The Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) will present its “most popular community event” — Spring Seasonings: A Taste of our Towns — on April 7, from 5:30PM to 8PM at the Newton Marriott hotel ballroom (2345 Commonwealth Ave., Auburndale). Over 500 attendees — CRRC members and guests — are expected…
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The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is calling for eager, passionate, and dedicated volunteers in the Newton/Needham area to join the Newton-Needham PMC Kids Ride as a PMC Kids Rides Coordinator. This volunteer will work as part of a committee alongside existing coordinators and PMC staff to plan, promote and execute this…
The West Suburban YMCA (WSYMCA) will host a Teen Paint Night. This guided painting session provides canvas, paint, and brushes so participants can relax, express themselves, and enjoy the process. The event will include snacks and seltzer. It will take place on Monday, April 7, 6:30-8PM at the West Suburban…
Understanding Our Differences will present an evening webinar — Collaborative Problem Solving: How to Address Challenging Behaviors with Children — on Tuesday, April 8 at 7PM. Advance registration is required. Presenter Dr. Stuart Ablon — Founding Director of Think:Kids in the Department of Psychiatry at MGH, who is recognized globally…
The City of Newton’s Public Health Nurse will teach a Friends and Family CPR Class on April 8, 12PM-2:30PM at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). Come learn the lifesaving skills of adult/child/infant hands-only CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and how to help a choking adult/child/infant.…
The Allen Center will present an Artist Talk with Kathryn Geismar for a discussion with the artist, whose work is currently exhibited in The Allen Center’s main gallery in “Attachment.” Participants will learn about art, creativity, and inspiration as Kathryn shares her journey, techniques, and insights. The event will take…
Students have until 5PM on April 10 to apply for one of up to four scholarships to be awarded this year by the Charles River Regional Chamber to deserving students who either live and/or attend school in Needham, Newton, Watertown, or Wellesley and who plan to attend an accredited college…
The Massachusetts Campaign for Single Payer Health Care (MASS-CARE) will hold a community forum — Understanding Single-Payer Healthcare for Massachusetts — on April 10 at 7PM at American Legion Post #440 (295 California Street, Nonantum). See flyer. The forum will discuss a bill in the Massachusetts legislature, An Act Establishing Medicare…
Newton South HS will present its annual Jazz Night on April 10 at 7:30PM in the Van Seasholes Auditorium at Newton South (140 Brandeis Rd). Admission is free. The concert will feature performances by all Newton South jazz ensembles: Newton’s South’s four jazz improvisation groups, the award-winning Jazz Ensemble, and…
All Newton Music School will present a concert, Voices of a Generation, featuring a variety of songs by Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Tamia, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Dua Lipa, Leann Rimes, Alicia Keys, and Bruno Mars. This concert will be performed by Leslie Rivera (vocals), Ross Petot…
Newton’s nonprofit CAN-DO is partnering with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to offer free tax help to people with low to moderate incomes (generally, $74,000 and below) who are seeking assistance in preparing and submitting their tax returns for 2024 and earlier. Information you will need: CAN-DO…
The City of Newton is promoting the availability of these opportunities for affordable housing, for which applications are currently open for lotteries: Opus Newton from 2Life Communities, opening in Fall of 2025, will offer apartments for rent at 777 Winchester Street for those 62 or older. Nine units are designated…