The Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Boston Public Garden is a beloved, iconic piece of public art, created by Newton artist Nancy Schön. On Sunday, January 26 at 2PM, the Newton Free Library, will host a screening of the documentary Make Way for Ducklings: From Boston to Moscow with…
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Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems — based on a shared belief that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Family and friends who have…
Cherry Street Music starts the new year with Classical with a Twist – Love Is All Around on Sunday, February 2 at 3PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). It will be a magical program of Love & Friendship, including romantic works by Debussy & a collaborative “Over the Rainbow” finale. It…
The Evangelical Baptist Church invites everyone to a festive evening of Scripture and song on Sunday, December 15 at 5PM at 23 Chapel Street in Newton. Journey through the promises and fulfillment of Christ’s coming, and celebrate the hope, peace, and joy found in the gospel at Christmas. A reception of…
The 21st annual Teen Summer Expo will be held on Monday, February 3, 5:30-8PM in the cafeteria of Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road). Participants can meet with the directors and other staff of various summer enrichment programs for students aged 12-18 to find summer opportunities. There are local and…
The Newton Free Library will host a Haiku Writing Workshop where local poets Grey Held and Elizabeth Lund — two of the directors of Haiku Newton — will talk about the history of haiku and introduce participants to a variety of image-related exercises and sensory activities to help spark creative…
The Newton Free Library will present a webinar, The Why’s and When’s of Car Maintenance, to provide an overview of car maintenance from Chaya Milchtein of Mechanic Shop Femme. On Tuesday, December 10 at 7PM on Zoom, learn when to perform specific maintenance tasks, and of course why – including…
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture will hold a hybrid public meeting for The Edmands Park Off-Leash Proposal on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30PM both in-person at Newton City Hall Chambers and virtually on Zoom. Pre-registration is required for Zoom. For more information and details, please visit the Parks, Recreation and…
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations. You must schedule an appointment before donating. You can schedule it through the website or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767). They will occur at the following times and places:
The Newton Public Schools Office of Family Engagement will host a panel discussion — Healthy Kids Forum: Mental Health, Use of Technology, Limit-Setting and Creating Kids with Grit and Independence — on December 12, 6:30PM-8:30PM at Oak Hill Middle School (130 Wheeler Road). No pre-registration is required. The panel will…
Fulfilled Goods is hosting an ornament and menorah swap! Bring in any ornaments and menorahs that you no longer need but are in good condition and exchange them for something new to you. The swap will going on between now and December 15 at Fulfilled Goods (612 Washington Street, Newtonville).…
On Thursday, December 12 from 6PM-8PM, Understanding Our Differences, the Newton Commission on Disability, and the Newton Free Library will present a screening of the documentary film The Ride Ahead. A moderated audience discussion will follow the screening. This film screening will take place in Druker Auditorium in the Newton Free…