Five local United Church of Christ parishes will host an inter-faith worship service, open to all, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 9:30AM in the air-conditioned sanctuary at Newton Highlands Congregational Church (54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). Rabbi Allison Berry, director of the Betty Ann Greenbaum Miller Center for Jewish Healing…
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On Sunday, June 8, the Hyde Community Center and the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council (NHNAC) offered bouncy houses, caricature drawings, free pony rides, kids songs sing along, contemporary jazz, a demonstration from Atom Jiu Jitsu & Science, face painting, cupcakes, and a wide array of crafts and jewelry. The…
The Cooper Center for Active Living will present an event, Minis with a Mission, to provide opportunities for all people to receive the therapeutic and joyful benefits of interacting with miniature equines. The minis will bring healing, comfort, and delight through connecting hands, hearts, and hooves. It will take place…
The Newton Theatre Company (NTC) will dedicate its May 31 Monologue Project production to remembering the members of the Goldstein family who were so involved in NTC productions over the years and who died tragically on December 25 (see Fig City News article) This free event will take place on…
There are many ways to cope with the deaths of loved ones – through mourning, by doing charitable works, and reminiscing, to name a few. For those grieving the December 25, 2024, accidental deaths of the four members of the Goldstein family, the Newton Theatre Company’s (NTC) Monologue Project will…
The Cooper Center for Active Living will host a Personal Organizing 101 class for older adults that will focus on practical strategies for decluttering, organizing, and downsizing, helping participants to create more efficient, stress-free living spaces. Led by Jennifer Gershon, the event will help participants learn strategies to streamline their…
The Walnut Street Minyan will host its next Family Shabbat, with special activities and treats for children, on June 7 from 10:15AM to 12:30PM at 858 Walnut Street, Newton. RSVP here by June 4 so each child — and their parents — will feel welcome. Email for more info.
The 48th annual Newton Highlands Village Day will be held on Sunday, June 8, 11AM-4PM on Lincoln Street in Newton Highlands. Face painting, caricature drawings, live music, vendors, and food. Free pony rides, 12PM – 2PM. Presented by the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council and sponsored by Village Bank, Brookline…
The Hyde Community Center Summer Series will present a free concert and movie on June 13 at the Hyde Bandstand (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands): Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and pack a picnic or support local Highlands restaurants. Rain location: Hyde Gym. See the summer schedule of events…
The first-ever Newton Rotary Dog Fest & Parade brought together local dog lovers and their four-legged companions for a day of canine celebration on May 11 (Mother’s Day) at the Hyde Community Center. Under clear blue skies, the event featured a variety of activities that delighted both human and furry…
The Cooper Center will host a free Ice Cream Social on June 17, 2PM-2:30PM, at the Brigham House (20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands), courtesy of Sunrise Living. Just show up for a free ice cream sundae bar with all the fixings.
The Newton Rotary Club will host a Dog Fest & Parade where participants can get treats (for dogs and humans), greet & meet dog lovers & service providers, and bring their pup dressed up for a dog parade. Donations will go toward Caring Canines Visiting Therapy Dogs Inc. It will…