Newton Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Newton MA

25 October, 2021

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NEWTON, MA — Wondering what there is to do in the Newton area? Don't miss what's new on your Newton Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Newton: Overbooked: A Teen Book Club - Newton Free Library When: Monday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Newton Free Library What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Monday, October 25 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMHave too much to do? Want to add something else to your plate? Join our book club, directed at the overscheduled teen! We'll discuss the book while munching on snacks. This month we'll be discuss... Learn More College Admissions in the Time of COVID When: Tuesday, October 26th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Workshop What: Dr. Gena Lester presents insights into the college admissions process landscape in 2021 and into the future. The 2020-2021 college admission cycle was filled with unknowns; from wondering how virtual classes would go, to the impact of test optional policies, and to the challenges ... Learn More Halloweek at The Street: Halloween Craft with Hipstitch When: Tuesday, October 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: The Street What: Join The Street Chestnut Hill on The Green for a fun Halloween craft event with Newton's very own Hipstitch! Stop by any time between 4-6pm to sew, glue, and decorate pumpkins, ghosts, and black cats and more.  Registration is required and tickets are $5. Best for ages 4+. Please ... Learn More Jackbox Party Games! - Newton Free Library When: Tuesday, October 26th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Newton Free Library What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Tuesday, October 26 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMCome join us for some quirky trivia and party games over Zoom. Registration is required. Grades 5-12. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Pleas... Learn More 5th/6th Grade Book Group - Newton Free Library When: Tuesday, October 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Tuesday, October 26 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMStarting October 26th, join us for a virtual book club for kids in grades 5-6 where we explore a new book each month!Our first book will be Ghost Squad by Claribel A. Ortega, all members are exp... Learn More Outsmarting Antisemitism When: Tuesday, October 26th at 7:30 p.m. Where: 349 Dedham St What: Rise above the Hate We cannot let antisemitism define our Judaism, but we cannot ignore it either. As direct memory of the Holocaust fades, Jews around the world are wondering whether the patterns of past centuries are returning, in both the Old and New Worlds, where Jews expe... Learn More Featured Event: Lifestance Health JOB FAIR When: Wednesday, October 27th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 281 Winter St, Waltham, MA, 02451 What: Come join us at the Lifestance Health administrative job fair!  Please join us at our Waltham, MA location for an opportunity to learn more about our open positions across many of our MA sites! and to interact with some of our staff. We look forward to meeting you.   Learn More Featured Event: Open Houses! When: Wednesday, October 27th at 6:00 p.m. What: Welcome! Located in Chestnut Hill, overlooking Boston College and downtown Boston, our tree-lined campus inspires curiosity and learning. This fall, we are having two Open Houses: a virtual option on Wednesday, October 27th at 6 p.m. and an in-person option on Sunday, November... Learn More Featured Event: Open Houses! (Mount Alvernia Academy) Candidate Forum: A Vision for Boston's Seniors When: Wednesday, October 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Join us on Wednesday, October 27 at 4:00 pm, for an important virtual forum featuring Boston mayoral candidates Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu. The event will be co-moderated by 2Life Communities President and CEO Amy Schectman and Rogerson Communities President and CE... Learn More Trustees Meeting - Newton Free Library When: Wednesday, October 27th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Newton Free Library What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@pa... Learn More Halloweek at The Street: Spooky Storytime with Little Beats When: Wednesday, October 27th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Street What: Join Little Beats during Halloweek at The Street for an interactive spooky storytime on The Green that includes song, dance, and lots of smiles! Best for ages 0-4, but all ages are welcome. Please register at the link above. Space is limited – if your plans change, please be s... Learn More Cook Along With Chef Bill (virtual) - Newton Free Library When: Wednesday, October 27th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCook along or watch as Chef Bill prepares a different dish live on Zoom. This month it's Pumpkin Custard! Here is list of ingredients and instructions. Formerly a chef at the original Ritz-Car... Learn More The Write Stuff! - Newton Free Library When: Wednesday, October 27th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMDoes your child like to write? This program is for second grade writers. Each month we will learn about a different type of writing, including creative writing, non fiction, comics and play wr... Learn More A Jewish-Muslim Sponsored Discussion Webinars on Israel/Palestine When: Wednesday, October 27th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Join us for the discussion webinar series on the theme: 'A Better Future for Israelis and Palestinians: Affirming the Sacredness of All Human Life,' sponsored by the Islamic Council of New England and the Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice.  O... Learn More Temple Emanuel's Memory Cafe! With Jessica Abramson When: Thursday, October 28th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 385 Ward St What: In-person on the Brezniak Terrace / Reisman Hall Oct. 28, Nov. 18, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. You have the option of coming in person or stopping by to pick up a take home activity. Other games are available to purchase. Please bring a check in case you would like to purchase additional... Learn More Halloweek at The Street: Yappy Hour Halloween Pawty When: Thursday, October 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Street What: Join The Street Chestnut Hill, New England Frenchie Meetup Group & Polkadog for a Yappy Hour Halloween Pawty on The Green. All dogs welcome – K9s in costume encouraged! Enjoy:Treats & a raffle from Polkadog BakeryPoochinis from Shake ShackDoggy Swag from The Street15% ... Learn More Hooked on Books Club - Newton Free Library When: Thursday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Newton Free Library What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Thursday, October 28 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMIf you are looking for a casual book club that reads a wide variety of titles then this club is for you. This month we're reading Piranesi by Susanna Clark. Info contact: Sara Belisle at sbelis... Learn More International School of Boston | Virtual Open House When: Thursday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Zoom Webinar What: Long known for its excellence in bilingual French and English education, the International School of Boston (ISB) is excited to launch its new Spanish-language program in September, offering our elementary students the opportunity to become trilingual, and our secondary studen... Learn More Schechter Boston Virtual Open House When: Thursday, October 28th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Solomon Schechter Day School What: Schechter Boston warmly invites you to our Virtual Open House. Please join us for a window into Schechter's engaging, dynamic, happy, inspiring, thoughtful and elevating Jewish day school experience. To register for either event, please email [email protected]. Learn More Chestnut Hill Square Hosts Bedding and Bath Donation Drive When: Friday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Chestnut Hill Square What: Chestnut Hill Square will host a Bedding and Bath donation drive to benefit Welcome Home, a local home goods pantry based in Newton, MA. Welcome Home provides families experiencing hardship with basic household items they need to live with dignity. Welcome Home collects and re... Learn More Temple Emanuel's Caregiver's Support Group! With Audrey Zabin When: Friday, October 29th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Friday Mornings 11:00am – 12:00pm on Zoom with Aubrey Zabin. There is no cost to attend- but registration is required. This series is open to Temple Emanuel members as well as the greater community. Call Tracy Schneider at 617-959-4928 or email [email protected] for the zoom... Learn More Halloweek at The Street: Halloween Glow in The Dark Concert with Vanessa Trien & The Jumping Monkeys When: Friday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Street What: Join The Street Chestnut Hill for a special glow-in-the-dark, family-friendly Halloween concert on The Green with Vanessa Trein and The Jumping Monkeys.  Costumes are encouraged!  Grab a glowstick (while supplies last) and join in on the fun.  All ages are welcome, and registr... Learn More Featured Event: A Secure Document Shredding Event When: Saturday, October 30th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 460 Newtonville Ave What: A Secure Document Shredding Event by New England Shredders LLC Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm   Rain or Shine Place: 460 Newtonville Ave., Newtonville Donation: $5.00 per bag; $10.00 per Bankers box Please make sure that there is no plastic, plastic bags, batteries, cardboard, or metal... Learn More Featured Event: West Suburban YMCA Job Fair When: Saturday, October 30th at 12:00 p.m. Where: West Suburban YMCA What: Discover a great place to work! The West Suburban YMCA is hiring in several departments including Child Care, Membership, Sports, Aquatics, Fitness, and Maintenance. Attend our Job Fair to learn more about open positions and meet with directors and hiring staff. Bring your res... Learn More Featured Event: West Suburban YMCA Job Fair (West Suburban YMCA) Featured Event: Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills & Living Trusts When: Saturday, October 30th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Email Course What: To enroll go to ENROLL IN COURSE and register Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein MA Wills & Trusts: The only law we practice We aim for plain English for easier to read documentsCommunication skills honed: 350 public talks/15 articlesABA Tech columnist -> effi... Learn More Featured Event: Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills & Living Trusts (Joel Bernstein) Featured Event: Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills & Living Trusts When: Saturday, October 30th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Email Course What: To enroll go to ENROLL IN COURSE and register Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein MA Wills & Trusts: The only law we practice We aim for plain English for easier to read documentsCommunication skills honed: 350 public talks/15 articlesABA Tech columnist -> effi... Learn More Featured Event: Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills & Living Trusts (Joel Bernstein) Exotic Animals When: Saturday, October 30th at 10:03 a.m. Where: Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History What: As part of its celebration of "Stamps Come Alive" programs and National Stamp Collecting Month, on Saturday, October 30 at 10:30 the Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History at Regis College in Weston will feature creatures from Animal Adventures and Animal Rescue Cente... Learn More Halloweek at The Street: Character Meet & Greet When: Saturday, October 30th at 11:00 a.m. Where: The Street What: Join The Street Chestnut Hill on The Green as it celebrates Halloween with appearances from Miguel from Coco, Skye from Paw Patrol, Captain America and Elsa. Meet your favorite characters, enjoy music from DJ Carl, plus other fun surprises.  Costumes are encouraged! Please reg... Learn More Aerial Yoga for Mental Health When: Saturday, October 30th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 480 Tremont St What: There are many mental and physical benefits of aerial yoga; the combination of meditation, relaxation, and exercise can boost your mood and relieve stress. Join the Swet Studio for this aerial fitness and yoga flow on Saturday, at 11 am and Sunday 4: 30 pm. Swet Studio welcome... Learn More WSYMCA Spooky Soiree When: Saturday, October 30th at 5:30 p.m. Where: West Suburban YMCA What: SPOOKY SOIREE at the West Suburban YMCAOctober 30, 2021 | 5:30pm-8:30pm We hope you dare to join us at the Spooky Soiree! The West Suburban YMCA's fall fundraiser is getting a frightfully fun twist this year as we host an outdoor Halloween cocktail party (yes - costumes & ... Learn More Ghosts, goblins and (were) wolves When: Saturday, October 30th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Winnekenni Castle What: Our Second Halloween Masquerade BallCostumes highly recommended for this ghoulish night .Come dance to the Wolverine Jazz BandBest dressed costume contest.Ticket link : https://www.eventbrite.com/.../ghosts-goblins-and-were...$30 advance purchase onlyNo tickets will be sold at... Learn More Altares de Dia de los Muertos When: Sunday, October 31st at 11:00 a.m. Where: New Art Center What: New Art Center proudly introduces Zaira Meneses & Friends as they present: Altares de Dia de los Muertos. View the altars October 31, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM with a special Son Jarocho Music & Day of Dead Celebration starting at 3:00 PM. New Art Center in collaboration with... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Newton Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.