Newton Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Newton MA

02 December, 2021

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NEWTON, MA — Happy weekend, Newton! Your Newton Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. 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 weekend throughout Newton: ELL - Seedfolks Book Group - Newton Free Library When: Thursday, December 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Learn More Parent Teacher Conferences - Newton South High School When: Thursday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Newton South High School What: Event listing from Newton South High School: Thursday and December 2 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 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 conten... Learn More Raytheon Retirement Seminar When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams What: I would like to invite you to a retirement planning virtual presentation exclusively for Raytheon employees hosted by Rise Private Wealth Management. Featured speaker Financial Advisor Kendra Kearney, APMA®, and will present "Raytheon Retirement Planning" in which she will review ... Learn More Dungeons & Dragons - Newton Free Library When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Newton Free LibraryLearn More Holiday Soap Making (Zoom) - Newton Free Library When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: VirtualLearn More Getting Newton Beyond Recycling to Zero Waste When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: VirtualLearn More Belly Dance with Andromeda When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: 76 Eldredge St What: Come join our dance party on Mondays and Thursday nights! Enjoy the ancient art of Belly Dance, starting with a soothing body warm up and moving into breaking down movement and choreography. Performance opportunities for those interested! Or come to just learn and have fun wit... Learn More Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga & Meditation When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:15 p.m. Where: Virtual Learn More ELL - Famous American Short Stories - Newton Free Library When: Friday, December 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: VirtualLearn More Mindfulness classes in a floating Silk Hammock every Friday When: Friday, December 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: 480 Tremont St What: Swet Studio®, of Boston's South End, offers Mindfulness classes in a floating Silk Hammock every Monday and Tuesday at 5:30, 7: 30 pm, Wednesday 12:15pm, Friday at 6: 30 pm, Saturday at 11 am, and Sunday at 4:30pm.Swet Studio's® Guided Meditation and Restorative class is a gro... Learn More Featured Event: New England Model Train Expo When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center What: The region's largest holiday season train show with operating layouts in multiple scales, over 200 dealer tables, new and used model trains and supplies, manufacturer displays, railroadiana, books, collectibles, white elephant table, and more. Saturday, Dec. 4 10-5, Sunday Dec... Learn More Featured Event: Open Range Saturday! When: Saturday, December 4th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Gore Place What: Get outside this fall and learn archery! Enjoy the great outdoors at the historic Gore Place Estate mansion while experiencing a community engagement event unlike any other. Come solo or invite your family and friends along to participate in this Zen-like martial art requires ... Learn More Featured Event: Open Range Saturday! (On the Mark Archery) Featured Event: Studios Fitness and Dance Academy Nutcracker 2021 When: Saturday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Wellesley High School What: Kick of the Holiday Season with Us!  Call 781-235-3638 or email [email protected] to reserve your tickets... Learn More Featured Event: Studios Fitness and Dance Academy Nutcracker 2021 (Heatha Forristall) Featured Event: MA Wills and Trusts: Free 5-Day Email Course When: Saturday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Free Email course starts when you enroll What: Free reports for MA residents whom want to learn more 6 Reasons Why People Avoid Planning Their Estates 7 Questions to Test the Strength of Your Estate Plan MY GIFT TO YOU - MA ESTATE PLANNING E-MAIL COURSE So many people I spoke with wanted to learn more about Massachusetts ... Learn More Featured Event: MA Wills and Trusts: Free 5-Day Email Course (Joel Bernstein) Featured Event: Jazz Guitar Summit: Howard Alden, Sheryl Bailey & Jon Wheatley When: Saturday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Follen Community Church What: $20, before or at the door. Guitar Player Magazine calls Sheryl Bailey "One of the most compelling tones of her generation", and Frank Forte of Just Jazz Guitar ranks her "among the best bop guitar players with a fresh approach and something new." Sheryl has groomed incredible... Learn More Featured Event: Jazz Guitar Summit: Howard Alden, Sheryl Bailey & Jon Wheatley (Lexington Community Education) Saturday Sewing Class At Newton Sewing Studio, Beginners Welcome! When: Saturday, December 4th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Newton Sewing Studio What: Grab a friend or come on your own this Saturday for our all-ages sewing class.  If you've been looking for a relaxing parent/child activity that everyone can enjoy this might just be the ticket! What to expect: Project-Based teaching method with many project options at every s... Learn More Holiday Fair this Saturday! When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:30 a.m. Where: First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton What: Join us for fun, local holiday shopping!  Gifts, baked goods, wreaths and more!  9:30 am-2:00 pm.  Masks required. Learn More Aerial Yoga for Mental Health When: Saturday, December 4th 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 Clothing & Coat Drive at the Scandinavian Living Center When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 206 Waltham St What: Come donate your gently used, worn, torn or stained textiles, clothing, accessories, shoes, bedding, bath linens, quilts, throw rugs, stuffed animals and much more! Don't let your used clothing end up in landfills! Protect our environment! December 4th 12:00pm-3:00pm at 206 Wa... Learn More A Mixed Media Art Exhibit and Sale by Newton artist, Claire Kashuck When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Cutter Gallery, 611 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA, 02474 What: Event title:  Claire-Eyed View:  Collage, Books, Birds and More. In this exhibit opening, Newton mixed media artist Claire Kashuck will explain her artistic process and her journey to finding passion in art after retiring from a long career in non-profit work.  Many of her ecl... Learn More Book Talk: For the Love of Cod with Eric Dregni When: Saturday, December 4th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Scandinavian Cultural Center What: A journey to find Norway's supposed bliss makes for a comic travelogue that asks, seriously, what makes Norwegians so damn happy—and does it translate? Norway is usually near or at the top of the World Happiness Report. But is it really one of the happiest countries on Earth? ... Learn More Teen MTG - Newton Free Library When: Saturday, December 4th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Newton Free LibraryLearn More Featured Event: Pancake Breakfast with Santa When: Sunday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Watertown Sons of Italy What: Pancake breakfast with Santa.Sunday, Dec. 5 - 9am-1pm Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, coffee, tea juice. Picture with Santa. Tickets:Adults - $20Kids Ages 5-10 - $10Kids under 5 FREE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED For more information or to ... Learn More Pancake Breakfast with Santa (Lilia Viscomi) Featured Event: Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair 2021 When: Sunday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newton South High School What: The Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair is back for its 18th year! The Newton Cultural Alliance has taken the reins on this beloved annual event, Sunday, December 5th from 10 am- 4 pm at Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road. More than 50 local artisans will showcase th... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair 2021 (Newton Cultural Alliance) Featured Event: Open Range Sunday! When: Sunday, December 5th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 52 Gore St What: Get outside this fall and learn archery! Enjoy the great outdoors at the historic Gore Place Estate mansion while experiencing a community engagement event unlike any other. Come solo or invite your family and friends along to participate in this Zen-like martial art requires ... Learn More Featured Event: Open Range Sunday! (On the Mark Archery) Meet & Greet with Camp Kaleidoscope When: Sunday, December 5th at 10:30 a.m. Where: JCC Greater Boston What: Meet the Camp Kaleidoscope team at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton on Sunday, December 5 from 10:30am-12:30pm. Learn about performing arts, visual arts, science, sports and games and swim activities. Explore a typical day at camp, including extended da... Learn More Chestnut Hill Square to Hold Menorah Lighting When: Sunday, December 5th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Chestnut Hill Square What: Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Chestnut Hill Square on Sunday, December 5 at 3:00 p.m. Chabad at Chestnut Hill will officiate the lighting of the Chanukah Menorah. The afternoon will feature the giant ice menorah carving and lighting ceremony, music and light refreshments... Learn More Park Lighting When: Sunday, December 5th at 6:15 p.m. Where: Coletti-Magni Park What: The Nonantum Children's Christmas Party Association, Inc. is holding their annual lighting at Coletti-Magni Park on December 5th! Join us for hot chocolate and caroling at 6:15 and the lights turn on at 7! https://www.nonantumccpa.org for more. Learn More Mayor Fuller's Holiday Lights Spectacular! When: Monday, December 6th at 5:30 p.m. Where: 1000 Commonwealth Avenue What: A dazzling drive-thru light and music display! Join us on Monday, December 6th for Mayor Fuller's Holiday Lights Spectacular. Arrive between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm at Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Bring an unwrapped gift (ages newborn -10y) to support the Newton Police... Learn More School Committee Meeting - Via Zoom Meeting When: Monday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Newton South High SchoolLearn More Teen Poetry - Newton Free Library When: Monday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Newton Free LibraryLearn More Belly Dance with Andromeda When: Monday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 76 Eldredge St What: Come join our dance party on Mondays and Thursday nights! Enjoy the ancient art of Belly Dance, starting with a soothing body warm up and moving into breaking down movement and choreography. Performance opportunities for those interested! Or come to just learn and have fun wit... Learn More 🔥Stretch and Decompress your Spine by Hanging from a 🔥Silk Hammock When: Monday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. Where: 480 Tremont St What: 🟣If you want BETTER results🟣🔥🔥🔥Unlike traditional yoga -Aerial yoga and fitness make movement EASY & inversions ACCESSIBLE with low to ZERO impact on the joins!✔️STRETCH your Back✔️DECOMPRESS your Spine✔️TONE your muscles✔️IMPROVE your strength✔️IMPROVE flexibility✔️I... Learn More "A Conversation With Jake Auchincloss" When: Monday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. What: The League of Women Voters of Newton, together with Brookline, Needham, Sharon-Stoughton, and Wellesley Leagues of Women Voters, invite you to join them for a conversation on Zoom with Congressman Jake Auchincloss on Monday, December 6, 2021, 7:30-8:30 pm. We will hear about ... Learn More Music for the Holidays, or Anyday! (Zoom) When: Tuesday, December 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: VirtualLearn More Historic Holidays in Newton When: Tuesday, December 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: How did residents of Newton celebrate the winter holidays in previous centuries? Our short videos explain family traditions at the Jackson Homestead and the Durant-Kenrick House in the 18th through 20th centuries, including baking gingerbread, donating clothing and toys to New... Learn More 3rd/4th Grade Book Group - Newton Free Library When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: VirtualLearn More Featured Event: Taxes In Retirement Webinar When: Wednesday, December 8th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Webinar - link sent once registered What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (including the new changes) ... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes In Retirement Webinar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) [censored] by the Book Club - Newton Free Library When: Wednesday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: VirtualLearn 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.