Newton Community Education (NCE), the community programming organization under the Newton Public Schools (NPS), provided a generally positive financial status update to the School Committee on Monday, June 16. NCE had previously informed the School Committee of a pending insolvency in an October 31, 2024 memorandum, which cited reduced enrollment…
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On Sunday, June 8, the Hyde Community Center and the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council (NHNAC) offered bouncy houses, caricature drawings, free pony rides, kids songs sing along, contemporary jazz, a demonstration from Atom Jiu Jitsu & Science, face painting, cupcakes, and a wide array of crafts and jewelry. The…
The 14th annual Nonantum Village Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 1, 11:30AM-3PM at the Coletti-Magni Park (389 Watertown Street, Nonantum). Nonantum Village Day features music by Watch City Cadillacs, a trackless train, face painting, puppets, Nonantum Boxing Exhibition, and more. Food is available, at cost, by Nonantum Press,…
MassWildlife and the Crystal Lake Conservancy will host a free, family friendly “learn to fish” clinic at Crystal Lake/Levingston Cove on June 5, 5:30PM to 7:30PM. It’s open to all ages, not just children. The clinic provides equipment as well as tackle and live bait. You can learn the basics, from setting…
The 48th annual Newton Highlands Village Day will be held on Sunday, June 8, 11AM-4PM on Lincoln Street in Newton Highlands. Face painting, caricature drawings, live music, vendors, and food. Free pony rides, 12PM – 2PM. Presented by the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council and sponsored by Village Bank, Brookline…
Pixels and Polygons will host a 3D Art High School Workshop for students to learn to create original 3D characters, bring them to life through animation and motion capture, 3D Print that character and bring them into the real world, and go face-to-face with that creation in virtual reality. It…
The Middlesex Sheriffs Office (MSO) encourages families to register for the 2025 Youth Public Safety Academy. YPSA is open to children, ages 8-12, living in Middlesex County, as well as teenagers (ages 13-16) interested in participating as a Counselor-in-Training. Registration includes transportation to and from designated bus stops, daily breakfast,…
The first-ever Newton Rotary Dog Fest & Parade brought together local dog lovers and their four-legged companions for a day of canine celebration on May 11 (Mother’s Day) at the Hyde Community Center. Under clear blue skies, the event featured a variety of activities that delighted both human and furry…
Newton Community Education (NCE) invites local families to celebrate Juneteenth with a day of free youth sports clinics for rising 3rd-9th graders. They will take place on Wednesday, June 19. Clinic Schedule:9AM-11AM: Girls Basketball, Girls Lacrosse, and Softball11AM-1PM: Boys Basketball, Field Hockey, and Soccer
Newton Community Pride and Newton Cultural Development will conclude this year’s Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts with ChalkFEST — a free chalk art festival on June 28, 10AM-Noon on the new plaza on the Langley Parking Lot in Newton Centre. Rain date: June 29. Professional artist Jill Strait will lead…