Free Drop-in Family Connections Visit, where the gallery becomes the classroom and the art studio. Join us for a guided tour, art activities inspired by the exhibition, and a scavenger hunt.During Out of the Ruins: Reimagining the Romantic Tradition
September 29, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: New Art Center
Drop-in Family Visit
Free Drop-in Family Connections Visit, where the gallery becomes the classroom and the art studio. Join us for a guided tour, art activities inspired by the exhibition, and a scavenger hunt.During New Media/Fresh Paint II deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum’s Corporate Program
Generation Tennis will be holding tennis clinics for kids (age 4 to 12) at in Newton and Belmont during the weeks of August 20 to 31, 2012.
The curriculum is age appropriate instruction for all levels from 4 to 12 years old. Classes focus on ball control, motor skills, balance, coordination, agility and racquet skill. As the students improve coordination, and hand eye motor skills, the challenges increase and so does their tenacity and fun. Classes divided by age and skill levels.
When the student skills have progressed ability to volley they are engaged in competitive play on mini-courts, and focus on game play techniques and strategy. This is a drop-off session.
We are funded by USTA, in support of our mission, which includes bringing kids into the game of tennis early, and fostering inter-generational family play in our own backyards/driveways and public parks — affordable exercise and fun!
Monday August 20 to Friday August 24 & Monday August 27 to Friday August 31
$85 Registration per week (5 days of session’s per week)
In Newton: 9:AM or 10:AM or 11:AM Daily wk 8/20 at the Armory on 1137 Washington St, W. Newton
In Belmont: 3:PM or 4:PM or 5:PM Daily wk 8/20 and wk 8/27 at the Chenery 95 Washington St, Belmont
9:AM or 10:AM or 11:AM 3:PM Daily wk 8/27 at the Chenery Courts 95 Washington St, Belmont
Register for QuicKids Tennis by email to Generation.Tennis.CTA@gmail OR visit GenerationTennisCTA.com
Newton Girls Soccer is pleased to announce that we will again partner with the Boston Breakers to offer a second 4-day Breakers Soccer Skills Clinic to be held in Newton from August 6th-9th. The clinic is open to all NGS players in the IM program (Grades 2-8) and the travel program (U9-U14).
These sessions will led by current players from the Breakers with guidance from the Breakers coaching staff.
The focus of these fun sessions will be on individual technical skill development and small group tactical concepts. Each day, players will work on a variety of different technical elements (skills), game related exercises and small sided scrimmages. This is a great way for players to prepare for the coming fall 2012 season.
TONIGHT! Craft Night ~ Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Scrabble Pendants
WEDNESDAY, July 25 7:30 pm
Your ‘canvas’ is a tiny little Scrabble tile…the possibilities are endless! If you have something tiny, made out of paper, and it’s glue-able onto a Scrabble tile (photos, fancy paper, drawings), you can make it into a little charm for a necklace at our upcoming workshop.
Please bring a good pair of scissors or an Exacto knife
There will be the pendants and all the fixins…including a vast array of paper goodies and punches for your use (though you may feel free to bring your own tiny papers and supplies, as well). As we get a sense of the numbers, we’ll figure out a suggested donation to cover our costs for materials (probably within the $5-$10 range per person). In order to ensure we have enough supplies for our event, please RSVP to danakhanson@gmail.com if you think you will be joining us. Could be a fun mid-summer Girls’ Night Out while the schedules are slow…hope to see you there!
TOMORROW! Harry Potter Introduction To Latin Party
Thursday, July 26 from 5:30-6:30 pm Join us for this unique party brought to us by some of our ACL Teen Summer Volunteers! If have kids who love Harry Potter or if you have a penchant for Latin, you will not want to miss this…there will be a large Trojan horse and an erupting volcano, too.
Here’s the pitch from our teen organizers:
“Latin is a dead language! Why do you study it? Isn’t boring and difficult to understand?” You might be asking those questions – and yes Latin can be boring and difficult, but it can be interesting too! And it certainly is not dead. Come join us at the Auburndale Community Library on Thursday July 25th at 5:30 for our Harry Potter Introduction to Latin Party! Books like Harry Potter and the Hunger Games are full of Latin references, themes, pieces of the Latin language, and names of famous ancient Romans! We will explore Latin by looking at the Latin references in Harry Potter, hearing stories about Ancient Rome and even do some crafts! So what are you waiting for? Grab your broomstick and some friends and enter a world of Harry Potter and Latin!
Pajama Storytime and Games at the ACL
Wednesday, August 1 at 7:00 pm
A family event at the ACL! We’ll have games and stories for kids–bring the whole family. Refreshments provided by Breadsong Bakery and a selection of games provided by Just Next Door. What a terrific way to show your support for our local Auburndale businesses who are co-sponsoring this event.
You can wear your PJs…or just come as you are!
ACL Book Group: The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach
Wednesday, August 15 at 7:30 pm
Please join for The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach. The ACL has several copies and we encourage folks to keep them circulating briskly over the upcoming weeks so all may have a chance to read our current selection.
ACL Summer Evenings Series–Mark Your Calendars
In July and August, with our reduced hours on Saturdays (10 am to noon, instead of 10 am to 3 pm), we are making up the difference with weekly evening events for our patrons.
Wednesday, July 25: Scrabble Pendant Making
Wednesday, August 1: Family Games Night and Pajama Story Time
Wednesday, August 8: Family Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, August 15: ACL Adult Book Club,The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach
Online registration is now open for the Bolts Junior Academy 2012-13.
Here are the details:
PROGRAM
There will 2 sessions per week and players can attend whichever fits their schedule. No tryouts. Junior Academy begins during the week of September 10th
Who: boys and girls ages 5 to 10
When: Wednesdays- Fessenden School, Newton 5-6:30pm, Friday – Fessenden School, Newton 5-6:30pm, Sunday mornings- Mount Ida College, Newton
Twice a month during fall & spring sessions inter-league games. Sunday games are small sided (5v5 or 6v6), so players are always involved and touching the ball.
What: Players are grouped in the training sessions by age and ability to maximize development. The focus, regardless of age or placement, remains exclusively on player development.
How: CLICK HERE to register online
ENROLLMENT FEES/GUIDELINES
The full year, which includes unlimited access to weekday sessions for fall and spring sessions and Sunday morning games, and 1x per week winter training is $1050. The fees are prorated monthly as the year goes on, so players can join anytime. There are payment plans available.
Program Discount for those enrolled before August 10th Junior Academy Full year $995
According to a four-year study done by the European Union, organic food has up to 45% more antioxidants than regular food. It is grown in “safe soil” and no pesticides or fertilizers are used in growing the product. This makes organic, local food a healthier option for you and your family.
The Newton Community Farm provides freshly grown, organic food to everyone in Newton. The list of crops ranges from well-known fruits and veggies like broccoli and watermelon to more unique items like mizuna and chard. The NCF holds multiple special events throughout the year for things like tips on starting your own garden, community dinners, and family festivals.
Classes are also provided for kids and adults so everyone in the Newton community can grow and cook with healthy, homegrown fruits and vegetables. The NCF also has a stand in the Newton Farmers Market every Friday from now until October, so be sure to stop by to try some of the fresh produce! To contact the farm or to read more about their programs and events, visit their website.
Biointensive 4 – Season Gardening.
Saturday June 30th, September 8th, 9 – Noon.
$45, $40 Friends of the Farm.
This series is designed to get your home garden up and running, growing vegetables all year round.
The curriculum is spilt into 4 sessions of which 2 remain and is timed to coincide with the main gardening seasons and the associated tasks.
Session 3 – The Mid Season Bounty and Thinking Ahead. (June 30th 2012).
Topics covered in this session include weeding, harvesting and tips on how to dry and store your harvest. We will also check in with your compost system and discuss what needs to be done at this time of year. Learn about the importance of crop rotation, underplanting full season crops and begin to plan for your late season harvest.
Session 4 – Winding down…not really!! Season extension and more (September 8th 2012).
Learn about the different methods of season extension; row covers, hoops and mini greenhouses. Discuss what crops can be grown over the winter and the role of cover crops. Revisit your compost system and learn about the importance of turning and also how to store your compost. Finally learn about the importance of seed saving and how to begin your own collection.
Instructor: Ted Chapman and Farm Staff Location: Newton Community Farm
p.s. Farm Share at Land Sake’s Organic Farm here in Weston. They also have great summer camps for kids teaching them how to run a farm.
Do Your Kids Want to Learn How to Play Volleyball?
There is a volleyball camp next week at MGA Sports. This camp is for all-skills, and it is a day camp, 9-3, Monday-Friday. The cost for you players, who played in SMASH YAP, has been changed from $375 to $300. (cheap!)
MGA is the new 12-court volleyball facility which SMASH will use next season for most of its programs. The courts are made of state-of-the-art sport-court (see Olympics floor.) Many of you have already been going to programs at MGA: Seriously consider this one, go with friends! Get great volleyball experience!
At this late point (the camp is next week!!!!) register online at www.mgasportsinc.com and maybe additionally call/text the Head Coach/SMASH Coach/MGA Director Fabe Ardila to let him know if/that you will be attending: 727-224-9274.
ALSO, you should try going to MGA on Monday and Friday nights for open-court volleyball. There, you can play, or do drills and parents are welcome to participate (separately) on Friday nights. $5 per person, 7-10. Skill Training available same hours on Friday $10/player.
Boston Center for Adult Education Continues Popular Celebrity Chef Kids Classes as Part of Its Bean City Kids Program!
WHAT: The Boston Center for Adult Education’s (BCAE) Bean City Kids program is continuing the popular monthly series of interactive kids’ celebrity chef classes!
On Monday, August 6th, 2012 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM, kids will have the opportunity to tap into their creative side, working spoon to spoon with celebrity chef Victoria Donnelly, chef and owner at Cakeology. Victoria was recently seen on The Food Network’s “Sweet Genius” and was the winner of the second season of “Cupcake Wars.”
The interactive cooking classes are hands-on, allowing kids to explore a whole new world of food appreciation while learning the tricks of the trade. They will take part in the cooking process from start to finish, building confidence and pride in the dishes they’ve created. At the end of the session the group will sit down with Chef Donnelly and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Conveniently scheduled after school, the classes are perfect for children six to nine years of age! The themes & items prepared vary from month to month. All classes will involve two dishes that are both prepared by Chef Donnelly and students. All classes are nut-free. There MUST be a parent/caregiver present during class who is responsible for each child (no more than 3 kids per adult). Child’s registration fee covers caregiver.
WHEN: Monday, August 6th, 2012; 3:30PM-4:30PM; 1 session
COST: $45 Members/Non-Members, $15 Materials
WHERE: Boston Center for Adult Education122 Arlington Street Boston, MA 02116.
RSVP: Registration is necessary. Please visit www.bcae.org or call the Boston Center for Adult Education at 617-267-4430 to sign up. There must be a parent/ caregiver present during class time. No more than 3 students per adult
ADDITIONAL: Suitable for children 6-9 years of age. Completely nut-free. Children must be supervised by a parent or a caregiver.
The Discovery Museums To Host Free Evening for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum on July 28
“Especially for Me” is part of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program to expand museum access
The Discovery Museums are pleased to announce that the next event in the 2012 “Especially for Me” series, for families with children on the Autism spectrum, will be held on July 28. Families can explore both the Children’s Discovery Museum and the Science Discovery Museum for free with pre-registration.
“Especially for Me” is part of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program to provide opportunities for those who face a variety of barriers—financial, geographic, developmental, or cultural—to experience the Museums. Other free events in the “Especially for Me” series include free events for families with children with hearing loss.
What: ESPECIALLY FOR ME! A Free Evening at The Discovery Museums for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum
The Discovery Museums are the children’s and science museums of Metrowest Boston, paired on a single campus in Acton, MA. The Museums serve families and schools from towns throughout the region, with a commitment to informal education that enhances classroom learning. The hands-on, playful exhibits, developed by professional educators, inspire curiosity, exploration, experimentation and imagination. The Discovery Museums combine manageable scale, convenient location and free parking to provide a fun and engaging experience where children and adults can discover their world together.
FREE Family Art Classes at the New Art Center
According to a four-year study done by the European Union, organic food has up to 45% more antioxidants than regular food. It is grown in “safe soil” and no pesticides or fertilizers are used in growing the product. This makes organic, local food a healthier option for you and your family.
