Community Corner
Events at the JCC, Christmas Eve Service, Basketball Clinic
Take a look at some events going on in Newton this week.

JCC Kids Choice December Vacation Program
LookingΒ for an activity for December school vacation? Kids rule at the Leventhal-SidmanΒ JCC,Β 333 Nahanton St. in Newton during the JCC Kid's Choice DecemberΒ Vacation Program. Held December 23-24, 26-27 and 30-31 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.). Kids chooseΒ what they want to do each day. Activities include sports, swimming, arts andΒ crafts, dance, cooking, board games, rock climbing and more. See more here.December Basketball Clinic in Newton
A DecemberΒ school vacation basketball clinic for children in grades K-5 will be held onΒ Monday from 9am-noon at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish CommunityΒCenter, 333 Nahanton St. n Newton. Children will develop dribbling,Β
passing and shooting skills and will engage in games with children of similarΒ
age and ability. Find out more here.
Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
Second Church in NewtonΒ will greet Christ, the light coming into our world, and depart to share the light with others on Tuesday at 10 p.m.Β The Chancel Choir will provide seasonal anthems and lead the congregation in singing traditional carols.Β See more details here.Community Day at the JCC
The Leventhal-Sidman JewishΒ Community Center in Newton will be open to the community on WednesdayΒ from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Families can engage in community service themedΒ activities such as making blankets for cats for the MSPCA, making birthdayΒ cards for isolated seniors and compiling βfeel betterβ bags for sick childrenΒ at Childrenβs Hospital.Β Find out more here.My Gym Newton Winter Camp
My Gym hosts a Winter Camp in Newton beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. The 3Β hour drop off camp isΒ for ages 2.5 - 7years. Potty training not required.Β Games, crafts, gymnastics, music, puppets, and more.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.