Newton Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Newton MA

20 January, 2022

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NEWTON, MA — Curious about what to do in the Newton area this weekend? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week in Newton. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a comedy night, or fashion show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 in and near Newton: Featured Event: Interfaith service after temple attack in Texas When: Friday, January 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: 175 Temple St What: Temple Shalom of Newton holds a Shabbat service this Friday at 6:30pm. Rabbis Berry and Abrasley will be joined by clergy from four churches:Reverend Norman Bendroth, First Baptist Church in NewtonReverend Wendy Vander Hart, the Union Church in WabanPastor Kari Jo Verhulst, th... Learn More Featured Event: Houseplant and Begonia Plant Sale When: Saturday, January 22nd at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lyman Estate Greenhouses What: Bring some greenery into your home for the winter. Thousands of tropical and semitropical plants ideal for any home will be available during this sale. Knowledgeable staff will help you select the perfect plants. Winter packaging will keep your plants safe. Please wear a mask ... Learn More Featured Event: Houseplant and Begonia Plant Sale (Lynn Ackerman) Featured Event: Free Online Mindfulness Session: New Year, New Karma When: Saturday, January 22nd at 11:00 a.m. What: Free online mindfulness session: register here The concept of karma has gotten a bit twisted across time and space. We won't have time to delve TOO deeply into this critical pillar of Buddhist teachings and but we can reframe it to more closely align with its original meaning (wh... Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Mindfulness Session: New Year, New Karma (Ron Levine) Featured Event: Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills and Living Trusts When: Saturday, January 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: MA Wills & Trusts What: Want to enroll? CLICK HERE TO ENROLL NOW - IT'S FREE!                                                                                   Course Description for                                       MA Wills and Trusts Course      Attorney Joel A. Bernstein - the estate attorn... Learn More Featured Event: Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills and Living Trusts (Joel Bernstein) Featured Event: 21-Day Yoga Tai Chi Challenge When: Saturday, January 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: 235 Harvard St What: Give yourself 21-days to start creating a healthy habit this year. During the 21-day challenge, you will have unlimited access to a variety of holistic fitness classes either on-line or in-person. You can see our schedule here: info.bodynbrain.com/boston-national-online-class ... Learn More Featured Event: 21-Day Yoga Tai Chi Challenge (Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi) Sewing Class @ Newton Sewing Studio, Beginners Encouraged! When: Saturday, January 22nd at 11:30 a.m. Where: Newton Sewing StudioWhat: Never touched a needle and thread? Got a machine that you can't quite bond with? Stuck in a rut and just need some inspiration? Join us this Saturday for our all-ages sewing class!  What to expect: Project-Based teaching method with many project options at every skill level  W... Learn More Coding Basics – Hour of Code – Free – 8+ with some experience with Scratch When: Saturday, January 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: online What: Join Boolean Girl for a special free Hour of Code event. During this event, participants will learn to write a Scratch program with a loop and a conditional. Girl Scouts who also attend one of our free Ambassador sessions will earn their Coding Basics Badge. All kids are welco... Learn More Meet Boolean Girl STEM Ambassador Monica Puerto: Data Scientist When: Saturday, January 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: online What: Boolean Girl STEM Ambassador events give you a chance to introduce your daughter to women working in different STEM fields. Monica is a Data Scientist who has worked with large media companies, such as National Geographic and Discovery Communications, in addition to startups a... Learn More Featured Event: Leaning into Challenging Conversations: How to Listen, What to Say, How to Say it When: Sunday, January 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: https://leanintochallengingconversations.eventbrite.com What: Wondering how to talk with family, friends, and neighbors about challenging social issues? Join us on Sunday, January 23, 5-6:30 for an "At My Neighbors Table" virtual event with Liora Norwich (Exec Dir. of the Network for Social Justice) to learn and practice techniques for p... Learn More Girl Scout Cookie Booth When: Sunday, January 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: CVS What: Watertown Girl Scout Junior Troop 62728 will be holding a cookie booth this SUNDAY, Jan 23 from 9am-1pm at the CVS Watertown Square (27 Main Street).  We will have all your favorites that are only available once year. Cash, credit cards and Venmo accepted!  Learn More Featured Event: Complimentary Presentation: Volatility on the Horizon When: Monday, January 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Presentation What: Economist, Bryce Gill, presents an analysis of the current market, including the labor market, inflation, as well as the First Trust Advisors Economics Team forecasts for end-of-year index levels. Hosted by R. Miller & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Amer... Learn More Featured Event: Complimentary Presentation: Volatility on the Horizon (Christina Cobas) Belly Dance with Andromeda When: Monday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 76 Eldredge St What: Come join our dance party on Monday 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 with a lovely gro... Learn More FREE WEBINAR | "The Splendors of Venice" Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero When: Tuesday, January 25th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Online What: Venice was the longest lasting Republic in history. The city's privileged position as cultural and economic bridge between the Eastern and Western Christian world contribute to the uniqueness of Venice. The art and architecture in Venice clearly display this combination of Isl... Learn More Summer Camp Info Session When: Tuesday, January 25th at 4:00 p.m. Where: West Suburban YMCA What: We believe that the camp experience is transformational. YMCA camp gives kids the chance to make new friends, learn new skills and interact with nature. Join us for our info session to learn more! Learn More School Boards Under Fire When: Tuesday, January 25th at 7:30 p.m. Where: JCC Greater Boston What: From book banning to teaching of critical race theory, educators and parents across the county are clashing over what can and can't be taught in the classroom. Teachers are caught in the middle of some of the biggest flash points in this country's culture wars. JCC Greater Bo... Learn More Featured Event: Virtual 8-Week Stress Management Course Designed by Mass General Hospital When: Wednesday, January 26th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Zoom What: Want to learn everyday stress relief coping skills for your New Year's Resolution from a certified mind-body medicine psychotherapist? Are you interested in beginning a mindfulness practice or learn relaxation skills for stress, insomnia, pain, anxiety, depression, and more?... Learn More Featured Event: Virtual 8-Week Stress Management Course Designed by Mass General Hospital (Hannah Shulman, Licensed Mental Health Counselor ) Featured Event: Needham Recreation Line Dancing When: Wednesday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 178 Rosemary St What: Needham Recreation Line Dance  Wednesday, January 26 - March 23, 2022 at 7:00-8:00 PM Line dancing is great fun while you improve memory skills, strengthen bones, develop better balance, relieve stress, and put a smile on your face. Each dance is broken down first, demonst... Learn More Featured Event: Needham Recreation Line Dancing (Paul Hughes) Featured Event: Needham Recreation Ballroom Dancing When: Wednesday, January 26th at 8:00 p.m. Where: 178 Rosemary St What: Needham Recreation Ballroom Dancing Wednesday, January 26 - March 23, 2022 at 8:00-9:00 PM Dancing is a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Learn the basic step elements, posture, poise, lead/follow, technique, etc. Dances in... Learn More Featured Event: Needham Recreation Ballroom Dancing (Paul Hughes) Wellness Speaker Series at JCC Greater Boston - Men's Health and Aging When: Wednesday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: JCC Greater Boston What: Join JCC Greater Boston and local medical experts and professionals for a Wellness Speaker Series to explore topics around the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare and wellness post-pandemic, aging, and more. The first discussion of 2022, Men's Health and Aging, will be held on Janua... Learn More See more 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.