Read or listen to authors Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi as they connect you to the history of racism from 1415 to today. You’ll walk away more educated so that you can powerfully practice antiracism in your daily life. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Events
Adult Classes and Workshops
Take some time for yourself, expand your interests and connect with community. Check out virtual classes and workshops offered by JCC Greater Boston. Topics include babies and parenting, the benefits of Cannabis and CBD, cooking and baking, upcycling crochet, helping … Continue reading
What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA
Participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service This year, the Y’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is going virtual. The West Suburban YMCA is putting together care packages of succulents, a handmade card or bookmark, … Continue reading
The Newton Food Pantry TAP team is looking for your help!
The Newton Food Pantry TAP (Teen Ambassador Program) team is gearing up for their first Winter Gear Drive. Please support this initiative that will benefit NFP’s youth clients. See the flyer here for important details. They’ll be collecting items January … Continue reading
Elder Law 101 – Who will take care of my special needs adult child
Temple Emanuel presents ELDER LAW 101 : Who will take care of my special needs adult child after I am gone? Elder law attorney Don Freedman, social worker Joan Katz, and care manager Audrey Zabin, will speak on the special … Continue reading
Newton CPC Update
Two new affordable housing proposals will be submitted for review at the CPC’s January 12th meeting. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will hold this meeting as a virtual meeting. To view and participate download the “Zoom Cloud Meetings” app in any app … Continue reading
NSHS FORJ Book Group
NSHS FORJ will host a book discussion on Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You with middle and high school students, parents and teachers. Knowledge is power, and knowledge of racism and how it works will benefit everyone living in this country. … Continue reading
Building Resilience Series
The Resilience Project is an innovative school- and community-based initiative designed to promote the mental health and well-being of adolescents. It provides support to students, parents, educators, counselors and communities through collaboration with school personnel, customized educational programming and improved … Continue reading
Winter Food Drive
Tess and Izzy, two juniors at Newton South High School, are collecting food donations for the Centre Street Food Pantry. Please consider dropping off any of the following items so they can help those at the food pantry! Below is … Continue reading
Green Newton Student Group Presents ‘Greening the Holidays’
Green Newton Student Group Presents ‘Greening the Holidays’. Newton student leaders invite you to join this virtual public meeting (for all ages) on how we can make plans to celebrate a more sustainable holiday season. The program will include great … Continue reading