Help support two Newton food pantries by purchasing an art work created by a member of the Newton Art Association. Peruse and purchase a gift for someone special from an exciting portolio of art - paintings, sculpture, jewelry, etc. Visit www.newtonartassociation.com - Half of the proceeds will help support the city's pantries and the other […]
December 15 Happy Holidays from the First Church. Please visit with us on YouTube for a holiday celebration, brought to you by Kathryn Rosenbach and the First Church Quartet. We hope you enjoy!
Art Works to Support Newton Food Pantries Going Strong NAA’s Art Works for Good has been extended to Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2021. If you love art and want to help support Newton’s food pantries consider buying an original piece of art. Check out Newton Art Association’s (NAA) virtual exhibition. By purchasing an art work proceeds will […]
Held at PSNE’s Nature Center, this daily drop-off program offers children the chance to get outside and remain active during school vacation. A small student-to-teacher ratio creates a personal and safe environment for exploring along the trails. Each day includes a combination of hands-on exploration, active movement, outdoor play, stories, songs and a take home […]
Held at PSNE’s Nature Center, this daily drop-off program offers children the chance to get outside and remain active during school vacation. A small student-to-teacher ratio creates a personal and safe environment for exploring along the trails. Each day includes a combination of hands-on exploration, active movement, outdoor play, stories, songs and a take home […]
Held at PSNE’s Nature Center, this daily drop-off program offers children the chance to get outside and remain active during school vacation. A small student-to-teacher ratio creates a personal and safe environment for exploring along the trails. Each day includes a combination of hands-on exploration, active movement, outdoor play, stories, songs and a take home […]
Held at PSNE’s Nature Center, this daily drop-off program offers children the chance to get outside and remain active during school vacation. A small student-to-teacher ratio creates a personal and safe environment for exploring along the trails. Each day includes a combination of hands-on exploration, active movement, outdoor play, stories, songs and a take home […]
FREE DROP-IN MUSICAL MORNINGS CLASSES Musical Mornings combines rhythm instrument play, moving to music, singing seasonal songs, and story telling! Spend Thursday Mornings with your children and enjoy instructor and entertainer Ken DoRosario! For all of your children ages 0 - 5 years. Instructor: Ken DoRosarioThursdays: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PMTuition: No Charge, must RSVP, space is […]
Our Piano Lab curriculum, for children age 6 to 7 years, develops strong piano and musicianship skills which translates into successful future private study. At the completion of each Lab, students will have a collection of standard piano repertoire. Instructor: Kim Petot Piano Lab I The shared learning experience of the small group of five children, […]
Brian Dombeck will present about Coronavirus Economics. Brian is Assistant Director of Economics at Lewis & Clark College in Oregon. He joined the economics department in 2017 after receiving his PhD in economics from the University of Oregon. He is a macroeconomist and specializes in examining the role assumptions regarding expectations and information play in explaining […]
Your next big client could be on your screen. How will you connect with them virtually? In this dynamic and interactive online workshop, you’ll learn and practice three key ways to use your Elevator Pitch effectively at virtual events. Our natural and conversational approach will open up more opportunities to meet the right people, strengthen […]
FREE DROP-IN MUSICAL MORNINGS CLASSES Musical Mornings combines rhythm instrument play, moving to music, singing seasonal songs, and story telling! Spend Thursday Mornings with your children and enjoy instructor and entertainer Ken DoRosario! For all of your children ages 0 - 5 years. Instructor: Ken DoRosarioThursdays: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PMTuition: No Charge, must RSVP, space is […]
COVID-19 testing will play a crucial role to bridge the gap from the present to widespread vaccination. Despite the perceived lack of testing capacity, there are cost-effective testing options available to employers. One such provider, CIC Health, partners with different labs to bring quick-resulting, highly accurate tests to employers and schools primarily in the Northeast. In […]
January is the Vocational Service month. How to use your vocation to grow Rotary? Rotarians sharing about their profession and how they use their skills and expertise to serve a community. How do they practice their profession with integrity and inspire others to behave ethically through their words and actions? How do they guide and […]
Clinicians will focus on the importance of exercise for cancer survivors and give a demonstration of exercises that can be done at home. Hear from a breast cancer survivor who will share her story of how exercise helped her as she recovered from treatment. Hosted by the Mass General Cancer Center at Newton WelleSlye. […]
A virtual webinar featuring Dr. Daniel Faber, Director of the Northeastern Environmental Justice Research Collaborative. Dr. Faber will speak on how we must embrace a more transformative politics of environmental justice that addresses the root causes of the ecological crisis, as well as an inspiring vision of a new and better world. This free program […]
Join Mandy of Mandylicious for an interactive virtual baking experience of recipes, tips and tricks to make your own challahs and babkas! Simple techniques with mind blowing results. Each week we will explore new and inventive ways to use your dough including braiding, knishes and more. Register
As we embark on a (hopefully) much brighter 2021, it’s the perfect time to fine-tune daily habits to help you become more effective at work (wherever that may be) and increase your productivity. This workshop, led by Beyond BookSmart’s Merri Minnich, will provide you with an overview of Executive Function and several helpful tools and strategies […]
Join us to learn about Richard Wagner’s sources for his Ring des Nibelungen. Based loosely on characters from the Norse sagas and the “Nibelungenlied” presented by Erika Reitshamer, Vice President of the Boston Wagner Society. With audio and visual illustrations including segments from Fritz Lang’s silent movies Siegfried and Kriemhilde’s Revenge and excerpts from opera […]
Curious How Scratch, Python, or Java Can Boost Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills? Programming languages are more popular than ever, but exactly how do they support your child’s education? And what age should your child start learning to code? Join our STEM education experts in this informational webinar and learn more about the many benefits of […]
Olin College is inviting its neighbors, in both Newton, Needham and Wellesley, to join them for Olin’s first annual Connecting Communities event! The event will kick off with remarks from State Representative, Denise Garlick and Senator Rebecca Rausch. Attendees will then have the opportunity to virtually meet Olin’s new President, Gilda Barabino, Ph.D. and hear […]
Join Mandy of Mandylicious for an interactive virtual baking experience of recipes, tips and tricks to make your own challahs and babkas! Simple techniques with mind blowing results. Each week we will explore new and inventive ways to use your dough including braiding, knishes and more. Register
Online via Zoom • 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Presenters: Sultan Sooud al Qassemi and Nancy Netzer Visiting Professor Sultan al Qassemi previews Taking Shape, an exhibition on display at BC’s McMullen Museum during Spring 2021, which explores mid-twentieth-century abstract art from North Africa, West Asia, and the Arab diaspora—a vast geographic expanse that encompasses diverse cultures, […]
From new choreographic voices to narratives you know by heart, enjoy live dance like you have never seen it before. Dance where you are with Boston Ballet’s first-ever virtual season BB@YourHome; six programs that feature fresh creations, signature works, and classical ballet favorites captured live in-studio and streamed directly to you. A digital subscription allows […]
Gain information on tools and strategies for applying performance-enhancing cognitive, behavioral, and emotional techniques to support students during COVID-19. Webinar for parents, caregivers, and school personnel. Hosted by the NWH Resilience Council. REGISTER
Join us on Zoom for our winter Artist Talk Series featuring contemporary artists whose work examines climate and the environment. There were blackberries on a hilltop, a skinny doe and her two fawns, a glossy ibis, and an octopus. There were also teens with a shotgun, bootleg baseball, missiles on a launch pad, and a […]
CBD/Cannabis has become a transformative agent in improving health and wellness and is now used for far-ranging conditions including sleep, pain relief, anxiety, neuropathy, and more. Despite emerging widespread use, a lot of information and misinformation exists in the marketplace. This series will focus on the science of cannabinoid therapy, define the differences between CBD […]
Join us for a presentation from Ili Spahiu with the U.S. Small Business Administration about the Paycheck Protection Program. Spahiu will discuss the new criteria and requirements for the new round of the PPP as well as the forgiveness process for PPP loans awarded in 2020. He will also provide information about the SBA’s EDIL […]
Rotary Leadership (and Learning) Institute is delivering the BEST training about Rotary for Rotarians for only $25 virtually via Zoom, making attending more convenient than ever! Due to the virtual aspect, the idea-sharing and networking will be even more diverse as attendees are registering from throughout the Northeast. Registration is Open for District 7910’s RLI NEA's Seminar on January 23, […]
Learn the skills needed to complete a beginner orienteering course. These programs will have a 20-minute training on various aspects of orienteering like understanding the map, how to orient and thumb the map, and more. Then head out to complete a beginner course. Advanced registration is required. Register online at www.newtonmarec.com Classes are offered for […]
LESS THAN 1 Weeks Away! Mark your calendars! Newton South Amnesty International is hosting a partnership-fundraiser with Chipotle! Amnesty International was established to fight the abuse of human rights worldwide. Some issues they combat are police violence, discrimination, international justice, and climate change. You can find more information on Amnesty International. SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, […]
Part Two of Kathryn Rosenbach's Vive La France is now available on YouTube, featuring French Suite No. 3 in B minor by J. S. Bach and Sonata No. 26 Op. 81a 'Les Adieux' by L. v. Beethoven Kathryn is the Music Director at the First Church.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5W18uyR--c&feature=youtu.be
NTC is partnering with a new community space in Newton Highlands called The Vault. Run by nonprofit org NewCommunity, The Vault will house a small black box theatre. Please join Melissa at The Vault's Fundraising Gala. Learn more about this wonderful opportunity for NTC and help make it a reality! Details below. Join us Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 4pm as we launch […]
The Rotary Club of Weston and Wayland continues their monthly Networking Breakfast Meeting! Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Future meetings on the 4th or last Tuesday of each month. Virtual Meetings continue. Click here for more info or to register. Partner Sponsors: LandVest | Christie's International Real Estate & The Village Bank Agenda: 7:45: Arrive, unstructured […]
Join Colette Phillips for a zoominar all about growing your professional network. Making personal and professional connections that are inclusive and diverse is key to growing any successful business or career. For decades Phillips (founder of CPC Communications and Get Konnected!) has been curating opportunities for cross-cultural business connections and career advancement throughout Greater Boston. […]
The Rotary Club of Newton will have it’s holiday party on Tuesday, January 26th and you are invited! Bring your spouse, partner or friend! We’re planing some fun activities: • Pictionary Break Out Rooms • Prize Raffle • Special Cocktail and/or your favorite beverage <---See registration to the left. Not sure of your login info? […]
Join Mandy of Mandylicious for an interactive virtual baking experience of recipes, tips and tricks to make your own challahs and babkas! Simple techniques with mind blowing results. Each week we will explore new and inventive ways to use your dough including braiding, knishes and more. Register
As we continue to hunker down this winter, we recognize how important it is to stay connected while staying physically distant. Newton Cultural Development introduces ‘Parlor Performances’ showcasing music from local musicians over 6 weeks from January 27 – March 3. Each performance in the series will be streamed on Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30pm EST […]
FREE DROP-IN MUSICAL MORNINGS CLASSES Musical Mornings combines rhythm instrument play, moving to music, singing seasonal songs, and story telling! Spend Thursday Mornings with your children and enjoy instructor and entertainer Ken DoRosario! For all of your children ages 0 - 5 years. Instructor: Ken DoRosarioThursdays: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PMTuition: No Charge, must RSVP, space is […]
Join us on Zoom for our winter Artist Talk Series featuring contemporary artists whose work examines climate and the environment. Isabel Beavers will lead an interactive artist presentation, as she presents recent works that explore climate change as a moment of origin, and invites participants to co-create an artistic experiment over virtual space. Please bring […]
Drew Lopenzina is an Associate Professor of English at Old Dominion University where he teaches in the intersections of Early American and Native American literatures. Join him for a revealing talk on the history of John Eliot, “Apostle to the Indians,” who came to the area of present-day Newton in 1646 to preach to the […]
History tells us that John Eliot, the "Apostle to the Indians," came to the area of present-day Newton in 1646 to preach to the local indigenous communities. A scene of Eliot preaching is depicted on Newton's City Seal. What did Native people have to gain by welcoming Eliot into their community and what were they ultimately prepared […]
The Newton-Needham Regional and the Corridor 9/495 Chambers are teaming up for a special opportunity to expand your network of connections for your business. The program format will be a speed networking event to help members open the door to new relationships. During the event, you’ll be able to interact virtually with other professionals, gain […]
Join the Suzuki School of Newton on Facebook Live for our Spring Faculty Concert on January 30th at 6:30 pm! Our faculty will be performing both contemporary and classical pieces. It will be broadcast for free on SSN’s Facebook page, which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/SuzukiNewton We hope to see you there!
Newton Theatre Company is thrilled to be starting off 2021 with an evening of engaging live performances! A virtual collage of music, movement, and theatre. “And Then We Baked Bread” is a snapshot of life in its most uncertain moments. This evening of short performances is a seriously fun, perfectly imperfect, raw and honest release, […]
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