Two Kenneth Newcomb Oral History Grants of $500 each are available to high school students living in Newton Upper Falls. A grant recipient must reside in Newton Upper Falls and be a freshman, sophomore, or junior in high school (9th to 11th grade). Public and private school students are eligible.…
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The Newton Highlands Congregational Church (54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) invites all to these events, free and open to the public: For more information: www.nhcc.net
Meet, greet and socialize within the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies on Wednesday, December 17 from 1-2:30PM at the new Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). At each meeting, a different theme/current event is discussed or a fun activity is organized. The gathering is for 18+, intergenerational, queer and allies. Bring…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will be showing The Muppet Christmas Carol on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7PM. The holiday classic stars Kermit the Frog in the role of Bob Cratchit and Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge. The event is free and pizza will be provided. The First Church…
This is the 14th year Newton’s Read Your World is giving away free diverse KidLit. Simply write a short review and post it to Amazon, Goodreads, or social media in exchange for books. Sign up ends Wednesday, December 31.
Internationally acclaimed violinist Stefan Jackiw—hailed for performances with orchestras including Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco—leads an evening of chamber music on Thursday, December 18 at 7:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). He will be joined by pianist Kevin Ahfat, a core member of the…
West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) presents Director’s Spotlight: Drink and Be Merry on Thursday, December 18 at 7PM. A discussion and Q&A with the filmmaker Adam Volerich follows the screening. Drink and Be Merry is set at a struggling New York dive bar in the days approaching…
You are warmly invited to a quiet, contemplative Candlelight Taizé Service at The First Church in Chestnut Hill (26 Suffolk Rd, Chestnut Hill) on Thursday, December 18 at 7PM. In the gentle glow of candles, share simple chants, scripture, and silence—space to rest, breathe, and pray together in community. All…
The American Legion Nonantum Post’s annual Hannukkah/Christmas party will be on Thursday, December 18 at 6PM. There is a $25 per person cash donation. You will enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar, two great door prizes, a legacy dance exhibition, and dancing the night away to the “Watch City Cadillacs.”…
Nonantum Children’s Party Association presents “A Vegas Christmas” with Dan Fontaine and Memphis Mafia on Friday, Dec 19 at 6:30PM at the American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California Street, Newton). Tickets and more information can be found online.
Parks, Recreation & Culture is offering swimming lessons for youth held at the Newton North High School Pool. Classes are on weekend mornings with a variety of levels from preschool up to level 6. Each session is a six week program and follows an American Red Cross curriculum. The Learn-to-Swim program…
The Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 21, beginning at 12PM. The parade will take Santa and friends all over Nonantum to bring holiday cheer to children and families. Santa and friends will end the parade with a 45-minute visit at Coletti-Magni Park for photos. The parade route…