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Event Series October Readings in Newton by Canada’s first indigenous Poet Laureate

October Readings in Newton by Canada’s first indigenous Poet Laureate

Albemarle Field 250 Albemarle Rd, Newton, MA, United States +1 more

Canadian Poet Laureate Louise Bernice Halfe (aka "Sky Dancer") will be making two appearances in Newton as part of the week-long celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. Invited by the Newton-based Poets' Theatre in collaboration with the Canadian Consulate, Sky Dancer will appear at the third annual Indigenous Newtonians event on Monday October 9 at 4pm...

Free

Canada’s Poet Laureate to read at Newton Free Library

Newton Free Library 68 Pembroke St., Newton, MA, United States

Louise Bernice Halfe, the first indigenous writer to be named Poet Laureate of Canada, will have a reading and discussion at the Newton Free Library at 3pm on Friday October 13. Ms. Halfe, of the Cree Nation of Saskatchewan, is a survivor of the infamous "Residential Schools" where indigenous children were kept for years (in...

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Newton Harvest Fair: Carnival

Newton Centre Green Newton, MA

Newton Harvest Fair is a two-day event. Saturday, October 14 will feature kiddie rides and carnival food trucks only. Sunday, October 15, will feature the full open air-market. This is a wildly popular event attracting thousands for the food, music, community performances and vendors.

Event Series Exultet Terra

Exultet Terra

Grace Church 76 Eldredge St, Newton, MA, United States +1 more

CAPPELLA CLAUSURA, a Newton-based professional vocal ensemble, is proud to present Exultet Terra, the first program of our 2023-2024 season. Exultet Terra is for double reeds: 2 oboes, English horn, 2 bassoons and double chorus of 16 singers. It centers on three poems by Welsh-born poet George Herbert (1593-1633): Paradise, Colos, and Heaven. The composer,...

$15 – $35

Exultet Terra – Rejoice in the Earth! wins Newton Community Pride grant

Grace Church 76 Eldredge St, Newton, MA, United States

Cappella Clausura Earns Newton Community Pride Grant for Exultet Terra! We are so excited to start this season off strong with the support of Newton Community Pride. NCP does incredible work with and for our community and we are honored to work with such a reputable and generous organization. On October 14th at 8pm at...

$10 – $35

Newton Harvest Fair: Market

Newton Centre Green Newton, MA

Newton Harvest Fair is a two-day event. Saturday, October 14 will feature kiddie rides and carnival food trucks only. Sunday, October 15, will feature the full open air-market. This is a wildly popular event attracting thousands for the food, music, community performances and vendors.

Celebrate Historic Tower Restoration

Join Grace Episcopal Church Newton in celebrating 150 years of community engagement as we cut the ribbon on our restored tower and ring the bells of the refurbished Eldredge Chime. Sunday October 15th. On the lawn facing Farlow Park at 76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner. 3-5pm. Remarks by Mayor Fuller, entertainment by the Branches Steel...

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Bicycle Lights Giveaway at Bristol Mini-Park

Bike Newton and MassBike are co-hosting a bike light giveaway at Bristol Mini-Park on the Commonwealth Carriage Road between Chestnut St. and Bristol Rd. This block of the Carriage Road is now permanently open only to pedestrians, runners, and bicyclists. Bike, walk, roll or run over to "Bristol" between 4-6pm on Sunday, October 15 to...

Free
Event Series Exultet Terra

Exultet Terra

Grace Church 76 Eldredge St, Newton, MA, United States +1 more

CAPPELLA CLAUSURA, a Newton-based professional vocal ensemble, is proud to present Exultet Terra, the first program of our 2023-2024 season. Exultet Terra is for double reeds: 2 oboes, English horn, 2 bassoons and double chorus of 16 singers. It centers on three poems by Welsh-born poet George Herbert (1593-1633): Paradise, Colos, and Heaven. The composer,...

$15 – $35

Sensory Processing in Children: How Parents Can Help

Remote

Understanding Our Differences will present this informative evening webinar on Wednesday Oct. 18 at 7PM. Advance registration required. Everything we do as human beings is dependent on our brains perceiving, interpreting and organizing the sensory information that surrounds us. Like many human abilities, this sensory processing can be variable, and impact the ease and success...

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Event Series Friends of The Newton Free Library Mini-Golf Weekend

Friends of The Newton Free Library Mini-Golf Weekend

Newton Free Library 68 Pembroke St., Newton, MA, United States

The Newton Free Library will be transformed into an 18 hole mini golf course. Saturday evening, October21st from 6:00-9:30, come play the course, enjoy food from Better Life Food, have a few drinks (beer/wine), enjoy musical entertainment by Winter & Woo, and participate in a silent auction with close to 50 items!! Sunday morning, October...

West Suburban YMCA Free Open House Week!

WSYMCA Branches 276 Church Street/135 Wells Ave, Newton, MA, United States

Join us for our Open House week October 22-28. Tour our facilities: childcare areas, wellness centers, pools, basketball courts and outdoor track and field. Let our trained staff help you to determine how to reach your health and wellness goals. Take a dip in our pool - so don’t forget your bathing suit! Partake in...

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