Throughout the past century, Hollywood movies have been a major force in embedding the notion of the American dream in our individual aspirations, our public discourse, and our collective consciousness. They have offered varied perspectives [...]
Global Spotlight: Partners in Health Partners In Health: The Journey Continues In the 1980s, Dr. Paul Farmer, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, activist Ophelia Dahl, Todd McCormack, and investor Thomas White began a movement that changed [...]
BROKE IT? FIX IT! We'll show you how! Fix-It Clinic Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Saturday, April 18 10a-4p Fix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves, and are totally no-cost! Bring in [...]
In 1980 Jay Helgerson shocked the world, becoming the first person to run a marathon a week for a year – each race completed in under three hours. For the last ten years, his daughter, [...]
FUUSN’s Social Justice Speakers Task Force invites you to a discussion with Nathan Simms, Director of Programs and Tammy Hopkins, Director of Development at Communities for Restorative Justice, on Sunday, April 19 at 12:00 p.m. [...]
Celebrate the beautiful arrival of spring with us! Enjoy a delightful afternoon filled with fresh blooms, creativity, and community spirit. Create a stunning, personalized flower arrangement while having the opportunity to enjoy some light refreshments [...]
Join the Newton Free Library for an evening with Heather Treseler, author of Auguries & Divinations, winner of the 2025 Massachusetts Book Award in Poetry. Treseler will read from her award-winning collection and speak about [...]
We hope you will join us for this year’s Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup! Our cleanup brings together over 3,000 volunteers each year to pick up litter, remove invasive species and assist with park [...]
Come join Newton Conservators and Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture on Monday, April 27 at 7PM at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer St, Newton Centre) for a lively free presentation on Newton’s [...]
This spring, Newton North High School sophomore Linnea Dun Rappaport is hosting a community environmental scavenger hunt designed for elementary school aged students and their families. The event encourages the young participants to explore local [...]
The West Suburban YMCA is excited to host Healthy Kids Day, a free community event designed to inspire kids to be healthy, active, and engaged. Join us on Saturday, May 2, from 2-4 pm at [...]
Discover an extraordinary collection of original artwork spanning styles, mediums, and price points, generously donated by artists from across Greater Boston. Whether you are a seasoned collector or purchasing your first piece, the New Yart [...]