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Newton’s Parks & Recreation Fall activities

The Newton Parks & Recreation Department is kicking off the fall season with lots of opportunities for residents of all ages to be active, engaged, and have fun:

On October 7th, there’s a Picnic in the Park at Kennard Park from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, with music, dancing, and lots of activities. Designed for children and adults, the picnic is a great way to spend time outdoors and explore the park. More information about the picnic is available here.

The Lower Falls Community Center is home to lots of great classes, offering fun and fitness for Newton residents of all ages. Some of the diverse offerings include: Continue reading →

Get a free NCE Kids class!

Newton Community Ed (NCE) is looking for onsite coordinators to represent NCE at each school and help ensure that the classes run smoothly.

This position involves arriving at school by dismissal time, supporting NCE teachers and students as needed, and staying at school until the last NCE student is dismissed. The onsite coordinators liaise with NCE office staff regarding class logistics and special needs. The hours are typically 3:00 – 4:30 pm on all days but Tuesdays, and 12:30 – 2:00 pm on Tuesdays.

In exchange for your services, you or your child can take a free class at NCE (with some restrictions). If you’d prefer, you can earn $25.00/day. Please contact Brenda at br**********@********12.us if you or anyone you know is interested in these positions.
Open to hiring a single person or multiple people per school.

Newton Community Farm’s Annual Fall Festival

Come enjoy your local community farm at 303 Nahanton Street during an afternoon of fun family activities There will be live music by the High Strung Strummers, a sing-a-long (11:45 – 12:30) led by Julia of Music Together , pumpkin decorating, face painting, and spider web cutting.

Your family can play corn hole together, or take a great family photo. Come for lunch and enjoy a fresh-made sandwich from around the world, grilled corn, apples, and delicious treats provided by our community bakers. It’s a perfect way to welcome the fall season!

We depend on our community of volunteers to make these public events possible. Please consider volunteering for a shift, and/or baking  for the bake sale to make your contribution. Please visit the website  for more information or to sign up to volunteer.

September 24th,  11:00 am – 3:00 pm
303 Nahanton Street, Newton

Middle School Speech Team

Newton Public School students in Grades 6-8*, join the Speech Team to become a better public speaker, gain confidence for class discussions and dramatic presentations, win awards for yourself and your school, make friends with kids from all over the state, and have fun as part of an amazing team.

You’ll compete in tournaments through the Massachusetts Middle School Speech League (formerly the Forensics League) in the event you choose, from among prose or poetry reading, original oratory, impromptu, and more. All students Continue reading →

Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Hope Walks 2017

Join Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s 8th Annual Hope Walks. Hope Walks is a 3.3 mile neighborhood walk to benefit the life-enhancing Integrative Support Services at the Vernon Cancer Center. The annual fundraiser starts and ends at the hospital and brings together nearly 1,000 patients, families, caregivers, residents and volunteers to help cancer patients and their families through treatment and recovery. Register by September 15th and save $10.00 at www.nwh.org/hopewalks

October 1st, 9:00 am
Walk Day Event Details Continue reading →

2017 Our Neighbors’ Table Fundraiser

Tickets are on sale now for Newton Food Pantry ‘s second Our Neighbors’ Table (ONT) fundraiser. ONT is a unique event where guests can experience the tastes of some of
Newton’s best restaurants such as Central , Comedor, Farmstead Table, Fiorella’s , and Lumiere and feel good knowing that all proceeds will go to benefit our community.

Please visit the ONT website for details and tickets.

October 19th, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
The Windsor Club
1601 Beacon Street, Newton

Einstein’s Workshop

Einstein’s Workshop  is a year-round STEAM education center run by Zervas parent Chris
Payton. Their goal is to educate and inspire students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics and classes introduce students to Robotics, Coding, Making & Inventing, and Game Based Learning in age-appropriate groups with experienced instructors.

Registration is currently open for weekend classes and clubs at the flagship Burlington location as well as through after-school partnerships with organizations such as Newton Community Education. Register for Burlington programs by September 15th to receive a Continue reading →

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Do you believe that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” Join the dynamic task force of trained volunteer CAP Prevention Specialists committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with verbal, physical or sexual assault.

Now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. CORI and SORI screenings required. For more information email Gail Sommer at gs*****@**********ss.org or call 617-969-5906 ext. 143.

19 Continuing Education Credits available for licensed MSW’s.

3 Session Training begins on October 29th
Application deadline is October 20th