Saturday, May 17 from 2-4pm. Fair Oaks Avenue, Newtonville. Join your Newton community to meet neighbors who have taken steps to improve their homes — and reduce their energy use. RSVP is not required, but requested, so you can receive event … Read More
Thursday, March 6, 7:30-9pm. Our Lady Help of Christians, Lower Hall (573 Washington Street, Newton). Do you worry about single-use plastics filling your family’s lunchboxes and garbage pails? Are you frustrated by the increasing use of disposable plastics at holiday … Read More
Tuesday, March 4, 8pm. Online. Yes… it is possible to prove that the toxic chemicals coming out of the smokestack in your area are falling out on your community. Researchers published a study last year that documented many toxic metals … Read More
Tuesday, March 11, 7-8:30pm. Online. Since 1965, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) has been the leading voice for a cleaner, healthier Charles River. While the river is significantly improved from its “Dirty Water” days, the work is not done. And … Read More
The Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction is once again offering their signature course, High-Performance Building for Carpenters. This training course teaches carpenters and builders how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Participants will learn high-performance essentials … Read More
Sunday, March 2, 1:15-4pm. Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Do you have a broken item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance? Fix-It Clinics empower you to fix your broken household items with … Read More
Thursday, February 27, 3pm. Online. Breast cancer rates are rising globally, especially among younger people. Although known risk factors including increased age, obesity, alcohol use, and genetics play a role, the World Health Organization estimates that about half of breast … Read More
February 26, 6:30-9pm. Newton North High School (457 Walnut St., Newton). Newton Community Education is offering a class on growing veggies and herbs. Starting your garden from seeds gives you a sense of accomplishment and provides a variety of plantings … Read More
Monday, March 3, 12pm. Online. Kat Eshel and Lynsey Heffernan will be discussing the MBTA’s recent Climate Assessment, taking stock of its climate commitments and work undertaken to date and articulating a vision for sustainability and resilience at the MBTA. Like … Read More
Tuesday, February 11, 7pm. Online. How is our commonwealth doing in the climate change battle, and what will it mean for you? Congregation Or Atid, in partnership with Jewish Climate Action Network, is pleased to once again welcome Massachusetts Climate … Read More
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