The public is invited to attend the Newton Community Preservation Committee’s PUBLIC HEARING on a request for $1,057,000 in additional funding for the Newton Homebuyer Assistance Program at its meeting on Thursday, 9 April 2015, 7:00 pm, City Hall Rm 204.
The full proposal is online from “Proposals & Projects – Pending” on the CPC program website.
Tanglewood Marionettes “Cinderella” – Saturday, May 9th: 10am
A classic fairy tale told with wit and style, the story unfolds as the pages of a giant book open to reveal each beautifully painted setting, featuring lavishly costumed marionettes. All your favorite characters are here, from gentle Cinderella to the bumptious stepsisters and the charming prince, but we do offer a few new surprises: Cinderella’s method of conveyance to the ball is NOT the traditional horse-drawn coach, and, when all hope seems lost, a clever little bluebird saves the day for Cinderella.
Tickets: $10 per person (2 yrs and older)/$25 Family of 4
Rock-A-Baby with Siagel Productions – Saturday, May 9th: 11:15am
After “Cinderella”, jam out with the Siagel celebrity puppet band to music that will get you on your feet and the whole family groovin’! Rock-A-Baby is free for everyone attending the puppet show, or $10 per family. Tickets are available at the Festival website. Be sure to check the website for the month of exciting cultural events throughout Newton in May.
Family DanceFEST, Friday, May 9: 6 – 9pm
An evening of fun for the whole family, under the big tent and on the lawns of Newton City Hall. Pick up dinner from the Festival Food Trucks, join in the interactive games and dance party organized by Siagel Productions and The Dance Academy. Dress to move and be ready to dance with friends and family to today’s top musical favorites. Don’t miss the special appearance by The Dominoes with Abigail Matthews.
Tickets: $10 or $25 for family of 4. Check the Festival website for the month of exciting cultural events throughout Newton in May: 55 events in 31 days!
Get creative during Spring Vacation at the Newton Sewing Studio. Spring Vacation Sewing Camp is right around the corner!
Sewing Camps are for all levels and abilities: Beginners just learning the “threads” or a seasoned sewist with fashion on the mind. With hundreds of project choices and fabrics galore, you’re sure to have a blast working alongside our friendly instructors.
Machine embroidery, fabric printing, iron on transfers, industrial machines and more. There is no limit to what you can achieve at Newton Sewing Studio. Check out the website for details. Bring your ideas, and your dreams, and we’ll help show you the path to make them a reality.
Spend your April vacation with the Wellesley Theatre Project! Join the WTP for a three-day workshop including a master class in Auditioning, Scene Study, and Musical Theatre.
April 22, 23 & 24
2nd- 5th Grade, 9am – Noon
6th-12th Grade, 1pm – 4pm
Students will leave with audition techniques, an understanding of how to approach a scene, and learn a dance to a musical theatre favorite. At the conclusion of the workshop, students will present their work in a “Shareformance”. Learn more and register at the Wellesley Theatre Project website.
Kids in grades 6-12 can play sports — for FREE — at the Hyde Community Gym in Newton Highlands (90 Lincoln St., easy walk from T station). Sports equipment is provided. Just drop-in and play.
Mondays 4-6 pm: Variety of Indoor Sports
Tuesdays 6:30-7:45 pm: Badminton
Wednesdays 4-6 pm: Variety of Indoor Sports
Thursdays 5:30-6:45 pm: Badminton
Fridays 3-5 pm: Basketball for High School only.
Starting Saturday, April 4: Skills & Scrimmages – Variety of Indoor Sports from 3-5 pm.
The Hyde Community Gym and The Newton Partnership sponsor the program. For more information call: 617.527.3308
Mark your calendars for the “Spring into Swing” Jazz concert and Reception to benefit Creative Arts & Sciences
When: Friday, April 10th, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Where: Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road
Tickets: $35/person purchase here: http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/CASC
Ticket price includes light fare and open bar. No one under 21 will be admitted.
Proceeds from the event will benefit enrichment programming during the 2015-16 school year.
Creative Arts & Sciences began bringing enrichment program into the classroom in 1960. Fifty-five years later it continues to be is a part of every grade and middle school PTO and a vital part of our student’s education experience. Please attend! Please support Creative Arts & Sciences!
Shop at Whole Foods in Newton and support the Newton Food Pantry!
Both Whole Foods stores in Newton are running a Register Coupon and food drive for the Newton Food Pantry during the entire month of April.
Cashiers will be asking customers if they want to donate to the Newton Food Pantry when they check out and there will be bins at the stores to collect donations during the month.
Mason-Rice PTO Online Auction ends Tuesday, March 31st at 10:00 pm
Looking for something for your kids to do this summer…Well don’t miss out on bargains on camps such as Babson, BC Boys Basketball Camp, Beaver, Camp Cody Overnight Camp, Fessenden, Headfist Mulitsport Camp, Meadowbrook, Summer at BB&N, the Teddy Bear Club and more…
Want to Get in Shape.. There are many fitness related items including Barre 3, Change Your Body Boot Camp, Dawn Davis Yoga, GS Fitness Core Boot Camp, Healthworks, Pure Barre, SoulCycle, Studio U and more..
Many Dining Gift Cards to local restaurants…51 Lincoln, Aquitaine, Capital Grille, Il Casale, Johnny’s Luncheonette, Lumiere, The Local, Tommy Doyle’s & more.
Unique items such as BikeBus Traveling Indoor Spinning Party for 8, Community Rowing Sculling Class for 2 Adults, Rob Gronkowski signed Patriots Jersey, and much, much more!
Get something for yourself or as a gift and benefit the 478+ kids at Mason-Rice Elementary School! Click here to check it all out.
Jazz concert and reception featuring jazz vocalist Semenya McCord to benefit NPS Creative Arts & Sciences 2015–2016 programs.
Newton Public Schools’ Creative Arts & Sciences Concert Series performer, Semenya McCord, has been invited to present a very special concert for Newton parents, faculty, and friends. Limited tickets for this 21+ event go on sale February 23rd.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the website at
http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/CASC or contact Stacey Moriarty at st*************@***********ma.us. Flyer for the event can be downloaded here: Flyer
April 10th, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Newton South High School
Spring is just around the corner (yes, it’s true!) – and it’s time to start dusting off those running (or walking) shoes! The 23rd annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race and Family Walk is a perfect way to shake off some of that cabin fever!
Every runner receives an official digital-clock time, a race medallion, goody bag and a free ticket to the pre-race pasta party at Newton City Hall on Saturday, April 18th. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each category win a trophy!
There are free games and activities organized by Steve DeMasco’s Shaolin Studios of Wellesley, CrossFit Boston Iron & Grit and the Lasell College Special Events students. Not a runner? Everyone can walk the course at 11:30. Register at www.newtoncommunitypride.org. The first 500 registrations receive a free t-shirt.
April 19th, Newton City Hall