In response to the cut-back of SNAP benefits, American Legion Post #440 (295 California Street, Nonantum) will collect donations of NON-perishable foods on Wednesday, November 5, 12PM-5:30PM. Drop off donations at the ramp entry to the building and look for a note on the door. The food collected will be…
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Newton Neighbors invites you to join them in supporting local families this holiday season through donations to The Bruce Hugh Wilson Giving Thanks Gift Card Drive. Your donations will go to grocery gift cards to families in need across Newton and nearby communities. Last year they raised over $25,000, helping more…
The City is no longer delaying trash/recycling pickup on weeks that have these holidays: Residents should set out trash, recycling, and yard waste on regular trash day for these weeks. If you miss the collection, you’ll need to wait until the following week for pickup. Collection crews will not be…
Join local artist Caryl Hull Leavitt at the New Art Center for a hands-on workshop — Create Modern Collages — on Tuesday, November 11 from 6-8:30PM. Explore loose shapes, color, and pattern as you cut, rip, and paste your way to one or two unique masterpieces inspired by modern masters…
Join the Newton Free Library and Joys of Nature for a Live Animal Lecture for Adults: Helping Endangered Species on Wednesday, November 12 at 7PM in the Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer Street). What is an endangered species? Why are many animals and their habitats disappearing? Learn about endangered species in…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will be showing The Big Lebowski at their movie night on Wednesday, November 12 at 7PM. All are welcome. The event is free and snacks will be provided. The First Church in Chestnut Hill is located at 26 Suffolk Road, steps from the Chestnut…
Newton Public Schools (NPS) Office of Teaching and Learning will host Community Math Night on November 12, 6:30PM-7:30PM at Brown Middle School (125 Meadowbrook Road). NPS will discuss important new updates to its math programs, including math pathways and instructional practices. Topics for the Evening NPS Superintendent Anna Nolin discussed…
The Naumburg Award–winning Lydian String Quartet launches its first of four open rehearsals on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). The session will include movements from Beethoven’s String Quartets, Op. 18 No. 4 and Op. 127. Founded in 1980, the Quartet—Clara Lyon and…
The History Book Club of Historic Newton will meet virtually on Thursday, November13 at 7:30PM to discuss France on Trial by Julian Jackson. Read the book in advance and join the meeting, which is held on Zoom and is free and open to all. To receive book club updates and Zoom links,…
The Newton Conservators will host a webinar — Fish, the Missing Link in Suburban/Urban Conservation — presented by Bob Mallard on Thursday, November 13 at 7PM. Sign up here. Growing up in Newton Highlands in the 1960s and 70s, Bob Mallard was fascinated with the network of streams near his home.…
The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council has had to CANCEL its Astronomy Night on Friday, November 14 from 7-8:30PM (moved from Thursday, November 13 due to weather). View celestial bodies up close and personal with astronomer John Harrington. Refreshments will be served. Meet at Hyde Community Center Playground 90 Lincoln…
West Newton Cinema will host A Turtle Celebration (author talk and screening) on November 15, 11AM-1PM at the Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). Famed naturalist Sy Montgomery, author of The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle , and E. B. Bartels, author of Good Grief, together for a…