The Mayor’s Office reports: We just received the results of the second water test from Crystal Lake. The levels are safe, and the beach will reopen the morning of Thursday, July 2 on its regular weekday schedule from 9:30AM to 7PM. Lifeguards will be on duty at the beach during…
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The West Suburban YMCA presents Free Summer Saturdays every Saturday in July and August (beginning July 11) from 7AM – 7PM at its two Newton locations: West Suburban YMCA (276 Church St, Newton Corner) and Wells Ave YMCA (135 Wells Ave, Oak Hill). Free Summer Saturdays returns after a successful…
Jackson Walnut Park School invites prospective families to its Admissions Summer Series at the Student Center (55 Walnut Park, Nonantum), with free sessions for children ages 4–10 running Thursday, June 25 through Friday, July 31. Children can enjoy messy art, music, and other hands-on activities along with a popsicle, while…
The John M Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton hosts its 42nd Annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 27 at Woodland Golf Club (1897 Washington St, Auburndale). Generously presented by Needham Bank. Registration is open for foursomes, individual tickets, and sponsorship opportunities. Come enjoy a great day of golf…
Are there empty spaces on the berms in your neighborhood where street trees formerly provided shade and beauty? Would you like to work with your neighbors and the Newton Tree Conservancy to plant new trees? The Newton Tree Conservancy is now accepting applications until Sunday, July 5 for its Fall…
The Harmony Foundation presents the Setti D. Warren Memorial Food Drive, collecting nonperishable food donations through July 12 at drop-off boxes located at Fire Station #7 (144 Elliot St, Newton Upper Falls) and Fire Station #4 (195 Crafts St, Newtonville). A significant and meaningful component of this year’s 52nd Annual…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton (FUUSN) hosts I Sing America on Sunday, July 5 at 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall at FUUSN (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. Come mark the 250th anniversary of our country with an hour of poetry…
The Newton Parks and Recreation Department invites families to Picnic and Play in the Park, running weekdays from July 6 through August 14 from 10:30AM – 12:30PM outdoors at the Lincoln-Eliot School (150 Jackson Rd, Nonantum). Picnic and Play in the Park is a free, summer drop-in program for families…
Silent Spring is excited to offer the Silent Spring Summer Institute from Monday, July 6 through Friday, July10. This free virtual program is designed for high school students interested in learning about environmental health or considering a degree or career in STEM. The deadline to register is Friday, June 5.…
The Cooper Center hosts a Fourth of July Party at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville), Monday, July 6 from 3PM – 4PM. Enjoy another epic Cooper deck party! Dance or listen to live music from the Bo and Bill Winiker Band while you enjoy ice cream from Cabot’s. A dairy-free flavor…
Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) invites you to Could Bugging Be the New Birding? Tiny Creatures, Big Discoveries on Tuesday, July 7 at 7PM. If you garden with native plants, your yard is already hosting a vibrant, miniature safari through bug-land. Finding and observing these small, colorful…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) hosts Gorgeous Gardens of New England Part 2 on Tuesday, July 7 from 10:30AM – 11:30AM. Joanne Pearson returns for a second virtual tour, this time featuring 11 beautiful gardens, six of which were heavily influenced by their owners’ or designers’ travels to…