Mount Alvernia Academy will host an Open House on November 7 from 8:30–10:30AM. As a two-time National Blue Ribbon School with a rich history spanning 98 years, the school is proud to offer a tradition of academic excellence in a nurturing and supportive environment. The Open House is an opportunity to…
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The Book Ladies’ Book Swap is held monthly at West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). The next Book Swap at the Cinema will be on Saturday, November 8, 12:30PM-3PM. Find future dates on The Book Ladies’ Facebook page. A bit of history… Nancy Brown and Annette Seaward started…
Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member Bay Colony Brass in Salute to Service: Honoring Our Veterans, Saturday, November 8, 7:30PM at the Second Church in Newton United Church of Christ (60 Highland Street, Newton MA). Admission is free. The salute will feature Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man”…
Enjoy a recital by cello faculty, Kelly Knox, along with Leonardo Vásquez, viola, and April Sun, piano, on Saturday, November 8, 2:30PM at the All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton). Featuring a variety of genres and works, including pieces by Amy Beach, Robert Schumann, and Astor Piazzolla, this…
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club and the Nonantum Boxing Club will present Joe DeNucci Fight Night on November 8 at 7PM in the Sam Crocetti Gymnasium at the Boys & Girls Club (675 Watertown Street, West Newton). Proceeds benefit the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club.…
Join the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton) on Saturday, November 8, from 10AM-4PM to celebrate the150th anniversary of the vote to transfer the library to the City of Newton. Throughout the day, there will be activities for adults and kids of all ages. Celebration Schedule All Day: Stop…
Join Parks, Recreation & Culture for the Scarecrow Stroll — a family friendly adventure at Nahanton Park (455 Nahanton Street) on November 8 & 9, 11AM-3PM. Stroll through the scarecrows, do some fun Fall crafts, and vote to select the fan-favorite scarecrow. Want to enter a scarecrow? School groups, community groups…
Join Historic Newton at Newton Cemetery (791 Walnut St, Newton) for a walking tour on Sunday, November 9, from 2-3PM. Experience Newton Cemetery — an important example of 19th-century rural cemetery design. Learn about the art and culture of mourning in the Victorian Era. See a variety of elaborate funeral…
In collaboration with the Boston Area Coffeehouse Association, Sailing into Song House Concerts presents Brooks Williams with John MacLean opening on Sunday, November 9 from 1-3PM. Singer and songwriter Brooks Williams is a leading light on the roots acoustic music scene, moving effortlessly between country, blues and folk. Suggested donation: $25 —…
The American Legion Post 440 invites the public to the Annual Flag Retirement with Honor and Dignity Ceremony on Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11 at 11:45AM in the parking lot of American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Newton). You can retire a flag in honor of a family member veteran…
Please join The Newton Commandery of Knights Templar at the Newton Masonic Hall (460 Newtonville Ave) for a Veteran’s Day Memorial on Tuesday, November 11 at 11AM, followed at 12PM by a luncheon and building tours. The memorial service is dedicated to those who have served and sacrificed. For more…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning and Planning will meet on Monday to hear from the Charles River Regional Chamber, the Newton Economic Development Commission, and the public about: Land Use will meet on Tuesday regarding the following requests (with a…