The United Parish of Auburndale (64 Hancock Street, Auburndale) will present Drag Extravaganza — a kid-friendly drag show — on September 21, 4PM-5:30PM as a fundraiser for the Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth (BAGLY). The program includes performances in the sanctuary, story times with children in…
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Understanding Our Differences will present an evening webinar — Mindful Resilience: Practical Strategies for the Whole Family — on September 24 at 7PM. Advance registration is required (%5 per family). Today’s children and teens, and the adults who care about them, frequently are grappling with modern-day stressors. Mindfulness and related…
Ling (Lynne) Guo is known to many Newton residents as the director of the Boston Eastern Heritage Chorus (BEHC), a musical group in Newton for over two decades, based in Newton’s Chinese Language School. BEHC recently returned from performing in the International Choir Festival Held in Tuscany. While not a…
Since its beginning as a flag-raising ceremony at Newton City Hall in 2020, Newton’s India Day has grown over time, becoming a multifaceted celebration of the subcontinent’s cultural diversity. “Every year we see the participation increasing,” said Heena Bhatt, cofounder and the president of the Indian American Community of Newton…
In early spring this year, the City of Newton released an online Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) survey for residents and employees to complete. Open for community input until May 31, the survey included questions about various experiences regarding race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, disabilities, etc., and it…
The Newton Free Library, Understanding Our Differences (UOD), and the Newton Commission on Disability will celebrate Disability Pride Month by hosting a free, moderated panel and discussion centered around the question, “What does disability pride mean to you?” It will take place on Wednesday, July 17, at 7PM in the…
On July 8, Rev. Parisa Parsa of the First Unitarian Society in Newton moderated Empathy Now: A Multifaith Conversation between Dr. Celene Ibrahim and Rabbi Or Rose. Dr. Ibrahim is a faculty member at the Groton School who teaches global history, religious studies, and applied ethics. Rabbi Rose is the…
The Newton Free Library, Understanding Our Differences, and the Newton Commission On Disability are Celebrating Disability Pride Month with “What Does Disability Pride Mean to You?” – A Moderated Panel and Discussion. Local speakers with disabilities will explore that question, followed by a Q&A and audience discussion. This event will…
Irresistible beats from the Tempo Rhythm & Steel Band, savory aromas of food cooking, and tempting shopping booths welcomed visitors on Saturday to the Newton’s fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration. “It’s a way for folks to get out and learn about this day,” said Tamika Olszewski, who is chairwoman of the…
Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ), the Newton Coalition of Black Residents, and FORJ NNHS are hosting a Juneteenth Celebration with food, face painting, dancing, and more. It will take place on Saturday, June 15, 12-4PM at Hyde Playground (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). RSVP’ing is requested but not required.…