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…
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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…
Auburndale residents Susan Katcher and Lisa Rothstein recently hosted a “Women’s High Tea” fundraiser to support two local anti-hunger organizations — Food For Free and the Newton Food Pantry. Their event raised nearly $500 for each of the programs to help feed those in need. The three-course traditional High Tea…
On January 27, 10AM-2PM, Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Newton will host a free blood bank screening drive for eligible pets at 165 Needham Street. Pets that meet the set criteria for screening will also receive a complimentary physical exam, some treats and toys, and a chance to enter a raffle for…
Volunteering for VITA is an opportunity to help your neighbors receive the tax credits many of them are entitled to — such as the Earned Income Tax credit. VITA — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program — is an IRS-sponsored program that offers free tax help to people with low to…
Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert on Sunday, February 11 at 2PM in the FUUSN Sanctuary (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). This year’s concert is a fundraiser for the UU Urban Ministry. Musicians include renowned pianist Lois Shapiro, Paul Antonucci and Debra Minard, and…
Congratulations to the eight recruits of the Newton Fire Department who recently graduated from fire academies and will become Probationary Firefighters starting Sunday, January 28:
Pathway to Possible is launching a new support, education, and advocacy program for family members, friends, and community caregivers with its Family Series. All are invited to a free Listening Session on January 18, 6:30-7:30PM — P2P’s main offices (1301 Centre Street, Newton) — to engage with other mission-connected families and share thoughts…
“Twilight and evening bell, / And after that the dark! / And may there be no sadness of farewell, / When I embark,” are just some of the moving lines from Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem, “Crossing the Bar.” Later set to music, the song is one of many soothing and…
Since 1999, the students of Brown Middle School have organized a gift drive for the families of Brookview House in Dorchester. Each year, students collect gifts, load them onto a box truck, and send them to Brookview, where they are given to the caretakers to wrap and gift to Brookview families. King Movers…