After a 10-year tenure in the basement of Newton City Hall, the Newton Food Pantry cut the ribbon on its new building at 131 Rumford Avenue in Auburndale on Friday, June 12. The building features 5,000 square feet of space and includes many new amenities, such as a refrigerated produce…
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On Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Newton’s Historic Boathouse (2401 Commonwealth Ave, Auburndale), Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and Indigenous Peoples Day (IPD) Newton will host the fourth annual Quinobequin Intertribal Paddle: a relaxing midday paddle on one of the most beautiful stretches of the…
Whether stealing Mr. McGregor’s veggies, hanging out with Winnie-the-Pooh, or racing off to Wonderland, rabbits star in many classic children’s stories, shows, and movies. “It’s important for kids to meet and interact with animals that they don’t necessarily see every day,” said Shannon Callaghan, the livestock coordinator and educator at…
Newton PorchFest will be held on Saturday, June 6, 12-6PM (rain or shine!), with free music by performers playing in over 50 locations across Auburndale, Lower Falls, Waban Center, and West Newton. All events are free and open to the public. View the schedule and map here. Questions? Want to…
The Charles River Regional Chamber’s 2nd Annual Women’s Conference will be on Friday, June 12 from 8AM – 3PM at Lasell University (1844 Comm Ave, Auburndale). The conference brings together 200 women leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging voices from across Greater Boston for a day of professional development and meaningful…
Across the country, coworking spaces are reshaping the traditional office model. In Newton, centers like Ware Street Workspaces in Auburndale, Labshares in Nonantum, and the UMass Innovation Institute in Oak Hill are prominent examples of that trend, offering different services. According to a report by Statista in November 2025, the…
In the children’s room of the Auburndale Community Library on a February afternoon, artist Mia Cross worked on a mural honoring Kirby Green Grochal, a beloved community member, daughter, and mother who died in May 2023. On Sunday, April 12, the community will gather for the grand opening of this…
Shred your documents and/or dispose of unused prescription medication on Saturday, April 11 (rain or shine) from 8AM – 12PM at Newton’s Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale). There is no cost to participate. However, donations to the Cooper Center are appreciated. A $10+ donation (cash or check) can…
In honor of Earth Day 2026, Wilder, the property management and leasing firm for Auburndale Plaza is proud to once again participate in Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program—inviting the community to recycle their worn or unwanted denim and help give it a second life. From April 15 – 22, shoppers at Auburndale Plaza can…
The John M Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton invites you to their 29th Annual Spring Gala at Boston Marriott Newton (2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale) on Friday, May 1 at 6PM. By attending, you can help ensure that the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton remains…
Jackson Walnut Park School will host its Hats & Hearts Gala on Saturday, May 2 from 6-10:30PM at the Boston Marriott Newton (2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale). Tickets are still available. The highly anticipated event will bring together families, alumni, and supporters for an evening of celebration, storytelling, and philanthropy in…
On Saturday, February 28th at 5 PM, the Yamawaki Art and Cultural Center at Lasell University in Newton will host the Warmth & Solidarity Concert—a charity event bringing together artists, medical professionals, and volunteers to expedite emergency aid to civilians in Ukraine. The concert will feature Vadim Neselovskyi, the internationally acclaimed Ukrainian pianist…