Brookline's First Light Holiday Celebration

11/20/2021 3:23 pm

Celebrate with us this Saturday at First Light! First Light Holiday Celebration is a Brookline tradition to welcome the Holidays. Let's celebrate! (It's free.)

Use the special Brookline Chamber of Commerce First Light website this Saturday, November 20th to explore what the business community has to offer. Join more than 30 local businesses for fun offerings. From performances, activities, giveaways, DIY-crafts, to discounts, there's something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.

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Brookline Thrives Volunteer Opportunities

11/15/2021 9:26 am

Looking for volunteer hours? Brookline Thrives has many volunteer opportunities for adults and students ages 15+. Help pack bags, restock inventory, or deliver Thrives bags to classrooms in the K-8 schools. Learn more and sign up.

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Brookline Teen Center Music Program

11/10/2021 2:06 pm

Nathaniel and Zack are two BHS graduates currently attending Berklee College of Music who have recently taken over responsibility of managing the music studio at the Brookline Teen Center. The studio is launching a new music program called Band Match where students who are interested in starting/joining a band can fill out a google form and will be matched into an ensemble based on their musical interests and abilities. If your child is interested, please fill out this form, or if you have any questions, feel free to contact Nathaniel at nbaron@brooklineteencenter.org.

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SEPAC Monthly Meeting + Virtual Workshop Series

11/7/2021 9:21 am

SEPAC MONTHLY MEETING - NOVEMBER 12, 8:30 - 10:00 AM

Please join the Brookline SEPAC as we host a community Q&A with our new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Linus Guillory. Join the Zoom meeting here. See the full agenda or join by phone here.

SEPAC VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SERIES MODULE 1 - NOVEMBER 17, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Please join the Brookline SEPAC for an interactive parenting workshop on Forming Positive Relationships with your child hosted by developmental-behavioral pediatrician Dr. Erik Von Hahn. This workshop is appropriate for parents of children of all ages with or without disabilities. To register to receive the Zoom link to join, please fill out the Google Form here.

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Y3K Tutor in Your Home

11/3/2021 8:54 am

Call Y3K TUTOR IN YOUR HOME today, When schoolwork goes the wrong way!

Our many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered. We tutor special education such as ADD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, executive function, and gifted. We also tutor regular education and test preparation. In addition to academic subjects, we teach children organizational skills, homework coaching, study skills, and time management. All subjects and ages are taught. Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson. Call 781-492-8700 or log on to https://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com

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Mental Health Resources are Available

10/29/2021 9:12 am

B-PEN continues to hear that Brookline families are concerned about mental health these days, especially regarding our youth. And in fact, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) have come together to declare a National State of Emergency in Children’s Mental Health, acknowledging the urgency of widespread challenges facing children and adolescents. While direct services are often limited, information and resources ARE readily available. Check out our mental health care resources list and our webpage on Mental Health Care in Adolescents.

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Brookline Youth Lacrosse registration is now open for Spring 2022

10/27/2021 8:40 pm

Brookline Youth Lacrosse registration is now open for Spring 2022! The program begins in 1st grade for girls and kindergarten for boys. No prior experience is necessary. Please visit https://bit.ly/BYLSpring2022 to register. Practice is twice weekly and games are on Sundays. Please reach out to Jkaplanpeck@kaplanconstructs.com (girls program) or npeck@kaplanconstructs.com (boys program) with questions. Hope to see you on the field!

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Public Hearing on Use of ESSER III Funding

10/18/2021 1:17 pm

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) program provides funding to Local Educational Agencies like the Public Schools of Brookline (PSB). This funding is to address the impact of COVID-19 on elementary and secondary schools. ESSER III is the third allocation of funding disbursed through this program. PSB will receive a total of $3,667,338 from ESSER III, to be used by 09/30/2024. The Brookline School Committee and PSB Central Administration are committed to a public engagement process to hear from stakeholders including students, families, educators, staff, and community members on the most effective and efficient ways to invest these federal relief funds. The Brookline School Committee and PSB Central Administration are committed to a public engagement process to hear from stakeholders including students, families, educators, staff, and community members on the most effective and efficient ways to invest these federal relief funds. A hearing will be held via Zoom on October 21, 2021, at approximately 8:25 pm.

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Lincoln Pumpkinfest 2021

10/17/2021 8:34 am

Lincoln Pumpkinfest is returning on Sunday, October 24 from 12-3 PM. Although there are some changes this year — the entire festival is outdoors — we would love to join with our neighbors as we gather for this annual tradition once again. Games. Food. Music. Prizes.

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Trick or Trash

10/17/2021 8:24 am

By participating in Trick or Trash™, you don’t have to trash those candy wrappers and doom them to an eternity in a landfill – or, even worse, in our oceans. Using one of our custom candy wrapper recycling boxes, you can help keep our planet clean and contribute to the circular economy.

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