Newton Community Pride (NCP) is accepting applications until September 1 for its Fall 2024 Micro Grants. Successful applications must align with the mission of NCP to support arts and culture, public art, service, and beautification in the Newton community. A total of $10,000 is available to be awarded in this round,…
Posts published in August 2024
The All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton) invites all drop in anytime during its Open House & Instrument Petting Zoo on Wednesday, September 4, Noon to 6:30PM. For the best experience, it’s best to arrive during the following windows to connect with families and instructors who specialize…
All are warmly invited to join the Welcome Sunday service at Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner) on Sunday, September 8. Highlights include: Please join this festive celebration of the new church year. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome at Grace Church. Please contact Rev.…
The Newton Farmers Markets open this week and continue through October: Details and vendors are listed here.
Newton Community Pride (NCP) and Bike Newton will host a special two-hour, twelve-mile bicycle ride — Tour de #PictureUsNewton — on Sunday, September 8, starting at 3PM at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street). No registration is required. #PictureUsNewton is a current NCP public art initiative displaying artfully designed “selfie stations”…
The Newton Conservators will host a BioBlitz on Sunday, September 8, 3-5 PM, to help people of all ages to explore the plants of Flowed Meadow and Auburndale Park and improve plant identification skills. This event is FREE. Register here. Auburndale Park has a wide variety of attractions including river frontage, fields, wooded…
ZERO Prostate Cancer is hosting a fundraising event — Boston Run/Walk — a meaningful day of community-building, fun, and togetherness for a 5K run/walk or a 1-mile walk, as well as a Kids’ Superhero Dash for Dad. The event will also feature food, vendors, prizes, and music. It will take…
The ALS Therapy Development Institute is hosting a fundraising event — Walk For Research — to raise money to create a cure for ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease. The walk will be about 3 hours and will take place on September 8, 10AM at Zervas Elementary School (30 Beethoven Avenue,…
Triology will present a concert featuring Jazz and Latin in eclectic arrangements of old and new, famous and obscure, hot and cool, as part of the 2024 Fall Village Concerts Series offered by Newton Community Pride. It will take place on Sunday, September 8, 5-6PM at the courtyard that’s part of…
The Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture Department and the Friends of Newton Tennis run the Garden City Tennis Series — a 250-player, co-ed series of tennis tournaments. This level-based community tennis series is one of the largest in the U.S. and is open to Newton residents and non-residents. The series…
Fall Registration for Scouts 355 in Newton will be on Tuesday, September 10, at Our Lady Help of Christians (573 Washington Street, Nonantum). Registration times are: Scouts BSA is available to girls and boys from Grade 1 to age 17. Visit Troop355.org for more information. If you would like a fun and meaningful way…
Commonwealth Chorale is hosting auditions for singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills — especially those singing tenor and bass. Auditions will be held on August 26-27, 6-9PM and September 3 and 10, 5:30-6:45PM, at the First Baptist Church (848 Beacon Street, Newton Centre). Apply here. For more…