Susanna Boberg will perform a Senior Recital at Newton Highlands Congregational Church (54 Lincoln Street) on Sunday, June 4 at 4:30PM to benefit the Newton Food Pantry. She is finishing her clarinet studies at the New England Conservatory as she graduates from high school. The concert will include works from Messager,…
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The West Suburban YMCA, announced that enrollment is now open for preschool and Out-of-School programs for the 2023-2024 school year. Childcare programs at the West Suburban YMCA have had extensive wait lists for the last couple of years. While many preschool programs across the region have faced staffing shortages, the…
The Cabot Park Black History Lecture series will continue on May 1 at noon with a talk by Harvard Divinity School professor and author, Dr. Terrence Johnson, who will speak on Racism and Spirituality. The event, in the Community Room at Cabot Park Village (280 Newtonville Ave.), is free and open to the public.…
Want to hear beautiful string music tomorrow played by 100+ Newton students protesting the cutting of Elementary Strings from the Newton school budget? On Monday, April 24 at 6PM, over 100 Newton Orchestra and Strings students of all ages from across the district will gather for Stringfest, a concert outside…
Have you ever tried writing with a quill pen? Pick one up during our week of activities related to colonial history. We’ll be making corn husk dolls, doing a scavenger hunt highlighting the 18th century of the Durant-Kenrick House, making tricorn hats, and more. All activities are free with museum admission.…
Still planning April vacation week? Be sure to add some fun and excitement by bringing the kids to a spectacular production of Cinderella on Wednesday, April 19, at 11AM and 1PM at the War Memorial Cultural Center Auditorium at Newton City Hall. This classic tale is told by wooden marionette puppets brought to…
The Boston College Public Health Club is holding an Empty Bowls event to benefit the Newton Food Pantry on April 20, 6PM-8PM in a new venue: Heights Room, Corcoran Commons (2nd floor of Lower dining hall), Boston College. The event will raise awareness about food insecurity and bring the community together…
The Photographic History Society of New England (PHSNE) will hold its annual Photographica Show at Newton North High School on Saturday, April 22, 9AM-4PM. People come to look, learn, buy, sell, and trade camera equipment, images, and ephemera related only to photography. It’s unique throughout the East Coast. Admission is…
The Newton Democratic City Committee (NDCC) will hold an Earth Day Climate Rally on Newton Centre Green (1221 Centre Street) on Saturday, April 22, 1PM-3PM. Speakers will include Representative Jake Auchincloss (confirmed), State Senator Cynthia Creem (confirmed), and Mayor Ruthanne Fuller (invited). The Newton Democratic City Committee Climate Crisis Subcommittee,…
Newton Neighbors is in the midst of its annual Summer Camp fund drive to raise $10,000 to help send kids to summer camp. In the last two years, Newton Neighbors have raised funds to send 50 kids to summer camp. Donations for this summer are welcome here. $100 provides one…
Historic Newton and the Wellesley Historical Society are hosting a walking tour of Lower Falls on April 23 at 2PM-3:30PM for adults and teens. It will focus on how the Charles River once powered nationally renowned paper mills. Also see the village that early residents built, including St. Mary’s Church…
The Eliot Church in Newton (474 Centre Street, Newton Corner) will show the film 2040 on April 23 at 11:30AM. Lunch will be provided. From the church: “2040 is an innovative feature documentary that looks to the future, but is vitally important NOW. Award-winning director Damon Gameau embarks on journey…