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May 9, 2025

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Bay Colony Brass: “And All That Jazz”, May 10
Bay Colony Brass: “And All That Jazz”, May 10
Newton Neighbors: Donations needed for Free Diaper Drive Distribution, May 10
Newton Neighbors: Donations needed for Free Diaper Drive Distribution, May 10
Register now for NSHS Booster Club’s 4th annual Lions 5K, May 18
Register now for NSHS Booster Club’s 4th annual Lions 5K, May 18
Newton Tree Conservancy: Fall Tree Planting – Applications due June 29
Newton Tree Conservancy: Fall Tree Planting – Applications due June 29
Cooper Center: Listening Sessions, May 8 & 15
Cooper Center: Listening Sessions, May 8 & 15
Bakes For Breast Cancer fundraiser, May 9-15
Bakes For Breast Cancer fundraiser, May 9-15
American Red Cross: Blood Drive in Newton, May 9
American Red Cross: Blood Drive in Newton, May 9
State Rep. Amy Sangiolo office hours, May 9
State Rep. Amy Sangiolo office hours, May 9
Music at the Redeemer: Cellobration! — A Feast of Music for One to Eight Cellos, May 9
Music at the Redeemer: Cellobration! — A Feast of Music for One to Eight Cellos, May 9
Newton Conservators: Signs of Spring in Webster Woods, May 10
Newton Conservators: Signs of Spring in Webster Woods, May 10
Join Newton PorchFest 2025. Sign ups are open!
Join Newton PorchFest 2025. Sign ups are open!
WSYMCA free family event: Healthy Kids Day, May 10
WSYMCA free family event: Healthy Kids Day, May 10
Newton Rotary Club: Dog Fest & Parade, May 10
Newton Rotary Club: Dog Fest & Parade, May 10
Boston Chamber Symphony: World Premiere by William Grant Still, May 10
Boston Chamber Symphony: World Premiere by William Grant Still, May 10
Newton AAPI 5K/1K Race: 2025 Dragon’s Path, May 11
Newton AAPI 5K/1K Race: 2025 Dragon’s Path, May 11
Newton Conservators: Mother’s Day Bird Walk in Nahanton Park, May 11
Newton Conservators: Mother’s Day Bird Walk in Nahanton Park, May 11
State Rep. Greg Schwartz office hours, May 12
State Rep. Greg Schwartz office hours, May 12
LGBTQIA+ Social at the Newton Free Library, May 12
LGBTQIA+ Social at the Newton Free Library, May 12
An Afternoon with Aljoša Jurinić: Chopin’s Piano Sonatas, May 13
An Afternoon with Aljoša Jurinić: Chopin’s Piano Sonatas, May 13
New Art Center: 2025 Annual Auction & Gala, May 17
New Art Center: 2025 Annual Auction & Gala, May 17

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