Lion dancers leapt in the air and playfully lunged at the crowd during Wu An Martial Arts’ energetic performance on Sunday, January 28, at the New Art Center as part of Newton’s annual WinterFEST. Sponsored by Newton Community Pride — a “nonprofit organization building community through free arts and culture…
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Newton Community Pride (NCP) will host its third annual WinterFEST during the weekend of January 27-28 with events — all free and open to all — in Cold Spring Park, Newton Highlands, Newton Centre, and Newtonville. (Download flyer.) January 27, 10AM, at Cold Spring Park: Newton Conservators and Olaf from…
Story Starters has an eight-week Family Conversations Program designed for parents who want to start and strengthen conversations about race with their young children. The Winter 2024 Cohort starts on January 28 with a special read-aloud with local author Kaija Langley. The program provides families with: The Winter 2024 program kicks off…
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra welcomes audiences both young and young at heart on Sunday, January 28 at 3PM for All in The Family, a concert of storytelling and puppetry at War Memorial Hall, Newton City Hall. There is a special pre-concert event at 2PM. It will be led by Pro Arte’s Conductor…
The Newton Free Library will host Stuffie Hospital and Storytime, for all ages, on February 3, 10:30AM in the Children’s Program Room in the Main Library (330 Homer Street). Register online. Bring your stuffie for songs, stories, and repairs. The Stuffie Hospital will restuff, stitch up tears, glue noses back…
The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association will celebrate the Lunar New Year on Sunday, February 4 at 3PM at the GBCCA (437 Cherry Street, West Newton). The program features Clara Wu books by Vincent Yee, and there will be performances, a scavenger hunt, raffles, and more. Tickets ($10) may be purchased at the GBCCA…
Looking for a family activity for Valentine’s Day? Come craft the perfect valentine at our heartwarming event! Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you can express your creativity together. Create personalized Valentine’s Day cards using materials inspired by our collection. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to bond with…
The Newton Police Department hosts a free Afterschool Boxing Program for kids aged 10-17. This program takes place at the Nonantum Boxing Club (75 Adams Street, Nonantum) every Wednesday, 4PM-5:30PM.
On January 19, 2024, after months of unsettled educator contract negotiations with the Newton School Committee, the Newton Teachers Association announced a strike. The sudden shut down of schools presents challenges for students, families, and the community, and parents may struggle with how to explain what’s happening to their children.…
“The reason grief can be so hard is because it can feel so isolating,” Julia Ong reflected while discussing the 2021 death of her younger child, Avery. Even before their daughter died, the Newton resident and her husband, Jordan Bray, experienced the crushing weight of grief upon learning the baby’s…