The West Newton Cinema continued its run of dynamic, creative programming with a film screening and panel discussion on March 1. In time for basketball tournament season, the Cinema presented the memorable 1986 film Hoosiers. Hoosiers, starring the late Gene Hackman, was inspired by the “Milan Miracle of 1954,” when…
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Daniel Mola discovered Brazilian jiu jitsu at 12, and it never let go. He now owns and operates Atom Jiu Jitsu & Science at 118 Needham Street, where he teaches multiple classes a day – demonstrating positions, watching as students work through them, and stepping in with small corrections or…
A large snow mound left over from clearing the road from the February 23 snowstorm was blocking the Commonwealth Avenue carriage road at Bristol Street late Friday afternoon, forcing pedestrians and runners to either pick their way through the mound or venture out into Commonwealth Avenue traffic on one of…
WSYMCA branches (276 Church St, Newton Corner & 135 Wells Avenue, Oak Hill) will offer free facility access to veterans and their families on Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22, 2026. Guests should visit the welcome desk upon arrival and present appropriate military identification. In addition, all individuals age 18 or…
Get ready to move, groove, and make a difference at the Spring Break Glow Party a the WSYMCA (276 Church St, Newton Corner) Friday, March 27 from 5:30 – 7:30PM. The Glow Party is MEGA group exercise class that promises music, movement, and community connection like no other! All proceeds benefit…
The Newton Girls Softball Rec program welcomes players in grades K through 8 of all abilities – register now – it’s easy!– Go to www.newton girls softball.org– Register or login if you already have an account and then sign up! For questions, please first read the policies and guidelines page. If you have…
The West Suburban YMCA is excited to host Healthy Kids Day, a free community event designed to inspire kids to be healthy, active, and engaged. Join them on Saturday, May 2, from 2-4PM at the Church St Y (276 Church St, Newton Corner) for an afternoon packed with fun and enriching activities! Don’t miss this popular community…
Join the WSYMCA at the Charles River Country Club (483 Dedham St, Newton) on Monday, May 18 for their Annual Golf Tournament! Check-in is at 11AM. Participants enjoy a bramble style tournament, lunch, refreshments, gifts, raffles, dinner, and more! Tickets are on sale now. Early Birdie tickets are available through April…
Parks, Recreation & Culture is offering swimming lessons for youth held at the Newton North High School Pool. Classes are on weekend mornings with a variety of levels from preschool up to level 6. Each session is a six week program and follows an American Red Cross curriculum. The Learn-to-Swim program…
The Newton North High School football team stormed back from a 13-point deficit against Brookline High School at their annual Thanksgiving game – the 131st game in this historic series. On a warm afternoon at Fenway Park, the Tigers pulled off a blocked punt, a tough touchdown grab, and a…