August 9, 2026
Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts
Andromeda of Boston is presenting their annual Halloween Party/Student Dance Showcase of dance ranging from MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic, Turkish) to Asian, Balkan, and Eastern European inspired styles. There will be refreshments and social dancing after the performance, and Live Music from Boston Band Ruby Grove. Costumes are…
A screening of the movie A Case for Love will take place on Friday, October 18, 6:30PM at St. John’s Episcopal Church (297 Lowell Avenue, Newtonville). Movie Description: During this time of national chaos and division; this film travels the U. . searching for people living their lives selflessly. Join…
The Newton community will celebrate the change of seasons at the Harvest Fair on Newton Center Green (1221 Centre Street, Newton Centre) on the weekend of October 19-20. Saturday, October 19 (10AM-5PM) features a carnival with a kiddie carnival, games, and fair food. Sunday, October 20 (11AM-4PM) features: For more information…
Newton Neighbors is hosting a Drive for Five for the Newton Community Freedge. They are looking for donations of the following items: The items can be dropped off on Sunday, October 20, 11AM-4PM at the Newton Harvest Fair.
Green Newton is inviting all to come see and “kick the tires” of the electric school bus on display at the Green Expo @ Harvest Fair on October 20. The Newton Electric Vehicle (EV) Task Force will be joined by representatives of the school bus manufacturer/dealer company, who will be…
Newton Cemetery & Arboretum is hosting Fall Tree Tour, a roughly 90-minute tour through winding roads where participants can see new bare root tree plantings, thriving gardens, and hopefully a pop of fall color. Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a camera are recommended for participants. It will take place on…
Newton’s famous fall road race — Paddy’s Road Race – The Shillelagh Shuffle — will take place on October 20, starting at Paddy’s Public House (95 Elm Street, West Newton). It’s run each October to support Newton Athletes Unlimited. Registration is required by October 17 for all three races, which…
Tenor Joseph Muise, accompanied by pianist Lois Shapiro, will present a solo voice recital, Swan Song, to benefit the Newton Community Chorus. It will take place in the Parish Hall of Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner) on October 20 at 3PM. The program will include Dichterliebe by…
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations. You must schedule an appointment before donating. You can schedule it through the website or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767). They will occur at the following times and places:
First Church in Chestnut Hill is presenting a free concert, where participants can come and experience a wonderful night of European opera. A professional quartet will perform “A Tour of European Opera,” featuring arias by Wagner, Mozart, Bizet, and Delibes, among others. It will take place on Thursday, October 24,…
The West Newton Cinema will be screening Nosferatu. It will take place on Thursday, October 24, 7-8:30PM at the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). Tickets are $20. Experience the original silent film adaptation of Bram Stoker’s famous ‘Dracula’ story. Still scary after all these years—and some critics…
On the weekend of October 26-27, Myrtle Baptist Church, a historically African-American church in West Newton, will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a banquet on Saturday and a worship service and reunion choir concert on Sunday. Myrtle Baptist Church has served its members and the broader community since 1874. Its…
