Visitors to the Newton Centre Green the past two weeks may have noticed a modest dark plaque and small new tree in the grass next to the large, colorful piano. While the eye-catching piano is part of the well-publicized Spark Newton Artful Piano Project, the background story of the plaque…
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Jeffrey and Mara DeBonee have owned and operated Sandwich Works in Newton Centre for more than four decades. Throughout that time, the family-owned business has consistently made community and loyal customers its top priority, going out of its way to help those in need. “We’re not really here to make…
The Mayor’s Office reports: We just received the results of the second water test from Crystal Lake. The levels are safe, and the beach will reopen the morning of Thursday, July 2 on its regular weekday schedule from 9:30AM to 7PM. Lifeguards will be on duty at the beach during…
There was a very large turnout at Newton Fire Department headquarters for the annual Pancake Breakfast on June 28. High demand for free pancakes with all the toppings, served by those elected to serve. And plenty of opportunities for kids to handle a firehose or try out the cab of…
Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) invites you to Could Bugging Be the New Birding? Tiny Creatures, Big Discoveries on Tuesday, July 7 at 7PM. If you garden with native plants, your yard is already hosting a vibrant, miniature safari through bug-land. Finding and observing these small, colorful…
Cars for Diabetes hosts the Car Show at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Rd, Newton Centre) on Saturday, July 11 from 9AM – 12PM. The event will include: Entry donation: $5-$10. All proceeds go to type 1 diabetes research. For more details, DM @ccr_ma or @ctbrooks99 on Instagram. From…
Historic Newton presents the Artists and Authors at Newton Cemetery Walking Tour at Newton Cemetery (Newton Centre) on Tuesday, July 14 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Newton has been home to creative people throughout history, and many are laid to rest in Newton Cemetery. During this new walking tour, visit…
The Newton Free Library hosts Meet Massachusetts Wildlife with Mass Audubon at 330 Homer St, Newton Centre on Tuesday, July 14 at 7PM. At this program, attendees will meet a live animal, learn how humans impact native species and the habitats on which they depend, and discover what everyone can…
Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) hosts The Scoop on Solar Energy on Monday, July 20 at 7pm. What do ice cream and solar energy have in common? They’re both better when shared! Enjoy a scoop of ice cream and a conversation about solar power, energy efficiency, and…
Newton Community Events & Programs invites you to Los Sugar Kings at Newton Centre Bowl (69 Tyler Terrace, Newton Centre) as part of the Performances in the Park summer concert series, on Sunday, July 26 from 6PM – 7:30PM. Los Sugar Kings bring Afro-Cuban Son, salsa, and rumba-flamenca to this…
Among several large stones arranged on the hill overlooking Weeks Field are two taller stones set vertically, with a narrow slit between them. Some residents, surmising the stones may have been set to align with a solstice, have nicknamed the arrangement Newton Henge. When does it align with the sun?…
Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) presents Reading Frederick Douglass Together on Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30PM. Come gather in community to read and discuss Frederick Douglass’ famous address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” At Reading Frederick Douglass Together, attendees will read, listen to,…