State Rep. Amy Sangiolo will hold office hours on Friday, May 9, 11AM-12:30PM at City Hall, Room 211. For answers to questions or to schedule a meeting with the Representative outside of these times, please contact Denise Chan, Legislative Aide, 617-722-2425 ext. 7317 or denise.chan@mahouse.gov. You can also reach out…
Posts published in April 2025
Music at the Redeemer will present Cellobration! — A Feast of Music for One to Eight Cellos featuring works by Bach, Bruch, Barrière, Popper, and Tansman. It will take place on Friday, May 9, 7PM at the Church of the Redeemer (379 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill).
The Newton Conservators will host a Signs of Spring in Webster Woods. Join Barbara Bates, Newton Conservators Director and retired Mass Audubon teacher/naturalist, for a ramble through Webster Woods to see what spring ephemeral flowers are in bloom and whether the wood frogs are still calling in Bare Pond, the vernal pool.…
PorchFest is an afternoon of free music performed outside of people’s homes. It’s a community event to share the joy of playing and listening to music. This year it will be on Saturday, June 7, 12PM-6PM Porchfest is now recruiting volunteers to help. Sign up to be a: Sign up to…
The West Suburban YMCA is excited to host Healthy Kids Day, a free community event designed to inspire kids to be healthy, active, and engaged. It will be on Saturday, May 10, 2PM-4PM at the Church St YMCA (276 Church Street, Newton) for an afternoon packed with fun and enriching activities!
The Boston Chamber Symphony will host a concert featuring the World Premiere of William Grant Still’s “American Suite,” alongside additional works including the Boston-area Premiere of Arthur Foote’s “Cello Concerto” performed by acclaimed soloist Julian Schwarz. It will take place on Saturday, May 10, 7:30PM at the Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton…
Newton’s AAPI 5K/1K Race — 2025 Dragon’s Path — will take place on May 11, 9:30AM – 11:30AM at 154 Wells Avenue in Newton (map). Register online. The first 100 registrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. The event is hosted by the Chinese American Association of Newton (CAAN) and Newton Chinese Language School (NCLS),…
The Newton Conservators will host a Mother’s Day Bird Walk in Nahanton Park. Nahanton Park offers a mix of woodlands, wetlands, edge habitat, and meadows along the Charles River. Join long-time birding guides Alison Leary and Pete Gilmore for a chance to see Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Northern Orioles, and a variety of wood…
State Rep. Greg Schwartz will hold office hours on Monday, May 12, 9:30AM-11AM at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street), Room 2H. For answers to questions or to schedule a meeting with the Representative outside of these times, please contact Ellen Panarese Gibson, Legislative Aide at ellen.gibson@mahouse.gov.
The Cooper Center for Active Living in Newton, in collaboration with the Newton Free Library, is hosting monthly LGBTQIA+ socials for meeting, socializing, and celebrating community connections. Bring your dinner, invite a friend. We will discuss a different theme or engage in a fun activity each month. Snacks and beverages…
Aljoša Jurinić, an internationally acclaimed concert pianist and laureate of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions, will present a recital at the Newton Free Library. Hailed as a “startlingly subtle and visionary pianist,” he will perform Chopin’s monumental and charming piano sonatas, which he recently released as a solo album.…
The Newton Council on Aging is facilitating transportation for attendance at Older Adult Lobby Day on May 13, 10:30AM-2:30PM. Attendees will visit the State House and meet with legislators regarding funding and support for quality, effective, and cost-efficient home and community-based services. This trip is free. Space is limited, and…