Newton’s Memorial Day Parade on May 28 starts at 3PM at Newton North High School and proceeds down Walnut Street and Watertown Street to Magni-Coletti Park in Nonantum. The Grand Marshall is Sgt. Arthur N. Heath, U.S. Air Force. The event features Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and other officials and dignitaries,…
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William James College will host a group of experts to discuss the current mental health challenges facing high school and college students (video) and the ways in which educators, families, and communities can make a difference in the lives of young people by investing in behavioral health programs and services. The…
Newton’s Cappella Clausura will celebrate the finale of its 2022-2023 season with a history-making event: Three Women on May 7 at 4PM at Emmanuel Church (15 Newbury Street, Boston). Join us, Suffrage100MA, the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail, and other local partners as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Boston…
The Newton Planning and Development Department asks the public to visit and share this page with friends, family, and colleagues, and participate by sharing input by May 8, 2023. All are invited to participate. The “StoryMap” page describes the network plan’s purpose and goals, and asks for specific public input: Contact [email protected] with…
Girl Scout Troop 82343 will be running a free, fun, and educational drop-in program — The Importance of Pollinators — on May 13, 3PM-4PM, at the Auburndale Community Library (375 Auburn Street, Auburndale) for kids ages 4-7 (with parents/guardians welcome). The afternoon will include educational crafts and games. No pre-registration…
The Suzuki School of Newton (1615 Beacon Street, Waban) invites the public to its 2023 Multicultural Festival and Open House on Saturday, May 13 from 3PM to 6PM featuring outdoor interactive performances from Grooversity Brazilian Beats and Boston Bhangra. The festivities include an international potluck, the Suzuki Preschool Art Show,…
The City of Newton’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture will host Family FunFEST, on Saturday and Sunday, May 13-14 on the grounds of Newton City Hall, 10AM-4PM both days. It’s an event full of entertainment and a celebration of art for all ages, including live musical performances, a community…
The second weekend of the Newton Piano Summit will be May 13 & 14 with free concerts each day, 1PM-3PM, at Second Church in Newton (60 Highland Street, West Newton). Dennis Montgomery III – May 13, 1-2 pm Expect high-octane Gospel from Dennis Montgomery III, who grew up singing and playing in…
An online auction to fund the construction of an inclusive play structure at Wellington Park is near its goal — and ends May 14. Wellington Park in West Newton (Kilburn Road) has become one of the most beloved parks in Newton with its beautiful gardens, open fields, basketball and tennis…
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (258 Concord Street, Lower Falls) is hosting an Afghan Women’s Craft Sale, 11AM-Noon on Sunday, May 14. Come buy pillows, aprons, cosmetic bags, scrunchies, or baby quilts crafted by women who are Afghan evacuees. The ability of these folks, many of whom are mothers, to supplement…
On May 18, 4PM-5:30PM, the Over 60’s group at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton will host Part 2 in its online series on housing options for seniors. This session features: The panel discussion will be Zoom. All must register in advance. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email with…
On Thursday, May 18 at 7PM, Green Newton will be joining the Newton Democratic City Committee’s Climate Crisis Subcommittee in presenting another in the subcommittee’s series of webinars on different aspects of the climate crisis: Preparing for Climate Change: Is Newton Doing Enough?. Newton City Councilor Emily Norton will be…