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August 4, 2026

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Current Announcements

Free science program for middle-school students, offered by NSHS students
Free science program for middle-school students, offered by NSHS students
West Suburban YMCA: Free Summer Saturdays, July & August
West Suburban YMCA: Free Summer Saturdays, July & August
Newton Parks and Recreation Department: Picnic and Play in the Park, July 6 – August 14
Newton Parks and Recreation Department: Picnic and Play in the Park, July 6 – August 14
Aston Magna: Gems from 17th Century Venice, August 6
Aston Magna: Gems from 17th Century Venice, August 6
Historic Newton: Early Life and Industry in Newton Lower Falls, August 6
Historic Newton: Early Life and Industry in Newton Lower Falls, August 6
City of Newton: Village Movie Nights: Field of Dreams, August 6
City of Newton: Village Movie Nights: Field of Dreams, August 6
Cabot Park Village Black History Lecture Series: Colette Phillips, Aug. 7
Cabot Park Village Black History Lecture Series: Colette Phillips, Aug. 7
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Soft Touch Dance Band, August 7
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Soft Touch Dance Band, August 7
Hyde Community Center: Movie: Rear Window, August 7
Hyde Community Center: Movie: Rear Window, August 7
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton: Science and Spirituality, August 9
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton: Science and Spirituality, August 9
Newton Community Events & Programs: Performances in the Park – The Ruth & Ben String Band, August 9
Newton Community Events & Programs: Performances in the Park – The Ruth & Ben String Band, August 9
Rock Voices: Music from the Movies!, August 9
Rock Voices: Music from the Movies!, August 9
Green Newton: Junk Jam and Upcycle Parade, August 13
Green Newton: Junk Jam and Upcycle Parade, August 13
City of Newton: Village Movie Nights: Rudy, August 13
City of Newton: Village Movie Nights: Rudy, August 13
Hyde Community Center: Movie: Encanto, August 14
Hyde Community Center: Movie: Encanto, August 14
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Boston Rock and Soul Revue, August 14
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Boston Rock and Soul Revue, August 14
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton: Have the Learned Professions Succumbed to Capitalism?, August 16
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton: Have the Learned Professions Succumbed to Capitalism?, August 16
Hyde Community Center: India Day Celebration, August 16
Hyde Community Center: India Day Celebration, August 16
City of Newton: Village Movie Nights: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, August 20
City of Newton: Village Movie Nights: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, August 20
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Monster Groove Band, August 21
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Monster Groove Band, August 21
Hyde Community Center: Movie: Dog Man, August 21
Hyde Community Center: Movie: Dog Man, August 21
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Martin and Kelly, August 28
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Martin and Kelly, August 28
Hyde Community Center: Movie: Shrek, August 28
Hyde Community Center: Movie: Shrek, August 28
FUUSN: Summer Chime Concert, Aug. 29
FUUSN: Summer Chime Concert, Aug. 29

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School Committee Meetings – Week of 8/2/2026

By FCN on August 1, 2026

School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week.

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