Newton Community Farm (NCF) is offering a Late Fall Produce Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program consisting primarily of NCF’s own produce with additions from regional farms. The contents of the share will be determined at harvest, and it may vary over the four distributions. Each share is $242. To apply…
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United Parish of Auburndale hosts its Pumpkin Patch with a Purpose — every day through October 31 (M/W/F: Noon to 6PM. Tu/Th/Sat/Sun: 10AM-6PM) at 64 Hancock Street. Pumpkins galore! Photo opps! Pumpkins and gourds of all sizes, shapes, and colors — PLUS baked goods that are out of this world! All purchases…
Newton Food Pantry is hosting a fundraiser — Newton’s Community Table — where participants will experience the tastes of some of Newton’s restaurants, while also giving back to their community. There will be food, music, and a silent auction. It will take place on Thursday, October 17, 6-9PM at the…
The Price Center invites all to its 3rd Annual Fall Festival on October 19, 11AM-3PM at 27 Christina Street in Newton. Celebrating the beauty and warmth of its communities, The Price Center is honored to host not only its families and loved ones, but also the welcoming and wonderful communities…
Newton Neighbors is hosting a Drive for Five for the Newton Community Freedge. They are looking for donations of the following items: The items can be dropped off on Sunday, October 20, 11AM-4PM at the Newton Harvest Fair.
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 Rebecca Pomroy Foundation has awarded this year’s grants totaling $131,032 to 18 nonprofit organizations that serve Newton residents and aim to strength the community. The recipients for 2024 are: Rebecca Pomroy founded the “Newton Home for Orphan and Destitute Girls” in 1872. The orphanage later became a neighborhood community…
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:
A Ukrainian Newton North High School student is playing a key role in building a network of volunteers to help Ukrainian refugees learn English. Andrey Sarkanich, a senior at Newton North High School, is the Head of Chapter Management of EDUkraine, a nonprofit that has been established recently to teach…
The Newton Police Department is offering its Community Police Academy to Newton residents (and/or Newton business owners) 21 years or older. The Academy will inform participants about how the Department carries out its responsibilities. It will meet at Police Headquarters (1321 Washington Street, West Newton) on Wednesdays, 6PM-9PM, from September…
This summer, 22 Newton high school students worked for eight weeks in a Northeastern University program to design, build, and deliver five inventions to address needs of patients in The Boston Home, of children at New England Pediatric Care, and of night nurses at Brigham and Womens Hospital. The 22 students from…
In 2024, the Greater Boston Food Bank found that, across Massachusetts, 1 in 3 individuals do not have enough food or the means to buy food. Newton, a city known for its wealth, is no exception to the impact of food insecurity. Rose Saia, executive director of the Centre…