Fulfilled Goods is hosting an ornament and menorah swap! Bring in any ornaments and menorahs that you no longer need but are in good condition and exchange them for something new to you. The swap will going on between now and December 15 at Fulfilled Goods (612 Washington Street, Newtonville).…
Posts published in December 2024
On Thursday, December 12 from 6PM-8PM, Understanding Our Differences, the Newton Commission on Disability, and the Newton Free Library will present a screening of the documentary film The Ride Ahead. A moderated audience discussion will follow the screening. This film screening will take place in Druker Auditorium in the Newton Free…
The inaugural Newton Children’s Book Festival will be held on December 14, 10AM-2PM at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville). Meet children’s book authors and illustrators. (See Fig City News article.)
Twenty-six local organizations will offer free, hands-on activities for kids at the LigerBots STEAM Expo on Saturday, December 14, 10AM–3PM at Newton North High School. The expo accompanies the Massachusetts-East FIRST LEGO League Championship, hosted by the LigerBots, Newton’s high school FIRST Robotics Competition team. Come watch the tournament! Drive…
The Newtonville Area Council will hold its Monthly Feedback Hour on December 14, 11AM-Noon, at Caffe Nero on Austin Street — to listen to the Newtonville community. Look for the mini-pop-up banner on their table.
The Newton Conservators invites all to join the Newton Christmas Bird Count on the morning of Sunday, December 15. Be a Citizen Scientis, and learn more about local birds. Groups of birders head out in the morning to open space areas of Newton to count birds on that date and…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning and Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: The Committee will…
School Committee has no meetings scheduled this week. The NPS Office of Family Engagement will host a panel discussion — Healthy Kids Forum: Mental Health, Use of Technology, Limit-Setting and Creating Kids with Grit and Independence — on December 12, 6:30PM-8:30PM at Oak Hill Middle School (130 Wheeler Road). No pre-registration is…
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Development Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 9 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 9 at 12:30PM in a special meeting. The agenda includes the following: Commission…
Nonantum Children’s Christmas Party Association will host its fourth annual Nonantum Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 15 beginning at 12PM noon. The parade will take Santa and friends all over Nonantum to bring holiday cheer to children and families. Santa and friends will end the parade with a 45-minute visit…