Newton Conservators is hosting a webinar, Fall Color and Seed Dispersal – How Do They Do That? Starting in August, we prize our trees’ fall color – the reds, yellows, oranges and purples. We notice how seedy our native plants become – falling nuts dent our cars; burs make grooming…
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Mount Alvernia Academy will hold its Fall Open House on Wednesday, October 16, 8:30AM-11AM, on 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…
First Church in Chestnut Hill is presenting a free concert, where participants can come and experience a wonderful night of European opera. A professional quartet will perform “A Tour of European Opera,” featuring arias by Wagner, Mozart, Bizet, and Delibes, among others. It will take place on Thursday, October 24,…
The Music at the Redeemer series will present a classical music concert — Wagner & Elgar — on Friday, September 20 at 7PM at the Church of the Redeemer (379 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill), featuring Sarah Rose Taylor (Mezzo Soprano) and Nigel Potts (Organist). The program includes Wagner’s Wesendonck-Lieder, Prelude to…
Newton Conservators is hosting A Visit to Houghton Garden as part of the Newton Conservators Fall Walk Series. Participants will explore this gem of a conservation area with its land steward, Michele Hanss of the Friends of Houghton Garden. The walk will be canceled in case of steady rain. It…
Newton Neighbors is hosting a school supplies drive. DONATIONS REQUESTED: Amazon wish list where you can purchase these products directly Please do not donate items with monograms or company-specific logos. DELIVERY LOCATIONS FOR DONATING GOODS: If you need school supplies, contact newtonneighborshelping@gmail.com.
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations. You must schedule an appointment before donating. You can schedule it through the website or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767). They will occur at the following times and places:
Danielle Velez said she remembers having a Minnie Mouse cookbook as a child and enjoyed whipping up many types of cookies for Christmas. “Growing up, baking was a part of family life,” she said. Years later, creating sweet treats is again at the center of her life with the recent…
A horse-drawn station wagon with a battery-operated speaker system? A kitchen with running hot water and an ice box for refrigeration? The historic estate at 400 Beacon Street in Chestnut Hill is a curious mix from the past when electricity and plumbing were moving into private homes. The mansion, originally…
Chestnut Hill Square is hosting a School Supply Donation Drive for School on Wheels of Massachusetts now through August 25. Donations can be dropped off in the marked donation bin located at Free People. Donations of need include: new, unused backpacks, pencils & pencil sharpeners, blue or black inked pens, pencil…