Newton Community Pride (NCP) is accepting applications until September 1 for its Fall 2024 Micro Grants. Successful applications must align with the mission of NCP to support arts and culture, public art, service, and beautification in the Newton community. A total of $10,000 is available to be awarded in this round,…
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ZERO Prostate Cancer is hosting a fundraising event — Boston Run/Walk — a meaningful day of community-building, fun, and togetherness for a 5K run/walk or a 1-mile walk, as well as a Kids’ Superhero Dash for Dad. The event will also feature food, vendors, prizes, and music. It will take…
The ALS Therapy Development Institute is hosting a fundraising event — Walk For Research — to raise money to create a cure for ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease. The walk will be about 3 hours and will take place on September 8, 10AM at Zervas Elementary School (30 Beethoven Avenue,…
Green Newton’s online 2024 Environmental Leadership Celebration auction runs from September 9 at 9AM through September 19 at 10PM. Your bidding helps fund Green Newton’s many environmental initiatives, so bid high and bid often. Some of the items featured: Register and start bidding on the 2024 Environmental Leadership Celebration Auction…
Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) and Sacred Heart and Our Lady’s Collaborative (SHOL Newton) are hosting a clothing drive. The drive gives everyone a chance to clean out their closets while providing for those in need. SVdP and SHOL will be collecting all types of clothes, coats, linens,…
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) and Sacred Heart and Our Lady’s Collaborative (SHOL Newton) are hosting Friends of the Poor Walk, a 1.5-mile walk to raise funds to assist the Newton community with food, clothing, and housing-related requests. The walk will take place on Sunday, September 29,…
Uniting Citizens for Housing Affordability in Newton (U-CHAN) and Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization (CAN-DO) will be hosting voter registration at the Newtonville Village Day festivities on September 29, noon to 4PM — on Walnut Street between Cabot and Washington Streets. As participants in the non-partisan Our…
All Newton Music School’s Musical Memory Café is an informal social gathering for people with dementia and other cognitive changes and their care partners. Guests are welcome regardless of diagnosis. Attendees can connect with fellow community members while enjoying a musical performance by some of All Newton Music School’s outstanding…
Last month, Newton Wellesley Hospital (NWH) was named in Newsweek’s lists of America’s Best Cancer and Neurological Hospitals. The rankings highlight the top 200 cancer hospitals and the top 175 neurological hospitals in the U.S. This is the second time that NWH has made the America’s Best Cancer Hospitals list, and…
Newton Neighbors is hosting a school supplies drive. DONATIONS REQUESTED: Amazon wish list where you can purchase these products directly Please do not donate items with monograms or company-specific logos. DELIVERY LOCATIONS FOR DONATING GOODS: If you need school supplies, contact [email protected].
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:
Newton resident and clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Najavits has initiated a public health project to offer a free, drop-in support group to help people in the community learn coping skills, especially related to helping people who have suffered from trauma and/or addiction. The meetings will take place weekly on Wednesdays,…