At 10:09AM on June 9, the New Art Center (NAC) in Newtonville received a bomb threat for the first time since its opening almost a half-century ago. The threat indicated that bombs were placed on the roof at 61 Washington Park and that the building would “go boom” at 11AM.…
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On Thursday, June 13, Memorial-Spaulding elementary school students, families, alumni, and educators, as well as Newton elected officials, gathered on a sunny late afternoon to unveil the latest Newton school mosaic by artist David Fichter, whose projects for NPS include murals at Burr, Bowen, and Ward elementary schools. The mood…
The West Newton Cinema Foundation welcomes all to a party on Saturday, June 15, 11:30AM to 2:30PM, to celebrate the release of Inside Out 2! The party will feature Inside Out 2 themed activities sponsored by Paper Mouse and Hipstitch, ensuring plenty of creative fun for everyone. Enjoy delicious pizza…
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture (Newton PRC) is offering swim lessons — $250 for residents and $300 for non-residents (Preschool lessons are $275 for residents, $325 for non-residents). To participate, you must have a membership to the location of your lessons — either Gath Pool (256 Albemarle Rd, Nonantum) and…
The Scandinavian Living Center and Scandinavian Cultural Center — supported by Cabot’s Ice Cream and The Village Bank — will host a free Ice Cream Social on Friday, June 21, 2PM-4PM at 206 Waltham Street in West Newton. Free Cabot’s ice cream, live music, bounce house, Mr. Balloon Wizard, a…
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…
The 7th Annual Schultz Family Kids Triathlon will be held at on Thursday, July 11 at 6PM Newton North High School. It’s for youngsters ages 6-12, with an adaptive division for children and adults with disabilities, supported by Newton Athletes Unlimited. It’s presented by Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture and…
The St. Mary of Carmen Society will host its 89th annual Italian-American festival, July 17-21, 5PM-11PM (4PM-11PM on July 21) in Pelligrini Park (11 Hawthorn Street, Nonantum). Carnival has special prices for rides on Wednesday and Thursday. Food, beer, and wine for sale each night. Raffles supporting the St. Mary…
As part of Summer 2024 in the Highlands!, the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) will host a concert (The Ivory Rockers) on July 26 at 6PM-8PM, followed by a movie (The Sandlot) at dusk. All free, thanks to The Village Bank. Outside if the weather’s good, otherwise indoors.
On a spectacular, sunny Sunday, hundreds of people came to enjoy the Nonantum Neighborhood Association’s thirteenth annual Village Day celebration in and around Colletti-Magni Park. Village Day is the second in the community’s three summertime events, between the annual Memorial Day parade and Festa Italiana in July. This year’s Village…