Newton Community Pride’s 4th annual WinterFEST will host a Winter Craft & Family Dance Party on Sunday, January 26, 1PM-2:30PM at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville). Register here. This free event features craft activities, a winter-themed photo booth, and dancing to music provided by Matt Heaton and…
Posts published in December 2024
The Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Boston Public Garden is a beloved, iconic piece of public art, created by Newton artist Nancy Schön. On Sunday, January 26 at 2PM, the Newton Free Library, will host a screening of the documentary Make Way for Ducklings: From Boston to Moscow with…
Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems — based on a shared belief that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Family and friends who have…
Cherry Street Music starts the new year with Classical with a Twist – Love Is All Around on Sunday, February 2 at 3PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). It will be a magical program of Love & Friendship, including romantic works by Debussy & a collaborative “Over the Rainbow” finale. It…
The Evangelical Baptist Church invites everyone to a festive evening of Scripture and song on Sunday, December 15 at 5PM at 23 Chapel Street in Newton. Journey through the promises and fulfillment of Christ’s coming, and celebrate the hope, peace, and joy found in the gospel at Christmas. A reception of…
The 21st annual Teen Summer Expo will be held on Monday, February 3, 5:30-8PM in the cafeteria of Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road). Participants can meet with the directors and other staff of various summer enrichment programs for students aged 12-18 to find summer opportunities. There are local and…
We corrected Ward Councilors 2, 4, 6, 8 – Do they love to legislate? to say that Stephen Farrell was speaking about the Department of Public Works, not the Planning Department, with regard to interactions with the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council.
The American Red Cross will hold blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations: Donors must schedule an appointment beforehand, either online or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767).
Responding to an invitation from Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA 4th CD), approximately 400 people took seats in Newton North High School’s theatre to hear and engage with him. According to his staff, over 600 people had said they planned to attend the Sunday afternoon event, among them local elected officials…
At the end of last fiscal year (ending June 30), the City of Newton had $23,633,416 of Certified Free Cash available. So far, $6.5 million of that has been appropriated, and uses for another $4 million are proposed and pending, leaving $13.1 million unallocated. So as of today, December 10…