The Empty Bowls club at Lasell University, which makes art to fight hunger in the community, will host the 7th annual Empty Bowls event on Friday, March 22, 5PM-7PM at Lasell’s de Witt Hall (80 Maple Street, Auburndale). Over 300 handmade ceramic bowls will be for sale. Dinner will be…
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The Village Bank announced that the Auburndale Community Charitable Foundation will award 17 scholarships students graduating from high school this year: Deadline extended: Apply by April 8. Rules, requirements, and application forms are available online at village-bank.com. The Auburndale Community Charitable Foundation has invested more than $1 million in education since…
Newton at Home (NaH) will host a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser — with pasta, beverages, live piano music, and raffle prizes — on April 4, 5:30-7:30PM at The Nordic Hall of the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham St, West Newton). All are invited to support Newton at Home’s runner in the…
Julia Conroy, the founding baker of Give A Cake Bakery, learned baking from her grandmother Gertrude Conroy, known as Amma. Her grandmother’s specialties were apple and pumpkin pies, a feature of Give a Cake bakery as well. During the pandemic, when Julia was looking for a useful way to use…
The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 funding cycle. It funds organizations that provide health-building, educational, and recreational opportunities to people of all ages, with a special preference for organizations located in Newton that provide training, education, and counseling for girls and women in need. See press release…
Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) is hosting an Organ Celebration featuring organist Yevgenia Semeina, the NHCC Choir, and the NHCC soloists on February 24, 7PM at the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (54 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands). It is free and open to the public, and there is a $50 suggested…
The next Newton Fix-It Clinic will be on Sunday, February 25, 1:15-4:15PM at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street). It’s free! Sign up to get help repairing an item, or sign up to be a coach. We still need a coach for jewelry repair. If you have a different…
Temple Shalom of Newton (175 Temple Street, West Newton) invites all to Prayers for the Path an unforgettable afternoon concert of soulful melodies and heartfelt prayers on February 25, 1PM-3PM, featuring Singer/Songwriters Reb Ariel Hendelman & Marni Loffman. Light refreshments will be available for a donation. Tickets are now on sale.…
On February 28, 4PM-9PM, the Biltmore Bar & Grille (1205 Chestnut Street, Newton Upper Falls) will donate 10% of all food and drink sales (including take-out) to the Newton Schools Foundation (NSF). NSF advances excellence and equity in the Newton Public Schools by making grants in three strategic areas: new approaches in…
West Suburban YMCA is hosting a group exercise class – Dance for a Cause Blockbuster Dance Party – where participants will dance to movie soundtracks from Disney, Bollywood, and Barbie — and proceeds will support the WSYMCA’s Livestrong programs for cancer survivors. Registration is $25 and required. It will take place…
Come to the Pathways to Music Open Mic session at the Center at the Heights (300 Hillside Avenue, Needham) every month on the third Thursday, 6PM-8PM, beginning December 21. Organized by the nonprofit Plugged In Band Program in Needham, this free open mic is for all ages, all abilities, and all musical skills.…
This tax season, CAN-DO – Newton’s long time non-profit affordable housing advocate and service provider – is partnering with The Village Bank to provide free tax-preparation services to low-income families, helping them to receive tax credits they might not know they are due. The credits include child tax credits and…