Four Scouts from Troop 209 – one of the oldest troops in the U.S. and the only fully co-ed Scout Troop in Newton – were recognized in an Eagle Court of Honor on March 16 for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout – the highest rank in Scouting. This rank,…
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The West Suburban YMCA (WSYMCA) will host a fundraising event, Dance for a Cause, where participants can move, groove, and make a difference. It will be a high-energy, mega group exercise class with music, movement, and community connection. Get ready to groove through the decades with hits from the ’60s…
On Monday, March 10, former Newton State Representative Kay Khan hosted a luncheon to honor the work of two Suffolk University faculty who have spent much of their academic careers researching the range of challenges for incarcerated women. Among her last acts as state representative, Rep. Khan issued proclamations for…
The Newton Food Pantry announced plans for the construction of Newton’s first standalone food pantry, to be completed by Spring 2026, according to a March 3 press release. The single-story building, to be built on an empty lot at 131 Rumford Avenue in Auburndale, will be an upgrade from the…
When Emily Craven, a 20-year-old student at the University of Vermont, isn’t training for the 129th Boston Marathon, she takes on another challenging endeavor, organizing the Fig City News Shamrock 5k. The five-kilometer run will be held on Sunday, March 16, at 9AM and goes twice around Jamaica Pond plus…
Emily Craven — who is running the Boston Marathon to help fund the Fig City News summer internship program — is also organizing the Fig City News Shamrock 5K for the same purpose. The race is twice around Jamaica Pond plus 0.1 mile to the finish, for a total of…
The American Red Cross will hold blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations: Donors must schedule an appointment beforehand, either online or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767).
Hadassah Boston’s largest grassroots fundraiser, Not Your Bubbe’s Seder, will be held on March 30 at 1:30PM at Temple Beth Avodah (45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton). The Seder’s theme is “Shed a little light – Jewish humor through the ages,” and the headliner will be comedian, writer and NPR host Ophira Eisenberg. Ms. Eisenberg…
Students and families are invited to participate in Fessenden School’s Bikes Not Bombs Bike Drive, a community service initiative on Saturday, April 5, from 10:30AM to 2:30PM at the Bernon Loop at The Fessenden School (250 Waltham St, West Newton). This student-led initiative aims to collect used, old, or broken bicycles for…
The Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) will present its “most popular community event” — Spring Seasonings: A Taste of our Towns — on April 7, from 5:30PM to 8PM at the Newton Marriott hotel ballroom (2345 Commonwealth Ave., Auburndale). Over 500 attendees — CRRC members and guests — are expected…