Newton Conservators will be hosting a webinar, “Vernal Pools and Their Special Ecology,” at 7PM on Thursday, March 5. To attend, sign up for the webinar. Seasonal ponds, known as vernal pools, are full of life and can be found throughout our region. Newton has several, including Bare Pond in…
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Lisong Liu, professor of history at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, will discus “The Origins and Transformations of Chinese Communities in Boston,” at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Autotorium (330 Homer Street, Newton) on Thursday, March 12 from 7-8PM. An associate in research at the Harvard Fairbank Center for Chinese…
On Saturday March 14, at 3PM at the Newton Highlands Congretional Church (54 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands), the Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus and Music Director Sarah Robinson Seeber present Enchanted, an exploration of the mists, mysteries, and mysticism of medieval and renaissance times, via chant and chant-inspired music. The chorus will be performing with very…
In response to the cut-back of SNAP benefits, American Legion Post #440 (295 California Street, Nonantum) will collect donations of NON-perishable foods on Wednesday, November 5, 12PM-5:30PM. Drop off donations at the ramp entry to the building and look for a note on the door. The food collected will be…
Newton Neighbors invites you to join them in supporting local families this holiday season through donations to The Bruce Hugh Wilson Giving Thanks Gift Card Drive. Your donations will go to grocery gift cards to families in need across Newton and nearby communities. Last year they raised over $25,000, helping more…
The City is no longer delaying trash/recycling pickup on weeks that have these holidays: Residents should set out trash, recycling, and yard waste on regular trash day for these weeks. If you miss the collection, you’ll need to wait until the following week for pickup. Collection crews will not be…
Join local artist Caryl Hull Leavitt at the New Art Center for a hands-on workshop — Create Modern Collages — on Tuesday, November 11 from 6-8:30PM. Explore loose shapes, color, and pattern as you cut, rip, and paste your way to one or two unique masterpieces inspired by modern masters…
Join the Newton Free Library and Joys of Nature for a Live Animal Lecture for Adults: Helping Endangered Species on Wednesday, November 12 at 7PM in the Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer Street). What is an endangered species? Why are many animals and their habitats disappearing? Learn about endangered species in…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will be showing The Big Lebowski at their movie night on Wednesday, November 12 at 7PM. All are welcome. The event is free and snacks will be provided. The First Church in Chestnut Hill is located at 26 Suffolk Road, steps from the Chestnut…
Newton Public Schools (NPS) Office of Teaching and Learning will host Community Math Night on November 12, 6:30PM-7:30PM at Brown Middle School (125 Meadowbrook Road). NPS will discuss important new updates to its math programs, including math pathways and instructional practices. Topics for the Evening NPS Superintendent Anna Nolin discussed…