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Now accepting nominations: NFP Teen Ambassador Program (TAP)

Currently seeking community-minded, motivated teens to apply for the Teen Ambassador Program (TAP).

This selective year-long program offers middle and high school students the opportunity for personal growth while serving the greater good in the Newton community. Accepted teens serve as ambassadors for the Newton Food Pantry, while developing leadership skills in volunteer service and community organizing. TAP members take part in a customized training program, taught by community leaders, including topics such as non-profit organizational management, community organizing and public speaking. Students are given an “insider” experience at the Newton Food Pantry, where they will learn how a successful non-profit organization runs and gain a better understanding of the impact that the NFP has in the community.

Find out more and consider applying HERE.

 

Mental Health: Continuing the Conversation

Join Mayor Fuller, Samaritans Inc., and Families for Depression Awareness to learn more about suicide prevention, recognizing depression and bipolar disorder, and the important work being done to reduce the stigma of mental health issues in our community.

Register online at www.newtonma.gov/mentalhealth

May 6th,  6:30 – 8:00 pm via Zoom

Invitation to #SpeakUp Summit

Join a global community tackling climate change. Students ages 10-15 are coming together to learn from one another and youth leaders how young people can make their voices heard in the debate about responding to climate change.

This is a free program open to any student regardless of any experience they have with debate or otherwise. Here is the invitation directly from students already planning to attend: https://youtu.be/nuFD27yFT-M

Students can register here. Check the flyer here.

May 8th, 11:00 am

Fans of Newton Community Ed: The NCE Kids team wants to hear from you!

The NCE Kids team would like to enlist your help! The last year has brought lots of changes, and while they’ve missed being in-person with kids in your schools, they’ve done their best to adapt to those changes and deliver quality enrichment programs offered online or outdoors.

Going forward, NCE Kids anticipates offering a mix of in-person and online programs and hopes to have several new and different offerings as well, keeping parent preferences in mind as they plan. To that end, they are assembling a group of parents who will act as an advisory panel. By sending four to six brief surveys a year; your answers will help influence these programming decisions.

If you’d like to help out, here’s the first survey! For now they’re just looking to collect parents’ names, email addresses, and some info about your child(ren) to be sure to have all ages and genders represented.

PANS/PANDAS Webinar: When Strep/Other Infections Cause OCD, Anxiety and More

Dearborn Academy Speaks is hosting a panel discussion on the little-known but disabling PANS/PANDAS syndromes. The diseases can occur when strep, other infection or environmental factors cause a misdirected immune response resulting in inflammation on a child’s brain. This response, in turn, can trigger the sudden onset of ADHD, OCD, disabling anxiety, a decline in math and reading skills, and more.

While researchers are only beginning to study and understand the PANS/PANDAS syndromes, this panel of experts will provide the latest information on causes and treatment.

Register https://bit.ly/DA-PANS-PANDAS2021

May 17th 6:30 – 8:00 pm, via Zoom

ActiveMinds Tutoring is Hopeful!

Shine this summer by signing up for a math program. Let ActiveMinds keep your learning bright by fighting learning loss.

Contact ActiveMinds for a complimentary conversation to develop a personalized math plan. Review the Spring Newsletter to learn more  https://conta.cc/3gR9OLE.

Call 617-227-2225 or email info@activemindstutoring.com for all of your tutoring needs.

Outdoors – Middle School Girls Empowerment Class

Artemis Girls: Stand Strong, Stand Tall for students in Middle School Girls (Grades 5 – 8)

Artemis Girls is back! This popular girls 6 class empowerment program builds strength, stamina and self-confidence through yoga, mindfulness and breath work activities. Co-taught by Tracy Affonso and Amy Hrobak.

Learn more at https://www.artemisyoga.com/classes/kids-teen-classes/

May 7th – June 11th, 3:30 – 4:45 pm
Arsenal Park in Watertown, MA

Support the Newton Community Freedge!

The Newton Community Freedge, a volunteer-run outdoor refrigerator and pantry provides free food and personal care supplies to anyone with need, no questions asked. This initiative, led by the Newton Food Pantry in collaboration with other local Newton organizations, depends on donations from individuals in the community, as well as from local businesses and restaurants. The Freedge is open 24/7 for both users and donors, and is easily accessible in the parking lot of Central Drapery and Dry Cleaning in Nonantum.

Join the Newton Community Freedge Facebook group for updates about what’s needed and what’s available and for information about how to get involved. Learn more at www.newtonfoodpantry.org/newton-freedge/ You can make a financial contribution to support the Freedge here

420 Watertown Street,  Nonantum

Boys & Girls Club of Newton, Spring Time After School Fun!

This spring season at the Club is filled with programs for all ages. Programs like: PHOTOGRAPHY, MURAL ART, MUSIC, CERAMICS, and STEM will capture and inspire your child’s imagination. In addition, The Club will offer wide range of ATHLETIC programs that will get hearts pumping after a long day of school.

Some of these programs can be done outdoors if weather permits to have your child enjoy the great spring weather.

Register Today! https://www.newtonbgc.com/spring-program-2021