Since groundbreaking last September, construction has proceeded on a new Gath Pool and splashpad. The new pool will open on June 24 with a “soft opening” with a limited schedule for the first week while lifeguards remain in school. The regular summer schedule will begin the following week, and the…
Posts published in June 2024
The Democratic Committees in the 12th Middlesex State Representative District will host a candidate debate on June 24, 7PM-8:30PM, at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street). Democratic candidates aiming to succeed Rep. Ruth Balser in representing that district — Bill Humphrey, Rick Lipof, and Greg Schwartz — will participate.
Joel Bard and Sayuri Miyamoto and friends will present PMC Concert 2024: A Century in London on Tuesday, June 25, at 7:30PM at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN, 1326 Washington Street, West Newton). This will be their 19th annual chamber music concert to raise money for the…
The West Newton Cinema Foundation will host an exclusive opening-night screening of the critically acclaimed film Paradise, followed by an engaging panel discussion featuring the film’s producer and notable guests from the Sri Lankan and South Indian communities. The event will take place on July 28, 6PM-8:30PM at the West…
As part of Summer 2024 in the Highlands!, the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) will host a concert (Charles River Reprobates) on June 28 at 6PM-8PM, followed by a movie (Luca) at dusk. All free, thanks to The Village Bank. Outside if the weather’s good, otherwise indoors.
Indigenous Peoples Day Newton and Charles River Watershed Association will host a leisurely midday paddle on one of the more beautiful stretches of the Quinobequin (Charles River) — on Saturday, June 29, 10AM-2PM. Journeying up the river, participants will have the opportunity to hear from: Lunch will be provided by Mashpee Wampanoag chef Sherry…
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) is hosting a kids morning with activities, parades, and free ice cream from Cabot’s for kids aged 3-12. It will take place on July 4, 10AM-12PM at the Newton Centre Bowl off of Tyler Terrace.
The Eliot Church will hold a watch party on Saturday, June 29 at 9:30AM in the church’s Parlor. The livestream of the Poor People’s Campaign Assembly and Moral March on Washington, DC will begin at 10AM. RSVP by emailing Josephine at [email protected] with “Poor People’s Campaign Watch Party” in the subject…
To celebrate Independence Day, Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) will host multiple events in the afternoon and evening of Thursday, July 4 — all taking place at the Albemarle Field/Halloran Sports Complex (250 Albemarle Road, Nonantum). Food trucks will be parked around the grass. Rain date is Friday, July…
Minyan Darchei Shalom invites people to meet them at the Newton fireworks on July 4. They will be in the front part of the field, across from the bandstand, likely before 6PM, and they will have a small sign posted until the fireworks begin. Now in its third year, Minyan…
Residents of Newton — concerned about the negative consequences of how international and domestic issues are pulling at the civic fabric of society — invite the public to a free, three-part series on spiritual and ethical responsibility in a period of extreme polarization. The series is sponsored by the Newton…
Focus on Digital Art, an exhibit of digital art featuring the work of four women artists, including Jenny Pivor from Newton, will open on July 2 at the gallery at Focus Real Estate (43 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) and run through August 31. An opening reception, open to the public, will…