Historic Newton is hosting a program, Uncovering Your Home’s History on Saturday, November 2, 10AM-12PM at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Avenue, Newton Corner). Are you curious about the history of your home but don’t know where to start? In this workshop, learn from the lead researcher of…
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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…
Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture (Newton PRC) will offer school year youth swimming lessons held at Newton North High School (457 Walnut Street, Newtonville). Classes will be held Sunday mornings and there will be three sessions throughout the year. Each session will be a six week program. Registration for a session is $180 for…
In association with Boston Area Coffeehouse Association, Sailing into Song House Concerts will be presenting a house concert by Les Sampou, with Mel Green opening, on November 3 at 2PM at a home in Newton. For more information and an email address for requesting an invitation, click here.
On Sunday, November 3 at 6PM, Newton author/songwriter Ingrid Chiemi will present a free concert in the new performance space in Tango Mango’s expanded location (34 Langley Road, Newton Centre). Chiemi will perform songs from her four books of lyrics. The four books will be available for sale, and net…
Music Mondays will offer a concert on Monday, November 4, 2PM-3PM — both in-person at the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) and live-streamed via Zoom. The concert will feature vocalist Åsa Runefeld, pianist Molly Flannery, and double-bassist Jon Dreyer, As usual, admission is free but donations are appreciated and…
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations. You must schedule an appointment before donating. You can schedule it through the website or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767). They will occur at the following times and places:
The Newton Nomadic Theater is presenting their newest play, A Walk in the Woods. In the 1980s two arms negotiators were deadlocked in talks in Geneva and decided to take a walk in the woods nearby, and the idea for A Walk in the Woods was born. Playwright Lee Blessing…
Newton Conservators is hosting Riverside Trail Updates Tour as part of the Newton Conservators Fall Walk Series. Participants will explore some of the many exciting trail and park updates in the Riverside area with Ted Chapman, Nathan Phillips, Jeannie Chaisson, and Bob Persons of the Riverside Greenway Working Group. This…
The Woman’s Club of Newton Highlands will hold its annual Craft Fair at the Hyde Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) on November 9, 9AM-4PM. It includes a silent auction and hand-made crafts. The event will include hand crafted cards, wooden puzzles, games, door signs, woolen mittens -infant size to adults, lined with polartec…