Historic Newton is hosting a Hayfest — a day when families can travel back in-time to the 19th century by dipping candles, pressing apples, churning butter, playing games, and more. It will take place on Sunday, October 6, 12-4PM in the backyard of the Jackson Homestead (527 Washington Street, Nonantum).…
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West Suburban YMCA will host two Open Houses for everyone to learn about amazing overnight and family camp experiences at Camp Frank A. Day. You and your family can tour the camp, meet staff, and get a sneak peek at all the fun awaiting next summer at either Overnight Camp…
Newton Community Farm is hosting a Fall Family Fun Day with a farm scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, seed matching game, and more. It will take place on Sunday, October 6, 9:30AM-12PM at the Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton Street). Registration is free.
Grace Episcopal Church welcomes all to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis at 10:30AM on Sunday, October 6, for worship including Blessing of the Animals. Weather permitting, the service will be on the front lawn. Animals are welcome, including favorite stuffed toys. (All animals must be on leash or in…
All Newton Music School is hosting a Con Brio Sunday “Brunch” Club concert with a program of songs that have been inspired by the themes from Mozart, Bach, Tchaikovsky, and more. There will be sandwiches, coffee, and orange juice. It will be performed by violist Scott Woolweaver, vocalists Katie O’Reilly, Carol O’Shaughnessy, and Russell…
Cherry Street Music (CSM) will present a concert — Classical with a Twist: Champions for Change — featuring works in honor of musical giant and staunch advocate of human rights, cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. This concert will be performed by CSM Director Allison Eldredge on the cello, Max Levinson on the…
Music Mondays will offer a concert with a performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s delightful first piano trio and Armenian composer Arno Babajanian’s only piano trio, a romantic masterpiece which is considered to be one of his most important works. The concert will feature violinist Ryan Shannon, cellist Paul Mattal, and…
Mothers Out Front Newton is hosting an online program — Protecting Our Canopy: How Preserving Mature Trees Promotes Climate Resilience — where participants can learn how the Charles River Watershed Association’s Regional Tree Planting & Protection Plan helps us protect, maintain, and grow our tree canopy. It will take place on Monday,…
Candidates. Where and When to Vote. State Representative candidate statements and debates. Guidelines for submitting Letters to the Editor. The State Primary Election will be held on September 3. Early voting starts August 24, and mail-in ballots are available before that. The result of the Primary Election will determine political…
Alyssa Medin has graduated from St. Olaf College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Philosophy, and French. Neva Hobbs of Brown Middle School was one of 50 young musicians across eastern Massachusetts who participated in Rockport Music’s annual Cape Ann Jazz Workshop of master classes and performances for…
Highlights this week: City Council Land Use will meet on Tuesday to consider: Schools School Committee has no meetings scheduled for this week. Boards and Commissions Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will hold a site visit at 61 Gatehouse Road on Tuesday to review existing windows and the proposed location of…
Land Use Committee will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 27 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: