We all know climate change is happening, so what can we do to slow it down and turn it around? Come to FUUSN for a game using MIT’s EN-ROADS climate model simulator to see what does and doesn’t help on individual and community levels — FUUSN, city, state, nation, and…
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Join Newton Family Singers on Sunday, May 5 at 4PM at Temple Beth Avodah (45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton) to celebrate the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty. Fogerty’s songs present a common man’s view of life in America, with anthems like Fortunate Son and Have You Ever Seen…
One Can Help (OCH), founded by Newton residents in 2006, works across Massachusetts to provide urgently needed resources to children and families in need — quickly, responsibly, and impactfully changing lives. OCH’s 18th annual fundraiser, Celebrate Changing Lives, will be held on May 6, starting at 6:30PM at Brewer’s Tap…
On May 8, 7PM-8:30PM, the West Newton Cinema Foundation will host a free community meeting at the Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) to present and discuss its plans for fundraising and renovating the Cinema. Registration is required. (See Fig City News article about the recent $5.2 million gift received by…
Understanding Our Differences will hold its Spring Benefit — Moving Forward Together — on May 9, 6:30PM-9PM, at Shaw Hall on the UMass Amherst Mt. Ida Campus (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton). Advance RSVP by May 2 is requested. Register here. Meet UOD’s Boston Marathon runner, Gabrielle Barker. Experience and participate…
Join Newton community leaders, the Mayor’s Office, students, and neighbors for Newton’s first celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration. It will take place on Friday, May 10, 6PM-7:30PM in the War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall. All are welcome to join in this evening of…
The West Suburban YMCA will hold Healthy Kids Day, a free community event, on Saturday, May 11 from 2PM-4PM, at the Church Street Y (276 Church Street, Newton Corner). It’s open to the public, and all families in the Newton area are encouraged to attend. This annual event is part…
Newton Community Pride is hosting the Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts with music performances in three venues across Newton, May 17-19. All performances will be free, accessible, and open to all.
The Highland Glee Club will join the Boston Saengerfest Men’s Chorus and the Apollo Club of Boston in a joint concert of men’s choral singing on May 11 at 3PM at Old South Church (645 Boylston Street, Boston). Tickets are $20 (free for students and those under 18 years old) and available…
John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club will host its 27th Annual Gala on Saturday, May 11, 6PM-10PM, with the theme, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU(TH), in the Sam Crocetti Gymnasium (675 Watertown Street, West Newton). Honorary chairs are Laura & John Meyer, and the Emcee will be Dan Rea,…
Register now for the Newton South HS Booster Club’s 3rd annual Lions 5K road race, to be held on May 19 at 9AM. The race will start and end at Newton South’s Winkler Stadium Field (140 Brandeis Road). It’s open to the public — both runners and walkers. It’s a…
The Newton Community Chorus will present its Gala Spring Concert — featuring Mozart’s Solemn Vespers and John Rutter’s Requiem — on May 11 at 8PM at Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner). Tickets are $20 ($10 for students and seniors) online — and $5 in addition at the…