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SUMMARY:Fulfilled Goods: Halloween Costume Swap
DESCRIPTION:Drop your clean\, gently used costumes to Fulfilled Goods at 1280 Centre Street in Newton Centre.\nCome in and swap or “shop” something new to you! \nCostume Guidelines: \n🎃 Costumes should be clean and in good condition – no stains or rips!.\n👻 Accessories (like masks\, hats\, and props) should be included with the costume.\n💀 While our focus is on children’s Halloween costumes\, we welcome costumes of all sizes and themes. Costume themes should be appropriate for children.\n🕷️ No purchase necessary to participate.\n🕸️ You do not need to drop off a costume to select a free costume. \nStore hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11-6; Friday & Saturday 11-5; Sunday 12-4
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/fulfilled-goods-halloween-costume-swap/
LOCATION:Fulfilled Goods Newton Center\, 1280 Centre Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Fulfilled Goods":MAILTO:hello@fulfilledgoods.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170753Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Tree Sapling Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:The Newton Tree conservancy is giving away saplings from our nursery located in Nahanton Park’s Community Gardens. The saplings are small trees that will easily fit into a car trunk. There will be many species from which to select. For additional information about the Giveaway\, see \nhttps://mailchi.mp/094d1fab6b72/2026-nahanton-sapling-giveaway \nCome meet NTC Directors who will discuss your space\, provide you with appropriate trees\, and share how to properly plant and care for your saplings. \nMake your yard and Newton a little bit greener!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/2026-tree-sapling-giveaway/
LOCATION:Nahanton Park Community Gardens\, 455 Nahanton St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Tree Conservancy":MAILTO:newtontreeconservancy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20261015T150139Z
CREATED:20261015T150139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150139Z
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SUMMARY:ANNUAL FUUSN Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:LARGE ANNUAL YARD SALE- Saturday October 24\, 9:30 – 1:00\nUnitarian Church 1326 Washington Street\, West Newton\nToy and games\, household items\, dishes\, kitchen gadgets\, collectables\, garden supplies\, pet supplies\, luggage\, art\, pictures and frames\, tools\, office supplies\, crafts\, baskets\, small electronics\, holiday decorations\, and more. No books.\nAnnual Holiday Fair- December 5\, 2026 9:30-2:00
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/annual-fuusn-yard-sale-3/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton\, 1326 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170843Z
CREATED:20261007T170843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T170843Z
UID:10009363-1792850400-1792854000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Jam with Joey Thieman
DESCRIPTION:Grab your instrument and drop in for a jam session with ANMS faculty Joey Thieman! All ages and abilities welcome\, this is a great\, low-stakes opportunity to play some tunes with other musicians.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/saturday-jam-with-joey-thieman-2/
LOCATION:All Newton Music School\, 321 Chestnut Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 12465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="All Newton Music School":MAILTO:bridget@allnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T190000
DTSTAMP:20261021T222416Z
CREATED:20261021T222416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T222416Z
UID:10009773-1792857600-1792868400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Mason-Rice Elementary School's Halloween Spooktacular
DESCRIPTION:Mason-Rice Elementary School presents Spooktacular\, Saturday October 24th\, 4-7PM. Tickets at the door\, but skip the line and purchase pre-sale tickets by midnight Friday\, October 23. All proceeds benefit the fifth grade’s graduation. \nWalk from room to room in the haunted hallways of Mason-Rice. Each room has been decorated by fifth graders and parents to surprise\, scare\, and delight guests with creative\, spine-tingling scenes! There will also be games (win prizes\, including candy)\, food\, and other treats.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/mason-rice-elementary-schools-halloween-spooktacular/
LOCATION:Mason-Rice Elementary School\, 149 Pleasant Street\, Newton Centre\, 02459\, 149 Pleasant Street\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T203000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170445Z
CREATED:20261007T170445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T170445Z
UID:10009370-1792868400-1792873800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Greening Newton Houses of Worship: Challenges Facing Newton Town Trees in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Challenges Facing Newton Town Trees in a Changing Climate”\nWilliam Moomaw and Gil Rodgers\, Minerva Action Group\, LLC \nUnion Church\, Newton\, MA\, Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, 7 PM \n“Have you hugged your tree today?” Drs. Moomaw and Rodgers will discuss the importance of Newton’s town trees and how in the changing climate we are experiencing this will affect their sustainability and growth. The Minerva Action Group is an independent organization of individuals with interest and expertise in climate issues and particularly in trees and woodlands. It has created and conducted exercises for students\, government officials\, and town’s people to understand the role of trees in capturing and sequestering carbon\, providing regional cooling and reducing flooding by evaporating water from their leaves. The discussion will suggest how to improve the management of town trees to track these changes and alter practices. There will time for informal discussion and light refreshments following the program” \nCo-sponsored by Union Church\, Green Newton\, FUUSN Climate Action Team\, SHOL Care Creation Team
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/greening-newton-houses-of-worship-challenges-facing-newton-town-trees-in-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Union Church in Waban\, 14 Collins Road\, Newton\, Massachusetts\, 02468
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Cody":MAILTO:almorrow@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20261021T221918Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Fest!
DESCRIPTION:The annual UPA Pumpkin Fest is Sunday\, October 25 from 11:30 to 3:00! Set amidst our pumpkin-filled lawn\, the event includes live music\, face painting\, baby animal petting zoo (1:15-2:15 only)\, pumpkin decorating\, photo ops\, cider donuts\, raffles\, and loads of baked goods for sale. Pumpkins and baked goods are for sale\, but music\, petting zoo\, face painting and enjoying the beautiful pumpkin-filled grounds are free to all.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/pumpkin-fest-2/
LOCATION:United Parish of Auburndale\, 64 Hancock St.\, Newton\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Parish of Auburndale":MAILTO:Office@newtonchurch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20261021T222038Z
CREATED:20261021T221905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T222038Z
UID:10009784-1792933200-1792944000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Screen: Friday Night Lights
DESCRIPTION:Based on H.G. Bissinger’s book\, which profiled the economically depressed town of Odessa\, Texas and their heroic high school football team\, The Permian High Panthers. Starring Amber Heard\, Connie Britton\, Jay Hernandez\, Billy Bob Thornton\, Derek Luke\, Lucas Black. Directed by Peter Berg. \nPanel discussion follows with Steve Burton\, Sports Director for WBZ-TV and WSBK-TV in Boston; Dan Shaughnessy\, sports columnist and associate editor at the Boston Globe; and Nick Capodilupo\, Head Football Coach at Newton North High School.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/behind-the-screen-friday-night-lights/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T212237Z
CREATED:20261018T212236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T212237Z
UID:10009776-1792940400-1792947600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Gratitude for Farmer Greg Open House
DESCRIPTION:As Greg Maslowe steps down as Farm Director at the end of 2026\, the Newton Community Farm board and staff invite the community to join them for cookies and warm cider in the barn on Sunday\, October 25\, from 3 to 5pm to thank and celebrate much-loved Farmer Greg and share stories. \nGreg has enriched the community over his 20-plus years at the Farm with beautiful and delicious food grown here in Newton\, and has built relationships with so many through his quiet\, caring and wise presence on the Farm and at the Newton Farmers’ Market. Greg’s missives have graced the Newton Community Farm newsletter with wisdom about farming\, weather\, cooking\, climate and life in general. Please stop by this informal open house to celebrate Farmer Greg.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/gratitude-for-farmer-greg-open-house/
LOCATION:Newton Community Farm\, 303 Nahanton Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Community Farm":MAILTO:admin@newtoncommunityfarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20261018T212545Z
CREATED:20261018T212545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T212545Z
UID:10009780-1793300400-1793304000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Island of Hope: A Master Plan for Newton Community Farm
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered why Newton Community Farm looks the way it does? Or how is it possible that a 2.25-acre farm can provide produce to an 80-share summer CSA\, a 50-share late fall CSA\, farm stand\, farmers’ market\, and food pantry donations\, all while offering educational programs? \nMuch of the Farm’s layout today owes directly to the Master Plan for the Farm\, created by founding board member Ted Chapman. Building on principles from biointensive agriculture and permaculture\, Ted created a vision for the Farm becoming the center of a renaissance of “gardening” in the “Garden City.” Come spend an evening with Ted and Farmer Greg\, learning about this early vision for the Farm\, and how the Farm today both follows and departs from it.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/island-of-hope-a-master-plan-for-newton-community-farm/
LOCATION:Newton Community Farm\, 303 Nahanton Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Community Farm":MAILTO:admin@newtoncommunityfarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170759Z
CREATED:20261007T170759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T170759Z
UID:10009365-1793300400-1793305800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Free Concert: Opéra à la Française at First Church in Chestnut Hill\, October 29
DESCRIPTION:The First Church in Chestnut Hill will host “Opéra à la Française” on Thursday\, October 29 at 7PM. \nThe concert\, which is free and open to the public\, will feature our professional quartet and music director performing pieces by Bizet\, Gounod\, Massenet\, Offenbach\, and many more. All are welcome to join us! \nThe First Church in Chestnut Hill is located at 26 Suffolk Road\, just around the corner from the Chestnut Hill T stop. Parking is available in front of the church.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/free-concert-opera-a-la-francaise-at-first-church-in-chestnut-hill-october-29/
LOCATION:First Church in Chestnut Hill\, 26 Suffolk Road\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, 02467
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="First Church in Chestnut Hill":MAILTO:26suffolk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T150249Z
CREATED:20261015T150249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150249Z
UID:10009747-1793646000-1793653200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Women's Forum Speaker Series: Sneaker Designer
DESCRIPTION:Join the Newton Women’s Forum for our Speaker Series in November featuring Elena Krupicka\, a fashion footwear designer with New Balance. Elena previously won the Pensole World Sneaker Championship and is a lover of all things creative and craft. We will have a delicious catered meal\, wine and nonalcoholic beverages. Come enjoy dinner with us!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-womens-forum-speaker-series-sneaker-designer/
LOCATION:The Carroll Center for the Blind\, 770 Centre Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Women's Forum":MAILTO:newtonwomensforum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260930T224701Z
CREATED:20260930T224701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T224701Z
UID:10009349-1793700000-1793707200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Information Day at The Carroll Center for the Blind
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational session at our Information Day at the Carroll Center for the Blind on Tuesday\, November 3\, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m.! We invite individuals who are new to vision loss to learn more about the Carroll Center and our services\, as well as professionals interested in supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired. \nWhy Should You Attend?\n– Explore our wide range of programs and services for people of all ages and stages of vision loss\n– Take a tour of our beautiful campus and dormitory\n– Meet our compassionate and knowledgeable staff\n– Experience the latest assistive technology in our Low Vision Clinic\n– Connect with our Job Placement Specialist to explore future career opportunities \nLearn More & Register: carroll.org/information-day
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/information-day-at-the-carroll-center-for-the-blind/
LOCATION:The Carroll Center for the Blind\, 770 Centre Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="The Carroll Center for the Blind":MAILTO:development@carroll.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T153000
DTSTAMP:20261015T150030Z
CREATED:20261015T150030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150030Z
UID:10009760-1794043800-1794065400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Friends Annual Book Sale - Saturday\, November 7th
DESCRIPTION:It’s Back! The Beloved Friends Annual Book Sale Returns \nGet ready\, book lovers—our most anticipated event of the year is officially back! On Saturday November 7th\, 2026 from 9:30AM – 3:30PM\, the book sale is back and better than ever\, featuring a hand-picked selection of only the best books. From newly published titles hot off the press to beautiful\, high-quality reads perfect for gifting\, you’ll find something special on every table. \nWhether you’re hunting for your next great read\, searching for a thoughtful present\, or simply love the thrill of discovering literary treasures\, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Join us\, celebrate the joy of reading\, and take home books you’ll be excited to share and read. \nMark your calendar for November 7th – great stories await! \nLocation: Newton Free Library\, Druker Auditorium \nPayment options: Cash\, Check\, Venmo or Credit Card \nFor more information\, please visit the Friends website: www.friendsofthenewtonfreelibrary.org
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/friends-annual-book-sale-saturday-november-7th/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T171432Z
CREATED:20260903T171432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171432Z
UID:10008915-1794056400-1794067200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:The Carroll Center for the Blind’s 90th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, as we celebrate the Carroll Center for the Blind’s 90th Anniversary with an Open House from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton\, MA. \nThis free event brings our community together to honor our past\, celebrate our impact\, and look ahead to the future of the Carroll Center. Drop in anytime during the afternoon to enjoy: \n– An interactive Journey Through History passport experience\n– Opportunities to reconnect with fellow clients\, alumni\, families\, staff\, and supporters\n– Hands-on activities showcasing the programs and services that have shaped generations of Carroll Center clients\n– Historical exhibits and stories highlighting 90 years of impact\n– Sweet treats and refreshments \nLearn More & Register Today: carroll.org/events/90th-anniversary
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-carroll-center-for-the-blinds-90th-anniversary/
LOCATION:The Carroll Center for the Blind\, 770 Centre Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="The Carroll Center for the Blind":MAILTO:development@carroll.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T200000
DTSTAMP:20261018T213542Z
CREATED:20261018T212755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T213542Z
UID:10009781-1794337200-1794340800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Putting the 'Community' in Community Farms
DESCRIPTION:How does Newton Community Farm serve the Newton community? How does it build communities of its own\, among youth\, home gardeners\, and organizations working to address food insecurity? The Farm strives to be a place of belonging that fosters relationships\, and a connection to the land\, to a specific place and its history\, and strengthens our community. \nJoin Jon Regosin\, the Farm’s founding board president\, as he explores the theme of community. He’ll remind us of the many communities that came together more than 20 years ago to create the farm\, and how the Farm can keep nurturing community to make a stronger\, healthier\, more resilient Newton.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/putting-the-community-in-community-farms/
LOCATION:Newton Community Farm\, 303 Nahanton Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Community Farm":MAILTO:admin@newtoncommunityfarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T213000
DTSTAMP:20261015T150010Z
CREATED:20261015T150010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150010Z
UID:10009765-1794506400-1794519000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ty Burr's Film Club: Seven Samurai
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment\, delicate human emotions\, and relentless action\, into a rich\, evocative\, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ty-burrs-film-club-seven-samurai/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260826T144342Z
CREATED:20260826T144342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T144342Z
UID:10008899-1794510000-1794515400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:How to Love a Mushroom
DESCRIPTION:Develop your fungal lens! Join Maria Pinto for an idiosyncratic tour of our region’s stunning fungal diversity in photos and anecdotes both personal and scientific. In this webinar we’ll also discover together what fungi can teach us about art\, resistance\, and the living world around us. \nMaria is a Boston-area naturalist\, educator\, and author of fiction and nonfiction. She leads regular fungal forays at Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum and has given lectures and led workshops for mycological clubs and environmental organizations around the country. Her writing has appeared in Science\, Orion\, Necessary fiction\, and Obsidian\, among other publications. Her book of lyric essays inspired by fungi\, Fearless\, Sleepless\, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment\, Poison\, Ecology\, Hidden Histories\, Zombies\, and Black Survival was shortlisted for the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature\, is a finalist for the Massachusetts Book Award\, and was the recipient of the Don Kissel Prize for Nonfiction.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/how-to-love-a-mushroom/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260826T144940Z
CREATED:20260826T144929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T144940Z
UID:10008895-1794510000-1794515400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Conservators webinar: How to Love a Mushroom
DESCRIPTION:Develop your fungal lens! Join Maria Pinto for an idiosyncratic tour of our region’s stunning fungal diversity in photos and anecdotes both personal and scientific. In this webinar we’ll also discover together what fungi can teach us about art\, resistance\, and the living world around us. \nMaria is a Boston-area naturalist\, educator\, and author of fiction and nonfiction. She leads regular fungal forays at Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum and has given lectures and led workshops for mycological clubs and environmental organizations around the country. Her writing has appeared in Science\, Orion\, Necessary fiction\, and Obsidian\, among other publications. Her book of lyric essays inspired by fungi\, Fearless\, Sleepless\, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment\, Poison\, Ecology\, Hidden Histories\, Zombies\, and Black Survival was shortlisted for the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature\, is a finalist for the Massachusetts Book Award\, and was the recipient of the Don Kissel Prize for Nonfiction. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/lRsH8
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-webinar-how-to-love-a-mushroom/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T123000
DTSTAMP:20261021T222018Z
CREATED:20261021T222018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T222018Z
UID:10009774-1794652200-1794659400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join Green Newton\, the City of Newton\, and the Newton Free Library at the Sustainability Cafe on Saturday\, November 14th from 10:30am-12:30pm. \nDrop in for a relaxed\, interactive morning where Newton community members will share their experiences with eco-friendly improvements and swaps\, including: \nClean Energy & Energy Efficiency: Adding insulation\, installing solar panels\, and switching to heat pumps\nSustainable Living: Composting\, organic gardening\, waste reduction\, and eco-friendly diets\nLocal Food: Discovering sustainable\, locally sourced food options \nStop by anytime to ask questions\, exchange ideas\, and get inspired by what your neighbors are doing to make their homes and daily lives more sustainable. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next idea\, there’s something for everyone!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/sustainability-cafe/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T163000
DTSTAMP:20261015T150005Z
CREATED:20261015T150005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150005Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Screen: La Bola Negra
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE FILM\nLA BOLA NEGRA\, the bold new film from Spanish writer-directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi\, won the Best Director award at Cannes and the People’s Choice award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Inspired by the surviving pages of an unfinished play by Federico García Lorca and by Alberto Conejero’s award-winning play La piedra oscura\, the film tells the interconnected stories of three gay men in Spain in 1932\, 1937\, and 2017. Moving from the years before the Spanish Civil War\, through the war itself\, to the present day\, LA BOLA NEGRA is a sweeping\, passionate triptych about desire\, repression\, historical memory\, and what one generation carries forward to the next. \nPANEL DISCUSSION FOLLOWS\nOur panel will explore the film’s roots in Lorca’s work\, its portrayal of the Spanish Civil War and the Franco era\, and how it brings queer history and historical memory to the screen. \nCARLOS RAMOS\nMargaret E. Deffenbaugh and LeRoy T. Carlson Professor in Comparative Literary Studies and Professor of Spanish\, Wellesley College\nCarlos Ramos’s teaching and research focus on the literature and cultural history of contemporary Spain. His published work includes Construyendo la modernidad: Escritura y arquitectura en el Madrid moderno (1918-1937) and Poesía insomne. \nWAN SONYA TANG\nAssociate Professor of Hispanic Studies\, Boston College\nWan Sonya Tang teaches courses on Spanish literature and culture from the nineteenth century onward. She is the author of Specters\, Monsters\, and the Damned: Fantastic Threats to the Social Order in 19th-Century Spain and co-editor of Televising Restoration Spain\, which examines how heritage film and television explore Spain’s relationship to modernity in the late 1800s and early 1900s. \nModerator:\nFERNANDO ROSENBERG\nProfessor of Hispanic Studies and Comparative Literature\, Brandeis University\nFernando Rosenberg is the author of After Human Rights: Literature\, Visual Arts\, and Film in Latin America\, 1990-2010.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/behind-the-screen-la-bola-negra/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T180000
DTSTAMP:20261020T185655Z
CREATED:20261020T185655Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Conversations about Schools:  Let's Talk!
DESCRIPTION:Conversations in Newton can get… complicated. Whether the topic is school budgets\, village identity\, or parking policy\, our public discussions can sometimes become more combative than constructive. \nWe believe there’s a better way for us to work together. Please join us for a constructive dialogue with neighbors interested in exploring the following topic: \nPersonal and community investment in education \nThis dialogue brings together community members with different points of view on how Newton invests in the education of young people. The purpose is for folks to speak to be understood\, to listen to understand\, and to deepen curiosity about perspectives (of your own and others) — on a concrete issue that affects us all. \nWhat is Newton Conversations?\nWe are a group of Newton residents\, City staff\, and elected officials who came together around a shared vision: \nNewton Conversations envision a city where civil discourse thrives\, and diverse perspectives are respected with open minds and thoughtful engagement. Together\, we’ll co-create a space for reflection\, honesty\, and mutual respect. \nOur hope is that you walk away with the sense that respectful conversation is still possible — and essential — in Newton. \nHave questions? Please reach out to Demie Stathoplos at dstathoplos@gmail.com
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conversations-about-schools-lets-talk/
LOCATION:Provided Upon Registration\, Newton\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conversations":MAILTO:dstathoplos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T180000
DTSTAMP:20261021T222211Z
CREATED:20261021T222211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T222211Z
UID:10009779-1794756600-1794765600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Conversation about Schools
DESCRIPTION:Conversations in Newton can get… complicated. Whether the topic is school budgets\, village identity\, or parking policy\, our public discussions can sometimes become more combative than constructive. \nWe believe there’s a better way for us to work together. Please join us for a constructive dialogue with neighbors interested in exploring the following topic: \nPersonal and community investment in education \nThis dialogue brings together community members with different points of view on how Newton invests in the education of young people. The purpose is for folks to speak to be understood\, to listen to understand\, and to deepen curiosity about perspectives (of your own and others) — on a concrete issue that affects us all. \nWhat is Newton Conversations?\nWe are a group of Newton residents\, City staff\, and elected officials who came together around a shared vision: Newton Conversations envision a city where civil discourse thrives\, and diverse perspectives are respected with open minds and thoughtful engagement. \nTogether\, we’ll co-create a space for reflection\, honesty\, and mutual respect. Our hope is that you walk away with the sense that respectful conversation is still possible — and essential — in Newton.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conversation-about-schools/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conversations":MAILTO:dstathoplos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T203000
DTSTAMP:20261021T222428Z
CREATED:20261021T222428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T222428Z
UID:10009771-1795026600-1795033800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Riverdogs & The Same River Twice
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE FILMS\nIn 1978 Robb Moss filmed a group of friends\, young river guides\, on a 35-day rafting trip through the Grand Canyon\, and he has kept filming them ever since. \nTHE SAME RIVER TWICE (2003\, 78 min.) catches up with five of those friends\, Barry\, Cathy\, Danny\, Jeff and Jim\, twenty years later. Two have served as mayors and one as a county commissioner\, and all five are weighing the free lives they once led against the ones they have built. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. \nRIVERDOGS (1982\, 32 min.) is Moss’s original record of that summer on the Colorado River\, a lyrical and unselfconscious portrait of youth and the canyon. RIVERDOGS contains nudity.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/riverdogs-the-same-river-twice/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T145815Z
CREATED:20261015T145815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T145815Z
UID:10009766-1795113000-1795122000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Screen: Once Upon A Time In Harlem
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE FILM\nONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM captures an extraordinary evening in 1972\, when pioneering documentarian William Greaves gathered surviving luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance at Duke Ellington’s Harlem townhouse. Over four hours\, artists\, writers\, and intellectuals\, many of whom had not seen one another in fifty years\, reminisced\, argued\, laughed\, and debated their place in a rapidly changing cultural landscape. Greaves considered it the most important event he ever filmed. Decades later\, his son David Greaves\, one of the original camera operators\, restored the 16mm footage and completed the film\, creating both a vivid time capsule and a searching inquiry into one of the most creative periods in American history. \nPANEL DISCUSSION FOLLOWS\nOur panelists will discuss the Harlem Renaissance and its legacy\, the remarkable figures gathered in Greaves’s footage\, and the story of how this film was made and\, fifty years later\, finally completed. \nKENDRA FIELD\nAssociate Professor of History and Director of the Center for Public History\, Tufts University\nKendra Field is Associate Professor of History and Director of the Center for Public History at Tufts University. She is author of Growing Up with the Country: Family\, Race\, and Nation after the Civil War and the winner of numerous awards\, including the 2025-26 Sheila Biddle Ford Foundation Fellowship at the Hutchins Center at Harvard University. Field co-founded the Du Bois Forum\, a retreat for writers\, scholars\, and artists\, and serves as chief historian for the 10 Million Names Project. She has advised and appeared in historical documentaries including Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s “The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross” and “Roots: A History Revealed.” \nKHARY JONES\nProfessor of the Practice\, Theatre\, Dance\, and Performance Studies\, Tufts University\nKhary Jones is Professor of the Practice\, Theatre\, Dance\, and Performance Studies at Tufts University. As a writer-director\, his work includes the award-winning documentary Night Fight and the short films Hug\, Three and a Half Thoughts\, and Chrysalis. He has also served on the editorial teams behind the documentary features Where the Pavement Ends; Black Memorabilia; Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart; He Named Me Malala; Sembene!; and The World According to Dick Cheney. \nJESSE MCCARTHY\nJohn L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Humanities and Social Sciences and Director of Undergraduate Studies\, Harvard University\nJesse McCarthy is the John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Humanities and Social Sciences and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Harvard University. He is the author of The Blue Period: Black Writing in the Early Cold War; Who Will Pay Reparations on My Soul? Essays\, which won the 2022 Whiting Award for Non-Fiction; and the novel The Fugitivities\, featured on NPR. He is editor of the Norton Library edition of W. E. B. Du Bois’s The Souls of Black Folk and the co-editor with Henry Louis Gates Jr. of The Norton Critical Edition of Jean Toomer’s Cane.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/behind-the-screen-once-upon-a-time-in-harlem/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T145809Z
CREATED:20260924T023227Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Matinee: Kiss Me Kate
DESCRIPTION:Two formerly married actors (Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel) are forced back into contact with each other when they’re cast in a production of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Will their history completely derail the show\, or will they find a way to put their differences aside until\, at least\, opening night? Or could they even start to like each other again? A bright technicolor confection\, Kiss Me Kate brings The Taming of the Shrew into the age of the MGM musical\, complete with music by the one and only Cole Porter. This film brings laughs a-plenty\, with gorgeous sets and costumes—and keep your eyes peeled for a young Bob Fosse in one of his first screen roles!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/musical-matinee-kiss-me-kate/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T145754Z
CREATED:20260924T023041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T145754Z
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SUMMARY:Registration for the NGBA 2026 - 2027 Winter/ Spring is Now Open
DESCRIPTION:NGBA is a recreational basketball league for Newton girls grades 2-9 of ALL skill levels \nOur Grade 2 Program provides a fun introduction to basketball. The program is led by a professional basketball coach\, with assistance from high school student coaches. Players learn the basics of basketball during the first part of the session and scrimmage for the second part. There are no teams or weekday practices for Grade 2. Sessions are held at Oak Hill MS on Saturday mornings.\nRegistration Fee – $325\nSeason Dates December 5\, 2026 – March 13\, 2027\nGrade 2 Sessions are not held during school vacation weekends \nFor our Grades 3-9 Program\, players have 1- hour long practice\, 1 night/ week (Monday – Thursday). Younger players have earlier practices. All games take place on Saturdays. Practices and games are held at Newton area schools (F.A. Day MS\, Oak Hill MS\, Bigelow MS)\nRegistration Fee – $375\nSeason Dates\nWeek of November 30\, 2026 – March 13\, 2026\nPractices and games are not held during school vacation dates \nWe need your help to get ready for the season! NGBA is a volunteer organization. There is a role for everyone! No experience is required. Please reach out to Dave Bolger- president@newtongirlsbball.com with any questions regarding volunteering and contact registrar@newtongirlsbball.com with any other questions.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/registration-for-the-ngba-2026-2027-winter-spring-is-now-open/
LOCATION:Newton Public Schools\, 130 Wheeler Rd\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Girls Basketball Association":MAILTO:registrar@newtongirlsbball.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T203000
DTSTAMP:20261015T145738Z
CREATED:20260930T224810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T145738Z
UID:10009336-1796929200-1796934600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Conservators Webinar: Stormwater Management Within Our Built Environment
DESCRIPTION:Join Eric Highers and Jonathan Yeo as they educate us about basic infrastructure and pollutant-loading concepts and share the nuances of a generally underappreciated public utility\, all while showing its increasing importance within the uniquely developed environment of Newton and our changing climate. \nEric serves as the Environmental Engineer for the City of Newton\, managing city compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to stormwater discharge into the Charles River. He is regularly involved in a variety of retrofit and maintenance projects necessary for the continuing function and improvement of Newton’s historic storm drain network. \nJonathan is the part-time Stormwater Program Planner in DPW-Utilities. He had a 30 year career in water resources management with the MWRA and as Director of Water Supply Protection for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation before becoming the City’s Chief Operating Officer from 2018 through 2025. He is assisting the stormwater team on a range of programs and projects while conducting city-wide field visits on stormwater infrastructure and stream systems. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/PBOkA
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-webinar-stormwater-management-within-our-built-environment/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T145732Z
CREATED:20260924T023111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T145732Z
UID:10009326-1797685200-1797692400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Musical Matinee: White Christmas
DESCRIPTION:With its timeless Irving Berlin musical numbers—including its iconic title track—White Christmas is a holiday classic for a reason. In scenes shimmering with superstar performances\, we watch as Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye join forces\, dancingly and romantically\, with sister-act Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen to save a struggling Vermont ski-resort owned by Dean Jagger’s retired Major General. Directed by Hollywood vet Michael Curtiz (Casablanca\, The Adventures of Robin Hood)\, White Christmas is chock-full of memorable moments and infectious tunes\, wrapping the holiday season into one perfect Hollywood package that’s sure to put anyone in the Christmas spirit.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/musical-matinee-white-christmas/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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