Saint Joan By George Bernard Shaw Directed by Melissa BernsteinClick here to purchase your tickets! Regan Sims is an actor and mime from Manhattan, NY. This is her sixth production with Newton Theatre Company. Other theatre credits include roles with 59E59, ART/NY Theaters, The PIT, Two River Theater, Crossroads Theatre Company, Mile Square Theatre, Hudson Valley […]
Please join us for another one-of-a-kind afternoon for a literary lunch at Thistle & Leek with Laura Zigman, whose latest novel, Small World, is gathering raves. Laura will be in conversation with Judy Bolton-Fasman, whose memoir Asylum is a Newtonville Books favorite. Check out the GLOBE review here. Small World was an Editors' Choice pick in […]
Mark your calendars... Newton Community Pride's WinterFEST is THIS month! We cannot wait for you to join us at the Hyde Community Center on Saturday, January 28 starting at 5:30 pm for the Soup Social. Be sure to bring your dancing boots as we groove to The Eli Cash Band, mingle with Olaf from Frozen and other costumed characters, and swivel our hips with glow-in-the-dark hula hoops. On Sunday, take a guided family-friendly & […]
Sunday, January 29th from 12:00 - 3:00 at Newton North High School in the cafeteria. Join Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture; Newton Public Schools including Newton Community Education and Newton's S.P.A.C.E. Camp; Health and Human Services; and Historic Newton to learn about summer camps, summer programs and summer resources that are offered to kids, teens […]
Come hear the latest performance of the Cherry Street Players! Cellist Allison Eldredge and pianist Max Levinson will feature a program of dreamy music by Rachmaninoff, Oscar Peterson, Ravel, Chopin, and Brahms! The concert will consist of a prelude at 3PM, followed by a break for refreshments and conversation before the rest of the program […]
As you may have heard, after 32 years of outstanding leadership Jayne Colino has retired as Newton’s Director of Senior Services. Jayne has been a leader in the Commonwealth among Senior Services Directors. Many Newtonians will have their own special memories of being with Jayne, whether working with her to establish the original Senior Center, […]
Join us for an art & music program for children 18 months to 4 years (with an adult). Children make a new art project weekly, and have play time, snack, and music & movement. Classes are held at the War Memorial/Cultural Center Auditorium at City Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. Come learn and explore […]
The Newton Senior Center Swing Band jams year-round at Newton City Hall’s War Memorial Auditorium. They are actively seeking musicians who want to play with them - all instruments are needed: woodwinds, percussion, brass, and string)! We also welcome new audience members- come sit and listen! They are a fun, low-key group and always have […]
Welcome Baby From Home is a 6-week virtual program for parents of babies 0-3 months old focused on building a Jewish community, learning about developmental stages, and sharing with other parents experiencing the same life stage as you. This is a laid-back gathering, and you are welcome to join with or without partners and with […]
Join us for tips and strategies to boost your career using modern technology. Topics include virtual networking, leveraging online platforms such as Linkedin, and mastering the virtual interview to land the job. Keynote presentation by a Staffing Services Industry Leader followed by Q&A with an expert panel. Free, virtual event for all ages and career levels Click here to […]
Join us for a discussion with speakers from Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s The Resilience Project, Child Life, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Experts will discuss strategies, tools, and considerations for supporting kids with Autism and sensory needs, with applications to home, school, and healthcare settings. Register Here https://partners.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_27xMA6AaQk29VJsaVxK2gw
Show your New England spirit by walking, rolling, biking, or taking the bus this winter! Newton is celebrating our Winter Walk, Ride & Roll Day on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Newton Safe Routes to School is a great resource to help you and your student find safe, fun, and healthy ways to get to and from school!
Presenter: Marina Umaschi Bers Dr. Bers will present her work by using the metaphor of playgrounds vs. playpens to understand the role of technology in children’s lives. Playgrounds are designed to promote exploration, discovery, and the development of motor and social skills. In contrast, playpens corral children into a safe, confined space. Although they are mostly […]
Come together with other LGBTQ+ and gender expansive kids and youth - along with their families - for an evening of fun, food, and friends! We'll celebrate Havdalah (the end of Shabbat) with a candle-lighting led by a special guest. Then, get to know other families over a pizza dinner and activities of your choice. […]
Parents - enjoy a night off while your kids have a blast with free swim, a pizza dinner (plus healthy sides), arts and STEM projects, active gym time, movies (on the big screen) and popcorn. There will be plenty to do for kids of all ages. Member Cost: $36 per child; $50 max per family […]
Kick-off 2023 with an in-person happy hour at Baramor in Newton Centre! Connect with area young professionals, build your professional network and support a great cause at our first in-person YPG networking event of the year. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, exclusive happy hour menu cocktails, and more details to be announced soon! Our hosts at Baramor know how […]
Each season has its own unique personality, bringing with it certain moods or characteristics. Winter is a time of rest and hibernation when nature retreats to build up its reserves for its next cycle. Winter is for us, as it is for all of nature, a time for containment, concentration, and the storing of our […]
You're Invited! Join us for a Winter Conversation about Innovations in Surgical Care at Newton-Wellesley Hospital: Bringing Robotic Lung Cancer Surgery Closer to Home featuring Joan Vitello-Cicciu, PhD Chair, Newton-Wellesley Hospital Board of Trustees Donna M. & Robert J. Manning Chair in Nursing, Dean and Professor, Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, UMASS Chan Medical […]
If you are stuck in the chaos of life and are ready to take action and pursue your dreams, act now! Take this time to gain greater clarity in your life and move closer to your dreams. We will discuss the importance of the vision board theory as you assemble your vision board. Present your vision […]
This live, interactive cooking demonstration will feature easy, delicious plant-based recipes and evidence-based strategies for healthy eating for cancer risk reduction and optimization for the health of cancer survivors. You will learn how to incorporate more plants into your diet as well as culinary tips to set healthy eating goals for 2023. Cook alongside the […]
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