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Connecting kids with MentorBuddies

Check out MentorBuddies, a tutoring business which enables parents of young children (typically ages 5-13) to browse, contact and book lessons with Newton teens in academics, sports, music, coding, and more! The website has over 100 highly qualified mentors in 36 skill areas for parents to choose from, primarily from Newton North and Newton South.

At $25.00/hour, Newton parents can have their children mentored by varsity and state-ranked athletes, talented musicians, and honors/AP students. Kids who use MentorBuddies benefit from having an older successful teenage “buddy” as a role model.

MentorBuddies was started last year by a Newton North student to connect local talented teens with younger students in the Newton public school system for fun, educational, and affordable at-home lessons. Since then hundreds lessons have been provided.

To learn more, see MentorBuddies.com or contact info@mentorbuddies.com.

Newton FORJ Book Group

The Newton FORJ (Families Organizing for Racial Justice) Book Group will meet 6:30-8:30 pm. Between now and the end of the year, the books will be:

September 24th,  Oak Hill Middle School library
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

October 24th, Oak Hill Middle School library
Raising White Kids by Jennifer Harvey

November 18th, Brown Middle School library
Born A Crime by Trevor Noah

December 16th, Brown Middle School library
Nonfiction choice: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates or
YA choice: The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas

For more information, please contact Jennifer Dirga at jenniferdirga@gmail.com. There will be no childcare available at these events.

Middle School Racecar Crash Course

Beaver Works will be running a Racecar Crash Course on Saturdays on the MIT campus and they are looking for students who must live local and be able to attend all sessions.

Specifically, they’re looking for girls in grades 6-8 who are interested in learning about robotics and programming. The program is completely free! No prior experience is necessary and lunch is provided.

See attached flyer or go to https://beaverworks.ll.mit.edu/CMS/bw/bwsi for more information. The link to sign up for the program is https://mit-bwsi.formstack.com/forms/bwsi_middle_school_crash_course_fall2019.

They we will also run another program in the spring that will be open to both males and females.

Job Opportunity at the After School Language Program

Spanish / French / Chinese speaking persons wanted for NCE/IES After School Language Program

  •  Candidate must be fluent in the language they teach.
  • This position does not require Teaching Certificate. Training and materials will be provided. Classes are for 1 hour at different schools on different days.
  • Lessons are taught with games , skits , songs and rhymes.
  • Candidate must have a car.
  • Compensation is minimum of $30 per class.

If you are interested in teaching or substituting please contact Joanna Hooley at mjjehooley@gmail.com or 617-325-0040.

Newton Youth Hockey – Learn to Play Program

The Learn to Play program is an introduction to hockey designed for boys and girls aged 4 through 11. Participants follow a progression of drills designed to teach them the core hockey skills of skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting. There’s a strong emphasis on having fun, using a variety of games, challenges, and scrimmages as key components of the program.

Participants skate twice per week. One day is structured around skills progression while the other day is dedicated to scrimmages. This is a 16-week program that begins in mid-November and ends in mid-March. Cost: $550.

Registration link: http://www.leagueathletics.com/Page.asp?n=11670&org=newtonyouthhockey.com

Saturdays at Ryan Arena, Watertown, Grades K-2 9:20 – 10:10 am and Grades 3+ 10:20 – 11:10 am and Sundays at Daly Rink, Newton, 8:00 am.

Newton Metrowest Travel Basketball Registration

Join over 350 Newton youth basketball players in the competitive Metrowest Travel Basketball program. The program stresses basketball skills and sportsmanship in a fun, competitive environment where players compete on behalf of Newton against neighboring town teams.

Girls and boys in 4th-8th grades who live in Newton or attend Newton schools through the METCO program are eligible. New players are welcome, and volunteer coaches are needed. Tryouts are conducted October 16th through October 28th.

Pre-registration is free and required to tryout. Full details and on-line registration is available at www.newtonbball.com.

A great music school in Newton Highlands!

Now that fall is underway a lot of students are trying instruments for the first time. It can be a tricky process but the amazing faculty at The Conservatory at Highlands is here to help! Their teachers are experienced, patient, kind and supportive and have many years of experience helping students turn those “squeeks” and “squacks” into the sweet sounds of Hot Cross Buns, Star Wars and beyond.

Try learning an instrument along with your child in our parent/student lessons. It is an amazing and educational activity for the family. They help musicians of any age and offer guitar, bass, drums and rock bands as well as classical strings and piano and voice!

Trumpets, trombones, saxophones, flutes and clarinet players? They have the best, most patient and inspiring teachers. If you’re already experienced, their pros can help take you to the next level of playing.

Music helps students build their identity and learn a gift of a lifetime. For miore info, visit www.highlandsconservatory.com,  Sign Up Here (no commitment necessary) or call/or text  617-903-0944 or e-mail info@highlandsconservatory.com

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Learn about a proposed health regulation at the Public Listening session

A public health regulation is proposed to restrict sales of electronic cigarettes to adult-only (21+) stores. A public listening session regarding this draft regulation will be held in early October. Learn more here: www.tinyurl.com/NewtonEcigs

October 3rd, 7:00 – 9:000 pm
City Council Chambers, Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue

Outbreak of Serious Vaping Related Lung Illness

Public health officials are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with e-cigarette and marijuana vaping devices.

Newton Health and Human Services strongly urges residents to consider not using any e-cigarette or vaping products until more information has been determined. And we continue to encourage parents to speak with your children about never using any vape products.

Please click here for more information and to read the entire advisory. http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/health_n_human_services/public/tobacco_and_e_cigarettes.asp

Newton’s Top Chefs Cook for a Great Cause: Tickets on Sale NOW

Tickets are ON SALE NOW for Newton Food Pantry ‘s Newton’s Community Table (NCT) fundraiser. NCT is a unique event where guests can experience the tastes of some of Newton’s best restaurants and feel good knowing that all proceeds will go to benefit our community.

Please visit www.foodfornewton.com for details and tickets. This event will sell out quickly, so purchase your ticket today!

October 17th, 6:30-9:30 pm
The Windsor Club

For additional information see Newton’s Community Table