Newton at Home is a volunteer-based organization, helping older adults independently remain in their homes while staying connected to the community. In recent months, Newton at Home has seen an uptick in service requests — especially for transportation. This is due to a combination of members’ needs increasing as they age,…
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Are there empty spaces on the berms in your neighborhood where street trees formerly provided shade and beauty? Would you like to work with your neighbors and the Newton Tree Conservancy to plant new trees? The Newton Tree Conservancy is now accepting applications until December 1, 2024 for its 2025 Spring Community…
Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems — based on a shared belief that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Family and friends who have…
Corpus Christi – St. Bernard Parish will hold its Poinsettia Festival in its parish hall (1524 Washington Street, West Newton) on November 30 (10AM-4PM) and December 1 (9AM-1PM). Everyone is welcome to join this festive event! It will feature baked goods, jewelry, raffle baskets, calendar raffle, Christmas room, jewelry silent…
Nonantum Children’s Christmas Party Association will host the annual Nonantum Park Lighting at Coletti-Magni Park (391 Watertown Street, Nonantum) on December 1. Hot chocolate and caroling will begin at 6:15PM. Santa will arrive with friends from the North Pole and be available for photos just after the lights go on…
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra will present its first concert this season’s Salon Series — Holiday Brass Quintet, featuring traditional holiday favorites — on December 2 at 7PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). Tickets are $30 (seniors $25, students $15). The Salon Series is Pro Arte’s chamber music concert series.…
The Woman’s Club of Newton Highlands (72 Columbus Street, Newton Highlands) will host these events: For people who need more space to host a holiday party, or who are too busy with work ad other chores to prepare home for events, the Woman’s Club of Newton Highlands Workshop (72 Columbus Street, Newton Highlands)…
Historic Newton will offer Museum Makerdays – Sewing on Thursday, December 5, 11AM-3PM at the Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds (286 Waverly Avenue). On Newton Public School’s special early release days, stop by Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds to try out a handicraft and make something new to take home. This month’s…
Berklee’s Advanced Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform In the Key of Now with special guest Donna McElroy on Friday, December 6 at 7:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). This live performance will celebrate the power of the present moment through the dynamic energy of jazz. Musical selections will…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 7, 9:30AM-2PM at FUUSN (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). There will be decorated wreaths, jewelry, handmade and regular gifts, toys, homemade baked goods, and books. Also a quilt raffle, and FUUSN’s Silent Auction…