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Thursday, February 28, 7:00PM – FILM SCREENING – The Durant-Kenrick Homestead: A House of Many Stories

Built in 1734 and continuously occupied for nearly 275 years, the Durant-Kenrick House is Newton’s connection to many of the pivotal events of American history. This new documentary by award-winning historical documentarian Joe Hunter tells the story of the house and its occupants. Through the stories of the house’s residents, we wrestle with the fundamental questions they spent their lives answering: What is

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liberty? What is our responsibility to defend it? Who is a citizen? Following the showing, Historic Newton Director Cindy Stone and other project representatives will offer more insight into the history of the house and discuss its current transformation into an educational center. Co-Sponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. At the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street. Free.

TeenLife LIVE! Community Service Fair & Expo March 3, 12-4PM

Make sure not to miss our sixth annual TeenLife LIVE! Community Service Fair & Expoon Sunday, March 3 from 12-4PM at The Mall at Chestnut Hill. Registrations for February 10 will be honored, and we will now be accepting new registations for March 3rd! It’s your chance to meet face-to-face with local non-profit representatives who are actively

seeking teen volunteers. You’ll also meet representatives from various programs and services catered to college-bound teens such as tutoring and test prep companies, summer programs, and gap year opportunities. The first 500 students to register will receive a TeenLife swag bag at the door! Register Now!

Every attendee will also get a copy of TeenLife’s digital 2013 Guide to Community Service in Greater Boston which lists hundreds of community service opportunities in and around Boston! View the 2012 guide here.

Plus, don’t miss our popular High School A Cappella Sing Off! The winners will be announced at the Fair. Stay tuned to see if your high school will join the competition!

Former Celtic Chris Herren To Speak About Substance Abuse – Wed., Mar. 13, 7:30-9PM

Newton’s high school students and their parents are invited to the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton at 7:30PM on Wednesday, March 13 to hear the amazing story of former Boston Celtic Chris Herren. The presentation is free to the first 500 who register. Click here to reserve your seat. Do not miss this chance to hear a local basketball legend describe his journey from high school phenom to the NBA,

his gradual descent into substance abuse, and his resurrection as an activist for sobriety. Herren, who is from Fall River, MA, has been featured on 60 Minutes, was part of ESPN’s “30 for 30″ series in a documentary called “Unguarded” and has written an autobiography, “Basketball Junkie“. His presentation offers a very powerful message to students and student-athletes about dealing with success, dealing with adversity, dealing with situations that come in the community, the classroom, and on the playing field.

Substance abuse is more prevalent in our community than many people think. The Boys & Girls Club is committed to helping young people make healthy choices.

Join Project Bread’s Walk For Hunger – Sunday, May 5

Do you want to help feed hungry people in Massachusetts? Food insecurity is a very real problem – over 750,000 people (many of them children and elders) experienced some kind of hunger in Massachusetts last year. Project Bread works with 430 community food programs to provide more than 61 millions meals a year to hungry people. Project Bread is also working to improve the quality and sustainability of Massachusetts food programs, especially in schools, so that a healthy and nutritious lifestyle can be available to everyone. Because Project Bread believes that the opposite of hungry isn’t full, it’s healthy.

But what can you do? You have the ability to change the world, just by taking a few steps. Visit www.projectbread.org/walk to get more information, register an individual or a team of walkers, or sign up to volunteer. Join over 40,000 people on Sunday, May 5 as we walk 20 miles around Boston, raising almost $4 million to help feed hungry people throughout Massachusetts. We can’t do it without you!

Call Y3K Tutor In Your Home Today – When Schoolwork Goes the Wrong Way!

Our many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered. We tutor special ed. such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, and gifted. We also tutor regular ed. and test preparation. All subjects and ages are taught. Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson. Call 781-492-8700 or log on to http://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com.

New Art Center Family and Vacation Programs

Mobile Making Family Workshop Ages 10 & Up

Mobiles can add balance, movement, relaxation and beauty to any environment indoors or outdoors. Vladmir Barsukov combines his artistic skills and passion with his experience working as a scientist, physicist and mathematics professor. During this workshop whre science meets art, you will create beautiful, fun floating pieces and kinetic sculptures. All materials are provided. All levels welcome.
Saturday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., $60

More than Hearts, Valentine Card Making Family Workshop

Make your own unique Valentine’s Day cards to give to your loved ones! This workshop provides you with tools, material and ideas to make your own creations using paper, photos, tamp patterns, found objects and everything that your creativity and imagination bring to the table.
Sunday, February 10, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. , $10

2013 February Children’s and Teen School Vacation Art Programs!

The popular vacation program offers students the opportunity to try a variety of art projects in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. These popular programs are a great way for your child to have fun and stay engaged during the school vacation. Program runs Monday through Friday and each day your child will enjoy four art classes including drawing, painting, ceramics and theater, as well as a 20-minute snack time and 50-minute lunch/recess time.   Children are grouped by grade in small groups no larger than 15 students.  Monday, February 18 – Friday, February 22nd, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

To register or for more information: St***@**********er.org   www.newartcenter.org

New Art Center
61 Washington Park
Newtonville, MA 02460
617.964.3424

 

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Your family’s tastes direct what is on your customized menu.  The meals are cooked, packaged and labelled in your home. You come home to a sparkling clean kitchen and a house full of wonderful aromas.

You just heat, serve and relax.  Preparation and cooking cost is $30.00 per hour. Visit the website thttp://2busytocook.comor call Eileen Rielly at 617-309-0454.

Just Think – Teens Making Smart Choices

On January 29, 2013, the PTSO and Newton North hosted an expo called "Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices." Over 20 organizations and 30+ community exhibitors set up booths during the day and the evening so teens and families could gather valuable information about everything from driving and pedestrian safety to healthy eating, positive body image to stress reduction and mental health support.

“Talking to our teenagers about making smart choices is so important as they navigate the challenges of being a teenager in 2013,” said Newton North Principal Jen Price in a letter inviting community members to attend. “This is our attempt to stimulate these critical conversations.”

 Just Think Slides

February vacation arts classes at Arsenal Center for the Arts

The Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown offers February Vacation Art Workshops from February 19 – 22 for three age groups:  5 & 6 year olds, 7-10 year olds and 11+.  In Comics, Cartoons and Creative Creatures, students will use drawing, painting, clay and other media.  Younger students will create comics, cartoons and creative creatures; the older group will focus on graffiti art, t-shirts, hats and simple jewelry.

Full or half-day options available.  Morning classes run from 9:30AM – Noon.  Afternoon classes run from 12:30 – 3PM.
Supervised Lunch and Extended Day options are available.

Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown, with free parking and access to public transportation.
Scholarships and Membership discounts are available.
For class descriptions, visit  the Arsenal Center’s website.

To register, call 617-923-0100, ext. 309.