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SUMMARY:Second Church in Newton: MGH Blood Drive July 26th
DESCRIPTION:The Second Church in Newton is hosting a Blood Drive by Mass General Hospital on July 26th from 9:00 am – 2:30pm. Second Church will host a light breakfast in Fellowship Hall for visitors from 9:00am-11:30am. Please register with this link for your donation time https://bit.ly/TheSecondChurchinNewton or the QR code above. This link will also have more information on the process and guidelines for how to prepare before your blood donation. Thank you for joining us\, to learn more http://www.2ndchurch.org 60 Highland St West Newton
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/second-church-in-newton-mgh-blood-drive-july-26th/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Second Church in Newton":MAILTO:office@2ndchurch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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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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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:20260819T190000
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UID:10007968-1787166000-1787169600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000
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UID:10007969-1787770800-1787774400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000
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UID:10007970-1788375600-1788379200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000
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UID:10007971-1788980400-1788984000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T200000
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UID:10007972-1789585200-1789588800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20251001T145621Z
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
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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:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20251001T145621Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T200000
DTSTAMP:20251001T145621Z
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007976-1792004400-1792008000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T151146Z
CREATED:20260610T151146Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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