JourneySongs, an acapella, interfaith choir, brings the gift of song to people with hospice services and their caregivers. The choir members rehearse in Newton two Sundays per month and sing in small groups in surrounding communities. If you are someone who simply loves to sing, your unique voice is welcome…
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Join the Friends of the Newton Free Library for A Night at Fenway! Deadline to purchase tickets is August 13. Questions? Email Stephen Tassone at [email protected]
Newton’s 173 Pan-Mass Challenge riders have raised $2,099,685 thus far for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as part of the 47th running of the two-day charity ride on August 1-2. Across all participants, the PMC has collected $57.7 million to date this year toward its 2026 goal of $79 million, which would build on…
Newton Neighbors hosts its School Supply Drive, accepting donations through Saturday, August 15 at drop-off locations throughout Newton, including The Village Bank, Auburndale Community Library, The Street Chestnut Hill, and Fulfilled Goods. This drive, held in coordination with Newton Public School social workers and others, helps ensure that all kids…
While some who are downsizing or weeding through the estate of a loved one may feel they are drowning in accumulated decades of “stuff,” others don’t even have the bare necessities to make their house a home. However, many have found that de-clogging their spaces through donation is a win-win…
The John M Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton hosts its 42nd Annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 27 at Woodland Golf Club (1897 Washington St, Auburndale). Generously presented by Needham Bank. Registration is open for foursomes, individual tickets, and sponsorship opportunities. Come enjoy a great day of golf…
The Harmony Foundation presents the Setti D. Warren Memorial Food Drive, collecting nonperishable food donations through July 12 at drop-off boxes located at Fire Station #7 (144 Elliot St, Newton Upper Falls) and Fire Station #4 (195 Crafts St, Newtonville). A significant and meaningful component of this year’s 52nd Annual…
Cars for Diabetes hosts the Car Show at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Rd, Newton Centre) on Saturday, July 11 from 9AM – 12PM. The event will include: Entry donation: $5-$10. All proceeds go to type 1 diabetes research. For more details, DM @ccr_ma or @ctbrooks99 on Instagram. From…
Newton Neighbors hosts its annual School Supply Drive, collecting new and gently used school supplies from Monday, July 13 through Saturday, August 1, with donations accepted at drop-off locations throughout Newton, including The Village Bank branches, the Auburndale Community Library (375 Auburn St, Auburndale), Fulfilled Goods (1280 Centre Street, Suite 6, Newton…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton presents Peace Corps Stories on Sunday, July 26 at 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. FUUSN members Urban Larson, Kate Thibeault, and Mike Arnott…
Heart for Care, a nonprofit founded by two Newton high school students, presents the Newton Youth Lifesavers Initiative, a free CPR and AED certification event for Newton high school students, Sunday, August 2 from 1PM – 5PM at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands). This event is organized by…
Service Stars Kids, a Newton-based nonprofit running hands-on community service programs for kids, will host Pet Pawlooza at the Newton Presbyterian Church (75 Vernon Street, Newton Corner) on Friday, August 21, 2PM-3:30PM. It’s a family-friendly celebration of pets and animal welfare, organized and run by our Service Stars Kids summer campers as…