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Run Leo Run
Run Leo Run: Free Running Clinic with Newton Marathoner!
Marathoner and Newton South ‘11 graduate Leo Westebbe will lead a free running clinic for kids, teens and novice runners. The clinic is prime preparation for young and old alike running in the April 15 Heartbreak Hill Road Race. Join Leo, Charles d’Hemecourt from the Division of Sports Medicine at Children’s Hospital Boston, and local running experts in running stretches, drills and techniques, discuss nutrition, and take a practice run around the Newton North Track facility.
Families are welcome and participants should wear proper clothing and footwear for athletic activity.
When: Saturday March 31 at 1-3 p.m.
Where: Newton North High School Track and Field
Register at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org Ages 8 and up. Weather permitting.
Leo is running the 2012 Boston Marathon to raise money for the Newton Schools Foundation, whose mission is to support the Newton Public Schools. The NSF is currently raising funds to secure the technology, tools and teacher training to transform teaching and learning in Newton and prepare our kids for the challenges of tomorrow.
Support Leo’s effort and learn about how training for a marathon helped Leo turn his life around at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org
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Newton Free Library Teen Programs
The upcoming Newton Free Library programs for Teens are:
Hunger Games Trivia Night
Let the Hunger Games begin! Which district will survive? Trivia Night at the Newton Free Library, Monday, April 2, 7-8:30PM, in the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium. Win prizes, enjoy refreshments. Grades 6 and up. 330 Homer Street. Newton, MA 02459. 617-796-1370. www.newtonfreelibrary.net
Young Writers Workshop
“MAGIC CARPET: Creating a Sense of Place in Fiction.” Local author Mitali Perkins conducts a writer’s workshop for teens in grade 6 and up. Tuesday, March 27 at 3PM. Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium. Registration begins Tuesday, March 13. 330 Homer Street. Newton, MA 02459. 617-796-1370. www.newtonfreelibrary.net
Poetry Writing Group
Join us as we explore the world of poetry by reading some aloud and by writing some of your own. Ages 12-18. March 26, April 2, 9, & 23 at 7:30PM.
Registration is required. 330 Homer Street. Newton, MA 02459. 617-796-1370. www.newtonfreelibrary.net
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4th Annual Progressive Dinner
The 4th annual Progressive Dinner was, once again, a tremendous success. Approximately 85 people enjoyed an evening of good food, good wine & good company. I would like to thank all who helped make this evening possible, particularly Ursula Steele, Mary John, Dana Davis & Faith Witte. A big thank you also goes out to our hosts & co-hosts: Anne & Christopher Banks, Mindy & Eric Sherbet, Mary & Jake Gibbs, Jenifer & Greg Demko, Diana & Richard Gomberg, Deb Klein & Jasper Reid, Kathleen & Rory Maguire, Dan & Joanne Foley, Alexa Dulchinos & Jim Benninger, Melissa & Bill Hartranft, Kevin & Melissa Gulley and Lynn & Mike Melville. Everyone raved about the great food & hospitality!
Thanks everyone!
Phyllis Attisano
The PTO would like to thank the chair person Phyllis Attisano for all her effort in making this a fun filled enjoyable activity for the Day parents.
Phyllis will be moving on to Newton North next year, so for this event to continue someone will need to step up to organize it. Please contact one of the Day PTO co-presidents for more information.
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Summer Tours with Mr. O’Connor
Join the Ancient Wanderers on their Summer Tour overseas.
This summer try something different. Walk in the footsteps of the ancients! Travel to Spain and Portugal with Mr. O!
Eat the authentic food – Stay in hotels with your friends! 
Travel in coach bus while seeing the sites – Guided tours by Mr. O’Connor.
Late July 2012 – 2 weeks overseas! See the ancient sites up close and personal. Walk where Caesar walked. Climb the Roman ruins. See the Spanish Castles and the harbor of Lisbon!
Flights – Hotels –Buses – Admission to all sites and 2 meals a day all included in one low price. Get on the mailing list today!
Contact Ancient Wanderers for more details and to sign up.
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