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…
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In the wake of the tragic death of Nancy Hanson of Newton due to domestic violence homicide, the City of Newton, The Second Step, and REACH Beyond Domestic Violence will jointly host an online Community Forum on Domestic Violence on Monday, July 31, 6PM-7PM (Zoom link). The event is free,…
The Newton Conservators will host another Bio-Blitz — Dip-netting for Aquatic Invertebrates — on July 26, 4PM-6PM, at the Dolan Pond Conservation Area (near 66 Cumberland Road, West Newton). Dolan Pond is one of Newton’s most accessible open spaces with its boardwalk, pond overlooks, and accessible paths. The vernal pools…
Newton Community Farm will hold a Gardening Circle on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30PM-8PM at the Farm. The public is invited to share successes and challenges gardening and help build a strong community of local gardeners. Bring ideas, questions, suggestions, advice, and stories and help fellow gardeners in their gardening…
This month Newton Neighbors, in collaboration with The Village Bank and The Street Chestnut Hill, has been collecting school supplies for children in Newton and neighboring towns. Their School Supply Drive is in its final week and is open through July 28. What to donate (no monograms or company-specific logos, please): How…
The Newton Police Department is inviting parents of middle-school students to enroll their students in the Cops and Kids Program, which runs July 24-28 and August 7-11. The hours are 8AM-4PM unless otherwise specified for a specific activity or field trip. The goal of the program is to offer safe,…
There is an urgent need for blood donations, and the Mass General Bloodmobile will be in Newton this Sunday, July 9 from 8AM to 1:30PM at the Masonic Lodge (460 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville). Sign up here to donate whole blood. For more information, contact Bill Asadorian at 617-620-4128 or [email protected].
CANCELED: Kids Morning: July 4, 10AM-Noon, at Newton Centre Bowl — the open green space below the hut off Tyler Terrace. A free event for children ages 3 – 12 years. Children and families are invited to join in the Patriotic Costume Parade, Grand Pet Promenade, Decorated Bicycle Parade, make…
The St. Mary of Carmen Society hosts its 88th annual Italian-American festival, July 12-16, 5PM-11PM (4PM-11PM on July 16) in Pelligrini Park (11 Hawthorn Street, Nonantum). Carnival by Fiesta Shows, with special prices on Wednesday and Thursday. Food, beer, and wine for sale each night. Raffles supporting the St. Mary…
The Charles River Watershed Association is looking for help from community volunteers to clear the invasive water chestnut from the Charles River. The Community Water Chestnut Removal will take place on July 15, 9AM-12PM, at Paddle Boston: Newton Historic Boathouse (2401 Commonwealth Avenue, West Newton). Register here.