The Newton Rotary Club will be holding its monthly Clothing Drive at the Scandinavian Living Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) on Saturday, July 23 from 9AM to noon. Rotary is working with Helpsy, which accepts clothing and textiles in any clean condition (see details) and makes a donation to…
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Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture is conducting two surveys seeking public opinion about the development of performance spaces: Newton Centre Playground Performance Pavilion: This survey seeks public input about a possible outdoor performance pavilion at the Newton Centre Bowl — the open space adjacent to the Newton Centre Playground, down…
Today is Sundae! It’s National Ice Cream Day, and you can celebrate by stopping in at some of Newton’s local ice cream shops. Wally’s Ice Cream and Sweets – 419 Lexington Street – is celebrating with free waffle cones. Cabot’s Ice Cream – 743 Washington Street – where owner, Joe Prestejohn, says:…
Green Newton wants us to know about two online information sessions on July 21: Noon-1PM: Electric Vehicles 101, hosted by the Green Energy Consumers Alliance. Register here. More about electric vehicles here. 7PM: New 2022 Heat Pump Incentives for Electric Heating and Cooling, featuring the City of Newton’s Energy Coach,…
Newton Nomadic Theater is bringing back the Nomad Story Slam for an event of true stories told on July 24 at 4PM at the Allen House (35 Webster Street, West Newton), as part of the Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts. Anyone can throw their name into the hat for…
Green Newton is recruiting volunteers to continue a city campaign to improve residents’ awareness of what can and cannot be recycled in our green bins. Between now and mid-October, volunteers will walk neighborhood routes 7AM-9:30AM on trash days (only in good weather) to apply educational stickers to the tops of…
The West Suburban YMCA is now enrolling for fall pre-school and after-school programs. These are under the leadership of Heather Porder, the YMCA’s new Director of Preschool & Family Services, who brings over 20 years of experience in early childhood development and growth.
For a limited time, Eversource is covering up to 90% of select efficiency solutions for indoor and outdoor lighting, refrigeration, HVAC equipment, insulation and air sealing, and electronics for its business customers. Contact the Eversource contractor at 617-371-4512 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment to assess your business’ needs.
Two farmers markets are starting their seasons this week: The Saturday Newton Farmers Market at Newton North High School’s Lowell Avenue parking lot (352 Lowell Avenue) will be open June 25 – October 15, 9:30AM-12:30PM, offering locally produced vegetables, fruits, breads, cookies, and wine. Parking is available on Lowell Ave…
At the Newton Free Library, there are 160 students wanting to learn English. They need more volunteer tutors. The library will support your preparation. If you’d like to help someone learn English, join the Newton Free Library’s award-winning English Language Learning and Literacy program. No teaching or foreign language experience…
Summer in the Highlands Program officially kicked off! There is tons of fun in store for the rest of the summer. All Movies and Concerts are free and take place outside on the Hyde Playground. Sponsors: The Village Bank, Newton Community Pride, Newton Wellesley Hospital, O’Hara’s Food, and Spirits, For…
The Newton Theatre Company is continuing its successful Monologue Project in a fourth iteration focused on those who rent homes in Newton. The Monologue Project brings together specific subsets of people in Newton to help them develop their stories for public performance. This time, renters will collaborate in 20 hours…