The Rotary Club of Newton is hosting a clothing drive at the Scandinavian Living Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) every month on these Saturdays, 9AM to 12PM: August 24, September 21, October 19. Bring your excess clothing, shoes, and home textiles to be reused and recycled while helping to…
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Stop the presses! We have just learned of the 29 members of Team ANYA — all walking in the Jimmy Fund Marathon Walk to support osteosarcoma research — inspired by Anya, a Cabot student celebrating two years of scans clear of this cancer. That makes not 80, but 109 Newton…
Pathway to Possible (P2P) will hold its annual Autumn Auction on Thursday, October 10, 6-9PM at the Brae Burn Country Club (326 Fuller Street, West Newton). It will be a cocktail-style event with raffles, bidding opportunities, food, and drinks. The dress code will be semi-formal/business cocktail attire. Tickets are $125…
Newton Community Farm (NCF) is offering a Late Fall Produce Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program consisting primarily of NCF’s own produce with additions from regional farms. The contents of the share will be determined at harvest, and it may vary over the four distributions. Each share is $242. To apply…
United Parish of Auburndale hosts its Pumpkin Patch with a Purpose — every day through October 31 (M/W/F: Noon to 6PM. Tu/Th/Sat/Sun: 10AM-6PM) at 64 Hancock Street. Pumpkins galore! Photo opps! Pumpkins and gourds of all sizes, shapes, and colors — PLUS baked goods that are out of this world! All purchases…
Newton Food Pantry is hosting a fundraiser — Newton’s Community Table — where participants will experience the tastes of some of Newton’s restaurants, while also giving back to their community. There will be food, music, and a silent auction. It will take place on Thursday, October 17, 6-9PM at the…
The Price Center invites all to its 3rd Annual Fall Festival on October 19, 11AM-3PM at 27 Christina Street in Newton. Celebrating the beauty and warmth of its communities, The Price Center is honored to host not only its families and loved ones, but also the welcoming and wonderful communities…
Newton Neighbors is hosting a Drive for Five for the Newton Community Freedge. They are looking for donations of the following items: The items can be dropped off on Sunday, October 20, 11AM-4PM at the Newton Harvest Fair.
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 Rebecca Pomroy Foundation has awarded this year’s grants totaling $131,032 to 18 nonprofit organizations that serve Newton residents and aim to strength the community. The recipients for 2024 are: Rebecca Pomroy founded the “Newton Home for Orphan and Destitute Girls” in 1872. The orphanage later became a neighborhood community…