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Scavenger Hunt at the Newton Free Library
Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United StatesAre you ready for a Scavenger Hunt at the Library! Come to the Children's Desk anytime between 9am and 12pm and pick up a sheet with clues to find objects and images around the children's area. When you are done you will get to take home a special animal sticker of your choosing. This program is part…
Newton Free Library presents: Twisted Sisters – Killer Hurricanes of the 1950s
ONLINE United KingdomJoin Eamon McCarthy Earls for a wild ride as he dives into the history of the Twisted Sisters, four storms – Carol, Edna, Connie and Diane – that hammered New England and the Northeast all in a period of 12 months during the 1950s. These storms brought devastating winds, pounding waves, record tidal surges and…
Storied Nights – Open-Mic Storytelling at the Hyde Bandshell
Hyde Bandshell 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, United StatesCome listen to great stories, or, put your name in the hat to tell your own, true, 5-minute story. Bring your friends, a picnic and libations. Come enjoy the outdoors while we can! Story Theme: "Fall" Tell us about a time when you took a fall (literal or otherwise); or when you fell in love,…
Newton Art Association’s Annual Awards Show
ONLINE United KingdomWelcome to the 2021 NAA Annual Awards Show at the Newton Free Library and Online Because the Newton Free Library is not yet allowing public receptions, the reception and awards ceremony for the Annual Awards Show will be offered online via Zoom on Friday, September 17 at 7 p.m. The link for the event is here. We…
Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day with Historic Newton
Jackson Homestead and Museum 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesVisit Historic Newton at the Jackson Homestead or the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds for Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day, a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on…
Historic Newton’s Homestead Hayfest
Jackson Homestead and Museum 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesStep back into the 19th century to try activities, such as apple cider pressing and butter churning, that were once part of life at the Jackson Homestead. Everyone is welcome at our free, family-friendly festival in the back yard of the Jackson Homestead.
Newton Free Library presents: Fall Hiking Tips from the Appalachian Mountain Club
ONLINE United KingdomJoin the Appalachian Mountain Club's Bill Cannon and Sue Svelnis for an introduction to the wonderful world of hiking! From a gentle stroll through the woods to a challenging workout with lots of hills, there are so many ways to enjoy nature and so many great places to begin close to home. The AMC will…
Indigenous Peoples Day with Historic Newton
Albemarle Playground 250 Albemarle Road, Newtonville, PA, United StatesThis ceremonial celebration spotlights and celebrates the music, dance, poetry, and the visual art of diverse Native artists that currently live in the Northeast. It will be an outdoor, daytime, family-oriented cultural and spiritual celebration that is open, accessible, and welcoming to all Newton residents and neighboring towns. Stop by Historic Newton’s booth for information…
Newton Free Library presents: 13 Moons and 12,000 Years – Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day
ONLINE United KingdomIn recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day, join Tim Turner, an Indigenous Educator from the Plimoth Pawtuxet Museums, for a unique conversation that explores 12,000 years of Wampanoag history and how communities past and present have adapted and sustained their seasonal, 13-moon lifecycles amid changing natural, social and political landscapes. He will also touch on tribal history specific to the Newton…
Scandinavian Cultural Center Book Talk: “We Share the Same Sky” with Rachael Cerrotti
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin us for a talk with author Rachael Cerrotti about her book We Share the Same Sky: A Memoir of Memory & Migration. It is the story of a granddaughter’s decade-long journey to retrace her grandmother’s wartime escape and weave together the thin threads of family history. In 2009, Rachael Cerrotti, a college student pursuing a…