On November 5 at 7PM, West Newton Cinema will host a screening of the heartwarming feature documentary Spreadsheet Champions, followed by a panel discussion with Newton’s own spreadsheet champion pioneers — Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston. Dan Bricklin invented and codeveloping (with Bob Frankston) VisiCalc, the first electronic spreadsheet, which…
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Corpus Christi-St. Bernard Parish will host its Poinsettia Festival in its Parish Hall (1524 Washington Street, West Newton) on Saturday, November 29 (10AM-4PM) and Sunday, November 30 (9AM-1PM). It’s a festive celebration that will include Baked Goods, Jewelry, Silent Auction, Raffle Baskets, Calendar Raffle, Christmas room, and Santa’s mailbox. Mr.…
Green Newton is inviting Newton residents, especially families and young professionals, to share their input on the kinds of community events they’d like to see in the year ahead. The quick, two-minute survey will help Green Newton design fun and engaging programs that fit into busy schedules. Participants who complete…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will be showing The Fantastic Mr. Fox at their family movie night on Wednesday, December 3 at 7PM. All are welcome. The event is free and pizza will be provided. The First Church in Chestnut Hill is located at 26 Suffolk Road, steps from…
The final Healey-Driscoll Administration’s public listening sessions regarding the funding of education will be held from 4:30-6:30PM on Wednesday, December 3 at Newton North High School. The Healey-Driscoll Administration is completing a series of public listening sessions to solicit feedback on the Chapter 70 school finance formula, the primary funding…
Raise your voice and your spirits at The First Church of Chestnut Hill’s (26 Suffolk Rd, Chestnut Hill) festive community sing-along of Handel’s Messiah on Thursday, Dec 4 from 7-8:30PM. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or simply love the sound of this timeless masterpiece, all are welcome to participate. Bring your friends, family,…
Join filmmakers Jeremy S. Levine and Rachael DeCruz as they share a rough cut and discuss the making of their documentary, “Nine,” on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30PM at the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). After being sent to prison for life at 18, Gerald—also known as…
Kick off the holiday season in Newton Centre on Thursday evening December 4 from 5-8PM. Shop, sip and stroll through the Centre, stopping at 28 small businesses, restaurants, and pop-ups with special holiday offers, tastings, giveaways, and freebies. A list of participating businesses and their special Shop & Stroll offers…
Get ready to be inspired! Entries in Newton’s 2025 Gingerbread House Exhibit & Contest will be on display on the second floor of City Hall, December 5 – 16. Community members of all ages are busy building gingerbread houses to compete in four categories: Individual Youth (under 15), Individual Adult…
After nearly eight years, over 500 public meetings, and an incredible amount of effort put in by a few thousand residents, staff, consultants, and contractors, the Cooper Center Project is almost ready to open. The grand opening weekend will begin with The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10AM on Friday, December…
From Friday, December 5 – Sunday, December 7 City Hall is being transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course complete with greens and holes winding through the secret staircase in the Mayor’s Office, City Council Chambers, and War Memorial. To sign up, go to the city’s website. Admission Fee: A new…
Warm and brighten your holiday season this year with the Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus‘s Holiday Angelsong on Saturday, December 6 at 3PM at the Christ Episcopal Church (1132 Highland Ave, Needham). Holiday Angelsong is a program of some of the most beautiful music ever written for the holidays – Palestrina,…