The Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity that designed, raised funds for, and installed a memorial to the victims and heroes of 9/11/2001, especially the eight Newton residents who lost their lives that day. Thanks to its generous contributors, the Committee offers annual scholarships to Newton…
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Historic Newton is hosting a plant swap where you can bring your extra plants, seeds, or garden supplies to trade with fellow garden enthusiasts. It will take place on June 15, 11AM-1PM at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverly Ave, Newton Corner). Registration is free. You can also volunteer…
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.…
Historic Newton is hosting a walking tour – Who Inspired Our School Names? – where you will learn about the lives of the people who had schools in Newton named after them. The tour will take place on June 20, 6-7PM and the meeting point will be shared after registration.
Indigenous Peoples Day Newton and Charles River Watershed Association will host a leisurely midday paddle on one of the more beautiful stretches of the Quinobequin (Charles River) — on Saturday, June 29, 10AM-2PM. Journeying up the river, participants will have the opportunity to hear from: Lunch will be provided by Mashpee Wampanoag chef Sherry…
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) is hosting a kids morning with activities, parades, and free ice cream from Cabot’s for kids aged 3-12. It will take place on July 4, 10AM-12PM at the Newton Centre Bowl off of Tyler Terrace.
To celebrate Independence Day, Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) will host multiple events in the afternoon and evening of Thursday, July 4 — all taking place at the Albemarle Field/Halloran Sports Complex (250 Albemarle Road, Nonantum). Food trucks will be parked around the grass. Rain date is Friday, July…
Historic Newton is hosting a walking tour — The Tree Nursery on Nonantum Hill — where participants will learn about one of New England’s first nurseries in Newton Corner, travel the original acreage of the nursery, visit the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, and possibly taste fruit from Durant-Kenrick’s historic gardens.…
The West Newton Cinema Foundation is hosting Silent Films with Live Accompaniment, a double feature of Buster Keaton classics — Sherlock Jr. and Our Hospitality — with live accompaniment from musician Jeff Rapsis to celebrate Buster Keaton’s 100th Anniversary. The event will take place on Sunday, August 11, 1-3PM at…
Historic Newton is hosting a walking tour — 100+ Years Ago in Auburndale — where participants will learn about the people and institutions that shaped the village today through past sites of importance from the 18th-20th centuries including one of the oldest homes in Newton. It will take around one…