The Newton Police Department is offering its Community Police Academy to Newton residents (and/or Newton business owners) 21 years or older. The Academy will inform participants about how the Department carries out its responsibilities. It will meet at Police Headquarters (1321 Washington Street, West Newton) on Wednesdays, 6PM-9PM, from September…
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This summer, 22 Newton high school students worked for eight weeks in a Northeastern University program to design, build, and deliver five inventions to address needs of patients in The Boston Home, of children at New England Pediatric Care, and of night nurses at Brigham and Womens Hospital. The 22 students from…
In 2024, the Greater Boston Food Bank found that, across Massachusetts, 1 in 3 individuals do not have enough food or the means to buy food. Newton, a city known for its wealth, is no exception to the impact of food insecurity. Rose Saia, executive director of the Centre…
Newton Community Pride (NCP) is accepting applications until September 1 for its Fall 2024 Micro Grants. Successful applications must align with the mission of NCP to support arts and culture, public art, service, and beautification in the Newton community. A total of $10,000 is available to be awarded in this round,…
ZERO Prostate Cancer is hosting a fundraising event — Boston Run/Walk — a meaningful day of community-building, fun, and togetherness for a 5K run/walk or a 1-mile walk, as well as a Kids’ Superhero Dash for Dad. The event will also feature food, vendors, prizes, and music. It will take…
The ALS Therapy Development Institute is hosting a fundraising event — Walk For Research — to raise money to create a cure for ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease. The walk will be about 3 hours and will take place on September 8, 10AM at Zervas Elementary School (30 Beethoven Avenue,…
Green Newton’s online 2024 Environmental Leadership Celebration auction runs from September 9 at 9AM through September 19 at 10PM. Your bidding helps fund Green Newton’s many environmental initiatives, so bid high and bid often. Some of the items featured: Register and start bidding on the 2024 Environmental Leadership Celebration Auction…
Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) and Sacred Heart and Our Lady’s Collaborative (SHOL Newton) are hosting a clothing drive. The drive gives everyone a chance to clean out their closets while providing for those in need. SVdP and SHOL will be collecting all types of clothes, coats, linens,…
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) and Sacred Heart and Our Lady’s Collaborative (SHOL Newton) are hosting Friends of the Poor Walk, a 1.5-mile walk to raise funds to assist the Newton community with food, clothing, and housing-related requests. The walk will take place on Sunday, September 29,…
Uniting Citizens for Housing Affordability in Newton (U-CHAN) and Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization (CAN-DO) will be hosting voter registration at the Newtonville Village Day festivities on September 29, noon to 4PM — on Walnut Street between Cabot and Washington Streets. As participants in the non-partisan Our…