The City Councilors of Ward 2 — Councilors-At-Large Susan Albright and Tarik Lucas and Ward Councilor David Micley — will hold a joint office hour on September 19, 4PM-5PM, at Clover (835 Washington Street). Bring questions, feedback, or ideas.
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Newton Theatre Company will present its first musical, Fun Home, in nine performances on weekends, September 19 through October 4, at St. John’s Episcopal Church (96 Otis Street, Newtonville). Based on Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking graphic memoir, Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, funny, and deeply moving musical about growing up,…
The West Suburban YMCA, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Newton, is sponsoring Pickleball for a Purpose, a mixed-doubles pickleball tournament at the West Suburban YMCA (135 Wells Avenue, Newton) on September 20 from 8AM to 1PM. All skill levels are welcome (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced). Your $50.00 donation will…
A new session of the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group begins on Wednesday, August 6 on Zoom. If you are 50+ and looking for work, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market, or recently retired and looking for your “encore career,” then this is the perfect networking group for you!…
Newton Police Department is now accepting applications for the upcoming Community Police Academy, running on Wednesday evenings, October 1 – November 19, 6PM-8:30 PM. The Community Police Academy offers residents an inside look at local law enforcement through hands-on experiences and interactive sessions. Participants will meet officers, tour the station,…
The Newton Conservators will host a tour of Cold Spring Park with Friends of Cold Spring Parkfounder and president Alan Nogee on Saturday, September 20, from 10AM to 12 noon, to learnabout its natural wonders, threats, and intriguing history. Alan will also discuss what makes anatural plant community invaluable for wildlife, climate mitigation,…
Green Newton is hosting a Sustainability Cafe in the Druker Auditorium at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street) on September 20, 2PM-4PM, where you’ll explore real-life examples of sustainable living! At this engaging drop-in event, you will meet local homeowners that will showcase the eco-friendly upgrades they’ve made to…
Fulfilled Goods will celebrate the opening of its second store — located in Newton Center inside Derby Farm Flowers (1280 Centre Street) — on Saturday, September 20, 11AM-6PM. Both retailers will feature deals and discounts, product samples, raffles, and giveaways. It’s also the third anniversary of the opening of Fulfilled…
Don’t Forget Your Art! (DFYA!) will host an event at the United Parish of Auburndale (64 Hancock Street) on Saturday, September 20 featuring the fabulous Laura Vecchione with some tunes by Ingrid Chiemi, and hosted by Eric Riley Moore. There will also be art by Anne-Catherine Higham, pottery by Julia…
On Sunday, September 21, from 1PM to 3PM, come explore the late summer and fall pollinatorsand plants of Newton’s largest conservation area, Hammond Woods, in this Bioblitz sponsoredby the Newton Conservators. Under the leadership of Jonathan Regosin, a NewtonConservators director and Consulting Biologist for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries &Wildlife,…
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a charity that has been assisting people in Newton for over 100 years, is pleased to announce its semi-annual Clothing and Book Drive on September 21, 8AM-Noon. The drive gives everyone a chance to clean out their closets and bookshelves while providing for…
“In a time of turbulence, tumult, and uncertainty, it is critical for everyone to take concrete action to mobilize for peace,” says Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries, which has planned and organized the Boston-area celebration of the United Nations International Day of Peace each year since 2010. This year’s theme is “Act…