Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture (Newton PRC) will host summer swim lessons and memberships during the summer. YOUTH SWIMMING LESSONS: Held outdoors at either either the new Gath Pool (256 Albemarle Road, Nonantum) and Crystal Lake (30 Rogers Street, Newton Centre). Lessons are organized into two-week sessions. Classes are held…
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Turtle Studios offers its Spring Drop-In Workshop Series — a weekly hands-on event inviting the community to learn and create alongside four local artists in a vibrant studio environment. Hosted at Turtle Studios’ shared space at 213 California Street in Nonantum, the series runs Thursdays from May 15 through June…
The Newton Tree Conservancy will host a Fall Tree Planting for Newton residents with space on their berm. However, there’s a social twist. One person must step forward as the neighborhood leader, assembling a team of five or more neighbors within a few blocks to identify places between the sidewalk…
Bank of America offers $5 rounds of golf for young players here in the Boston area as part of its newly announced “Golf with Us” initiative. Through a partnership with Youth On Course, Bank of America is funding golf for kids ages 6 -18 at 35 courses in Massachusetts (including Newton…
Wreath-Laying Ceremonies (Sunday, May 25)Wreaths will be laid down throughout the City’s bridges and monuments starting at 9AM at Forte Park (235 California Street, Nonantum). Memorial Day Parade (Sunday, May 25)It will begin at 3PM at Newton North High School (457 Walnut Street, Newtonville) and will continue down Walnut Street…
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, teen author Rosalind Yeh will host Sunday Story Time on May 25, 11AM – 12PM at Hummingbird Books (55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill). She will read from her series “The Secret Academy” and connect with readers. The event is free,…
The Newton Free Library will present a Concert with the Azaela String Trio led by Deborah Boykan (violin), Jenny Stirling (viola), and Saraj Freiberg (cello). The trio will play works by Wiggins, Weston, Burleigh, Dvorak, Fisher, and White. Songs will include “Deep River,” “Goin’ Home,” “Levee Dance Op. 27, No.…
The Mayor’s Community Breakfast is hosted annually by the Harmony Foundation and sponsored by The Village Bank and other partners. This year marks the 51st annual event in the series. Participants can register, or sponsor the event. It will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 7:30-9:30AM, on the UMass Amherst…
The Newton Cultural Alliance will host the 11th annual Strawberry Festival on Thursday, May 29, 6:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). A celebration deeply rooted in the community, the Strawberry Festival will include a rich harvest of local music, visual art, and cherished time with friends and neighbors. Enjoy a…
The Cooper Center for Active Living will present an event, Minis with a Mission, to provide opportunities for all people to receive the therapeutic and joyful benefits of interacting with miniature equines. The minis will bring healing, comfort, and delight through connecting hands, hearts, and hooves. It will take place…