The Charles River Regional Chamber invites all to a preentation, Engaging your nonprofit board, on September 14, Noon-1PM. Nanette Fridman, MPP, of Fridman Strategies will talk about what should happen before, during, and after nonprofit board meetings to optimize engagement. Free for members, $10 for non-members.
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Eliot Church will host Queer Eye Bible Study — reading the Bible through the “queer lens” — at The Eliot Church of Newton Chapel (474 Centre Street) on Thursdays, 7PM-8PM, starting September 14. Read and discuss biblical passages of the Bible that actively affirm LGBTQ+ lives. The group will be…
Citizens For Affordable Housing In Newton (CAN-DO) — Newton’s affordable housing developer and service provider — has opened a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site in Newton. VITA is the federal program established by the IRS to provide free tax assistance to low-moderate income families. Even though tax season is…
Newton at Home — a volunteer-driven, membership-based nonprofit supporting Newton seniors who are aging in place — happily invites all to its upcoming Fall Benefit – Growing our Family – on September 14, 5:30-7:30 PM at Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Avenue in Newton. The event will celebrate being together and raise…
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.
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…
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…