Do you have small appliances you’d like to donate? Welcome Home, a nonprofit in Newton Centre, accepts used household donations. They are low on blenders, toasters and coffeemakers. Make an appointment to drop off your unwanted items by emailing welcomehomemass@gmail.com … Continue reading
Newton Turkey Trot
Ever wondered where to get that T-shirt you see running around Newton? Get yours for free when you register by November 2nd for the 7th annual, and hopefully only virtual, Newton Turkey Trot – We Will Trot On Together, Apart! … Continue reading
Youth Basketball Returning to the Y
The West Suburban YMCA’s YBA league is returning this November. YBA offers children a safe and positive environment, an opportunity to work as a team, and enjoy physical activity. The program utilizes the Y’s seven principles: everyone plays, safety first, … Continue reading
Newton Youth Hockey – Co-ed Middle School Hockey
Newton Youth Hockey has opened registration for its Co-ed Middle School Hockey program. These are games-only teams open to any Newton resident in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Participants do not need to attend a Newton school, nor do they … Continue reading
Newton Youth Hockey – Learn to Play Program
The Learn to Play program is an introduction to hockey for boys and girls aged 5 through 10. Participants follow a progression of drills designed to teach them the core hockey skills of skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting. NYH … Continue reading
Music teacher available
With modifications or reductions in music instruction at many schools, a lot of students might opt to take private music lessons. Gabriel Mininberg, an experienced music teacher with a degree in Music from Yale University and a certificate in jazz studies … Continue reading
Research Study on Stress and the Teen Brain
Researchers at McLean Hospital are recruiting female teens who are currently feeling depressed or down as well as female teens who are not feeling depressed/down. Your teen can earn up to $100.00 and receive a picture of her brain. Researchers … Continue reading
Public information sessions coming up
Newton Safe Routes to School would like Newton families to know about two upcoming public information sessions. 1. Commonwealth Ave Carriageway proposal to create two-way bike travel on the Carriageway; right now biking is only formally allowed for those traveling … Continue reading
Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council Declares a Pumpkin War Contest!
The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council is hosting a virtual pumpkin carving/decorating contest as a replacement for their usual “Halloween at the Hyde” Haunted House event. Gift cards to local sweet shop, Indulge!, will be awarded to top entries in … Continue reading
Diversity in STEM series
The MetroWest STEM Education Network (MSEN) is introducing a new speaker series focused on diversity in STEM. The series aims to highlight the need for diversity of identities and expertise in all STEM fields and to showcase the diversity and … Continue reading