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…
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The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton (FUUSN) presents The FUUSN Organ, a Celebration on Sunday, July 12 at 10:15 AM in the Sanctuary at FUUSN (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. FUUSN organist Linnea Bardarson reveals the subtlety and power of the FUUSN’s…
What Are Plaza Tuesdays? Think of Plaza Tuesdays as a refreshing pause in your busy day. For the next five Tuesdays—enjoy an hour of free entertainment on the Newton Centre Plaza from 5:30 – 6:30PM. The full Plaza Tuesdays lineup, featuring great local talent, includes: And while you’re in Newton Centre, do some shopping, grab…
Historic Newton presents the Artists and Authors at Newton Cemetery Walking Tour at Newton Cemetery (Newton Centre) on Tuesday, July 14 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Newton has been home to creative people throughout history, and many are laid to rest in Newton Cemetery. During this new walking tour, visit…

Newton Community Farm: Glorious Grains: Exploring New Tastes and Nutritional Qualities, July 16 & 25
Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton St, Oak Hill) presents Glorious Grains: Exploring New Tastes and Nutritional Qualities on Thursday, July 16 from 4PM – 6PM and Saturday, July 25 from 10AM – 12PM. During this interactive, experiential workshop you will be invited to move beyond the well-simmered world of rice…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton invites you to Our Environmental Activism: We Can All Be Green on Sunday, July 19 at 10:15 AM in FUUSN’s Parish Hall (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. FUUSN environmental activists share their work—Alta Hodges on native…
Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) hosts The Scoop on Solar Energy on Monday, July 20 at 7pm. What do ice cream and solar energy have in common? They’re both better when shared! Enjoy a scoop of ice cream and a conversation about solar power, energy efficiency, and…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton presents Peace Corps Stories on Sunday, July 26 at 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. FUUSN members Urban Larson, Kate Thibeault, and Mike Arnott…
Second Church in Newton (60 Highland St, West Newton) hosts the MGH Blood Drive on Saturday, July 26 from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Enjoy a light breakfast in Fellowship Hall from 9:00 AM–11:30 AM. Please register for your donation time.
Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) presents Reading Frederick Douglass Together on Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30PM. Come gather in community to read and discuss Frederick Douglass’ famous address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” At Reading Frederick Douglass Together, attendees will read, listen to,…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton invites you to Nurtured by Beauty on Sunday, August 2 at 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. Lois Shapiro, Elli Crocker, and Curt Lamb will explore the deep affinities between moments…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton features Science and Spirituality on Sunday, August 9 at 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. Come celebrate the scientists among us. Hear about their work, reflect on the connections between science…











