The Newton Free Library will host a Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon, where participants can celebrate African American history and help transcribe historical documents from the Library of Congress collection. This event is part of Douglass Day, a collaborative program in partnership with the Library of Congress and its By the People crowdsourcing project.…
Posts published by “FCN”
The Newton Free Library will present Exploring Music with Madison with music, movement, and sing-alongs designed for toddlers and their families. This event is timed to help families decide which Early Childhood Classes to enroll in for the year. It will take place on Saturday, February 15, at 10:30AM at…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 3 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Watch a live broadcase on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or NewTV’s Youtube channel. NOTE: The Mayor will present the State…
School Committee has no meetings scheduled for the week.
Youth Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 3 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Planning and Development Board will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 3 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Human Rights Commission will meet virtually…
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding these potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
Capella Clausura will present a concert, All About Love, challenging male gaze by centering the voices of women and gender non-binary composers in the program. This concert will include music by Evelin Seppar, Modesta Bor, Rafaella Aleotti, Laura Nevitt, and others. It will take place on Saturday, February 15 at…
Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA) will host a program, Newton Youth Ultimate, to teach youth players the basic skills and habits needed to play a self-officiated game of ultimate. It will include learn-to-play clinics, ultimate leagues, and partnerships with local organizations. Register for grades K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and high…
Music Mondays will offer a concert on Monday, February 17, 2PM-3PM — both in-person at the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) and live-streamed via Zoom. The concert will feature violinist Jennifer Hsiao and pianist Lois Shapiro performing masterpieces by Beethoven, Franck, and Bagdasarian in “The Romantic Spirit.” Admission…
Historic Newton will be hosting Eager Engineers, a 4-day program during the February School Vacation Week. Participants can expand their engineering skills by using the design process to build a supertall tower, a bridge that can hold weight, a marble run roller coaster, a brand-new invention, and more. Registration is…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet on Monday to hear the Mayor presenting her annual State of the City address with special guest, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. The Council is expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The New Docket includes the following: Finance will…
The American Red Cross will hold blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations: Donors must schedule an appointment beforehand, either online or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767).