Join Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton Street) on Sunday, September 14 at 1PM for Hawks in Flight, an exciting event featuring a raptor expert from Mass Audubon. This special program will feature a live bird of prey, giving you an up-close encounter with one of these magnificent birds while learning about their…
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Come to the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street) on Sunday, September 14, 11:30AM-12:30AM, for FUUSN’s Annual Expo. Come learn about all the ways you can become involved and be supported in the coming year. The Expo will start immediately after the 10:15AM service. There will be…
Everyone is invited to this month’s First UU Society free lunch on Sunday, September 14 at noon at FUUSN (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). UU Rev. Jo Murphy, executive director of the UU Mass Action organization will speak about justice work. She will discuss how working for justice under authoritarian rule can be profoundly taxing, leading to exhaustion. All…
The Newton Upper Falls Area Council will host Upper Falls Village Day with live music, a magician, petting zoo, and food from Little Luke’s Cafe. It will take place on Sunday, September 14, 11AM-2PM at the Pettee Square Plaza (1225 Chestnut Street, Newton Upper Falls). Admission is free. Also: Face painting. Bouncy…
The New Art Center is offering Art as Therapy — a weekly expressive art therapy group that provides a safe and responsive space for kids and teens to create, connect, and share in a variety of art modalities in a confidential community environment. Mindfulness and ego-building weekly art exercises allow…
In the Newton Community Pride Fall Concert Series, the Jazz Barracudas will play on Sunday, September 14, 5PM-6PM in the Trio Courtyard (845 Washington Street, Newtonville). The Jazz Barracudas upbeat sounds will be a perfect refresh to start the new week. Registration through Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.
Elections for Newton’s four Area Councils — Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, and Waban — are held every other year, along with elections for other municipal offices (this year, on November 4). Registered voters living in the catchment areas denoted on the map above may run for a seat…
Join West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street) on September 14 at 4PM for a delightful afternoon with Marianne Leone —author, actress, screenwriter, and award-winning essayist—as she shares how growing up Italian-American in Nonantum shaped the world of her recently published novel, Christina the Astonishing. Marianne will be joined by her…
Three volunteer members of the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Palliative Care Council will lead a conversation about Health Care Proxies on Tuesday, September 16, 10AM-11AM, at the Brigham House (20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands). They will share their personal experiences as health care proxies for loved ones. Join the conversation about how to choose a health care…
Are you interested in volunteering to help a member of our community learn English? Join the Newton Free Library’s English Language Learning Program! An hour per week (in person or online) can make a real difference in the life of an English learner. Training is provided to new volunteers, and…
On September 16, from 5PM to 7PM, the Newton Cultural Council will host its annual tribute honoring the recipients of the grants awarded by the City of Newton and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. This event at the War Memorial Auditorium in Newton City Hall will include musical performances and a tribute to Mayor Ruthanne…
The Charles River Regional Chamber will host Newton Night, featuring the first annual Newton Small Business Awards, on September 17, 6:30PM-8PM at West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). Gather for networking and an inspiring evening honoring local businesses and entrepreneurs who make Newton thrive. Enjoy the Cinema’s freshly…