Rec Place Afterschool will host a visit from Animal Adventures on Thursday, Feb 18th of vacation week. Parents and children of all ages are invited to join us at Lower Falls Community Center from 2:00-3:00 for this wonderful “hands on” program. Please call for details and to reserve seats. (617) 332-7327.
Fund created to help Haitians In response to the tragedies unfolding in Haiti, The Haiti Fund has been created at the Boston Foundation. All contributions to this fund will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1 million, by the Ansara Family Fund at the Boston Foundation. The Haiti Fund, which will be spent down over the course of five years, will devote 25% of its resources to immediate disaster relief and remaining funds will be dedicated to long-term efforts such as human rights training and organizing, reconstruction of infrastructure and livelihoods with an emphasis on grassroots approaches. Contributions can be made in the following ways:
1. Fund advisors can login to Advisor Xpress <https://www.edonorcentral.com/login_0071.asp> and recommend a grant to the Boston Foundation with the grant to be used for the Haiti Fund.
2. Make check payable to the Boston Foundation with Haiti Fund in the memo line. Checks should be sent to Fund Administration, The Boston Foundation, 75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116.
3. Donate by credit card. Click here <https://www.tbf.org/donation/donate.aspx> to access our secure site. Select Haiti Fund in the drop down menu.
Please call Kate Guedj (617-338-2670) or Diane Elenbaas (617-338-2608) with any questions regarding the fund.
Performances
All My Sons, by Arthur Miller, presented by Theatre Ink and student directed by Jen Diamond and Jordan Ashcher. All My Sons tells the story of the Kellers, a family torn apart by war. Joe, the father, ran a factory during the war which manufactured faulty airplane parts; he was cleared of guilt, but his partner was jailed for the crime. The specter of Joe’s past and the fact that the family’s oldest son was reported missing in combat prove a potent mix. A mother in denial and a disillusioned son add to the action, and as the tension rises, these threads form a complex weave of electrifying intensity. As the tranquility of the Kellers’ life disintegrates, All My Sons questions traditional notions of responsibility and obligation and powerfully examines the morality of post-war America. February 4th, 5th and 6th at 7:30pm, . Little Theatre at NNHS, 360 Lowell Avenue, Newtonville. Tickets $7 at www.theatreink.net or 617-559-6406.
Historic Newton@Night
Celebrate Historic Newton at this unique evening of dining, drinks, and dancing to Newton’s own band, Backburner, and meet special guest auctioneer. Matt Siegel of KISS 108 FM. The Gala will be held at the Harry Parker Boathouse, headquarters of Community Rowing on the Charles River. We hope you will join us; tickets are selling fast! Tickets are $140 each and are available by calling 617-796-1450.
You may also buy your tickets online until 5 pm Friday, January 22 by Clicking Here
Franklin MidWinter Coffeehouse
Returns for its 10th anniversary in a new venue: The New Arts Center at 61 Washington Park in Newtonville. Join us on February 6th, 2010 for folk music, coffee, wine, and light refreshments. This year’s performers include Franklin parent and professional singer/songwriter Catie Curtis, Franklin parents Shira Doron, Pam McA’Nulty, and Cindy Mapes, former Franklin parent Rob Siegel, and other Franklin community and friends. New this year, online advanced ticket sales! This venue is small, so purchase your tickets early ($15 in advance, $20 at the door if available). Join us for a reception in the art gallery at 6, where you will enjoy the New Arts Center exhibit “Sailing the Barbarous Coast”; the concert will start at 7pm. Check the Coffeehouse website, www.franklinpto.org/MWCH2010 for more info and online ticket sales.
Cinderella Performed by the Tanglewood Marionettes. Sunday, February 14, 2 pm. Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newton, MA 02460. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this timeless love story. This family favorite is set in the 18th century, featuring beautifully painted sets and lavishly costumed marionettes. Order tickets by phone at 617-527-8283 or visit www.newtonculturalcenter.org for more information. Open seating. Tickets $8 in advance/$12 at the door
Get the family dancing at the 5th Annual Winter Concert & Festival featuring Wayne Potash! Live music, activities, crafts, a bake sale, and fantastic raffle prizes. Saturday, February 6, 10am-12pm, Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newton. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. For tickets, contact Sarah Sian at tickets@burrcoop.org or 617-388-3132. All proceeds to benefit Burr Cooperative Nursery School, a non-profit organization.
“Honk”, based on Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Ugly Duckling” at the Wheelock Family Theatre January 29 through February 28. Added: Special School Vacation week matinees. Coming up “The Barber of Seville”, “The Little Mermaid”, “A Tale of Two Cities” and more. Info at www.wheelock.edu/wft/. Professional, affordable theatre.
Summer Programs
Be a Summer Star! Join the Brookline SmartSummers Theater Arts Program in Brookline, MA! Students take classes in the arts and work on an original musical production. The program runs in one and two week sessions starting July 2nd and runs Monday-Friday, 8:30-4PM at the Lincoln School in Brookline. For more information, contact theaterartscamp@aol.com or visit http://sites.google.com/site/smartsummerstheaterarts/welcome To register, contact Brookline Adult & Community Education at 617-730-2700.
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society (Mass Hort) has partnered with LINX Camps to provide 15 premiere camp programs on the 180-acre Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley. The camp programs benefit Mass Hort to further support their mission of educating the public about the environment, nature and horticulture. The camps are led by the year-round LINX Leaders who are proven experts within their fields. The camp program offers transportation from your town, daily swimming and 15 different programs to choose from for ages 3 – 13. They’re also offering some promotions in January that could save families up to $1000 compared to other area camps when registering for four or more weeks. Learn more by visiting http://www.masshort.org/camps or by calling them at 781-235-3210.
Newton South High School Hosts the 6th Annual Teen Summer Program Expo, Monday, February 8, 2010 5:30 PM to 8:00PM, 140 Brandeis Road, in the cafeteria. FREE ADMISSION. Find a rewarding summer experience for your teen and efficiently cut through the thousands of options on-line. Learn about the programs first-hand by meeting directors of more than 50 programs including travel, adventure, academic enrichment, community service, internships, sports, language immersion, arts & theatre and more. Come with friends and sign up for an awesome summer together or bounce ideas off other local families. Sponsored by CampSource and NSHS PTSO. For more information visit www.CampSourceNetwork.com, call 617-244-3316 or email Laura@CampSourceNetwork.com. Snow date will be Tuesday, February 9.
JCC ALL-CAMP FAIR, Sunday, February 7, 2010, 2-4pm at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459
Meet the Jewish Community Centers’ day, overnight and specialty camp directors and explore the summer 2010 options for boys and girls from preschool through high school! Programs include Circus Camp, iCamp, JCC Grossman Day Camp, JCC Kaleidoscope Creative Arts & Science Camp, Maccabi Kingswood Overnight Camp, Zohar Special Needs Program, Sports Camps and more. There will be face-painting, arts & crafts, and light refreshments for all to enjoy. For more information about JCC summer camps and programs, visit us on the web at jccgb.org/summer
NCSC Summer Day Camp at Hale Reservation (Grades 1 – 8)
Registration opens January 1st for the Newton Community Service Center Summer Day Camp at the beautiful Hale Reservation in Westwood. Join us for fun-filled days of boating, Red Cross swim lessons and free swim, arts and crafts, fishing, boating, archery, a ropes challenge course, nature activities, sports, cookouts, special events, overnights and more at our ACA-accredited camp. Our season is from June 28th through August 27th. Join us for two, four, six, eight weeks – or the entire summer! Transportation from our West Newton location to Hale Reservation is included. For more information or to register, please go to our web site at www.NCSCweb.org. If you have questions, please contact Megan Cap-Renzi, NCSC Out-of-School Time Programs Director at mcap-renzi@ncscweb.org or (617) 969-5906, ext. 224.
One-Stop Shopping for Newton Camps: The Planned Out-of-School-Time (POST) database is a single, centralized place to get free online listings of over 160 summer day camp programs in Newton, serving kids age 3-17. This database is searchable by location, age of child, type of camp and specific camp activities. Additional information is provided, including hours of operation, cost, financial aid, availability of transportation and availability of programs for children with special needs. The website also has tip sheets and other resources for parents on specific camp and out-of-school-time topics. For more info or to search, go to: www.projectinterface.org/post. This is a program of The Newton Partnership and Project INTERFACE. Questions? Contact Jenny Gamson at jenny_gamson@newton.k12.ma.us or 617-559-9064.
Activities
I wish I could draw…everyone can draw. Learn the components of drawing in this class for students at all levels. Students explore the principles of line, form, volume, structure, proportion, tone, perspective and composition. Instructor emphasizes developing confidence in drawing and understanding visual imagery. Positive individual and group critiques are an important component. Materials list provided to students upon registration. 11 classes per session. Free use of Drop-in artist studio with enrollment. Fee: $363 (Fee pro-rated for late registration)
9:30 am – 12 noon
Winter: Thursdays, Jan. 7 – March 25 Fridays, Jan. 8 – March 26
Spring: Thursdays, April 8 – June 24 Fridays, April 9 – June 25
Register at 617-796-1540 or 617-527-8283
Classes held at the Newton Cultural Center
225 Nevada Street, Newtonville, MA. 02460
www.newtonculturalcenter.org
Newton Parks and Recreation is offering a variety of February School Vacation Programs February 16, 17, 18, & 19 2010. For more information go to our website at www.ci.newton.ma.us/parks and click on camps, then school vacation programs, or call us at 617-796-1500.
For Grades K – 3 at the BURR PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
Enjoy a fun trip or special event each day. Tuesday – Wooden Toys and Crafts and mini golf, Wednesday – CoCo Key Water Resort, Thursday – Movies, Friday – Chuck E Cheeses. Lunch will be provided each day. 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $45.00 per day (Wednesday is $60.00 for the day) or $175.00 for all 4 days.
For Grades K – 6 at the NEWTON CENTRE HUT
Participate in a variety of activities at the Newton Centre Hut every day including sports, arts and crafts, inside and outside games and more! Each day will include a fun special event. Don’t forget to bring a lunch. Tuesday – Storyteller, Wednesday – Hands on Science, Thursday – Magician, Friday – Super Hero Training Day.
Extended Day is Available! Hours are 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM or extended day 8:15 AM – 5:30 PM $45.00 per day or $160.00 per week for the standard day. Add $12.50 per day for extended day.
For Grades 3 & Above at the LOWER FALLS COMMUNITY CENTER Join us for a fun field trip each day. Tuesday –Burlington Mall, Wednesday – Lazer Zone, Thursday – Museum of Science, Friday – Lanes and Games. Lunch will be provided each day. 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $45.00 per day (Thursday is $60.00 for the day) or $175.00 for all 4 days.
Puddle Stompers Program for Ages 3 – 6
Winter is a magical time to explore nature! Come see how animals and plants are surviving the cold. Look for animal tracks and investigate other signs of winter activity. Discover who is taking a rest during the cold months and who is still out and about. Located at Nahanton Park Nature Center. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. $47.00 per day. 10% sibling discount. Early drop off and extended day is available. Call Puddlestompers at 781-235-6677 or go to www.puddlestompers.com for more information.
Thundercat Sports Clinic for Ages 5 – 7 & 7 – 12
For the sports enthusiast. Play a variety of games including basketball, floor hockey, soccer, and more – all in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Located at Pelligrini Park. Be sure to bring a lunch and snack each day. Single day option is available for $45.00 per day. Registration is available online at www.activityreg.com
Half day program for children ages 5 – 7 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM $120.00 residents $130.00 non residents
Full day program for children ages 7 – 12 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
$160.00 residents $170.00 non residents
Family Movie Day and Night at the West Newton Cinema. Enjoy a movie, popcorn and drink all for just $6.00 per person. Tickets will be sold at the West Newton Cinema on the day of the event. Dates and ticket times to be announced in February.
The Williams Winter Concert will take place on Wed. Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. The Orchestra, 5th grade band, 4th grade chorus, and 5th grade chorus will all be performing. It’s going to be a great concert! Hope to see you there. Martha Holmes, music teacher
FEB VACATION Multiplication Madness: Still Stuck on Multiplication? Don’t let a simple thing like Multiplication drag Math down! Master the times tables the fun and easy way this Feb Vacation week at Mathnasium, Newton Highlands. Feb 15th – 19th. Choose morning or afternoon sessions. For program details, go to www.MathVacation.com or call (617) 340-3665. Limited enrollment, register online at www.MathVacation.com before too late.
Behind the Swinging Doors Insights and Secrets from the kitchens of 3 of Newton’s own celebrity chefs!
Sunday, January 24, 2 pm Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newton, MA 02460
Celebrity chefs make it all look easy, but how do three executive chefs at award-winning restaurants in Newton keep whipping up memorable dishes each night: Surprising, entertaining real-life stories from restaurants are on the table when Jeff Fournier, Michael Leviton and Evan Percoco discuss their recipes for culinary success in a panel moderated by food writer Clara Silverstein. A reception follows, with delicious samples provided by the chefs. Sponsored by the Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs and organized by Denise Joseph, the afternoon promises to be informative as well as fun.
Call 617-527-8283 for tickets, or visit www.newtonculturalcenter.org for more information.
Tickets $10 in advance/$12 at the door.
3rd Annual Newton Spelling Bee. A fun and educational citywide Newton Spelling Bee for all Newton children grades K – 5, compete within their own grade level only, and everyone receives a goody bag and a certificate of participation to celebrate their hard work. The top three spellers in each grade get a special prize. It has been such a popular and fun event, that all the sessions sold out quickly last year! Choose one day from the appropriate age group:
Choose One: 6:00 pm
Grades K – 3 – Monday, March 1, Wednesday, March 3
Grades 4 – 6 – Monday, March 8, Wednesday, March 10
Newton Cultural Center
225 Nevada Street
Newton, MA 02460
Registration fee: $7
Register at www.newtoncivicpride.org or call 617-527-8283
Drop-in Artists’ Studio: For all artists, amateur or otherwise. Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newton. If you love to draw, paint, knit or sew and would enjoy the camaraderie of working alongside other artists – to create, critique or just chat over coffee – you will love the new self-directed Drop-in Artists’ Studio at the Newton Cultural Center. Come as often as you like. The fee is just $10 for a half-day, and $15 for the whole day! Call 617-527-8283 or visit www.newtonculturalcenter.org and click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs.
Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance. Show her how special she really is…
Fathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, or anyone with a special girl is invited to spend a semi-formal evening full of music,
dancing, refreshments, light dinner, desserts, photos & more! Babies to grade 5 Welcome
A professional photographer will be on-site with affordable picture packages so you will always remember this special night.
Sponsored by the Lions Club. Friday, February 12, 2010. 6:30-10:00 pm Newton Marriott.
aalvarez@completeCPAsolution.com
Sports
Rich Gedman Baseball Clinic February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28 • 5–7pm • Ages 6-12 Baseball skill development including hitting, fielding, throwing, catching and base running.
Early registration fees (prior to Feb 15): Per clinic: $50/member or $65/nonmember; All five sessions: $225/member or $295/nonmember
Late registration fees (after Feb 15): Per clinic: $60/member or $75/nonmember; All five sessions: $270/member or $340/nonmember
Please register early. This clinic will sell out. Sign up for one or all 5! Register online at jccgb.org/gedman Contact sports@jccgb.org or 617-558-6456 for more information.
Newton Girls Soccer – Spring 2010 registration open Newton Girls Soccer provides a wonderful learning and playing opportunity to girls in grades K-12 (in the Kindergarten-8th grade Intramural program and in the U9-U18 Travel program) on over 100 teams. The Spring session runs from April 10th – June 12th. Registration deadline is Jan. 31st. Please go to www.newtongirlssoccer.org/regis/ for more information, and to register.
Newton Girls Softball registration is underway for the 2010 spring season. This is a recreational league for over 500 Newton girls in grades 1-8. Players of all skill levels will have a fun and rewarding experience. Visit our website www.newtongirlssoftball.org for more details, on-line registration, and our ongoing winter indoor clinics. Register before January 31, 2009 to avoid a late fee.
Garden City Kindergarten and Pre-K Soccer is now accepting registrations for our 2010 Spring Session. Children in Pre-K (4-5 years old) and students currently enrolled in Kindergarten are invited to participate. GCKS provides an introduction to the game of soccer; teaching a variety of basic skills in a fun, non-competitive environment. Team sizes are limited to 10 players in each group. Registration is limited to 80 players per league. Spring session runs from April 10, 2010 to June 12, 2010. Practice/games are held Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 am for the Kindergarten league and 10:45-11:45 am for the Pre-K league. Games are played on the field at Burr School, Pine Street in Auburndale. Volunteer parent coaches are needed. No experience is necessary and training will be provided. Cost is $60 per child. GCKS is a joint venture of Lincoln-Eliot & Franklin School’s Parent Teacher Organization. Proceeds benefit both schools PTO programs. To obtain a registration form, email gardencitysoccer@gmail.com or download forms from the PTO website’s at www.lepto.org or www.franklinpto.org. For more information, call L-E School parent Melanie Varady at 617-244-5773 or Franklin School parent Deb Rooney at (617) 630-8520. Registration deadline is March 12th. Space is limited.
Baseball @ BC in the Bubble – 3 winter camps for kids ages 6 to 12. – practice fielding, hitting & pitching and play some games — “PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT CLINICS” (2/6 & 2/13) – get a night out for dinner or Valentine’s Day while your kids have a blast playing Bubble-Ball (6 to 9pm both nights) For more info go to www.bceagles.com/baseballcamps or call 617-552-1132
Baseball Clinics for 6-12 year olds: Feb. 6th and 13th. Sign up for one or both sessions at $50/session. Experienced Staff including Mik Aoki, Head Baseball Coach at BC. All phases of the game covered, including hitting, base running, throwing and fielding. All the kids will play in games, hone skills and have a great experience. Held at the Alumni Stadium Bubble. Questions or for more info: baseball@bc.edu or call 617-552-1132. To register your child: kaiserma@bc.edu
Parenting
Parenting Your Preschooler: Coping with Challenging Behaviors, Reducing Stress and Creating More Peace at Home. Wednesday, February 3rd, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mason Rice Elementary School Auditorium, 149 Pleasant St, Newton, MA 02459. Led by Laura Perkins, LICSW, Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and Mary Gartland, LICSW, Early Childhood Behavior Specialist for The Newton Partnership. Parents will learn simple techniques to encourage positive behaviors, set limits, avoid power struggles and reduce stress at home. For more information contact Beverly Mobilia, 617.559.6065 or email Beverly_Mobilia@newton.k12.ma.us No registration required.
Open House at NCSC Early Education & Child Care: January 30th 9:30-11:30am. Tour our facilities, meet the teachers and let your children explore the classrooms through activities. We offer full-day, year round child care and preschool for infants through 5 years, and afterschool care for K-6th grade (transportation available from select schools). Space is available now for 3-5 year olds. Enrollment for fall is open now. Located at 492 Waltham Street, West Newton, behind the CVS. For more information, please visit www.NCSCweb.org or call Judy at 617-969-5906 x121
Brain Gym Workshop, presented by Bonnie Hershey, M.Ed., Director of The Kinesiology Connection. Come to a workshop Tuesday, February 2 at 7:30 pm demonstrating Brain Gym, simple and safe movements to boost fine-motor and academic skills and reduce stress. Using the principles of educational kinesiology, Brain Gym activities use movement to stimulate physical, emotional and intellectual development. You will have an opportunity to experience these movement exercises and take home tools ready for immediate use for yourself and your family. For more information or to join our online discussion group, please email info@newtonpac.org or visit our website at www.newtonpac.org.
