Category Archives: Events

Yoga for Gardeners – Waltham Fields Community Farm

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Summer for , , |
Calling all green thumbs! Are you looking forward to the summer’s bounty? Is your body ready for it? This class is open to all gardeners, and no yoga experience is necessary. Join Cathleen O’Connell of Artemis Yoga for a gentle … Continue reading →

Run the 125th Boston Marathon as an official entrant!

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Sports for , , |
Join the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club’s team as a charity runner and receive professional coaching and fundraising support. Check this off your “bucket list” while supporting more than 700 Newton children and teens at the same time. … Continue reading →

South Stage’s Upcoming Silent Auction

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Events, Other for , , |
In conjunction with South Stage’s upcoming production of Chicago, the annual silent auction will be held from May 15-22! Please us by donating items for the auction, or soliciting businesses to help through Playbill ads or donations. Consider donating unused … Continue reading →

Nominations are now OPEN for the 2021 Newton SEPAC Special Educator Virtual Awards!

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Here’s how the 2021 “Virtual” Awards will work: Families will submit nominations using the Google Form Each nominee will receive the text of the nomination in an email The email to each nominee will also include messages of thanks from … Continue reading →

Mental Health: Continuing the Conversation

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Join Mayor Fuller, Samaritans Inc., and Families for Depression Awareness to learn more about suicide prevention, recognizing depression and bipolar disorder, and the important work being done to reduce the stigma of mental health issues in our community. Register online … Continue reading →

Invitation to #SpeakUp Summit

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Join a global community tackling climate change. Students ages 10-15 are coming together to learn from one another and youth leaders how young people can make their voices heard in the debate about responding to climate change. This is a … Continue reading →

PANS/PANDAS Webinar: When Strep/Other Infections Cause OCD, Anxiety and More

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for , , |
Dearborn Academy Speaks is hosting a panel discussion on the little-known but disabling PANS/PANDAS syndromes. The diseases can occur when strep, other infection or environmental factors cause a misdirected immune response resulting in inflammation on a child’s brain. This response, … Continue reading →

Summer Camp Fundraiser!

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Summer for , , |
Help Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors send 15 – 20 students to camp this summer. While camp scholarships do pay up to 80% of the cost, too many families can not afford the 20% – 30% payment required of them. Through … Continue reading →

Home Goods Donations Needed

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Appointments available for easy drop off of your unwanted like-new or new household items Mondays 1:00 -2:00 pm and Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:00 pm in Newton Centre. They particularly need Queen and King bedding, small appliances such as toasters and … Continue reading →

Outdoor Family Bootcamp – Small Group Training

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Events, Sports for , , |
Get the whole family moving while spending time together OUTDOORS at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC! Enjoy fun and adaptable activities including partner exercises, family fitness games, circuit stations, & more. Activities will be 100% child-friendly, but also challenging enough for grown-up … Continue reading →