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News and Events Greetings! Newton Community Pride is happy to share the following upcoming events with you-including this week's Puppet Show and March's Spelling Bee . Please note that the Heartbreak Hill Road Race has been cancelled. Details  *** Newton Community Pride, a 501(C)(3) non-profit, has supported and helped fund arts, cultural and family events for the City of Newton for more than three decades. These events are funded solely through sponsorships and donations . We are pleased to share that The Village Bank has once again signed on as Newton Community Pride's Presenting Sponsor for 2020. Thank you to The Village Bank for supporting our mission to build community and encourage volunteerism through year-round arts, cultural and beautification projects and programming.

FEBRUARY

Tanglewood Marionettes Present The Dragon King A fantastic Chinese folktale told by marionette puppets. Thursday, February 12, 11am, 1pm Tickets $10 in advance at www.newtonmarec.com $12 at door General Seating Newton Cultural Center at Newton City Hall

MARCH

Thank you to Learning Express in Newton for sponsoring the Spelling Bee! 13th Annual Spelling Bee Newton City Hall March 10, 11, 12, 16, 18 Spelling Bee for Newton children grades 1 - 5. 1st and 2nd place winners in each grade session. $12 registration fee Register here

APRIL

Newton Open Studios Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 5 160 Artists in various locations around Newton www.newtonopenstudios.org

20th Annual NewtonSERVES A Day of Community Service Sunday, April 26, 9 AM – 4 PM NewtonSERVES brings together volunteers of all ages to complete projects that benefit over 60 city spaces and Newton non-profits. Online volunteer registration will open on April 1. Everyone is Welcome! Register Here

Community Notes

More Info and the Full Report CREATE NEWTON A Comprehensive Arts & Culture Plan for the City The City of Newton has had its first comprehensive report on arts, culture, and community events. CREATE NEWTON covers the past, present, and future with highlights from other communities' arts and culture programs. More than 1000 people provided input, which helped shape recommendations for the future.

Save These Dates! Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts : The finest talent in Newton will fill your calendar from May though June!  www.newtonfoa.org Kids FunFest:  May 9 & 10, 10am-4pm, City Hall Grounds Amusement Rides, Food Vendors, Petting Zoo, 1st Annual Kids Business Fair Newton Centre Garden and Greenhouse : Newton Community Pride's beautification committee welcomes volunteers in our greenhouse and gardens April - October.  Contact us  to learn more.

CLASSES AND CAMPS FOR KIDS 18 Months - 8th Grade

Time For Partners Music & Art programs for children 18 months to 4 years, accompanied by an adult. Winter/Spring Session though June 2020 9:30 – 11:15 AM Newton Cultural Center at City Hall Register Here

Learn to Play the Ukulele Grades 2-5 Tuesdays, Feb 22-May 5 1:30-2:15pm Classes at The Centre at 1294 Register Here

Summer City Youth Theater & Art Exploration Camps For Students entering grades 1-8 6/29-7/24 Youth Theater Program in the mornings 9 AM – 12 Noon (8:30am drop off available)  Art Exploration in the afternoons 1 PM – 3 PM Full Day Option Available. Register Here

Presenting Sponsor

Thank you to all our sponsors who support Newton Community Pride!

Nixon Insurance , Cambridge Savings Bank , Johnny's Luncheonette , Cabot's , The Street

‌ ‌ ‌ Newton Community Pride Newton City Hall 1000 Commonwealth Avenue Room 203 Newton, MA 02459 617-796-1540 Donate or Sponsor Now

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