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SUMMARY:Early Life and Industry in Newton Lower Falls
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the rise and fall of industry in Lower Falls by seeing where the Charles\nRiver once powered nationally renowned paper mills. Also find places where early\nresidents built their village\, including St. Mary’s Church and the one-time community hall\nthat is now Lower Falls Wine Company. This tour will be led by local author and\nhistorian Clara Silverstein.\nRegistration is required. Walking tours are $10 for Historic Newton members and $15\nfor non-members. Meeting location will be shared with registrants. Register at\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/walking-tour-lower-falls
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/early-life-and-industry-in-newton-lower-falls/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:info@historicnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T200000
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SUMMARY:NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 459 – 471 WATERTOWN STREET AND 320 NEVADA STREET NEWTON\, MA RTN 3-0033794 & 3-0051142
DESCRIPTION:Arcadis will be holding the annual public meeting on August 10\, at 7:00 PM\, at:\nNewton Free Library Druker Auditorium\n330 Homer Street Newton\, MA 02459\n(hybrid meeting with on-line access) \nThe purpose of this meeting is to provide residents with an update on assessment activities completed to date in 2026 and to discuss planned work for the remainder of the year. Topics will include ongoing groundwater investigation including the installation of permanent monitoring wells and the vapor intrusion assessment program. For general information about the meeting\, please contact Matthew Coleman at nevadastpip@arcadis.com . The site file can be viewed at the MassDEP data portal by entering Release Tracking Numbers 3-0033794 and 3-0051142 at https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/. Please email nevadastpip@arcadis.com for remote access details.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/notice-of-public-meeting-environmental-assessment-construction-update-459-471-watertown-street-and-320-nevada-street-newton-ma-rtn-3-0033794-3-0051142/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Arcadis":MAILTO:nevadastpip@arcadis.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260722T202010Z
CREATED:20260722T202010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T202010Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Ed Pontes
DESCRIPTION:Brookline painter Ed Pontes gives a free artist talk alongside his solo exhibition Through the Shade of a Tree at Newton Free Library. Pontes is the developer of Delimited Drip Painting\, a gravity-driven process using layered drips of paint to build surfaces that recall weaving or lace. A UMass Dartmouth BFA with a career-long Boston studio practice\, he will discuss the works in the show\, his process\, and the ideas behind them.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/artist-talk-with-ed-pontes/
LOCATION:Netwon Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T123000
DTSTAMP:20260709T185600Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T185600Z
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SUMMARY:Picnic & Play in the Park Event Series
DESCRIPTION:Newton families are invited to three hands-on sustainability activities this summer\, part of the City’s Picnic & Play in the Park series. The programs take place from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Wednesday\, July 15\, Thursday\, July 23\, and Thursday\, August 13 at Lincoln-Eliot School\, 150 Jackson Rd\, Newton. The events are sponsored by Green Newton and Newton Parks\, Recreation & Culture. \nThe series begins with Solar Oven S’mores on Wednesday\, July 15\, where children will build solar ovens and make s’mores using the sun’s energy. Families can enjoy also clean-energy games\, and parents can learn about home energy efficiency from Green Newton’s Energy Advocate. \nBright Ideas and LEGO® Bricks follows on Thursday\, July 23\, inviting children to create sustainability-inspired LEGO creations as parents explore clean energy solutions for their homes. \nThe series concludes with the Junk Jam and Upcycle Parade on Thursday\, August 13\, where families will transform recycled materials into costumes and instruments before celebrating with a colorful Sustainability Parade. \nAll events are free\, family-friendly\, and include a snack. We hope to see you there! Learn more at greennewton.org/events.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/picnic-play-in-the-park-event-series/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Lincoln-Eliot School\, 150 Jackson Rd\, Newton\, Lincoln-Eliot School\, 150 Jackson Rd\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Newton":MAILTO:judy@greennewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000
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SUMMARY:Garden City Tennis Singles Championships - High Performance Division
DESCRIPTION:The $8.5K Garden City High Performance Singles event\, scheduled for August 15–16\, has partnered with UTR’s new HotelPlanner UTR Shootout Series\, bringing added prestige\, stronger competition\, and increased prize money to Newton. This partnership helps advance the committee’s broader ambition of bringing top-level pro/am tennis to Newton and positioning the Garden City Singles Championships as a signature summer event for high-performance players in New England.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/garden-city-tennis-singles-championships-high-performance-division/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Newton South High School\, 140 Brandeis Road\, Newton Centre\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="The Friends of Newton Tennis":MAILTO:info@gardencitytennisseries.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T113000
DTSTAMP:20260528T153839Z
CREATED:20260528T153636Z
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SUMMARY:Horticultural Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk along the ponds and streams of the Cemetery showcasing our perennial gardens. Learn about the Arboretum’s ecological diversity from shade gardens and wetland areas\, to pollinators. All ages encouraged to attend. \nThe tour will take place rain or shine. Bring comfortable walking shoes\, water\, and plenty of questions. We will meet in the Chapel parking lot. Parking is available along cemetery roads or in the Chapel parking lot. \nFree and open to all. Suggested donation: $15.\nFor any questions\, call 617-332-0047\nRegistration is required. Space is limited!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/horticultural-tour/
LOCATION:Newton Cemetery & Arboretum\, 791 Walnut St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T114500
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SUMMARY:Exploring the African Missions of the United Church of Christ
DESCRIPTION:The Eliot Church of Newton invites the community to an illuminating presentation on the history of African missions in the United Church of Christ by linguist and historian Dr. Emmanuel Sithole on Sunday\, August 16\, 2026\, at 11:45 a.m. \nDr. Sithole\, originally from Zimbabwe\, will discuss the research he is doing in the archives of Harvard University and in the Boston Congregational Library and Archives. \nThe conversation will foster a deeper understanding of UCC history and will provide support for a young scholar who is doing vital\, timely work. \nAfter the presentation\, an offering will be collected to support Dr. Sithole’s research. Electronic donations are also welcome. Please indicate that the contribution is intended for Dr. Sithole. \nEliot Church is located at 474 Centre Street\, Newton\, MA.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/exploring-the-african-missions-of-the-united-church-of-christ/
LOCATION:Eliot Church Newton\, 474 Centre St\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T083000
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SUMMARY:MGH Mobile Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Newton Health & Human Services\, in partnership with the MGH Blood Donor Center\, will host a mobile blood drive on Wednesday\, August 26th from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Donations will take place on the MGH Bloodmobile located in the War Memorial Circle at City Hall. Register at: https://bit.ly/NewtonCityHall
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/mgh-mobile-blood-drive-2/
LOCATION:Newton City Hall\, 1000 Commonwealth Ave.\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260513T154227Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Walkers: Register for the 38th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber presented by Hyundai
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the 2026 Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday\, Oct. 4\, funds raised from the Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The 2026 event will aim to raise $10 million in support of Dana-Farber’s mission to defy cancer by leading the way in groundbreaking research and lifesaving patient care. \nThe Details: \nThe Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted to use the famed Boston Marathon® course\, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: \n• 5K walk: Starting at Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical Campus\n• 10K walk: Starting in Newton\n• Half Marathon walk: Starting in Wellesley\n• Marathon walk: Starting in Hopkinton \nAlong the route\, participants will be motivated by Hero posters\, photos and quotes from Dana-Farber patients\, who are considered the heart and inspiration for the event. Walkers will also enjoy refreshments and cheer squads throughout the course. \nThe event will conclude at the Boston Common Finish Line\, by the corner of Charles and Beacon Streets. Finish line activities will include a celebration with food\, entertainment\, and more. Walkers who prefer to participate virtually can complete their chosen distance from any location. \nTo register for the Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber or to support a walker\, visit JimmyFund.org/Walk or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. You can also sign up to volunteer on Walk Day.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/call-for-walkers-register-for-the-38th-annual-jimmy-fund-walk-for-dana-farber-presented-by-hyundai/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260610T151146Z
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SUMMARY:Judy Foreman discusses "The Scallop Plot: A Cape Cod Thriller"
DESCRIPTION:Judy Foreman presents “The Scallop Plot: A Cape Cod Thriller\,” where a star investigative reporter Samantha Fuller joins a feisty Cape Cod fisherwoman to foil a wind farm developer’s evil plot to poison precious ocean scallop beds — and finds herself facing off against right-wing climate deniers. \nJudy Foreman is a former Boston Globe health columnist and the author of four works of nonfiction and a novel. A Wellesley College graduate\, she also holds a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She was a Lecturer at Harvard Medical School and a Fellow at other universities\, including Harvard and MIT. She has won more than fifty journalism awards\, including a George Foster Peabody Award. She lives outside of Boston.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/judy-foreman-discusses-the-scallop-plot-a-cape-cod-thriller/
LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, 10 Langley Road\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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