Newton Community Education is excited to offer a variety of programs for kids in grades K-8 this Spring Vacation (April 16-19). Kids can explore the wonders of STEM in Hands-on Electronics, unlock their creative side with Cartooning & Illustration, score big in Flag Football, and much more! Classes are either in the morning (9AM-12PM) or…
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Known as an affordable, dynamic, and fun place for kids, the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton became a vital resource for parents in need of quality childcare during the 11-day Newton Teachers Association strike earlier this year. The nonprofit club was able to help hundreds of…
Two centuries ago, Louis Braille invented “a system of raised dots that can be read with the fingers by people who are blind or who have low vision,” according to the American Foundation for the Blind. On Saturday, visitors to the Newton Free Library were able to see – and…
Every Monday for the next month, The Newton Police will be hiding the new Leo police patch somewhere in the City! And the winner who finds it gets a prize from Leo himself! How it works: Leo and his handler, Officer Justin Lau, will be hiding a patch at 3PM…
West Suburban YMCA (WSYMCA) is hosting a day of coffee and board games. It will take place on March 15, 5:30AM-10PM in the lobbies of both West Suburban YMCA locations (276 Church Street, Newton Corner) and (135 Wells Ave, Oak Hill).
Newton Neighbors, Newton’s mutual aid network, is asking residents to help send students to Summer Camp. The campaign is now 82% toward its goal of $10,000 to fill the gap between the camp scholarships awarded to students and the donation their families must pay in order to attend. Many Newton school…
The Tanglewood Marionettes will return to Newton to perform Sleeping Beauty on April 18, 11AM-12PM at Newton City Hall’s War Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now — $6 per person in advance or $10 at the door if seats are available. There are a limited number of tickets available…
Mount Alvernia Academy will host its Walk-In Wednesday on February 28 from 8:30AM-11:30AM. Tour the Academy’s spacious 4-acre, 3-building campus with 2 new playgrounds, Innovation Lab, art studio, music room, general science lab, technology lab, library, gym, and more. Bus transportation is available to and from school for Newton students…
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.…
As Newton entered Day 9 of the Newton Public Schools’ (NPS) teachers’ strike, 15 after-school programs that parents have already paid for remain shuttered. Each elementary school hosts a nonprofit after-school program “for the enrichment and enjoyment of children between 5-12 years of age,” according to NPS. After the strike…
Lion dancers leapt in the air and playfully lunged at the crowd during Wu An Martial Arts’ energetic performance on Sunday, January 28, at the New Art Center as part of Newton’s annual WinterFEST. Sponsored by Newton Community Pride — a “nonprofit organization building community through free arts and culture…
Story Starters has an eight-week Family Conversations Program designed for parents who want to start and strengthen conversations about race with their young children. The Winter 2024 Cohort starts on January 28 with a special read-aloud with local author Kaija Langley. The program provides families with: The Winter 2024 program kicks off…