Newton Conservators will be hosting special online showing of the newly released nature film The Extraordinary Caterpillar at 7PM on Thursday, April 9. The film features Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab (who grew up in Newton), Doug Tallamy, and David Wagner. After the 60-minute film, Sam will appear for a…
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Bill Novak will tell some of his favorite jokes for and pertaining to older adults on Thursday, April 9, from 1:30-2:30PM at the Copper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). William Novak (born in 1948) is an American author and ghostwriter who has written or co-written around two dozen books, including…
To celebrate the first ever national Local News Day — Thursday, April 9 — Fig City News will hold Open Air Office Hours, 5PM-7PM at Newton Centre Plaza, on the southwest corner of the Newton Centre Triangular Parking Lot. Please stop by, say hello, and share what you’re thinking. Weather…
Mount Alvernia Academy (20 Manet Road, Chestnut Hill) will be holding an Open House on Friday, April 10 from 8:30AM–10:30 AM. This is an opportunity to tour their four-acre campus, meet faculty, staff, parents, and students, and explore the Blue Ribbon difference. Please register for this event. MAA is a…
Please join Lasell University in supporting the Centre Street Food Pantry on April 10 from 4:30-7PM at de Witt Hall (80 Maple St, Auburdale) on the campus side of university. Tickets are $20/$10 for students and can be purchased at the door with cash or card. Empty Bowls is a…
Valerie & Friends presents Newton Community 2026 Spring Concert on Friday, April 10 from 7 – 8:30PM at the Jackson Walnut Park School (JWP) Student Center (200 Jackson Rd, Nonantum). Proceeds support the JWP Performing Arts Program. Hosted by a proud JWP alumna and Valerie Luxieo, the concert will feature…
The Naumburg Award–winning Lydian String Quartet will present an evening of exceptional chamber music on Friday, April 10 at 7:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). The program features Schubert’s Quartettsatz, Lembit Beecher’s Juniper and Birch (2024, commissioned by the Lydian String Quartet), and Benjamin Britten’s String…
The League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a student in the high school class of 2026. Applications are open until April 30, 2026. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must either reside or attend school in Newton, MA and be planning to pursue post-high school…
The Newton Girls Softball Rec program welcomes players in grades K through 8 of all abilities – register now – it’s easy!– Go to www.newton girls softball.org– Register or login if you already have an account and then sign up! For questions, please first read the policies and guidelines page. If you have…
Newton Conservators is hosting a guided walk led by local naturalist Jeff Adams on Saturday, April 11, from 10AM to 12:15 PM in Kennard Park in Newton Centre. Jeff will identify native species, search for spring ephemerals, and share various plants’ natural histories. Jeff has led walks for the Friends of the…
Shred your documents and/or dispose of unused prescription medication on Saturday, April 11 (rain or shine) from 8AM – 12PM at Newton’s Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale). There is no cost to participate. However, donations to the Cooper Center are appreciated. A $10+ donation (cash or check) can…
Join Newton North and Newton South high school students at the first STEM Night on Saturday, April 11 from 4-6:30PM at the cafeteria at NNHS (457 Walnut St, Newtonville). Step into the role of a forensic scientist, test your strategy skills at a theory challenge booth, watch onion root cells…