Runaway for Recovery and SoulCycle will host a Rally for Runaway, a Breast Cancer Nonprofit Charity Fitness Class to benefit Runway for Recovery. It will take place on Saturday, June 14, 1:45-2:30PM at SoulCycle (200-230 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill). Registration is required.
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On Tuesday, June 17 from 4PM to 9PM, dining at Cafe Sol Azteca (75 Union Street, Newton Centre) will help the Newton Free Library. A portion of the restaurant’s proceeds during this time will benefit the Friends of the Newton Free Library, a 501 (c) (3) organization that raises funds…
The Newton Rotary Club will host a Dog Fest & Parade where participants can get treats (for dogs and humans), greet & meet dog lovers & service providers, and bring their pup dressed up for a dog parade. Donations will go toward Caring Canines Visiting Therapy Dogs Inc. It will…
On May 1, the Newton Community Farm hosted a panel discussion about local efforts to address food justice, reducing waste, and distributing food. The four panelists spoke to the overlapping missions, challenges, and necessities of their different organizations: The discussion – moderated by Kristina Pechulis, executive director of the Massachusetts Food…
Joy Moore has been appointed to the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM). She currently serves as the inaugural Vice President and Executive Director of the Pine Manor Institute for Student Success at Boston College, where she leads innovative programs for first-generation students and those from…
Newton Community Farm (NCF) will host a forum, Food for All: The Challenges and Opportunities for Feeding Our Community, where participants can come learn about the impact of local farms and urban agriculture on food security, community-driven approaches to reducing food waste and distributing food, and how people can support…
The Newton Neighbors 4th annual Diaper Drive in support of families is underway! Last year, Newton Neighbors distributed more than 25,000 diapers and wipes and hopes to exceed that this year. Donations needed: It’s not too late to help. At $30 – $40 a box, it is no surprise that…
Newton’s Parks, Recreation & Culture department has gathered 29 opportunities to volunteer on NewtonSERVES day, May 4. Each opportunity is hosted by a Newton community group. Anyone 18 years or older may register here to volunteer. Volunteers under the age of 18 are welcome and need not register, but they…
On April 25, the West Newton Cinema continued its commitment to showcase and discuss thought-provoking documentaries by local talent with the showing of Recovery City, the latest film by director Lisa Olivieri. This gripping documentary explores the difficult but hopeful journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, as seen…
Because so much of the Boston Marathon route goes through Newton, the Mayor’s Office receives running bibs to award to people willing to raise funds for Newton charities. This year, 44 runners ran to raise funds for 26 Newton charities. Full details on their campaigns are here. As of the…
On April 21, Emily Craven (NNHS ’22) ran the 129th Boston Marathon to raise funds for the Fig City News summer internship program, now in its third year. By the day before, Emily had raised a total of $7530, exceeding her long-ago-set goal of $7,500. Many, many thanks to Emily — and to…
“I’ll be in and out – it’ll take less than five minutes.” “Who will notice?” “Why do they need so many spaces anyway?” To some drivers, a few moments blocking a curb cut or taking an accessible parking space to do a quick errand does not seem like a big…