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Nationwide T-Shirt Art Contest for Kids

Life is Good® Inspires Optimism in Kids Through Nationwide T-Shirt Art Contest

Kids are invited to draw what makes their life good for a chance to win a college scholarship and have their design join the new Kid’s Tee Collection all to support kids in need.

Positive lifestyle brand Life is Good® announced today the launch of its first t-shirt art contest for kids, encouraging them to focus on the good and spread the power of optimism. Every time kids draw and share “why life is good” they’ll help make life better for kids in need.

“The world today can be an intense, complex and challenging place – but as humans we have a choice to focus on what’s right in our lives rather than what’s wrong,” said John Jacobs Chief Creative Optimist & Life is Good co-founder. “The amazing thing about young kids is this comes naturally to them. Our goal with this contest is to celebrate and inspire that raw sense of optimism, to remind people of the simple things that make life good, while also raising money to help kids overcome poverty, violence and illness.”

Beloved for over 20 years for its fun, positive message apparel, Life is Good is dedicated to inspiring people to choose optimism to positively impact their life and the lives of others.

Now through April 29th, 2016, kids from the ages of 3 through 12 are encouraged to hand draw what makes life good for them, then have their parent (or legal guardian) scan or snap a photo, share on Instagram using #LifeisGoodbecause or submit through www.lifeisgood.com/artcontest. For every entry received, Life is Good will donate $1 to help kids in need. Three grand prize winners will have their drawing featured on Life is Good t-shirts (with net profits donated to support kids in need) and be awarded a $2,000 scholarship as part of the prize package.

All original art submitted will be reviewed by the official Life is Good team, including Bert Jacobs (Chief Executive Optimist & Life is Good co-founder) and John Jacobs (Chief Creative Optimist & Life is Good co-founder). Entrants’ art will be shared in an ever-growing gallery of inspiration at www.lifeisgood.com/artcontest.

The campaign comes on the heels of the release of Life is Good’s new 2016 Kids Collection. Featuring 24 unique styles in sizes ranging from toddler to Kids XL, the line includes original art and messages of empowerment and positivity to help build confidence in kids and spread optimism to all. The tees are made with 100% USA grown cotton, are garment washed for softness and feature double-needle stitching.

April 16, 2016
Cambridge Science Festival: Science Activities for Kids

It’s the 10th Anniversary of the Cambridge Science Festival held this year from April 15-24 in a variety of locations. I’m looking for science activities for my 11 year son, so I’ve selected these events:

Saturday, April 16

Noon to 4pm

Paper Circuits in the Idea Hub

MIT Museum

265 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge

Using copper tape and LEDs, create your own artistic light up cards, paper models, and more. This program uses small button batteries and is not suitable for young children. Cost: FREE with museum admission. Drop in.

Saturday, April 23

10 am to 4:00

Rocket Day

Danehy Park, Sherman Street, Cambridge

Build and launch rockets, build parachutes, and launch stuffed animals into the air. Note: bring at least one empty 2-liter or 1-liter soda bottle and a tennis ball to participate. Cost: Free. Weather-dependent. Drop-in.

Saturday, April 23

1:00 to 3:00

Young Makers Pop-Up Space

Teen Central and Children’s Libraries

Boston Public Library

700 Boylston Street, Boston

Have you ever wanted to create an electrical circuit from paper and tape or take apart the kitchen fan to see how it works? Come to get your hands on dozens of STEAM activities designed to ignite the curiosity and inventiveness of teens and young children.

Cost: Free. Drop-in.

April 15, 2016
Bomb Threat at Newton South

Another round of bomb threats were called in to Massachusetts high schools which included Newton South High School, Andover High School, Arlington High School, Arlington Catholic High School, Acton-Boxborough High School, Brookline High School, Danvers High School, Littleton High School, Marblehead High School, Melrose High School, Needham High School, Peabody High School, the Page Hilltop School in Ayer and Shawsheen Tech in Billerica.

For the second time this week, several schools confirmed receiving bomb threats via robocalls, according to officials. At least one school said it received a threat from a live person. From WCVB Channel 5

As of this writing, we are aware of 32 schools in Massachusetts that have received robo-call bomb threats today. The response to the threats is being handled, variously, by local police and fire departments, the State Police Bomb Squad, State Police patrols and K9 units, and the office of the State Fire Marshal. The threats are being tracked by State Police at the Commonwealth Fusion Center. For each threat, a risk assessment is performed and authorities are responding accordingly. No hazardous devices have been found at any sites as of this time. From MA State Police.

April 14, 2016
BC Vacation Soccer Camps for Girls

Boston College Women’s Soccer – 2016 April Vacation & Summer Clinic Dates

April Vacation Clinic

Dates: Tues April 19 – Fri April 22

Time: 9am-3pm

Ages: 6-14 years

Location: Newton Campus

Cost: $295

Summer Session I

Dates: Tues June 28 – Fri July 1

Time: 9am-3pm

Ages: 6-14 years

Location: Newton Campus

Cost: $295

Summer Session II

Dates: Mon July 18 – Thurs July 21

Time: 9am 3pm

Ages: 6-14 years

Location: Newton Campus

Cost: $295

Summer Prospect/Elite

Dates: Fri July 8 – Sun July 10

Time: Overnight

Ages: Grade 6+

Location: Newton Campus

Cost: $495/$395 (commuter)

All sign up and registration information, including details on how to register, can be found by visiting our websitewww.bcwomenssoccer.com or by clicking here

If you have any questions, feel free email soccercl@bc.edu or call 617.552.0982

Thank you

Boston College Women’s Soccer

April 14, 2016
Book Event for Kids at the EMK Institute

EMK Institute celebrates spring with Rose’s Garden!

Author and illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds, will join us for a reading and signing of his book, Rose’s Garden on

Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the EMK Institute in Boston.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate

(next to JFK Presidential Library)

210 Morrissey Boulevard

Boston, MA 02125

The signing will be followed by paper flower making, where participants can write how they want to “make a difference” on their flower petals which will be planted in Rose’s Garden at the EMK Institute.

Please RSVP. This event is for all ages and is FREE to the public.

If you can’t make it Saturday, paper flower making will be available at the EMK Institute throughout April school vacation week (4/16/2016 – 4/23/2016).

April 13, 2016
7 Valeo FC Boys Invited to US Soccer Training Centers

Valeo FC Boys Invited to US Soccer Training Centers

The United States Soccer Federation has invited 7 Valeo Futbol Club players to upcoming US Soccer Training Centers.

The U.S. Soccer Training Centers are a critical element in the U.S. Soccer development model. They are designed to improve talent identification, evaluation, player development and coaching development.

It provides players a unique opportunity to train under the direction of the US Soccer Youth National Team staff and give the coaches a chance to evaluate young talented players for future consideration for the national teams.

The Valeo players who have received invitations are:

● Matthew Goncalves
● Youmy Telmaque
● Max Johnston
● Zachary Sardi-Santos
● Patrick Leal
● Morris Matthews
● Liam Carpenter-Shulman

About Valeo FC

Valeo Futbol Club (VFC) is a registered 501(c) (3) non-profit soccer training organization focused on developing competitive athletes, outstanding citizens and strong leaders.Valeo provides a challenging and rewarding environment that teaches the virtues of Teamwork, Discipline, Hard Work, Commitment, Respect and Leadership.

April 12, 2016
NNHS Receives Threatening Call AGAIN

The threatening calls continue. Someone doesn’t like Mondays?

April 11, 2016

At 8am this morning we received a threatening phone call to the main office. At this time we have asked teachers to keep students in their classrooms and for teachers to inspect their classrooms for anything unusual or out of place. The Newton Police Department is here working with school officials to inspect common spaces and ensure the safety of our students. As always, student and staff safety is our utmost concern.

We will update you once we resume a normal schedule this morning.

Thanks,

Amy Winston

Vice Principal

8:40am

We have completed our search of the building and have asked students and teachers to resume a normal Monday schedule. All doors of the building are now opened. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Aronson or myself.

Thanks,

Amy Winston

Vice Principal

April 11, 2016
The Second Step Gala
Celebrating Success, The Second Step’s annual gala

The Second Step helps victims of domestic violence to rebuild their lives. We have two transitional homes that can house up to 17 families and a successful community program where families (300 adults and 500 children annually) receive therapy, legal support, job training, and all else they need to be safe and move forward.

Their largest fundraiser of the year is on Thursday, April 14th at The Westin Waltham. There are two ways you can participate:
1. Sign up for tickets or sponsorships
2. Purchase benefit drawing tickets before the event to win fabulous prize packages.
To learn more about the life-changing work of The Second Step, check out the FY2015 Annual Report.
April 11, 2016
MiniLuxe Opens at The Street

MiniLuxe has opened the doors to its newest location at The Street. The innovative provider of nail and waxing services, with a focus on hygiene, quality, and fashion-inspired styles, now has a total of 14 locations across the U.S. – 12 in Massachusetts, one in Rhode Island and two in Texas.

MiniLuxe at The Street spans two floors and totals nearly two thousand square feet. The new location debuts The Color Runway, from which guests can select seasonal polish hues in a variety of formulations, including wet polish, hybrid polish (a new, long-lasting gel alternative), and long-lasting gel. MiniLuxe’s own line of polishes are “five free,” meaning they do not contain the most notorious chemicals commonly used in nail polish: dibutyl phthalate, toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, and camphor.

Noteworthy décor highlights include rose gold lighting accents and specially commissioned prints by fashion-famous illustrator Anja Kroencke. The salon has ten stations for manicures and six stations for pedicures, as well as a Groom Room, offering facial and body waxing services. MiniLuxe’s hallmark Clean Lab presides over the lower level; a steady pace of activity is visible within its plum-colored glass picture window. At MiniLuxe, all tools are either gifted to the guests after use, or made of surgical steel and undergo a three-step sterilization process in the Clean Lab: hand-scrubbing, ultrasonic debris removal, and hospital-grade autoclaving.

MiniLuxe has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including the perennial “Best of Boston” award from Boston magazine. It has also been likened to “the Starbucks of the nail industry” and praised by NPR, Forbes and The New York Times for its innovation across hygiene, service quality, and labor standards.

MiniLuxe at The Street is located at 23 Boylston Street, Newton, MA. It is open seven days a week: Monday-Saturday: 8am-9pm and Sunday 9am-8pm. Appointments may be booked online at www.MiniLuxe.com or by phone at 617-379-0270. Follow along on social media via @miniluxe & #miniluxe

April 10, 2016
Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk

Sunday April 17th: Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk

It already feels like Spring outside, so it’s time to start dusting off those running (or walking) shoes! The 24th annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race and Family Walk is a perfect way to shake off some of that cabin fever! Just one mile, up and down famed Heartbreak Hill!

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 16th. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each category win a trophy!

The first 500 registrations receive a free t-shirt. There are free activities for kids organized by the Lasell College Special Events students.

Not a runner? Everyone can walk the course at 11:30.

Register here.

April 9, 2016