Newton Community Education is excited to offer a variety of programs for kids in grades K-8 this Spring Vacation (April 16-19). Kids can explore the wonders of STEM in Hands-on Electronics, unlock their creative side with Cartooning & Illustration, score big in Flag Football, and much more! Classes are either in the morning (9AM-12PM) or…
Posts published in “Announcements”
Dance and become immersed in colors at Newton’s fourth annual celebration of Holi, the Indian community’s spring festival of color, on Saturday March 30 from 1PM to 2PM in front of Newton City Hall (War Memorial entrance). Join Newton students, neighbors, and officials in this event featuring dance, art, music,…
Newton South’s College & Career Center will host its 2nd Annual Career Pathways Event, free and open to all, on March 27, 6:30PM-8PM at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road). It’s presented in partnership with MassHire and Newton’s Youth & Young Adult Division of the Social Services Department, to…
The second annual Interfaith Music Night will take place at Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner) on March 25, 6PM-7:30PM. It’s free and open to all, with songs, chants, mantras, prayers, and meditation. Vegan and vegetarian food available. Sponsored by Newton Community Pride, Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries, and the…
The League of Women Voters of Newton will be holding a Topic Meeting on Monday, March 25 to learn about the effort undertaken by Newton Community Pride, the Newton Cultural Alliance, the New Art Center, and the Charles River Regional Chamber to make the part of Washington Street that connects West Newton and Newtonville and adjoining streets a designated Cultural…
Day Middle School students are organizing a clothing drive to collect children’s clothing to give to Cradles to Crayons. The drive will run March 25 through April 5, with donation boxes at two drop-off locations: What to donate? Gently used clothing for children sizes 0-20 and adult small/medium (in youth…
Newton Cultural Development (NCD) is seeking Newton students in grades 3-12 to perform as part of the 2024 Family FunFEST on Saturday, May 18. Student artists have been selected to paint murals as part of a public art project, and there will be an open stage to showcase youth performers.…
Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture is offering a Youth Pickleball Program over spring vacation (April 18-25) as an introduction to the sport for those with little or no experience. Classes are 4PM-5PM daily. There are separate classes for ages 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. The cost is $60. Sign up online…
TEDx Newton North High School, a student-organized activity club, is hosting Newton’s first TEDxYouth event on March 14, 6PM-8PM, in the Film Lecture Hall at Newton North HS. The theme is #HumanConnections, and the goal is to help bring the community together. Speakers include: The event is open to the…
The Newton Schools Foundation (NSF) will host Newton Inspires — an evening of ideas and community — on March 14, 6PM-9PM, at Newton South High School. Proceeds will help NSF advance excellence and equity in the Newton Public Schools by funding NSF grants in three strategic areas: Enjoy a night out in…