The Newton Bluefish swim team completed its summer season with a perfect 10-0 record in the Summer Suburban League and topped that off by winning the league championship on August 12 in Dedham. The 197 team members all hail from Newton, with ages ranging from 6 to 18. Mary and…
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The Newton Conservators will host another Bio-Blitz — Dip-netting for Aquatic Invertebrates — on July 26, 4PM-6PM, at the Dolan Pond Conservation Area (near 66 Cumberland Road, West Newton). Dolan Pond is one of Newton’s most accessible open spaces with its boardwalk, pond overlooks, and accessible paths. The vernal pools…
The Newton Police Department is inviting parents of middle-school students to enroll their students in the Cops and Kids Program, which runs July 24-28 and August 7-11. The hours are 8AM-4PM unless otherwise specified for a specific activity or field trip. The goal of the program is to offer safe,…
CANCELED: Kids Morning: July 4, 10AM-Noon, at Newton Centre Bowl — the open green space below the hut off Tyler Terrace. A free event for children ages 3 – 12 years. Children and families are invited to join in the Patriotic Costume Parade, Grand Pet Promenade, Decorated Bicycle Parade, make…
Newton Community Pride will host the 8th Annual Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts on Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 at the Hyde Community Center and Hyde Playground (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands), in conjunction with Summer at Hyde. All performances are free and open to everyone. Friday,…
Every Thursday from June 22 through July 27, The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton) will host Summer Pop-Ups, 11:30AM to 2:30PM, featuring lunch from a local restaurant, pop-up shops of local businesses, music, and kids’ craft activities. Orchestrated by Lauren Berman’s civic-minded marketing firm, ALL Over Newton, the…
Just in time for high school finals, the Library will be open until 11 pm Monday, June 12 – Wednesday June 14 to give students extra time to prepare for their exams and final projects. We’ll have school supplies on hand, and offer special de-stressing activities and of course snacks! …
Highlands Village Day beamed this year, basking in beautiful weather — not too hot, no rain, and no strong winds to disrupt vendors’ booths and wares. If you missed it, here’s what it looked like up and down Lincoln Street in Newton Highlands on Sunday.
On Tuesday, June 13, 5:30PM-6:30PM, EMPath will host an event at Weeks House (7 Hereward Road, Newton Centre) to kick off Newton Thrive: Newton’s Economic Mobility Initiative. It’s an informational event for service providers and interested community members to learn more about this economic mobility initiative from program leaders and a…
Newton Juneteenth Celebration will take place on June 19, noon-4PM at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). It’s free, and you are encouraged to reserve a spot. There will be live music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities to celebrate our national holiday commemorating the emancipation of…