How does a neighborhood association raise $111,000 to renovate its neighborhood park? With planning and dedication. Wellington Park was donated to the City in the 1930s by Frank Wellington. Citizen-led efforts to modernize the park began in 1999. Over time, a Community Development Block Grant provided accessible pathways, and a…
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On May 20, a block party on Union Street in Newton Centre will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Piccadilly Square. The street will be pedestrian-only, 11AM-3PM, to make room for lawn games, shopping, a raffle, face painting (11AM-1PM), Cookie Monstah ice cream truck (noon-2PM), pet portraits by Bridget Foster Reed…
Waban Village Day: May 21, 10AM-2PM at Woodward and Beacon Streets. Family Fun Run at 10AM, followed by rides and amusements for kids of all ages, vendor tables, music, food, and ice cream. Starting at 11AM, entertainment starts with young musicians from Suzuki School of Newton, followed by Annie and the…
Bike Month is well underway in Newton. The Bike Month display at the Newton Free Library showcases current bike facilities – and many more planned. This past Sunday, Newton students in grades K-6 brushed up on their bike skills at Newton’s third annual Bike Rodeo at Newton South High School,…
Girl Scout Troop 82343 will be running a free, fun, and educational drop-in program — The Importance of Pollinators — on May 13, 3PM-4PM, at the Auburndale Community Library (375 Auburn Street, Auburndale) for kids ages 4-7 (with parents/guardians welcome). The afternoon will include educational crafts and games. No pre-registration…
The City of Newton’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture will host Family FunFEST, on Saturday and Sunday, May 13-14 on the grounds of Newton City Hall, 10AM-4PM both days. It’s an event full of entertainment and a celebration of art for all ages, including live musical performances, a community…
An online auction to fund the construction of an inclusive play structure at Wellington Park is near its goal — and ends May 14. Wellington Park in West Newton (Kilburn Road) has become one of the most beloved parks in Newton with its beautiful gardens, open fields, basketball and tennis…
The Newton-Needham PMC Kids Ride to raise funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will take place for ages 2-15 on May 21, 8AM-11:30AM, at Wells Avenue Office Park. There will be a one-mile loop, a tot loop, and virtual riders.
The Waban Improvement Society will host Waban Village Day on Sunday, May 21, 10AM-2PM in Waban Center (Woodward and Beacon Streets). The event starts with a Family Fun Run at 10AM, followed by rides and amusements for kids of all ages, vendor tables, music, food, and ice cream. At 11AM,…
At the start of Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Newton Police, Newton Health & Human Services, and the Newton Gun Violence Prevention Collaborative will present an online community forum — Gun Violence Prevention in Newton — on June 1, 6PM-7PM. Learn about strategies to keep kids safe, store guns safely,…