On October 15, 5PM-9PM, Cabot’s Ice Cream & Restaurant (743 Washington Street, Newtonville) will donate a portion of its revenue for a fundraiser for the Friends of the Newton Free Library, to help enable the Friends to continue supporting programming at the library.
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Join Newton at Home on Tuesday, October 7 from 5:30-7:30PM at the Scandinavian Living Center, Nordic Hall (206 Waltham Street) for the book launch of Women of Courage and Conviction by Newton writer Dorothy Anger, along with four of the book’s women — also Newton residents — as they share…
Newton at Home will host a Senior Resource Fair at Sunrise of Newton (431 Washington Street, Newton) on October 9, 10AM-12PM. It’s a free community event designed to connect older adults and their families with a wide range of local resources that support aging with dignity and ease. Highlights include:…
The West Suburban YMCA, in partnership with MGB Newton-Wellesley Hospital, will hold a Flu Vaccine Clinic on Friday, October 10, from 8AM to 12PM at the Wells Avenue YMCA (135 Wells Avenue). This free Community Clinic will provide flu shots for anyone 18 and over, with no appointment or insurance…
Join All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street) on Tuesday, October 14 from 1:30-3PM for All Newton’s Musical Memory Café, an informal social gathering for people with cognitive changes and their care partners. Guests are welcome regardless of diagnosis. Attendees can connect with fellow community members while enjoying a musical…
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the American Legion Post 440 will host a Casino Night Fundraiser on Friday, October 17 at Post #440 (295 California Street). Doors will open at 6:30PM. Tickets ($50) through Venmo. Proceeds will be used for ongoing repairs and maintenance of the Post so the American…
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…
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,…