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Mosaic classes

A local mosaic artist and parent of two  Bigelow Middle School students is interested in offering a class to kids 11 years old and older.  The class would be run in six, two-hour weekly sessions and the fee would be $250.00.  This fee includes all of the materials and tools.

Potential class times are:

  • 4-6 on Tuesday or Thursday afternoon
  • 6-8 on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday evening
  • Saturday morning from 10-12.

If your child is interested in participating in the class,  please contact Leslie at le********@***il.com or 617-901-2546 and indicate which of these times your child is available.

Kesher Newton is now enrolling for Fall 2014!

Kesher Newton is an after-school program that offers a hands on and in-depth approach to Jewish learning for students in grades K-7! Now located on Hammond Pond Parkway, convenient to Newton, housed inside the building of Congregation Mishkan Tefila, Kesher’s warm and inviting new space accommodates its expanding student base and its many family activities.

Kesher Newton is a nationally-recognized alternative to traditional Hebrew School, where children learn Jewish culture and Hebrew language in a spirited, camp-like environment. Kesher’s innovative curriculum challenges students intellectually, while fostering Jewish commitment, joy of learning, and active community participation. Kesher Newton is an independent pluralistic community that is welcoming to all. For more information, visit keshernewton.org or call 617-244-5390, or email in**@**********on.org.

Summer girls basketball

Calling all Metro Boston area girl basketball players or girls who want to learn basketball, age 6-18. All skill levels welcome. Come play in a fun and safe environment.

Coached by former NSHS varsity all-star player and life-long Newton resident Chari Cohen Oliveira, and high school coach Jazmyne Roulhac, a former 4 year recruit at Tabor Academy. This is a girls only 3v3 league and clinics will be held at the newly renovated indoor court at the BYCF Thomas M. Menino Center in nearby Roslindale.

Through hard work, fundamentals and fun, they aim to foster a competitive attitude while inspiring young girls to love the sport in a respectful, safe and positive environment. Player placement evaluations will be held June 23rd and June 30th. The 3v3 league runs Monday nights 6:00-8:30 from July 14th  – August 18th. Clinics will be Tuesday nights through August 19th, 7:00-7:45 for newer players, 7:45-8:30 for more experienced.

Interested? Want more info? Call or text Chari Cohen Oliveira at 781-354-6057 or email be*********************@***il.com.

Seeking neighborhood input

The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council is sponsoring a survey to gather neighborhood input about the upcoming Zervas School expansion project. To fill out a very brief survey, please go to http://bit.ly/NH-school-survey or call 617-340-9262 for more information or to get a paper copy.

You can see the latest project plans (from June 4) at http://zervas.projects.joslinlesser.com/download/presentations​

Public Hearing on petition to operate a registered marijuana dispensary

A Public hearing will be held before the LAND USE COMMITTEE of the BOARD OF ALDERMEN for the purpose of hearing the petition below. Members of the public are encouraged to communicate their views on this petition to the aldermen during the hearing.

Garden Remedies, 697 Washington Street Trust petition for a Special Permit/Site plan approval to operate a Registered Marijuana Dispensary and to waive two parking stalls; to allow parking in the front setback; and to exceed the allowable horizontal projection of a secondary sign at 697 Washington Street, Ward 2, Newtonville.

For questions, please contact Ward 2 Alderman Emily Norton at en*****@******ma.gov. If you are unable to attend the hearing, or would like comments to be distributed to the all the aldermen in writing, please send an email to David Olson, City Clerk at do****@******ma.gov.

Tuesday, June 17th, 7:00 pm, 2nd floor, Newton City Hall

 

“When Your Kids Push Your Buttons”

Join Cindy Kaplan, MA Parent Coach and Family Therapist, for four sessions this July in a workshop titled, “When Your Kids Push Your Buttons”. This buttons workshop will help you break the cycle of reactivity, learn ways to stay calm enough to maintain authority, set limits while connecting with your children, and ultimately parent with more compassion—and effectiveness.

Two four week series are offered this July: Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Registration is required.  Call Cindy at 617-869-3305 or e-mail at ci***@************ng.com