Two centuries ago, Louis Braille invented “a system of raised dots that can be read with the fingers by people who are blind or who have low vision,” according to the American Foundation for the Blind. On Saturday, visitors to the Newton Free Library were able to see – and…
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This morning as I headed for Stop and Shop, I stopped by the Freedge to drop off some boxes of oatmeal. I was thinking about how that would be a great food for a family. I had images of children at a table spooning the warm cereal into their hungry…
The Newton Schools Foundation (NSF) will host Newton Inspires — an evening of ideas and community — on March 14, 6PM-9PM, at Newton South High School. Proceeds will help NSF advance excellence and equity in the Newton Public Schools by funding NSF grants in three strategic areas: Enjoy a night out in…
Newton Neighbors, Newton’s mutual aid network, is asking residents to help send students to Summer Camp. The campaign is now 82% toward its goal of $10,000 to fill the gap between the camp scholarships awarded to students and the donation their families must pay in order to attend. Many Newton school…
The Rotary Club of Newton is seeking nominations for high school sophomores to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) this summer, June 21-23. Once a sophomore is nominated, the club will send them an application. The club will cover the cost of attending the conference for 5 students who are selected…
The Empty Bowls club at Lasell University, which makes art to fight hunger in the community, will host the 7th annual Empty Bowls event on Friday, March 22, 5PM-7PM at Lasell’s de Witt Hall (80 Maple Street, Auburndale). Over 300 handmade ceramic bowls will be for sale. Dinner will be…
The Village Bank announced that the Auburndale Community Charitable Foundation will award 17 scholarships students graduating from high school this year: Deadline extended: Apply by April 8. Rules, requirements, and application forms are available online at village-bank.com. The Auburndale Community Charitable Foundation has invested more than $1 million in education since…
Newton at Home (NaH) will host a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser — with pasta, beverages, live piano music, and raffle prizes — on April 4, 5:30-7:30PM at The Nordic Hall of the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham St, West Newton). All are invited to support Newton at Home’s runner in the…
Julia Conroy, the founding baker of Give A Cake Bakery, learned baking from her grandmother Gertrude Conroy, known as Amma. Her grandmother’s specialties were apple and pumpkin pies, a feature of Give a Cake bakery as well. During the pandemic, when Julia was looking for a useful way to use…
The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 funding cycle. It funds organizations that provide health-building, educational, and recreational opportunities to people of all ages, with a special preference for organizations located in Newton that provide training, education, and counseling for girls and women in need. See press release…