Last Saturday, Newton’s annual Pumpkin Smash recycled hundreds of holiday pumpkins into future compost. The LigerBots brought their latest robot and their custom-designed contraptions to smash pumpkins in remarkable ways. Also on hand were Newton DPW’s pumpkin catapult, as well as Newton’s Energy Coach and exhibitors from Green Newton, Black…
Posts published in November 2022
Last June, the Charles River Food Co-op launched its inaugural membership drive with the goal of reaching 500 Founding Members — each paying $200 one-time or in installments — by October 31. On November 2, that goal was reached, with the encouragement and endorsement of Russo’s Produce. Today the Charles River Food…
Low-income families have until November 15 to claim tax benefits in 2022 by using this simplified tax filing tool. Families entitled to these benefits — Child Tax Credits, Earned Income Tax Credits, and any missing amounts of third stimulus payments — must apply for them by November 15 to receive them.…
Last Saturday, the West Suburban YMCA raised over $130,000 at its Annual Gala to support its programs enabling families of all backgrounds to develop healthy habits, build confidence, and foster strong relationships. The event recognized retiring board chair Ned Morse’s six decades with the Y, and Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller presented Morse with a…
Last week, local news media in Newton was the focus of discussion on Ken Parker’s Common Ground show on NewTV. Participants were Aaron Goldman representing the upcoming Newton Beacon and Amy Sangiolo and Bruce Henderson of Fig City News. You can watch the show on NewTV’s Vimeo.
The New Art Center will display Don’t Close Your Eyes: Ukrainian Artists Respond to the War in its New Art Corridor (245 Walnut Street), November 3-26. There will be an opening reception on November 5, 5PM-8PM (parking behind the building). Jointly curated by Halyna Andrusenko, an artist from Kyiv, and…
Newton Community Pride is recruiting artists for next year’s FenceART project. Artists who currently reside, work, volunteer, worship, or participate in art classes in the City of Newton are invited to submit 3 JPG images of their work by December 1. The works may be in any media, including but…
At Temple Shalom (175 Temple Street), Shabbat B’Yachad begins Friday, December 2 at 5:30 for a Tots Service followed by a family pizza dinner. At 6:30, there’s an adult service with an Oneg at the end. Teens enjoy dinner and activities at 7:30 as adults join a Rabbi-led discussion and…
The Allen Center’s new Artist in Residence, Allison Eldredge, has formed the Cherry Street Players to offer concerts that present “Classical with a twist.” The group’s next concert, “Viva Maestra,” will be on December 2 at 7PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). It will begin with a…
The Woman’s Club of Newton Highlands will restart its annual Breakfast with Santa — with photos, coloring, and healthy snacks — on December 3, 9AM-noon, at its Workshop (72 Columbus Street, Newton Highlands). This event started in 1984 to help Highlands children stay connected after the Hyde School closed, and it’s been…