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DI Info Nights

Last year, over 100 students from nine different Newton Public Schools participated in Regional and State competitions some even taking top honors and advancing to Globals!
Come to one of the “DI Info Nights” to find out more about enrolling your child in a life changing experience.

September 15th,  7:00-8:00 pm, Countryside Elementary (191 Dedham Street)

September 17th,  7:00-8:00 pm, Mason Rice Elementary (149 Pleasant Street)

September 28th,  7:00-8:00 pm, Horace Mann Elementary (687 Watertown Street)

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Fall Farm programs

Registration is now open for Newton Community Farm’s fall programs for youth, families and adults. New programs and events are always being added so keep checking in at www.newtoncommunityfarm.org. Pre-registration required

Coming in September!
* Farm Sprouts, Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am starts September 15th
* Kids Cooking Green, Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 pm starts September 15th
* Annual Fall Festival, September 20thm 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
* Boston Ferments Fermentation 101, September 24th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
* Gardeners – Season Extension and more, September 26th, 9:00 am – 12pm

Experience Angier’s History

Experience Angier’s History Through Pictures and Words

The old Angier School building is gone and the new one is rising from its ashes. It’s a perfect time to pause and reflect on the rich history of Angier. Join us on this journey told in photographs and oral history. You will experience the artistry of photographer and Angier alum Benjamin Korsh and the words of the Angier community, past and present, captured by Waban journalist Lauren Paul. Special treat: Angier teachers, Lauren Comando and Ann O’Halloran, will talk about the history of Waban. Suggested donation of $15 at the door.

September 24th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Waban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street

Teamwork Trivia Challenge to support NewTV scholarships

NewTV will be holding its first annual Teamwork Trivia Challenge.  The event will consist of two hours of trivia, beginning at 7:30 pm followed by an after party with a raffle, DJ and dancing until 11:30 pm. Guests can arrive starting at 6:30 pm to enjoy appetizers and desserts from local restaurants, including Baker’s Best and 3 Squares Needham.

Funds raised from this event will support NewTV’s scholarship and internship programs. Former NewTV interns have gone on to successful careers in their chosen field. Many have attributed some of that success to their time at NewTV.

For more information and to register online, visit newtv.org and click on the link for Teamwork Trivia Challenge or go directly to newtv.org/teamworktriviachallenge.

October 2nd, 6:30 – 11:30 pm
Post 440 in Newton

4th Annual UOD Family Book Event

Understanding Our Differences will hold its 4th Annual Family Book Event with featured author Lynda Mullaly Hunt, who will talk about and sign her New York Times bestselling middle grade novel, Fish In A Tree. The book is about a girl with learning disabilities who discovers that great minds don’t always think alike.

Admission is free for children and NPS teachers and staff. Requested donation at the door is $10 for adults. Online registration for this author conversation and book signing is required and is now open at: http://understandingourdifferences.org/fish-in-a-tree/
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October 20th, 7:00 pm at Newton South High School Auditorium

Adult Knitting Class in Newton Center

Would you like to learn to knit? Do you know the basics but are ready to move beyond a scarf? Or have you finished a couple of projects and are ready to learn some new techniques and become more confident? Register now for a small (9 students), adults-only knitting class taught by an experienced teacher:

In this class, beginners will develop a strong foundation of skills so that they can continue knitting many different types of projects. You’ll learn how to: cast on, knit, purl, create a border, read a pattern, identify and fix common mistakes, and bind off. More experienced knitters can expand their skills to cables, lace knitting, chart reading, and/or socks.

To register, email the instructor ma***********@***il.com. Payment information, address, and a list of materials needed for the first class will be sent promptly.

6 Tuesday evenings: September 29th – November 3rd
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $90
Location: Instructor’s home in Newton Centre

The Maestro Musicians Academy

The Maestro Musicians Academy is now taking students for the Fall Semester!
Expert lessons in piano, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, flute, guitar, clarinet, and voice for children ages 4 and up with locations at the Young Israel of Brookline in Coolidge Corner and the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association in West Newton.

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 or visit http://www.maestromusiciansacademy.com .

Guitar Lessons In Your Home

Berklee College of Music graduate seeks a limited number of students for private/group guitar lessons. Lessons are offered in your home. All levels are welcome, including beginners. Through a comprehensive approach that combines technique, ear training and harmony, Maldi Kellici will help your son or daughter develop music skills applicable to all styles of guitar playing. S/he will learn to play and analyze songs and solos from a broad range of musical genres. Students will sharpen their overall musical skills and can gain help, if interested, in song-writing & composition.

For references, video and audio samples, please contact Maldi Kellici at ma*****@***il.com ,  617-792-2244, or use the contact form on maldikellici.com