The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association will host a West Newton Block Party on Sunday, September 17, 11AM-2PM, at 437 Cherry Street, West Newton. Fun for the whole family, with performances, demonstrations, food, games, and prizes.
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The Friends of the Newton Free Library will host a Wine Tasting fundraiser at The Cork and Board (Centre Street, Newton Centre) on Thursday, September 21, 6:30PM-8PM. Tickets are $30 per person and include wine tasting and charcuterie snacks. All proceeds will benefit The Friends of the Newton Free Library,…
On September 22 at 6PM, the City will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of the new Gath Pool and splashpad. Speakers will include State Representative Kay Khan, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Parks, Recreation & Culture Commissioner Nichole Banks, and representatives of the Friends of Albemarle. Gather…
This event has been CANCELED due to forecast of rain. On Saturday, September 23, 10AM-12PM, former Deputy Director of Mass Fisheries and Wildlife Jon Regosin will lead the latest in a series of Newton Conservators BioBlitz outings – this one in Hammond Woods. Learn how to identify native plants, birds, butterflies,…
Newton Community Pride will host concerts — outdoors, free, accessible, and open to all — in three Newton villages in September:
The Newton Senior Center will hold an event, Downsizing Made Easy, on August 22, 1:30-3PM at the Hyde Community Center gym (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. Educator and Realtor Marie Presti, a Seniors Residential Specialist, will discuss the nuts and bolts of downsizing (or right-sizing, as she likes to call…
From Mayor’s Newsletter: Meet the most adorable mini horses this Monday, Aug. 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the Grass at the Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. Minis with a Mission bring “healing, comfort, and delight through connecting hands, hearts, and hooves” for people of all ages. The…
Techcycle Solutions will be collecting E-Waste at Newton North August 12, 9 AM – 1PM
Students of West Newton YMCA instructor Nancy Hanson, who was murdered in her home two weeks ago, have organized a walk in her honor — Step Forward: End the Silence — at 7PM on Saturday, July 29 starting at 135 Wells Avenue. The organizers invite her students and friends to…
In the wake of the tragic death of Nancy Hanson of Newton due to domestic violence homicide, the City of Newton, The Second Step, and REACH Beyond Domestic Violence will jointly host an online Community Forum on Domestic Violence on Monday, July 31, 6PM-7PM (Zoom link). The event is free,…
The Newton Conservators will host another Bio-Blitz — Dip-netting for Aquatic Invertebrates — on July 26, 4PM-6PM, at the Dolan Pond Conservation Area (near 66 Cumberland Road, West Newton). Dolan Pond is one of Newton’s most accessible open spaces with its boardwalk, pond overlooks, and accessible paths. The vernal pools…
Newton Community Farm will hold a Gardening Circle on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30PM-8PM at the Farm. The public is invited to share successes and challenges gardening and help build a strong community of local gardeners. Bring ideas, questions, suggestions, advice, and stories and help fellow gardeners in their gardening…