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SUMMARY:Thursday Book Reading Series: UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality
DESCRIPTION:NewCity Church invites you to join a reading series on UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality by Colby Martin. Together we will read\, reflect\, and talk about how the Bible has been used in conversations about homosexuality and what it might look like to read it differently. \nEveryone is welcome\, whatever your background\, beliefs\, or questions. Dinner is provided at each gathering. \nAvailable in hard copy and audio book. To get a copy of the book or to let us know you are coming for dinner\, email Brian at Brian02458@gmail.com
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/thursday-book-reading-series-unclobber-rethinking-our-misuse-of-the-bible-on-homosexuality/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:1135 WALNUT STREET NEWTON HIGHLANDS\, MA 02461\, 1135 WALNUT STREET\, NEWTON HIGHLANDS\, MA\, 02461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="NEWCITY CHURCH":MAILTO:HELLO@NEWCITYCHURCH.CC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T220000
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SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Ink\, Newton North High School’s Teaching and Working Theatre\, proudly presents…YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman \nStep into the wonderfully wacky world of the Sycamore family\, a group of lovable eccentrics who live life entirely their own way. \nWhen Tony Kirby falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his proper\, wealthy parents to dinner\, the clash between these two very different families leads to hilarious chaos\, unexpected surprises\, and unforgettable comedy. At its heart\, You Can’t Take It With You is a joyful celebration of doing what makes you happy—and not worrying too much about what everyone else thinks. One of America’s most beloved comedies\, this valentine to an eccentric family has delighted audiences from schools and universities to Broadway for decades. Come meet the Sycamores. You’ll laugh. You’ll fall in love. And you may never look at “normal” quite the same way again.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T220000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170422Z
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SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Ink\, Newton North High School’s Teaching and Working Theatre\, proudly presents…YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman \nStep into the wonderfully wacky world of the Sycamore family\, a group of lovable eccentrics who live life entirely their own way. \nWhen Tony Kirby falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his proper\, wealthy parents to dinner\, the clash between these two very different families leads to hilarious chaos\, unexpected surprises\, and unforgettable comedy. At its heart\, You Can’t Take It With You is a joyful celebration of doing what makes you happy—and not worrying too much about what everyone else thinks. One of America’s most beloved comedies\, this valentine to an eccentric family has delighted audiences from schools and universities to Broadway for decades. Come meet the Sycamores. You’ll laugh. You’ll fall in love. And you may never look at “normal” quite the same way again.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T143000
DTSTAMP:20261029T170822Z
CREATED:20261029T170822Z
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SUMMARY:Service Stars | 10/27 Early Release Day: Host A Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join Service Stars to host a bake sale! Middle school students (grade 6-8) are invited to sell baked goods for charities selected by the students. We will be setting up the bake sale outside\, and in the spirit of the upcoming Election Day\, encouraging shoppers to vote for a charity that will be the recipient of our proceeds!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/service-stars-10-27-early-release-day-host-a-bake-sale/
LOCATION:75 Vernon St Newton Corner
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T220000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170422Z
CREATED:20261007T170422Z
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SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Ink\, Newton North High School’s Teaching and Working Theatre\, proudly presents…YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman \nStep into the wonderfully wacky world of the Sycamore family\, a group of lovable eccentrics who live life entirely their own way. \nWhen Tony Kirby falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his proper\, wealthy parents to dinner\, the clash between these two very different families leads to hilarious chaos\, unexpected surprises\, and unforgettable comedy. At its heart\, You Can’t Take It With You is a joyful celebration of doing what makes you happy—and not worrying too much about what everyone else thinks. One of America’s most beloved comedies\, this valentine to an eccentric family has delighted audiences from schools and universities to Broadway for decades. Come meet the Sycamores. You’ll laugh. You’ll fall in love. And you may never look at “normal” quite the same way again.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T220000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170422Z
CREATED:20261007T170422Z
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SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Ink\, Newton North High School’s Teaching and Working Theatre\, proudly presents…YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman \nStep into the wonderfully wacky world of the Sycamore family\, a group of lovable eccentrics who live life entirely their own way. \nWhen Tony Kirby falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his proper\, wealthy parents to dinner\, the clash between these two very different families leads to hilarious chaos\, unexpected surprises\, and unforgettable comedy. At its heart\, You Can’t Take It With You is a joyful celebration of doing what makes you happy—and not worrying too much about what everyone else thinks. One of America’s most beloved comedies\, this valentine to an eccentric family has delighted audiences from schools and universities to Broadway for decades. Come meet the Sycamores. You’ll laugh. You’ll fall in love. And you may never look at “normal” quite the same way again.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T212237Z
CREATED:20261018T212236Z
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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:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T150228Z
CREATED:20261015T150228Z
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UID:10009756-1792940400-1792947600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Looking Back
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Charles River Wind Ensemble \nSunday\, October 25\, 2026\, at 3:00 p.m.\n300 Hammond Pond Parkway\nChestnut Hill\, Massachusetts \nJoin the Charles River Wind Ensemble for Looking Back\, a concert celebrating landmark works from the twentieth-century wind ensemble repertoire. The program explores musical traditions spanning Britain\, Austria\, Italy\, and the United States\, with compositions by Vittorio Giannini\, Vincent Persichetti\, Alfred Reed\, Arnold Schoenberg\, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. \nMatthew M. Marsit\, Artistic Director\nKristian Labrie\, Assistant Conductor \nFor more information\, visit www.crwe.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/looking-back/
LOCATION:300 HPP\, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Charles River Wind Ensemble":MAILTO:charlesriverwindensemble@gmail.com
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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:20261025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20261021T221918Z
CREATED:20261021T221918Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20261025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260930T224712Z
CREATED:20260930T224712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T224712Z
UID:10009343-1792926000-1792933200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Jackson Walnut Park School - Open House 10/8\, 10/25 and 11/17
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special Open House to learn more about the value of a private education at Jackson Walnut Park School\, where children thrive and build lifelong friendships. Learn how we help families invest in their children’s limitless futures and realize success. \nOur upcoming Open House events will start in our main building located at 200 Jackson Rd\, Newton\, MA\, 02458. You may park in the back of our building (55 Walnut Park\, Newton\, MA 02458). \nWe are looking forward to meeting you and your family!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/jackson-walnut-park-school-open-house-10-8-10-25-and-11-17/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:200 Jackson Rd\, Newton\, MA\, 200 Jackson Rd\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackson Walnut Park School":MAILTO:admissions@jwpschools.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T220000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170422Z
CREATED:20261007T170422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T170422Z
UID:10009373-1792870200-1792879200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Ink\, Newton North High School’s Teaching and Working Theatre\, proudly presents…YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman \nStep into the wonderfully wacky world of the Sycamore family\, a group of lovable eccentrics who live life entirely their own way. \nWhen Tony Kirby falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his proper\, wealthy parents to dinner\, the clash between these two very different families leads to hilarious chaos\, unexpected surprises\, and unforgettable comedy. At its heart\, You Can’t Take It With You is a joyful celebration of doing what makes you happy—and not worrying too much about what everyone else thinks. One of America’s most beloved comedies\, this valentine to an eccentric family has delighted audiences from schools and universities to Broadway for decades. Come meet the Sycamores. You’ll laugh. You’ll fall in love. And you may never look at “normal” quite the same way again.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T145959Z
CREATED:20261015T145959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T145959Z
UID:10009768-1792870200-1792875600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Boston Annex Players: Fate & Folk
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening of symphonic masterpieces featuring Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5 and Dvořák’s uplifting Symphony No. 8. From the gripping four-note opening that changed music history to the warmth and vitality of Dvořák’s Bohemian-inspired melodies\, this program showcases two of the most beloved and enduring works in the orchestral repertoire. The Boston Annex Players bring these masterworks to life as a 15-member sinfonietta: larger than a chamber ensemble\, more intimate than a full orchestra\, and close enough that you’ll feel every note. \nTickets: $40 Priority Reserved\, $25 General Admission\, Card to Culture Tickets for WIC\, EBT\, P-EBT\, and ConnectorCare Card holders $5 \nTicket link: https://newtonculturalalliance.ticketspice.com/boston-annex-players-fate-folk
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/boston-annex-players-fate-folk/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Street Music":MAILTO:operations@newtonculture.org
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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:20261024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T190000
DTSTAMP:20261021T222416Z
CREATED:20261021T222416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T222416Z
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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:20261024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T173000
DTSTAMP:20261015T150238Z
CREATED:20261015T150238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150238Z
UID:10009749-1792857600-1792863000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:In Her Own Words: Music of Poetry\, Poetry of Music
DESCRIPTION:Language\, speech\, and vocabulary – these are among the fundamental building blocks of any music written for the voice. In this performance\, Cappella Clausura celebrates the multitude of women authors and the amazing music that their works have inspired. Music by Gitta Steiner\, Hildegard\, Rhona Clarke\, Rhian Samuel\, and Cappella Clausura’s founder\, Amelia Leclair.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/in-her-own-words-music-of-poetry-poetry-of-music/2026-10-24/2/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Church\, 15 Newbury St\, Boston\, MA\, 02166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cappella Clausura":MAILTO:executivedirector@clausura.org
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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:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261021T222201Z
CREATED:20261021T221856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T222201Z
UID:10009785-1792846800-1792854000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Haunted Historic House
DESCRIPTION:Haunted Historic House\nSaturday\, October 24\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nDurant-Kenrick House and Grounds \nHappy Halloween! Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds gets spooky at this family-\nfriendly afternoon of fun. Trick or treat throughout the museum\, make a haunted craft\,\nenjoy refreshments\, and more. Costumes are encouraged! This event is not scary!\nFree for Historic Newton members\, $5 for non-members\, kids 5 and under are free.\nStop by anytime during the event. Walk-ins welcome or register in advance at\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/haunted-historic-house
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/haunted-historic-house/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Avenue\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:info@historicnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20261015T150139Z
CREATED:20261015T150139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150139Z
UID:10009758-1792834200-1792846800@www.newtonbeacon.org
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:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260930T224805Z
CREATED:20260930T224805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T224805Z
UID:10009337-1792832400-1792857600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Halloween Window Painting Contest
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 27th year\, Halloween Window Painting is a beloved annual tradition in Newton. Students in grades 3-8 create public art by painting Halloween-themed artwork on merchants’ windows in seven Newton village centers. The registration fee is $10 per child. Priority registration ends October 12; after that date\, a late fee of $5 will be applied. Each artist is assigned a space on the outside of a participating merchant’s window on which to paint their masterpiece. Window assignments will be announced Saturday\, October 17.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-halloween-window-painting-contest/
LOCATION:Venue Varies\, N/A\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170753Z
CREATED:20261007T170753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T170753Z
UID:10009366-1792832400-1792843200@www.newtonbeacon.org
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:20261024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T150238Z
CREATED:20261015T150238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150238Z
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SUMMARY:In Her Own Words: Music of Poetry\, Poetry of Music
DESCRIPTION:Language\, speech\, and vocabulary – these are among the fundamental building blocks of any music written for the voice. In this performance\, Cappella Clausura celebrates the multitude of women authors and the amazing music that their works have inspired. Music by Gitta Steiner\, Hildegard\, Rhona Clarke\, Rhian Samuel\, and Cappella Clausura’s founder\, Amelia Leclair.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/in-her-own-words-music-of-poetry-poetry-of-music/2026-10-24/1/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Church\, 15 Newbury St\, Boston\, MA\, 02166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cappella Clausura":MAILTO:executivedirector@clausura.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T220000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170422Z
CREATED:20261007T170422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T170422Z
UID:10009372-1792783800-1792792800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Ink\, Newton North High School’s Teaching and Working Theatre\, proudly presents…YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman \nStep into the wonderfully wacky world of the Sycamore family\, a group of lovable eccentrics who live life entirely their own way. \nWhen Tony Kirby falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his proper\, wealthy parents to dinner\, the clash between these two very different families leads to hilarious chaos\, unexpected surprises\, and unforgettable comedy. At its heart\, You Can’t Take It With You is a joyful celebration of doing what makes you happy—and not worrying too much about what everyone else thinks. One of America’s most beloved comedies\, this valentine to an eccentric family has delighted audiences from schools and universities to Broadway for decades. Come meet the Sycamores. You’ll laugh. You’ll fall in love. And you may never look at “normal” quite the same way again.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T220000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170422Z
CREATED:20261007T170422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T170422Z
UID:10009371-1792697400-1792706400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Ink\, Newton North High School’s Teaching and Working Theatre\, proudly presents…YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman \nStep into the wonderfully wacky world of the Sycamore family\, a group of lovable eccentrics who live life entirely their own way. \nWhen Tony Kirby falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his proper\, wealthy parents to dinner\, the clash between these two very different families leads to hilarious chaos\, unexpected surprises\, and unforgettable comedy. At its heart\, You Can’t Take It With You is a joyful celebration of doing what makes you happy—and not worrying too much about what everyone else thinks. One of America’s most beloved comedies\, this valentine to an eccentric family has delighted audiences from schools and universities to Broadway for decades. Come meet the Sycamores. You’ll laugh. You’ll fall in love. And you may never look at “normal” quite the same way again.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T153641Z
CREATED:20260610T151146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T153641Z
UID:10008824-1792695600-1792699200@www.newtonbeacon.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20261015T150237Z
CREATED:20261015T150237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150237Z
UID:10009755-1792692000-1792699200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Reception for the Newton Art Association Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite the community to the festive reception at the Cooper Center. Come see more than 50 paintings by our fabulous artists. We will have an awards ceremony\, great food\, and music.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/reception-for-the-newton-art-association-exhibit/
LOCATION:Cooper Center for Active LIving\, 345 Walnut St.\, Newtonville\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Art Association":MAILTO:JUDITH.HURWITZ@HURWITZ.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260930T224638Z
CREATED:20260930T224638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T224638Z
UID:10009355-1792692000-1792699200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Book Reading Series: UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality
DESCRIPTION:NewCity Church invites you to join a reading series on UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality by Colby Martin. Together we will read\, reflect\, and talk about how the Bible has been used in conversations about homosexuality and what it might look like to read it differently. \nEveryone is welcome\, whatever your background\, beliefs\, or questions. Dinner is provided at each gathering. \nAvailable in hard copy and audio book. To get a copy of the book or to let us know you are coming for dinner\, email Brian at Brian02458@gmail.com
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/thursday-book-reading-series-unclobber-rethinking-our-misuse-of-the-bible-on-homosexuality/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:1135 WALNUT STREET NEWTON HIGHLANDS\, MA 02461\, 1135 WALNUT STREET\, NEWTON HIGHLANDS\, MA\, 02461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="NEWCITY CHURCH":MAILTO:HELLO@NEWCITYCHURCH.CC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T210000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170421Z
CREATED:20261007T170421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T170421Z
UID:10009740-1792611000-1792616400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Talk by Dr. Ashish Jha
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jha will talk about public health in the US. He is a Harvard Fellow at the Belfer Center\, was a health member of the Biden administration\, and is now the Co-CEO of BioRadar. He lives in Newton with his family.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/talk-by-dr-ashish-jha/
LOCATION:Waban Library Center\, 1608 Beacon Street\, Waban\, MA\, 02468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Politics & Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T150021Z
CREATED:20261015T150021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150021Z
UID:10009762-1792524600-1792530000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Kabbalah & the Hidden Architecture of You
DESCRIPTION:A six-week course on key concepts from Kabbalah and how they come together to answer some of life’s biggest questions. Why do soulmates exist\, and how do you find yours? What actually happens to your soul when you sleep? Have you lived before\, and if so\, what did you come back to finish? \nThis course takes the most fascinating ideas in Kabbalah and unlocks them with the clarity and depth they’ve always deserved. You’ll leave with a completely new way of seeing yourself and everything around you.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/kabbalah-the-hidden-architecture-of-you/
LOCATION:Beth Menachem Chabad 349 Dedham Street Newton\, MA 02459\, 349 Dedham Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Menachem Chabad":MAILTO:contact@jewishnewton.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170325Z
CREATED:20261007T170325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T170325Z
UID:10009743-1792335600-1792342800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Let's Talk!  An Uncommon Conversation:  What is the role of love in our democracy?
DESCRIPTION:Each meeting we choose a different topic or theme to discuss. These conversations are grounded in rich tests\, often from the world’s different spiritual traditions. Our hope is that in this time of challenge\, we create spaces where people of all ages\, backgrounds and beliefs can pause\, reflect\, and listen to others with openness and goodwill\, fairmindedness\, a desire to learn and\, most importantly\, with love – can build community\, catalyze action and facilitate progress. \nIn this sesssion\, we are discussing selections from two documents. Both are encouraging reflection on the 250th anniversary of the United States and discussion on how to approach our role in this nation. The question we are thinking about: What is the role of love in our democracy today? \nRegistration link provided below.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/lets-talk-an-uncommon-conversation-what-is-the-role-of-love-in-our-democracy/
LOCATION:Newton Lower Falls Community Center\, 545 Grove Street\, Auburndale\, MA\, 02462
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Uncommon Conversations":MAILTO:dakemsley@yahoo.com
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