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LEGO Art Exhibit Coming to Faneuil Hall Marketplace

The Art of the Brick, the self-proclaimed world’s largest display of LEGO art, is coming to Boston’s Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The exhibit will open October 2 and runs through early January.

Group rates are available for organizations who want to take a field trip (scout troops, after-school programs, etc). More information is available at the “Boston Bricks” website.

Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council

For information about Newton PAC, please go to the Newton PAC website: www.newtonpac.org . If you have questions for the Newton PAC Board, please email in**@*******ac.org

Topics to be presented in 2014-2015:

  • Panel discussion on mental health, with emphasis on depression in children and adolescents
  • Assistive Technologies workshop with Kayla McAllister, NPS staff
  • Screen time for children with disabilities: What is recommended? What is too much?
  • Telling your child about their disabilities / diagnoses
  • IEP in a fishbowl
  • Understanding Neuropsychological Testing and Evaluations

Future Newton PAC meeting dates:

November 10th –  Topic: Basic Rights
December 10th
January 8th
February 5th
March 4th
April 15th
May 14th
June 2015 – Sixth Annual Special Educators Awards Ceremony, Date TBA

Mayor’s STEM Nights

S Science | T Technology | E  Engineering | M Mathematics

A new monthly series with local STEM industry businesses featuring an interactive, participatory experience to spark Newton students’ interest in STEM. Get your hands on the latest technology, hear from local innovators and get excited about all that STEM has to offer.

First Session: Mayor Setti D. Warren with Special Guest Congressman Joseph Kennedy III, sponsored by PTC Computer Software Company

Tuesday, October 21st
345 Walnut Street
Free Pizza: 6:00 pm
Program: 6:30: pm

To download Flyer, please click here: STEM Nights

Community Forum on Ballot Question #3 Casinos: Curse or Cure?

Curse or Cure? Bob Steele Weighs in on Casino Debate

Have you lost the thread in the casino debate? Or don’t know which side to believe? Then, please come to hear Bob Steele, former Connecticut congressman, as he presents a real life case study of what happened when mega-casinos came to his state and town. Author of the The Curse: Big-Time Gambling’s Seduction of a Small New England Town, Steele provides engaging insight and thoughtful advice for those facing futures involving casinos. This event is free and open to the public.

United Parish of Auburndale
64 Hancock Street, Auburndale
Sunday, October 19th, 11:30 am

Suzuki Preschool Open House

The Suzuki Preschool of Newton will be hosting an open house. 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 and receive a guided tour of the facility. The Suzuki Preschool offers Suzuki music daily by trained Suzuki musicians.

For inquires please contact: Marlene Lerer at  ml****@**********on.org or 617.964.4522

October 22nd, 4:00-6:00 pm
1860 Washington Street Auburndale

College Application Essay Tutor/ Editor/Coach

Professional editor with more than 30 years of experience (editing high school and college English textbooks, academic books and articles, memoirs, and fiction) is available to help high school students write and revise their college application essays.

An expert in grammar, usage, and style, she has helped many professional writers clarify their ideas and improve their writing and has worked with students at Beaver Country Day and Newton South on college application essays and other writing assignments.

A former Newton South parent (2014 and 2008), she knows what high school seniors and their parents are going through! If you’re interested in learning more about the services, please contact Pam at 857-636-0326 or pa********@***il.com.  You can also check out LinkedIn  and the Cambridge Academic Editors Network website.

Free badminton for kids in grades 7-11

Free badminton for kids in grades 7-11 at the Hyde Community Gym, 90 Lincoln St. Newton Highlands on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:00 pm. Starting October 7th & 9th and continuing through December. Bring friends and join the fun!

Program sponsored by the Newton Partnership and the Hyde Community Gym. For more information call: 617-999-4617.

In time for your holiday card….

Family Photo Fundraiser featuring Tracy Rodriguez Photography and benefiting local charity, Fertility Within Reach. 30 minute photo shoot at half the price to you, while raising tax-deductible donations for Fertility Within Reach (FWR).  High resolution photos, you have full printing rights, photos conveniently located online. Schedule your session between noon and 5:00 pm with Davina Fankhauser, at ad***@******************ch.org.

FWR is a Newton based not-for-profit helping those in need access care to build their family and providing grants so pediatric oncology patients can preserve their fertility prior to cancer treatment. To learn more, please visit www.fertilitywithinreach.org

October 19th, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Auburndale Community Library

Public hearing on proposed Medical Marijuana dispensary

The public hearing on the proposed Medical Marijuana dispensary will be continued on Tuesday, October 7th at City Hall starting at 7:00 pm in the Aldermanic Chamber. See agenda at the following link:
http://www.newtonma.gov/civicax/filebank/documents/61551/10-07-14LandUseAgenda.pdf

Members of the public may submit comments to the Land Use Committee prior to the meeting by sending an email to the Linda Finucane, Land Use Committee clerk at lf*******@******ma.gov.  The public will also have an opportunity to speak during the public hearing.

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