Music Mondays is a women-run nonprofit presenting frequent, live music concerts in the Scandinavian Living Center’s Nordic Hall (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) to audiences of mostly senior citizens. On September 11, 2PM-3PM, it will present a free concert by Afternoon Concerts Boston, a Boston-based group that has performed chamber, vocal, and Japanese Traditional music…
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At 6PM on September 11, the Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee and the City of Newton will host Newton’s 22nd annual Day of Remembrance of 9-11 at the City’s 9-11 Memorial on the front lawn of Fire Department headquarters, 1164 Centre Street. Donations to support the ongoing maintenance of the Memorial may be…
The Charles River Regional Chamber invites all to a preentation, Engaging your nonprofit board, on September 14, Noon-1PM. Nanette Fridman, MPP, of Fridman Strategies will talk about what should happen before, during, and after nonprofit board meetings to optimize engagement. Free for members, $10 for non-members.
Eliot Church will host Queer Eye Bible Study — reading the Bible through the “queer lens” — at The Eliot Church of Newton Chapel (474 Centre Street) on Thursdays, 7PM-8PM, starting September 14. Read and discuss biblical passages of the Bible that actively affirm LGBTQ+ lives. The group will be…
Citizens For Affordable Housing In Newton (CAN-DO) — Newton’s affordable housing developer and service provider — has opened a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site in Newton. VITA is the federal program established by the IRS to provide free tax assistance to low-moderate income families. Even though tax season is…
Newton at Home — a volunteer-driven, membership-based nonprofit supporting Newton seniors who are aging in place — happily invites all to its upcoming Fall Benefit – Growing our Family – on September 14, 5:30-7:30 PM at Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Avenue in Newton. The event will celebrate being together and raise…
The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association will host a West Newton Block Party on Sunday, September 17, 11AM-2PM, at 437 Cherry Street, West Newton. Fun for the whole family, with performances, demonstrations, food, games, and prizes.
The Friends of the Newton Free Library will host a Wine Tasting fundraiser at The Cork and Board (Centre Street, Newton Centre) on Thursday, September 21, 6:30PM-8PM. Tickets are $30 per person and include wine tasting and charcuterie snacks. All proceeds will benefit The Friends of the Newton Free Library,…
On September 22 at 6PM, the City will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of the new Gath Pool and splashpad. Speakers will include State Representative Kay Khan, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Parks, Recreation & Culture Commissioner Nichole Banks, and representatives of the Friends of Albemarle. Gather…
Newton Community Pride will host concerts — outdoors, free, accessible, and open to all — in three Newton villages in September:
Mayor Fuller announced last week that the City’s Newton 311 mobile app for customer service has ceased functioning and should be removed from mobile phones. Instead, residents should use the City’s Newton 311 website to report problems. Fig City News has added a link to the City’s Newton 311 website under “Look Here for…” in our top menu and added 311 capability to the Fig City News iOS app.
The Newton Senior Center will hold an event, Downsizing Made Easy, on August 22, 1:30-3PM at the Hyde Community Center gym (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. Educator and Realtor Marie Presti, a Seniors Residential Specialist, will discuss the nuts and bolts of downsizing (or right-sizing, as she likes to call…