Join Baramor (45 Union Street, Newton Centre) on Sunday, October 19, 12PM–4PM, for the 5th Annual Barktoberfest. This community fundraiser will benefit Last Hope K-9 Rescue, a dedicated Boston nonprofit that works tirelessly to rescue and rehome abandoned and neglected dogs. Their mission and passion have saved countless lives, and Baramor is honored…
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Johnny’s Luncheonette committed to donate 10% of its revenue on Saturday, October 4 (8AM-8PM) to help fund the construction of a new barn at Red Fire Farm after the original barn burned down 19 months ago. Kay Masterson, co-owner of the Newton Centre restaurant, told Fig City News this was…
Registration is open for Paddy’s Road Race on Sunday, October 19 at Paddy’s Public House (95 Elm Street, West Newton). There are youth field races at 9AM, 1K all abilities race at 10:15AM, and the 3 Mile race at 11:30AM — all to benefit Newton Athletes Unlimited. For more information…
There will be a Fix-It Clinic at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) on Saturday, Oct. 19, 1:15PM-4PM, in the Druker Auditorium. If you have a broken household item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance, bring it to the clinic.…
The Newton Food Pantry invites all to Newton’s Community Table — an annual celebration of unity, generosity and shared purpose on Thursday, October 23, 6PM-9PM on the Mt. Ida College campus (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton). Tickets can be purchased online. This year’s event will feature a delicious spread of food, tasty drinks, live music,…
Newton Community Education (NCE) is looking for dedicated volunteers to support its mission of providing lifelong learning opportunities for community members of all ages. Volunteers play a vital role in helping NCE deliver classes, clubs, and camps across Newton. Opportunities are available in office support, afterschool site coordination and substitutes,…
The West Suburban YMCA (WSYMCA) invites the community to dust off their boots and saddle up for its 2025 Annual Gala: Country for a Cause – An Evening of Western Charm on Saturday, October 25, at 6PM at the Wells Avenue YMCA (135 Wells Avenue). The Y’s biggest fundraising event…
Everyone is invited to the monthly Social Justice Speaker (and free lunch) at First UU Society (1326 Washington Street, West Newton) on Sunday, October 26 at 12PM. This month, Chloe-Rose Crouch will speak about her work as Executive Director of the Community Day Center of Waltham, which has the highest…
The Newton North Boosters Club will host the Tiger 5K & Kids Fun Run on October 26. (Registration by October 5 was required for a guaranteed shirt.) Proceeds support Newton North HS athletic programs. Register here.
The United Parish of Auburndale (UPA) 18th annual Pumpkin Patch is open now through October 31. There are pumpkins and gourds of all shapes and sizes — and a bake sale and the chance to win one of several sumptuous raffle baskets. The Pumpkin Patch and PumpkinFest on October 26 take place at…