The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton held its 27th Annual Gala on Saturday, May 11, where 250 attendees raised more than $200,000 – including $60,000 specifically to support Youth Mental Health Initiatives over the next two school years and $30,000 for financial aid that makes club membership…
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Boston College (BC) and St. Columbkille Partnership School (STCPS) are hosting a fundraising event – race to educate – with a 5K Run/Walk for ages 12 and up, and a kids fun run for ages 11 and below. It will take place on April 27 and start at Boston College…
The LigerBots, Newton’s dual-high-school FIRST Robotics team, traveled to Houston last weekend, April 17-20, to compete in the FIRST World Championship — an international competition that caps the FIRST robotics competition season. This was the first time in six years that the LigerBots had qualified for “the Worlds” — joining…
The League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) will be offering two $2,000 scholarships to students in the high school class of 2024. To be eligible for considerations, candidates must either reside or attend school in Newton, MA and be planning to pursue post-high school education. Successful applicants will have…
Mount Alvernia Academy will hold its Spring Open House on Friday, April 26, 8:30AM-11AM, at its campus (20 Manet Road, Chestnut Hill). Register here. Are you interested in an engaging, values-based education for your child? Mount Alvernia Academy is a two-time Blue Ribbon Awarded Preschool-Grade 6, co-ed school. Proudly rooted in the…
Newton Youth Hockey is accepting registrations for the girls ice hockey program for the 2024-25 season (September through late March). NYH’s girls teams are for girls 8-14 years old, born anytime in 2010 through 2015. If there is enough interest, NYH will hold a free skate for new players to…
Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 355 will be hosting an open house with hands-on opportunities to learn about scouting. It will take place on April 30, 7:15PM at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish (573 Washington St, Nonantum) on the lower level of the church. For more information, contact…
Newton Community Farm is offering fun, unpaid internship to high school students seeking the experience of working on a small vegetable farm under the supervision of experienced farmers. 8AM-Noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for four weeks (either July 1 – August 1 or August 6-29). Students entering Grades 9-12 in…
Register now for the Newton South HS Booster Club’s 3rd annual Lions 5K road race, to be held on May 19 at 9AM. The race will start and end at Newton South’s Winkler Stadium Field (140 Brandeis Road). It’s open to the public — both runners and walkers. It’s a…
The Street Chestnut Hill is hosting a Newton Children’s Business Fair where you can support local future entrepreneurs as they showcase their ideas. It will take place May 18, 11AM-3PM on the green at The Street Chestnut Hill (33 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill).