The Newton Theatre Company is continuing its successful Monologue Project in a fourth iteration focused on those who rent homes in Newton. The Monologue Project brings together specific subsets of people in Newton to help them develop their stories for public performance. This time, renters will collaborate in 20 hours…
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Start the 4th off at the Newton Centre “Bowl” off Tyler Terrace – next to the playground. Kids Morning will be from 10am-Noon. Activities include: Costume parade, decorated bicycle/scooter parade, a pet parade, and music, crafts and free ice cream donated by Cabot’s Ice Cream The afternoon and evening events…
Have you been curious about that historic yellow building on the corner of Webster and Cherry Streets? Here is the return of the annual Newton Cultural Alliance Strawberry Festival as a fundraiser to support the work of the NCA and of the Allen Center, now newly opened for performances in their Great…
The NTC is now accepting applications for our Fall 2022 Community Tree Plantings. The deadline for applications is June 17, 2022. Planting Day will be November 19, 2022 (with someone from each house required to be present to help and resolve questions). Applications received after June 17 will be considered for Spring 2023 plantings. Contributions…
Calling all future farmers, scientists, chefs, naturalists, and gardeners! Join us to discover boundless connections between our food, each other, and the natural world at Newton’s last working farm. With our scholarship program, made possible by the Charles River Neighborhood Foundation and individual donations, we strive to make these classes accessible to…
FORJ NNHS (Families Organizing for Racial Justice at Newton North High School) is hosting this year’s Juneteenth Celebration at the Walnut Street side of Newton North High School. The event will host Black-owned businesses, food trucks, performers, and children’s activities. In addition, The New Art Center will be hosting a performance of Frederick Douglass’s…
The West Newton Festival Weekend takes place June 23-25. 8th Annual Strawberry Festival: Thursday, June 23, 5 PM-8 PM at the Allen Center. Live music, a hat contest, food & drink, and more! West Newton History Forum: Friday, June 24, 7:30 PM at the Allen Center. $20 suggested donation. Featuring…
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a charity that helps those in need in Newton (and a frequent partner of Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors), is holding a clothing drive this Sunday, June 26, 9AM-Noon and 4PM-6PM. The truck will be located in the parking lot of Our Lady Help…
The Nonantum Neighborhood Association will be sponsoring its 10th Annual Village Day on Sunday, June 5th from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Coletti-Magni Park. There will be balloon animals, a rock wall, a trackless train, a photo booth, a T-ball game, a RadarSpeed Pitch, a mechanical bull, race cars, and…
Mark your calendars for Newton PorchFest 2022, Saturday June 4th, 12:00 – 6:00 PMFor a full performance schedule and map, see https://newton.porchfest.info/ Newton PorchFest is an afternoon of free music with over 100 musical performances outside of people’s homes throughout Auburndale, Lower Falls, and Waban. Attendees go from venue to venue to hear music that ranges…