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Newton Parks and Recreation Winter Programs

December School Vacation Program
It’s like summer camp in the winter for children in grades K – 6. Located at the Newton Centre Hut, children can participate in sports, arts and crafts, inside games, outside games, gym activities, and daily special events. December 26, 27, 30, and 31 2013 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (extended day available to 5:30 pm).

Family Trip to Disney on Ice – December 27th
Coach bus leaves the Albemarle Field House promptly at 6:00 pm and returns at approximately 9:30 pm. Embark on the ultimate sightseeing vacation with all your favorite Disney characters in Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure.  Upbeat music, lovable characters and exciting destinations make Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure a vacation you’ll never forget.

Nashoba Valley Ski and Snowboard Program
Join us for our six week learn to ski and snowboard program on Tuesday afternoons for grades 3 – 5 or Friday evenings for grades 6 – 12 starting in January, 2014. Each program provides coach bus transportation from Newton to the Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford, MA. Participants that already know how to ski or snowboard may sign up for the lift ticket only option, all others should sign up for ski or snowboard lessons.

Newton South Recreation Complex
Operated at the Newton South High School, the Newton South Recreation Complex offers a variety of programs for youth and adults on Sundays in the winter. Sign up for Quick Start Tennis, Cardio Tennis, Ninjaneering with Lego, Badminton Instruction, Family Badminton, Zumba, Open Workout and more. The Newton South Recreation Complex runs on Sundays starting January 5, 2014.

Additional program information can be found on the Newton Parks and Recreation website at www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks  and online registration is available at www.activityreg.com. Please email Channon Ames at ca***@******ma.gov or call at 617-796-1529 if you have any questions on the above programs.

John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club Basketball Program

Registration is now underway for the 2013-2014 Basketball Program at the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club. The Winter Basketball Program is something the Club prides itself in. It has helped the development of young players throughout Newton for many years. It is one of the few organized basketball programs that offers leagues for kids ages 6 – 18.  Each league is structured to provide the right amount of teaching and support for the specific age group. The teams for each division are balanced by age and ability to make for a competitive and enjoyable experience for all.

You can register for elementary and middle school basketball leagues by visiting the website here. The deadline for registration is November 22.

For new Club families, please be aware that basketball comes free with your membership. This is one of the few programs at the Club for which you have to preregister. As always, no child will ever be denied membership if they can’t afford to pay. Families who need aid may apply online as well.

Newton Schools Foundation Hosts Evening of Ideas and Community

Some of 
Newton’s most talented, captivating, and forward-thinking individuals will converge on Newton North High School on November 19 for the third annual Newton Inspires—An Evening of Ideas and Community, sponsored by the Newton Schools Foundation (NSF).

Newtonites representing an array of fields and interest areas will address topics ranging from business, education, science, health and medicine, to journalism, architecture, arts, entertainment and culture. Attendees select three 30-minute speaker sessions from among 19 choices. At the end of the evening, participants and speakers will gather to debrief and reconnect over coffee and dessert.

The event is free and open to Newton residents, but speaker sessions fill up quickly, so register early! Donations to cover costs are accepted on the website.  For a list of speakers, to register and for more information, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org.

The free community event will take place Tuesday November 19, 7:00 – 9:30 pm at Newton North High School.

Writing Tutor Available

Does your son or daughter become frustrated or intimidated by writing assignments? Tutor Jane Hirschhorn can help your child become a stronger, more confident writer. During her two decades as a writing tutor, she has worked with students from middle school to graduate school. She tailors her approach to make the best use of each student’s strengths and learning style and provides guidance and encouragement throughout the writing process.

For more information, please call (617) 244-0108 or email ja************@***il.com.

It’s not too late!

It’s not too late to join a class at Top Banana! If you want your child to attend a program that builds their confidence, allows them to have fun and meet new friends, all while learning- this is the program for you! They are offering classes that include: Computer Science, Math, SSAT/ISEE Test Preparation, Math Kangaroo Preparation/Competitive Math Club and English!

Visit the  website www.topbananaeducation.org or call 617- 795-1557 for more information.

Newton Family Singers presents its Fall Concert: We Got the Beat!

Amid the synthetic drums, the parachute pants, the Sony Walkmans, the MTV videos and the aliens phoning home, a number of beautiful songs were written that stand the test of time. Now the Newton Family Singers will rock the house with music that Gen Xers (and those who love them) will remember well — hits from The Talking Heads, The Go-Go’s, Journey, R.E.M. and more.

Come along and enjoy songs of love, existentialism, environmentalism and just plain fun. With new choral arrangements by our music director, Chris Eastburn, NFS remakes the familiar for old and new fans alike. Bring your family and sing along! Tickets are available online at www.newtonfamilysingers.org. For questions please email ne**************@***il.com.

The Newton Family Singers are an intergenerational ensemble celebrating family, community, and American folk music (usually!).

November 17th, 4:00 pm
Newton Highlands Congregational Church
54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands

Newton Cradles to Crayons Drive

To ensure that 500 local children in-need have the essentials to be safe and warm this winter, Mayor Setti Warren invites Newton community members to join in the Newton Community-wide Collection effort in support of Cradles to Crayons. Something as simple as cleaning out your closets can have an enormous impact. The coat that your daughter has outgrown or the pants that are now too short for your son can bring warmth to the life of a child.

From November 2nd – 17th, you can make a difference by dropping off new and like-new children’s items – clothing, winter coats, shoes, books, toys, and baby gear – in the 24-hour access collection unit brightly marked by Cradles to Crayons banners in the Newton City Hall parking lot across from the Public Library.

At this time of year, non-profit Cradles to Crayons receives hundreds of requests each week for essential items like clothing, shoes and boots, hats and gloves, and coats. The power of working together as a community will enable Cradles to Crayons to fulfill the requests from thousands of children across the Commonwealth who would otherwise be forced to go without these critical winter items.

For more information go to http://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston .

Mayoral Debate at the Newton Free Library

Join League of Women Voters members for an interesting and informative evening with the two candidates for Mayor of Newton, Mayor Setti Warren and Alderman Ted Hess-Mahan.

Send your questions in advance to in**@*******on.org or bring them with you and write them on index cards for the question sorters who will try to get to as many questions and topics as possible.

October 22nd, 7:00 pm
Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton

Sponsored by the Newton Free Library, moderated by Jo-Ann Berry of the League of Women Voters of Action.

Community Forum

The Newton school community is hosting a forum at 7:00 pm, Monday, October 21st, in the Newton South High School Auditorium in the wake of two recent teen suicides in Newton.  The Riverside Trauma Center has been a terrific resource for us during difficult times.  Dr. Larry Berkowitz and Joanna Bridger will share important information about how to talk with your child/children about a sudden death and how to support your child/children and yourself following tragic events.  The Mayor and other city and school leaders will join David Fleishman, parents, and other care givers at this forum.