in 2015? They have a great group of people and need just one or two more who can help them continue to improve and meet the needs in our community. Want to have a conversation about this? Send an email and they’ll be in touch: ce****************@***il.com.