Newton Community Pride (NCP) will host Celebrate Black History Month — Panel Discussion on the Nickel Boys where participants can hear a panel talk about the movie “Nickel Boys”. The panel will feature voices from film, theater, and history. The event will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2:20-3:30PM at…
Posts published in February 2025
Newton Cultural Development is accepting 2-D artworks including, but not limited to, drawings, paintings, photography, and digital art to showcase in the Newton City Hall Galleries (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre) as part of NCD’s new program, Call For Art. To submit your artworks, please complete this form and submit…
The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation is accepting applications for grants to fund health-building, educational, and recreational opportunities to people of all ages, with a special preference for organizations located in Newton that provide training, education, and counseling for girls and women in need. Applications are open until March 1 for any…
The Carroll Center for the Blind will present the 2nd Annual Stargardt Summit on Saturday, February 22, 10AM-4PM both in-person at the Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart (785 Centre Street) and virtually. This free event has speakers and panelists discussing the research of treatments for the Stargardt eye disease, the advancements…
Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2PM in the FUUSN Sanctuary (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). This concert is a fundraiser for the UU Urban Ministry and includes classical chamber music by pianist Paul Antonucci, cellist Debra Minard, and…
State Rep. Greg Schwartz will hold office hours on Monday, February 24, 9:30AM-11AM at City Hall, Room 205. For answers to questions or to schedule a meeting with the Representative outside of these times, please contact Ellen Panarese Gibson, Legislative Aide, 617-722-2425 ext 7318 or email at ellen.gibson@mahouse.gov.
The Newton Free Library will host a presentation, Caregivers in Focus: Recognizing and Supporting Family Caregivers in Our Communities, where participants can learn about participants the often-overlooked realities of caregiving, deepen their understanding of “caregiver burden” as a pressing public health issue, and leave equipped with actionable insights. It will…
Story Starters will present a free screening of Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values at the West Newton Cinema (1295 Washington Street, West Newton) on February 26, 7PM-9PM. It’s a 50-minute documentary about families who intentionally parent with an anti-bias lens. The film raises up the voices of multiple families with diverse…
The West Suburban YMCA (YMCA) is hosting a Winter Carnival with inflatable attractions, carnival games, open-play basketball, snacks and more. It will take place on Friday, February 28, 5:30-7:30PM in the Fieldhouse gymnasium at the Wells Ave YMCA (135 Wells Avenue, Oak Hill). Admission is free.
Newton Community Pride (NCP) will present a concert with pianist, organist, composer, and educator Mark Copeland. Mark and his trio will play various genres of music including gospel, soul, and smooth jazz. The event will take place on Friday, February 28, 7:30-8:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton).…
Newton Cultural Development is inviting middle school and high school students from Newton to contribute to the city’s creative landscape by painting mural boards that will be displayed as temporary public art installations throughout Newton as part of SHINE 2025. Selected students will design and paint mural boards. Artists who…
The Walnut Street Minyan will host its next Family Shabbat on March 1 from 10:15AM to 12PM at 858 Walnut Street in Newton. There will be special activities and treats for children, and all are welcome. Register in advance here so each child — and their parents — can feel welcome. The…