The West Suburban YMCA will host its Annual Gala on the evening of Saturday, November 5 — a Roaring-Twenties-themed dinner event to honor retiring board chair Ned Morse for his six decades with the Y — and to raise $100,000 to support the nonprofit’s many programs and services. For its first in-person…
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The Nonantum Neighborhood Association organizes an annual bus trip to raise funds for three $1000 scholarships for high-school seniors. This year’s trip, on November 5, will go to Woodbury Common Outlets for luxury goods and Mohegan Sun for gambling and a large Christmas Festival. Buses will depart 110 Linwood Avenue…
Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization, Inc. (CAN-DO) seeks to spread the word about these resources available to families and individuals: Child Tax Credit Program enables families within certain income limits — who did not file a federal income tax return — to receive the remaining half of child tax…
The Newton Democratic City Committee’s Climate Crisis Subcommittee will host a online watch party to view the Mass. Citizens’ Climate Forum on Wednesday, October 19, 6PM-7PM. Register here. The Forum is a hybrid event broadcast live from Fitchburg State University and featuring Rep. Lori Trahan (Mass. CD3), Jen Benson (President…
Meet the Newton Neighbors team at the Newton Harvest Festival this Sunday, 11AM-4PM in Newton Centre. Bring any or all of the five items being collected for their Drive for Five campaign: Individually wrapped snacks (e.g., any kind of snack, granola bars, cereal bars or protein bars, goldfish, pretzels etc.)…
Newton Community Farm is offering bags of fresh vegetables and fruit from its farm and other local farms, for pickup on November 21, 3PM-5PM at the Farm’s white tent, lowest level of the big red barn. Order ahead online for $75 per bag.
The Newton Highlands Congregational Church (54 Lincoln Street) will celebrate its 150th anniversary (see timeline) with two special events: 150th Anniversary Party on Sunday, October 2, at 11:30AM-1PM, free and open to all. Live, local music; ice cream truck; crafts; photo booth. Walking tour of Newton Highlands with Historic Newton…
For World Hunger Day on October 15, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (258 Concord Street) will host a community meal-packing event, 3PM-5PM. It’s a fun, community service-orientated way for all people of all ages to learn more about global hunger! Participants will contribute to an assembly line process combined with an…
The Newton’s 47th annual Harvest Festival will take place this Sunday, October 16, 11AM-4PM, on Newton Centre Green featuring live music, entertainment, food, and a record number of exhibitors. Browse crafted goods and learn about local businesses. At the GreenEXPO, you can discover ways to create an environment in better balance…
Green Newton will host this year’s GreenEXPO on Sunday, October 16, 11AM-4PM, on the Newton Centre Green, in conjunction with the City of Newton’s Harvest Festival. There will be interesting exhibits, fun activities for kids, and products for sustainable living. Representatives from sustainable companies, community organizations, and City departments will…