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UOD 2nd Annual Fall Family Book Event

Understanding Our Differences is pleased to invite you to the 2nd annual fall family book event featuring Sharon Draper — the two-time Coretta Scott King award-winning author of Out of My Mind.  This NY Times bestselling children’s fiction book is about a brilliant girl with cerebral palsy who longs for a way to speak. Please join us on Mon. Oct. 28th at 7:00 pm at Newton South High School Auditorium for this special conversation and book signing.

Please go to this link to register: http://www.understandingourdifferences.org/mind/

Pre-registration is required. Suggested donation: $10 at the door for adults; children and NPS employees free. Elementary school students and older welcome with an adult. Questions? Email in**@*************************es.org.

Arsenal Center Offers Fall Art Classes

The Arsenal Center for the Arts offers a full spectrum of classes and workshops for kids of all ages beginning the week of September 23 and later.  Students, regardless of experience level, learn from professional artists as well as their classmates in a supportive art environment.

Children’s classes include Art Adventures, Clay for Kids, Mixed-Media, Drawing & Painting, Comics and more.  Fun Parent/Child workshops are also available. Teen classes include Drawing, Painting, Wheelthrowing and more. For class descriptions, visit www.arsenalarts.org.

Free Family Fun drop-in art workshops are offered Saturday, September 21, October 19 and November 16 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.   Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown, with free parking and access to public transportation.

To register, call 617-923-0100, ext. 8309.  Scholarships and Member discounts are available.

Reading and Writing Enrichment class

Give your child an academic edge this fall with CHUNGDAHM ReadWrite’s advanced reading and writing enrichment classes.  For a consultation with the Head Instructor to learn how the rigorous and engaging curriculum will provide your child with tools for scholastic excellence, please email in**@*************te.com or call 617-960-8877.

The brand new state of the art Newton Learning Center opens in September – inquire about a discount for first-time students. Additional information available at www.BostonReadWrite.com.

Women’s Nutrition Class

Looking for ways for yourself or your family to get healthy this fall? Introducing Healthy Newton. This seasonal, six-week group nutrition class with Danielle Prestejohn (CHHC) is dedicated to supporting women who want to live healthier lives through optimal nutrition, mindset shifts, and exercise. For more information and to sign up check out: http://danielleprestejohn.com/newton or send an email to Da******@****************hn.com

The Newton CPC Public meeting

The Newton Community Preservation Committee will meet at 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 12th at the Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville. The agenda includes discussion of a pre-proposal for restoring the historic pond and bridge in Farlow Park (Newton Corner) and updated policies: on CPC funding conditions for City projects, procurement for private projects receiving CPA funds, and public notice/participation for housing proposals.

Check the program website at www.newtonma.gov/cpa under “Committees & Meetings” for the full agenda and pre-meeting packet, and under “Proposals & Projects” for the full pre-proposal. Contact Alice Ingerson at 617.796.1144 or aingerson@newtonma for more details.

Mayoral Debate on September 12th

Watch and participate in the Mayoral Debate live from home on September 12!

Join NewTV and the League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) for an evening with the candidates for Mayor on Thursday, September 12th at 7:00 pm.  The debate will be shown live on NewTV’s Government Channel and on the web at www.newtv.org.

Send in your questions!  NewTV and LWVN want to hear from you about the issues and questions you think are important to ask the candidates, both in advance of and during the debate at in**@*******on.org and during the live debate at Facebook/NewTV and on Twitter at New_TV.  While the moderators might not be able to ask every question, they will try to cover all the topics and follow-up questions suggested.

Viewers are also welcome in the NewTV conference room during the broadcast at 23 Needham Street, Newton Highlands, and can submit their questions at that time.

This debate is a collaboration between NewTV and the League of Women Voters of Newton.  For more information, please email in**@*******on.org.

All That Jazz Dance Studio classes available

All That Jazz Dance Studio is still accepting registration for the 2013-2014 school year!  Proud winner 3 years in a row of best dance studio for kids in Newton, Needham and Wellesley, as voted by the Readers Choice Awards. Classes start at age 2 for boys and girls and are offered 7 days a week.  Effective Oct. 7th, they will be moving to a Brand New State-of-the-Art Location at 330 Watertown St. in Newton!

Classes start at 232 California St., Newton on Friday, Sept. 6th. www.allthatjazznewton.com; mi*****@***************on.com; 617-641-0784

Suzuki School of Newton Open House

Suzuki School of Newton is hosting an OPEN HOUSE, an afternoon of music, refreshments, and information about their music programs for children ages 0 to 18. The event takes place at United Parish Auburndale, located at 64 Holyoke Street, Newton, MA 02466 on Saturday, September 7 from 12:00-2:00 pm. Come see proof that the Suzuki Method works!

The Open House is open to the entire community. In addition, immediately before the Open House at 11:30am we will be hosting a FREE TRIAL CLASS for our KINDERMUSIK program, a music class for parents and children ages 0-3. Please RSVP for the TRIAL CLASS only at 617-964-4522 or by emailing em***@**********on.org. More information available on our website at www.suzukinewton.org.

Maestro Musicians Academy

Announcing the grand opening of the Maestro Musicians Academy  at the Young Israel of Brookline in Coolidge Corner offering expert lessons in violin, viola, and cello.  Perfect for children ages 4 and up.

Stellar faculty with emphasis on developing the potential of  every unique student. Parent tested, Child approved! Contact Artistic Director Daniel Broniatowski, D.M.A. at 857- 756-5230.  http://www.maestromusiciansacademy.com

John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton’s Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament

The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton’s Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament will be at Glen Ellen Country Club in Millis on Friday September 20th for an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.

Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with old friends and support The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club while doing something you love.   This will be the second year at Glen Ellen and once again for your convenience the golf, the meal, the raffle and the awards ceremony will all be in the same place.

Foursomes $500- Individuals $125.   Hole Sponsorships are just $100.   For more information or to become a sponsor, email ds******@*******gc.com.  To learn more about this beautiful course go to www.theglencc.com.