The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) will host a paddling event at the Charles River Boathouse (2401 Commonwealth Ave, Auburndale) on July 26, 12 Noon to 5PM, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of AMC’s Boston chapter. Parking is available across the river in the public lot on Nurembega Road, by the Duck Feeding…
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The FreeKick Initiative, founded by Newton South High School soccer players, aims to make competitive soccer accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic status or skill level. The group will host a free soccer clinic for Grades 1-8 at the Oak Hill / Brown Middle School Fields (125 Meadowbrook Road) on Sunday, August 3,…
The Newton Youth Lacrosse Boys Grade 7 & 8 Division 1 Select team will play in the Mass Youth Lax State Championship game Thursday, June 12, at 7:45PM at Jordan Field at Harvard University. The team, made up of Newton residents who also play in the Newton Youth Lacrosse program, looks…
The Carroll Center for the Blind and the International Fencing Club will host the first-ever International Blind Fencing Competition in Boston, August 16-19. This event will unite blind and low vision fencers from around the globe, elevating Blind Fencing and building momentum for its inclusion as a Paralympic sport. Since…
On Sunday morning, May 11, the second annual NCLS Dragon’s Path & CAAN Newton AAPI 5K/1K – a run and walk event– transformed 154 Wells Avenue into a celebration of community spirit and cultural pride. Nearly 200 runners and volunteers of all ages and abilities attended the event, which was…
On Thursday afternoon, May 22, Newton North and Newton South High School will hold the 20th annual Garden City Cup exhibition tennis match on the South tennis courts. The event honors the memory of Linda F. Zuker, Newton South’s former assistant girls tennis coach, who succumbed years ago to a…
Bank of America offers $5 rounds of golf for young players here in the Boston area as part of its newly announced “Golf with Us” initiative. Through a partnership with Youth On Course, Bank of America is funding golf for kids ages 6 -18 at 35 courses in Massachusetts (including Newton…
MassWildlife and the Crystal Lake Conservancy will host a free, family friendly “learn to fish” clinic at Crystal Lake/Levingston Cove on June 5, 5:30PM to 7:30PM. It’s open to all ages, not just children. The clinic provides equipment as well as tackle and live bait. You can learn the basics, from setting…
Runaway for Recovery and SoulCycle will host a Rally for Runaway, a Breast Cancer Nonprofit Charity Fitness Class to benefit Runway for Recovery. It will take place on Saturday, June 14, 1:45-2:30PM at SoulCycle (200-230 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill). Registration is required.
Joy Moore has been appointed to the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM). She currently serves as the inaugural Vice President and Executive Director of the Pine Manor Institute for Student Success at Boston College, where she leads innovative programs for first-generation students and those from…