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…
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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.…
Residents of Newton — concerned about the negative consequences of how international and domestic issues are pulling at the civic fabric of society — invite the public to a free, three-part series on spiritual and ethical responsibility in a period of extreme polarization. The series is sponsored by the Newton…
The Dharmata Foundation is hosting a Public Talk with Anam Thubten where he will share essential wisdom of meditation from the Buddhist tradition. This event is open to all regardless of religious affiliation or spiritual practice. It will take place on Friday, August 16, 7-9PM at Hebrew College (1860 Washington…
Newton’s India Day will be celebrated with food, performances, music, games, and other activities organized by the Indian American Community of Newton. It will take place at Hyde Community Center Bandstand (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) on August 17, 5PM-8PM. For more info, contact info@iacnewton.org.
Rabbi Keith Stern, Newton resident and Chair of the Human Rights Commission, opened the Pride Flag Raising ceremony at Newton City Hall on Tuesday, June 4th. He began his remarks wondering “From 35,000 ft, why would there be a day, set aside to honor people who are already completed melted and…
The Allen Center is presenting Lunchtime Pop-Ups on the Patio with exclusive lunch options, children’s art activities, and market shopping. The vendors will be a variety of women-owned businesses, neighboring retail shops, and other local sellers. It will take place on Wednesdays, August 21 and 28, 11:30AM-2:30PM at The Allen…
On May 22, leaders and members of a wide range of organizations in Newton gathered under one tent on the Mt. Ida Campus of UMass Amherst for the 50th annual Theodore D. Mann Mayor’s Community Breakfast. Named in honor of the mayor who started this annual celebration of community spirit,…
Understanding Our Differences will hold its Spring Benefit — Moving Forward Together — on May 9, 6:30PM-9PM, at Shaw Hall on the UMass Amherst Mt. Ida Campus (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton). Advance RSVP by May 2 is requested. Register here. Meet UOD’s Boston Marathon runner, Gabrielle Barker. Experience and participate…