MANY THANKS - to everyone who helped make the Child Care program's YARD SALE EVENT a WILD SUCCESS!! The event raised over $3,000, thanks to the many parents and staff who so generously donated their time over many weeks. Our Parent Advisory Committee is truly dedicated and we certainly couldn't have a fundraiser without you!!!
Newton Community Service Centers has limited openings in our Early Care and Education program for infants and in our Afterschool program for children in grades K-6 on an ongoing basis. Our caring teachers and staff offer a unique educational experience in a supportive environment. Both programs offer a variety of structured and unstructured activities promoting creative self-expression and growth. Programs are open on many school holidays and vacation periods. Transportation is available from all Newton and Waltham Public Schools. Newton Community Service Centers is convenient to the Commuter Rail, MBTA buses, the Green Line, and the Mass Pike. For more information, please call 617-969-5906, x.121.
Don't forget to sign up for SchoolCash for all of your online purchases! Every purchase means a donation to Newton Community Service Centers, but you must register and designate your donation to us!
LOOK for our quarterly newsletter, Newton Community Service Centers' Connections, in your mailbox soon! If you're not on our mailing list, send us an email at generalinfo@NCSCweb.org.
Upcoming Events
April 15-16: Handcrafted Jewelry Sale! NCSC welcomes jewelry designers Ruth Treitman, June Lion, and Noreen Kimball in our Cooper Room at 492 Waltham Street, Newton. Come and browse these wearable works of art - 25% of sales proceeds benefit Newton Community Service Centers. Sale hours are Thursday, April 15, 12-2 p.m., and Friday, April 16, 4-6 p.m.
April 25: Newton Serves! NCSC welcomes volunteers who have generously offered to beautify our playground and flowerbeds! Join us here from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Starbucks will provide coffee! For more information about Newton Serves, please visit the Newton City website at www.ci.newton.ma.us
April 29: Movie Night at West Newton Cinema, to benefit Family Day Care System at NCSC. Enjoy the first evening movie of your choice for $10, including popcorn and a drink on Thursday, April 29. All proceeds benefit Family Day Care. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, please call Judy Weinstock at 617-969-5906 x.115.
May 26: Visit our Adult Day Health Care booth at the Senior Expo at Lasell College! NCSC volunteers will represent the program and answer any questions you may have. Please visit our Adult Day Health Care Program page for more details on the services offered.
May 26: Don't miss the 30th Annual Mayor's Community Prayer Breakfast at Boston College! Jack Williams will host this unique Newton tradition! Visit the Newton City website at www.ci.newton.ma.us for more details!
May 27: Discovering What's Next Library Forum at Newton Free Library! Discovering What's Next, a partner of SOAR, hosts Abigail Trafford, author of My Time and columnist for the Washington Post at the Newton Free Library at 7 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome! For more infomation, visit www.whatsnext.eboard.com.
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Wish list: Please consider donating any of the following items or services to support our programs...all donations are gratefully accepted. Thank you.
Gently used or new Apple Computer
Gently used or new piano
Rocking chairs
