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SUMMARY:Win at Oak Hill Middle School's FIRST Online Auction!
DESCRIPTION:Ready? Set? BID! Support a local Newton school by participating in Oak Hill Middle School’s FIRST Zervas PTO Online Auction: www.32auctions.com/oakoill \nHelp make this one of the PTO’s largest fundraisers of the year. Any bid helps! \nNearly 130 items to choose from\, including sporting events\, fitness clubs\, spas\, restaurants\, summer camps\, shops\, and activities for the entire family. \nPlease visit and bid: www.32auctions.com/oakhill\nThank you\, and good luck with your bids! \nThe Oak Hill Middle School Parent Teacher Association (PTO) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to enhance our children’s educational experience through community building\, family support\, volunteer work\, fundraising\, and parental involvement. Our goal is to build a strong community that fosters the support and participation of all of our enrolled families.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/win-at-oak-hill-middle-schools-first-online-auction/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Newton Fix-It Clinic returns\, Sat. April 18!
DESCRIPTION:BROKE IT? FIX IT!\nWe’ll show you how!\nFix-It Clinic\nNewton Free Library\, 330 Homer St.\nSaturday\, April 18 10a-4p \nFix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves\, and are totally no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. \nReserve a time slot based on the category of broken item. Walk-in repairs as time permits. Categories will include small appliance & electronics\, sewing and textiles\, lamp repair and rewiring\, jewelry\, computers\, gluing\,  musical instruments\, and more! \nFix-It Clinics are run by the Newton Recycling Committee\, with the Newton Free Library\, the Newton DPW Sustainable Materials Management Division\, and funds from a MassDEP grant. \nSign up for a repair appointment: https://tinyurl.com/FixItApril2026repair\nTo help out by volunteering\, sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/FixItApril2026volunteer
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-fix-it-clinic-returns-sat-april-18/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators' webinar: Bats 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Chris Richardson for his “Bats 101” presentation. After the basics on bats\, Dr.\nRichardson will dive into his current research applying the study of stress and energetic\ncost of immune function to understanding how bat physiology and ecology connect\nwith white-nose syndrome (WNS)\, a deadly disease killing bats. This will include his\nwork on how bat colonies are recovering from WNS. He will also present his research\nproject on the diversity and activity of bat species in urban ecosystems. \nChris Richardson is an adjunct assistant research professor at Boston University and\nBiology Instructor at Tufts University. He is also a major collaborator at the Mt. Auburn\nCemetery Urban Ecology Research and Education Project. \nhttps://shorturl.at/XQDD1
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-webinar-bats-101/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Awareness Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION: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 parks and engage in hands-on\, creative challenges such as building art from recyclable materials and arranging natural objects found outdoors. \nThe goal is to foster curiosity\, creativity\, and environmental awareness in a fun\, accessible way!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/sustainability-awareness-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:All over Newton
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Newton's Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day in Newton with a lively\, family-friendly festival full of music\, food\, and inspiring ways to live more sustainably! Join us May 3 from 12-3:30 at Zervas School and explore booths hosted by local businesses and nonprofits offering guidance on everything from going solar and choosing electric vehicles to home insulation\, composting\, gardening\, and more. Visit greennewton.org/earth-day-festival-2026 for detailed information. \nVisit the Conscious Closet and RePlay Corner\, where you can thrift clothing\, toys\, games\, and sports equipment while giving pre-loved items a second life. You can also bring items to donate and help keep great things in circulation within our community. \nGardeners and plant lovers won’t want to miss our Seed Swap\, where you can exchange seeds\, discover new varieties\, and connect with fellow gardeners. \nBe inspired at the eARTh Verse and Vision Gallery\, featuring artwork created by talented local youth celebrating our planet and imagining a more sustainable future. \nLittle ones will love the petting zoo\, face painting\, and engaging nature-themed activities\, making this Earth Day a memorable and educational experience for everyone!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newtons-earth-day-festival-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Newton":MAILTO:judy@greennewton.org
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