The West Suburban YMCA, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Newton, is sponsoring Pickleball for a Purpose, a mixed-doubles pickleball tournament at the West Suburban YMCA (135 Wells Avenue, Newton) on September 20 from 8AM to 1PM. All skill levels are welcome (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced). Your $50.00 donation will…
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a charity that has been assisting people in Newton for over 100 years, is pleased to announce its semi-annual Clothing and Book Drive on September 21, 8AM-Noon. The drive gives everyone a chance to clean out their closets and bookshelves while providing for…
The Newton Free Library will host a screening of Recovery City on Wednesday, September 24, 6PM-8:30PM in the Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer Street). Recovery City is an award-winning documentary exploring addiction and recovery through the stories of four women in Worcester, MA. The event includes a 15-minute training in naloxone…
In recognition of International Day of Older Persons, International Day of Music and Good Neighbor Day, FriendshipWorks and Goddard House Community Initiatives will present Making Music, Making Connections on Tuesday, September 30, 5:30PM-7:30PM at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer Street). The evening will highlight FriendshipWorks’ MusicWorks program,…
Newton at Home (NaH) is experiencing an uptick in service requests from its members — due to members’ needs increasing as they age, as well as new members coming with higher needs. The nonprofit organization is especially in need of volunteers who can help with transportation to and from doctor…
The Price Center, a nonprofit human services agency, will hold its 4th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4, at 11PM at its campus (27 Christina Street, Newton Upper Falls). Kick off the season with complimentary eats from Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, Clover Food Lab, and Cabot’s, and lawn games, karaoke, dancing, soccer, Price Center…
Are you looking for a fun way to help our neighbors in need? The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is holding its annual “Friends of the Poor Walk” fundraiser on Sunday, October 5 (registration at 1PM, Walk at 1:30PM). The family-friendly event will feature a 1.5 mile walk around Crystal…
Join BNC’s Greater Boston Chapter for Mahjong Day on Sunday, October 5 from 1:30-4:30PM at Temple Beth Avodah (45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton). Come relax, have fun, and meet new people. Don’t forget to bring your card! There will be door prizes along with game prizes, and refreshments will be served.…
Local hero Normand Rousseau smelled smoke, so he went to the window — and saw an orange glow on the porch of the house across Prescott Street. That house, 75 Prescott, had been purchased by a developer and was about to have work done on it — two units added to…
Newton Neighbors is partnering with The Village Bank, Auburndale Community Library, and Fulfilled Goods to collect school supplies for children in Newton and neighboring towns. Donations requested: Please do not donate items with monograms or company-specific logos. Dropoff locations: Or purchase items at the Newton Neighbors Amazon Wish List. For…
When 209 Newton residents volunteer or take to their bikes on August 2-3 for the 46th Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), they’ll be proceeding with extraordinary momentum having already raised $1,854,322 toward their collective goal of $2,171,400. The Newton contingent represents one of the most dedicated PMC communities in Massachusetts, with riders…
Five Newton students are currently on tour in Mexico with the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO): Newton North violinist Takahiro Higuchi, Newton South violist Olivia Hong and cellist Steven Hu, The Winsor School violinist Isabella Lai, and New England Conservatory cellist Hayden Ren. They are among the 120 students, ages…