On February 17, the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN), NewCity Church Newton, and Newton Community Pride will present an exploration of the impact of music, movement, and the spoken word from Black churches to broader society. Reverend Devlin Scott of the NewCity Church will host and moderate a panel discussion featuring…
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The Newton Public Schools district is asking parents of children turning 5 years old before September 1, 2023 to complete this survey to inform the school district about their child entering kindergarten in the fall. This helps NPS to plan staffing and programming for next year. Actual kindergarten registration will…
At Temple Shalom (175 Temple Street), Shabbat B’Yachad begins Friday, January 6 at 5:30PM for a Tots Service followed by a family pizza dinner. At 6:30PM, there’s an adult service with an Oneg at the end. Teens enjoy dinner and activities at 7:30PM as adults join a Rabbi-led discussion and…
On January 7 at 7:30PM, Newton Baroque will present The Leipzig Candidates 1723 — Andrus Madsen on harpsichord playing works of Bach, Telemann, and Graupner. All three composers were candidates for the post of Thomas Cantor in Leipzig in 1723. Johann Sebastian Bach was appointed after the first two candidates…
The Harmony Foundation, the City of Newton, the Rotary Club of Newton, and The Village Bank are collaborating on a Community Food Drive, January 9-16, in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to benefit Newton’s three food pantries: Newton Food Pantry, Newton Centre Food Pantry,…
In conjunction with National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Sons of the American Legion will host the eighth annual Newton Police Appreciation Day on Monday, January 9, 5:30PM-8:30PM at the American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Newton). The event is free and open to the public – to recognize…
On January 11 at 7PM, the Climate Crisis subcommittee of the Newton Democratic City Committee will present Housing and Climate Change, a public online forum on how increasing interest in decarbonizing housing is occurring against a backdrop of preexisting challenges to equitable and affordable housing. Register here. Joe Curtatone, former mayor of…
International watercolor artist Soon Y Warren — known for her spectacular renderings of everyday objects — will demonstrate the process of painting crystal, showing how she applies colors to create a finished painting. The demonstration will be online on January 12, 7PM-9PM at this Zoom link. Her work has been featured…
The Cabot Park Black History Lecture series will host Dr. Alex Briesacher on January 4 at 3PM in the Community Room at Cabot Park Village (280 Newtonville Ave.). This lecture is free and open to the public. Covid protocols: Masks are required, and visitors will sign in and have their temperatures taken. Dr. Alex…
The City of Newton, in conjunction with Harmony Foundation, will host the City’s 55th annual celebration of Martin Luther King Day, honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., will take place on January 16 at 9:30AM at Newton North High School with the theme: Justice — Injustice Anywhere is a…