Newton Public Schools (NPS) will host a GELF Fundraiser. It will be an evening of community connection at The Social while celebrating the global travel equity program, GELF (The Jennifer Price Global Education Leadership Fund). Over the last 3 years, 42 awards totaling $92,000 have been made to students in…
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Newton Conservators will host its Annual Meeting and Dinner on Thursday, May 8 at American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum): Social gathering at 6PM, dinner at 7PM, followed by program and speakers. Individual tickets are $55. Register by May 1. Speakers:
As the Cooper Center for Active Living prepares for opening, they will host several Director-led listening sessions across the community, beginning in May. These sessions will offer a chance for our director, Mignonne Murray, to hear directly from Newton’s older adults, about the types of programs and services they would…
Bakes for Breasts will host a weeklong fundraiser where local restaurants, cafés, and bakeries across Massachusetts will be serving up desserts to raise funds for critical breast cancer research, with 100% of proceeds from select treats going to fighting breast cancer. To participate you can order the following from Newton…
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations: Donors must schedule an appointment beforehand, either online or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767).
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…