The New Art Center is presenting its annual Small Works Exhibition in the New Art Corridor (245 Walnut Street, Newtonville), December 2 through January 4. The exhibition features over 60 works of art for sale from 48 local artists. Each work is under 12″ x 12″ with prices ranging $15-$900.…
Posts published in December 2024
Newton’s dual-high-school robotics team, the LigerBots, hosted the Massachusetts-East FIRST LEGO League (FLL) tournament at Newton North High School on December 14. This was a FIRST tournament (as in FIRST LEGO League) for the LigerBots, but not their first. The LigerBots have hosted at least seven FIRST LEGO League Qualifier tournaments…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) in Executive Session on Monday, December 16 at 5:30PM to: School Committee will then meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) in open meeting on Monday, December 16 at 6:30PM for a Special Meeting to Kick Off Strategic Planning Focus…
Newton Affordable Housing Trust will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 16 at 5PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet): Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 16 at 6PM. The agenda…
The Evangelical Baptist Church (23 Chapel Street in Newton) invites everyone to a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24 at 4PM. Take a moment in the hustle and bustle of the season to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas – The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has…
Come celebrate the festival of lights! Chestnut Hill Square, in partnership with Chabad at Chestnut Hill, will hold a Menorah Lighting on Thursday, December 26 at 5PM. Enjoy a fire show, live music, holiday treats, gelt drop, and more. Complimentary and open to the public. For more information, visit ChestnutHillSquare.com. 200 Boylston…
The Walnut Street Minyan invites all for a family Hanukkah celebration on Shabbat morning, December 28, 10:30AM to12PM at 858 Walnut Street, Newton. Special activities and treats for children in celebration of Hanukkah. All are welcome. Register in advance here so each child — and their parents — can be made to feel…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Carol Sing Service on Sunday, December 29 at 10:30AM. Come enjoy the final Sunday of 2024 singing Christmas favorites and enjoy coffee, cookies, and refreshments afterward in the Parish Hall. All are welcome! First Church in Chestnut Hill is located…
Newton’s Health and Human Services (HHS) will offer a free training session on the administration of Naloxone (Narcan) to prevent opioid death. The training will be on January 6, 6PM-7PM in the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer Street). Registration is not required. Opioid rescue kits containing Naloxone (Narcan)…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet on Monday and is expected to vote on the following requests (see Reports Docket): Committees recommended No Action Necessary on the following: The New Docket includes the following requests: Land Use will meet on Tuesday to consider the following requests: Programs and Services…