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March 11, 2026

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Newton Neighbors: 2026 Summer Camp Campaign
Newton Neighbors: 2026 Summer Camp Campaign
Newton Community Education: 5 Week Summer Theater Camps, registration deadline Jul. 3
Newton Community Education: 5 Week Summer Theater Camps, registration deadline Jul. 3
Scandinavian Center: Gems of Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, Mar. 9
Scandinavian Center: Gems of Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, Mar. 9
Newton Community Education: Complete their after school preferences survey by Mar. 13
Newton Community Education: Complete their after school preferences survey by Mar. 13
Mayor Marc Laredo: Listening Sessions, Feb. 26; Mar. 1, 12, 26
Mayor Marc Laredo: Listening Sessions, Feb. 26; Mar. 1, 12, 26
Cooper Center: Piano Trios Featuring Beethoven and Dvorak, Mar. 12
Cooper Center: Piano Trios Featuring Beethoven and Dvorak, Mar. 12
Newton History Series: The Origins and Transformations of Chinese Communities in Boston, Mar. 12
Newton History Series: The Origins and Transformations of Chinese Communities in Boston, Mar. 12
Cooper Center: Spring Harmonies — A Chamber Music Performance by NNHS Chamber Music Club, Mar. 12
Cooper Center: Spring Harmonies — A Chamber Music Performance by NNHS Chamber Music Club, Mar. 12
New Art Center: Art Therapists on Creating Connections, Mar. 12
New Art Center: Art Therapists on Creating Connections, Mar. 12
Newton Schools Foundation: Trivia Night, Mar. 13
Newton Schools Foundation: Trivia Night, Mar. 13
State Rep. Amy Sangiolo office hours, Mar. 13
State Rep. Amy Sangiolo office hours, Mar. 13
Spark Newton: 5th Annual Haiku Newton Poetry Contest, deadline Mar. 20
Spark Newton: 5th Annual Haiku Newton Poetry Contest, deadline Mar. 20
Fulfilled Goods: (Drop off now for) Sweater Swap, Mar. 13-15
Fulfilled Goods: (Drop off now for) Sweater Swap, Mar. 13-15
Newton Piano Summit: Free Performances, Mar. 14, 15, 21, 22
Newton Piano Summit: Free Performances, Mar. 14, 15, 21, 22
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church: Rise Against Hunger Community Meal Packing Event, Mar. 14
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church: Rise Against Hunger Community Meal Packing Event, Mar. 14
Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus: “Enchanted” — a concert of chant and chant-inspired music, Mar. 14
Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus: “Enchanted” — a concert of chant and chant-inspired music, Mar. 14
The Allen Center: Orli Shaham, Mar. 16
The Allen Center: Orli Shaham, Mar. 16
Cooper Center: Overview of Stroke Symptoms & Treatments, Mar. 16
Cooper Center: Overview of Stroke Symptoms & Treatments, Mar. 16
Registration for Girl’s Spring Rec Softball is Open!
Registration for Girl’s Spring Rec Softball is Open!
Office hour: Ward 2 Councilor David Micley, Mar. 17
Office hour: Ward 2 Councilor David Micley, Mar. 17

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