Inas Alawam will share her story about the journey leaving Syria to settle in the US and how with the help of some people she was able to build a life here as a single mother. Inas is Miss Arab USA for 2018 and worked on bringing awareness to women’s issues in the Middle East. […]
Ever wondered how electricty makes it's way to your house? It's not just wires...there is a LOT that happens in between. Ever think about how electrification program get going in a Town? Join us as we welcome Greg Spinale the General Manager of Belmont Light, a small municipal light company. it is working hard to convert from […]
Charles River Regional Chamber: Environmental Series The challenges of making buildings more sustainable Come listen to professionals representing three different disciplines within the sustainability arena discuss some of the challenges and opportunities facing commercial property owners as they look to make new and renovated properties less dependent on carbon emissions. Our panelists Blake Jackson, AIA, […]
Join attorneys from Boston, Massachusetts’ Suffolk School of Law Housing Discrimination Testing Program, in examining the historical role of the real estate industry and government in racial discrimination as well as current trends in housing discrimination. Attorneys will share results from recent research on race and source of income discrimination and discuss how this research […]
This event will highlight the types of drugs that are circulating in our communities, ways to recognize the signs of drug use in your child or loved one, and how to talk with your kids about drug use before it starts. Hosted by the NWH Substance Use Services Council Wednesday, May 4, 2022 7-8:30 p.m. […]
Central 128 Office Market Update Wed. May 11, 10 to 11 a.m. Via zoom Free for members, $25 nonmembers As we emerge from the most disruptive commercial real estate markets in decades, join our panelists as we discuss the current state of the market for office space in the Central 128 suburban market. Hear what […]
Join us for a special virtual event focused on the opportunities and challenges our region’s businesses and non-profits need to make the remainder of 2022 a success. We’ll begin with a brief presentation of the chamber’s annual Business Outlook Survey, followed by a panel discussion with top leaders in financial services, retail, the arts, and […]
Join our Director of Education Matt Durham as we explore the joys of fresh pasta together! We will go over different pasta doughs and their cultural significance, as well as techniques you can take back to your home kitchens. The workshop will prepare you to make three different styles of pasta, using a variety of […]
Join us for the next Green Newton Speaker Series on Thursday, May 26 at 7pm for a special online talk with Dr. Doug Tallamy about how yard by yard, we can help pollinators by planting the native species that they depend on. Register here: https://newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/8118769 Join Doug Tallamy for a talk that will reveal how ineffective […]
Historic Newton's History Book Club meets regularly to discuss books about history. Meetings are free and open to all. Simply read the designated book in advance and come prepared to discuss it at the meeting. If you are not already on our Book Club list and you would like to receive notifications, please send your […]
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connecting people, businesses, and organizations.
She is a “techie” with a heart and, her passions are
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