Following a 75-year-old tradition, the Nonantum Children’s Christmas Party Association hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday evening, December 7th. As they waited in the brisk air for the human Santa and the tree lighting, at least 300 people – and a number of dogs — joined the…
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Back in 1875, Newton residents might have had their noses buried in books like Anna Karenina, by Leo Tolstoy or The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde. Luckily for them, unlike in many parts of the country at the time, Newton had its own library, giving local readers access…
The West Suburban YMCA’s gala, Country for a Cause — An Evening of Western Charm, drew more than 200 guests to the Wells Avenue YMCA on October 25 and raised $191,500 to support financial aid programs, surpassing its goal by $30,000. Jack Fucci, president and CEO of the West Suburban…
In this week’s election one of the groups that will be most affected didn’t even get to vote! Like me! I am a Newton Public Schools middle schooler and I use the city’s fields and libraries and parks but don’t get to make any decisions about them. But I have…
The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council has had to CANCEL its Astronomy Night on Friday, November 14 from 7-8:30PM (moved from Thursday, November 13 due to weather). View celestial bodies up close and personal with astronomer John Harrington. Refreshments will be served. Meet at Hyde Community Center Playground 90 Lincoln…
West Newton Cinema will host A Turtle Celebration (author talk and screening) on November 15, 11AM-1PM at the Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). Famed naturalist Sy Montgomery, author of The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle , and E. B. Bartels, author of Good Grief, together for a…
The Newton Children’s Book Festival will be on Sunday, November 16, from 11AM- 3PM at the New Art Center. This is a free event. Included: 60+ children’s book authors and illustrators signing books, and bookmark craft. Newtonville Books will be selling the books.
Shalom After School, located at Temple Shalom in West Newton, launched September of this year and they are actively recruiting new families to enroll. At Shalom After School, your child will be welcomed into a nurturing environment where they learn and grow everyday. Guided by Jewish values, your child will…
The Newton Turkey Trot will be held on Sunday, November 23. Two races start and end at Zervas Elementary School (30 Beethoven Avenue): The 1-mile family race starts at 8:30AM and the 5K starts at 9AM. The run sells out every year! Register by October 22 to secure your spot, this year’s…
Corpus Christi-St. Bernard Parish will host its Poinsettia Festival in its Parish Hall (1524 Washington Street, West Newton) on Saturday, November 29 (10AM-4PM) and Sunday, November 30 (9AM-1PM). It’s a festive celebration that will include Baked Goods, Jewelry, Silent Auction, Raffle Baskets, Calendar Raffle, Christmas room, and Santa’s mailbox. Mr.…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will be showing The Fantastic Mr. Fox at their family movie night on Wednesday, December 3 at 7PM. All are welcome. The event is free and pizza will be provided. The First Church in Chestnut Hill is located at 26 Suffolk Road, steps from…
The final Healey-Driscoll Administration’s public listening sessions regarding the funding of education will be held from 4:30-6:30PM on Wednesday, December 3 at Newton North High School. The Healey-Driscoll Administration is completing a series of public listening sessions to solicit feedback on the Chapter 70 school finance formula, the primary funding…