Dignity Matters, a top-rated nonprofit based in Framingham, collects and distributes feminine hygiene products, bras, and underwear for women and girls who are homeless or disadvantaged, in order to help them stay healthy, regain self-confidence, and live with basic dignity. Women cannot use SNAP or WIC money for these products, and…
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On September 15 at 3PM, Harvard Kennedy School Prof. Cornell William Brooks will speak about The Legacy of Emmett Till and George Floyd at the Midterms in the Community Room at Cabot Park Village (280 Newtonville Ave.). This lecture is free and open to the public. Covid protocols: Masks are…
The City’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Department will hold a virtual public meeting about improving Crystal Lake Beach and Park on September 15 at 6PM. Register in advance at this Zoom link. Meeting Flyer.
The City will hold an online community meeting about the NewCAL project on September 15 at 6:30PM. Register in advance at this Zoom link.
The Fig City Local Government Calendar shows events for this week and all previous weeks. From there, you can copy any event to your own Google calendar with one click. Or use the Fig City App on iOS …and now on Android.
Historic Newton will host two events about people who came to Newton from different parts of the world: why they immigrated, where they settled, and how they helped build our city. This two-part series of videos introduces guest narrators telling the history of different immigrant groups. Watch excerpts from these…
Congressman Jake Auchincloss is hosting a series of “Coffee with Your Congressman” gatherings — free and open to the public — at local cafes and restaurants throughout the 4th Congressional District he represents. The meeting in Newton will be on August 31 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM. RSVP here and the…
NewTV will host the 2nd annual Cones & Cars Summer Social on August 24, 5:30PM-7:30PM at 23 Needham Street. Classic cars will be on display, and there will be free ice cream and treats from Cabot’s, Bakers’ Best, Pizzi Farm, the Astound ice cream truck, and more. Admission is free…
State Primary Elections will be held on September 6. Vote by mail: Request mail-in ballot by August 29 at 5PM. Early in-person voting at City Clerk’s office in City Hall: Sunday, August 28 (11AM-5PM) Monday-Friday, August 29-September 2 (8:30AM-5PM) Election Day in-person voting: September 6 (7AM-8PM) (Where to vote?)
The Auburndale Neighborhood Association invites Newton residents to Auburndale Village Day on Saturday, August 27, 10AM-Noon. Auburndale’s stores and restaurants will hold sales and special promotions, while the Auburndale Community Library will be the center of activity for family-friendly activities and music. The event features sidewalk sales, meal promotions, family portraits, sidewalk art,…
Each year the Newton Cultural Council conducts a community survey to align council priorities with community interests. Last year the NCC granted more than $40K from municipal and state funds to more than 54 local artists and organizations to support local programming in Newton’s artistic, humanist, and scientific community. Please help guide…
On August 30 at 6PM, Historic Newton will lead a walking tour focusing on the lives of clever individuals whose final resting place is at Newton Cemetery — including inventors of the microwave oven, the flat-bottomed paper bag, a bread machine, and many more items both useful and fanciful. Fee:…