In 2021, we provided 6,000 Kids Club bags to families in need. And they are still a hot item. Kids Club gets a bag that includes breakfast, lunch, and snack foods into the hands of all families with children. And we can always use donations. It’s very easy – pack a handled bag with all […]
Enjoy an intimate gathering of neighbors at an historic Newton home for dinner and some history. Proceeds will support Historic Newton. Owners of some of Newton's historic houses are inviting you into their homes for home-cooked dinners for groups of 10-12 guests. At each home, enjoy an intimate gathering of Newton neighbors while a local […]
A handmade bowl. A simple meal. A way to give. One of the best evenings in the Pantry year is just around the corner. For now, please save the date. We’ll have more information coming soon…
We're growing 27,000 seedlings for our annual Spring Seedling Sale. We'll have all your favorites, plus some new varieties this year. Our plan is to bring back the in-person sale at the Farm on May 14–15, from noon to 3 pm. More details to come. Thank you to Pat Costello, Pat Freysinger, Meghan Gill, Julie Irish, Helen […]
The festival is a celebration of art and entertainment for all ages, including live musical performances, Tanglewood Marionettes production, carnival amusement rides, arts & crafts workshops, live public art events, and more. Estimated attendance 3,000.
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 […]
The 2022 Juneteenth celebration takes place at Newton North High School. Historic Newton is collaborating with the New Arts Center for a public reading of Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech about the meaning of July 4. Also learn more about the history of Juneteenth at the event. Remember how amazing last year’s Juneteenth event was? (Check […]
Saturday Market Newton North High School 352 Lowell Ave, Newtonville Saturday, June 25- October 15h Hours 9:30am to 12:30 PM
CCALS Fundraiser Many of you know that CMWS opened in honor of John Martin who passed from ALS in October of 2018. July 5th is his birthday and he would have been 55 this year. Let’s celebrate him and raise money for our Compassionate Care ALS Falmouth Road Race team. More details to follow but […]
Support Newton Community Pride and the Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts at Baramor, 45 Union Street, Newton Centre all month long! Throughout July, Baramor will be donating $3 to NCP every time you order one of their select craft beer "charity pours". And don’t forget to join us on the Baramor patio July 20th from 6 to 8pm to kick off the […]
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