The Newton Rotary Club will host a Dog Fest & Parade where participants can get treats (for dogs and humans), greet & meet dog lovers & service providers, and bring their pup dressed up for a dog parade. Donations will go toward Caring Canines Visiting Therapy Dogs Inc. It will…
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Bay Colony Brass will present a free concert, “And All That Jazz” featuring an array of jazz ranging from W.C. Handy’s “St. Louis Blues March” to Chick Corea’s wildly evocative “Spain.” The program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council that is…
Newton’s latest restaurant, Lavender Café, is inspired by Venezuelan flavors and cuisine. The breakfast spot had its soft opening on May 6, welcoming many new customers. Co-owners Naisbel Azarak and Haylee Kulig run their catering business, NaisLee Catering, together and have now taken on their latest venture, running a cafe. …
The largest Newton-Taiwan Day celebration took place on May 3 at Hyde Playground beside the Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston on Lincoln Street in Newton Highlands. Saturday’s warm weather welcomed a large crowd to gather for the wide variety of Taiwanese food and drink vendors,…
Bernard Scafidi stood in front of the sandwich menu, smiling. “That’s me,” he said, pointing to No. 12 — The Bernie. “I don’t know how they knew it, but I can see my brothers and sisters in some of these too.” Bernard, who is 83 and lives two hours west…
About forty Newton and non-Newton residents gathered with homemade signs at the foot of the Walnut Street bridge by Washington Street to mark May 1st, May Day. The RESIST the Coup organizers — Nadine Cohen, Susan Davidoff, and Lynn Weissberg — chose this location to bring their message to the…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill wil host an exciting evening of Broadway music on Thursday, May 1, at 7 PM. The church’s very own professional Quartet and Music Director will perform “Broadway Lights,” featuring selections from Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady, Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods, and more!…
Newton Community Farm (NCF) will host a forum, Food for All: The Challenges and Opportunities for Feeding Our Community, where participants can come learn about the impact of local farms and urban agriculture on food security, community-driven approaches to reducing food waste and distributing food, and how people can support…
The Cooper Center will host a Pop-Up Zumba Gold class with Ketty on April 24, 1PM-2:30PM at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). This is a great opportunity to experience the joy of Zumba in a relaxed and supportive environment. Feel free to bring a friend or…
The Newtonville Area Council holds Listening Hours monthly, alternating between Clover (855 Washington Street) and Caffè Nero (28 Austin Street) in Newtonville. Next one is 11AM-Noon at Clover. Come and provide your feedback.