Newton-Wellesley Hospital Gala will hold its 24th Annual Gala on May 3 at the InterContinental Hotel Boston. The money raised will support the hospital and the Community Collaborative, which addresses unmet health needs in Newton and five surrounding communities — lessening healthcare disparities, strengthening the social fabric of support, and…
Posts published in April 2024
May is the peak time for migrating birds passing through the Newton area on their way north. Join Newton Conservators for a free Spring Birding Walk on Saturday, May 4, 8AM-10AM, at Cold Spring Park, one of Newton’s premier birding locations. Participants will meet near the turnaround at the end of…
Green Newton is hosting a House Party on May 4, 11AM-1PM, where home owners can learn how eco-friendly home improvements can increase home value. Hear from Newton Realtor Chris Vietor and environmental professionals about: solar, insulation, efficient heating/cooling/hot water (heat pumps), rebates, and tax credits. Register here to get the…
Bay Colony Brass will present a free concert, Latino Latón, on May 4 at 7:30PM at Second Church in Newton (60 Highland Street, West Newton). Music director Philip Sanborn will lead Newton’s 20-member Bay Colony Brass a concert including Augustín Lara’s Granada, George Gershwin’s Cuban Overture, and Chick Corea’s Spain. Students from the Boston…
New Philharmonia Orchestra will present Classics III – Feelings & Expression in two concerts — on May 4 at 7:30PM and on May 5 at 3PM — at Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner). Tickets are available online at newphil.org/concerts/tickets. Pay what you can. Suggested: $35, Minimum: $5. Program:
The Charles River Food Co-op — now with 805 paid members and continuing its plans to find a physical site — will present Food for Change at the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) on May 5 at 10AM. It’s a film examining the historical and cultural impact…
We all know climate change is happening, so what can we do to slow it down and turn it around? Come to FUUSN for a game using MIT’s EN-ROADS climate model simulator to see what does and doesn’t help on individual and community levels — FUUSN, city, state, nation, and…
Join Newton Family Singers on Sunday, May 5 at 4PM at Temple Beth Avodah (45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton) to celebrate the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty. Fogerty’s songs present a common man’s view of life in America, with anthems like Fortunate Son and Have You Ever Seen…
One Can Help (OCH), founded by Newton residents in 2006, works across Massachusetts to provide urgently needed resources to children and families in need — quickly, responsibly, and impactfully changing lives. OCH’s 18th annual fundraiser, Celebrate Changing Lives, will be held on May 6, starting at 6:30PM at Brewer’s Tap…
On May 8, 7PM-8:30PM, the West Newton Cinema Foundation will host a free community meeting at the Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) to present and discuss its plans for fundraising and renovating the Cinema. Registration is required. (See Fig City News article about the recent $5.2 million gift received by…
Understanding Our Differences will hold its Spring Benefit — Moving Forward Together — on May 9, 6:30PM-9PM, at Shaw Hall on the UMass Amherst Mt. Ida Campus (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton). Advance RSVP by May 2 is requested. Register here. Meet UOD’s Boston Marathon runner, Gabrielle Barker. Experience and participate…
Newton Conservators’ Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 9, will feature a presentation on Seeds of Change: Promoting Plant Biodiversity in Our Community by Michael Piantedosi, Director of Conservation for Native Plant Trust. The event will at take place at the American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum) and will start with a social hour and cash…