Coming next week: Teen Study Nights at the Newton Free Library
To support teens during school finals, the Newton FreeLibrary will be open for Teen Study Nights until 11 pm Monday, June 12 – Wednesday June 14 to give students extra time to prepare for their exams and final projects. They’ll have school supplies on hand, and offer...FYI: Replica WWII Cattle Car in City Hall War Memorial Circle today and Sunday
Info from City Councilor Vicki Danberg: A replica World War II cattle car which serves as the “classroom” for a powerful history lesson is at Newton City Hall outside in the War Memorial Circle. The Shadowlight Hate Ends Now Cattle Car Experience is...West Newton Cinema establishes non-profit
Fig City News reports that the West Newton Cinema has established a non-profit foundation. Last month, the West Newton Cinema Foundation was formed. According to its website, the founders hope to update the theater while maintaining its unique character, making it...
Thanksgiving Food Gift Card Drive
Newton Neighbors is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive which runs until this Saturday, Nov. 19, so consider donating soon. To support local families struggling with food insecurity, Newton Neighbors will be providing families with $75 gift cards to local...
Meeting on proposed community garden in Nonantum, Mon. Aug. 29
There will be a project meeting regarding a feasibility study for a proposed community garden in Nonantum on Monday, Aug. 29 at 6 pm. The proposed location is in Spears Park, at the corner of Walnut Park and Washington Street. The park is about one-quarter of an acre....
Best place to have an outdoor afternoon tea/coffee in Newton?
The weather’s supposed to be beautiful this weekend – perfect for for sitting outside with a cold refreshing beverage and catching up with an old friend. What would be your favorite place to do that in Newton?
We’re in an extreme drought
The Boston Globe reports that about a quarter of Massachusetts, covering most of the eastern part of the state including Newton, is experiencing extreme drought. Drought Monitor says that Massachusetts has seen around half of normal rainfall amounts this summer, and...
Newton Free Library opening of the new Children’s Room on August 4
Check out the freshly renovated and expanded Children’s Room with new furniture, a new learning/activity center, a much-improved program space (and, importantly, accessible family restrooms) at the Newton Free Library. It opens Thursday, August 4th. Join the...
St Mary of Carmen Society Annual Italian-American Festival July 13-17
And there’s even more summer fun this week! The 87th annual St Mary of Carmen Society Festival is July 13th-17th, 2022!
Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts, July 22-24
The 7th Annual Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts July 22 – 24, 2022 20+ Performances – 4 Stages – 3 Days The 7th annual Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts will span many facets of arts and culture including several genres of music from blues to baroque, classical...
Sunday summer concerts at the Newton Centre Bowl
For the next 6 Sundays from 6-7:30 you can enjoy outdoor concerts at the Newton Centre Bowl (the open area below the hut off Tyler Terrace in the Newton Centre Playground). You can find more information on the bands on the Newton Parks & Recreation website’s...
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