Modeling clay is a popular product used in crafting. There are many different clays on the market, but it is important to understand which clays are considered safe, and which are potentially toxic to children and to the environment. Clays … Read More
Please join Newton Neighbors, a fiscal agency supported by Newton Community Pride, in collecting school supplies for 200 Newton and Brockton children now through August 27. You can drop off donations at Legit Activewear, Sukker & Sweet, or Oddfellows stores … Read More
COVID-19 has brought new challenges when it comes to staying healthy and safe. We have learned that wearing a mask and social distancing will reduce exposure to airborne contaminants and we’ve gained a heightened appreciation for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting … Read More
Do you have children’s books to donate? Service Stars campers will be collecting books in August to set up a children’s library in Ghana through the African Library Project. The goal is to collect 1,000 books that are at preschool through … Read More
Summer Fun in the Sun farm classes for kids at Newton Community Farm are off to a great start. From hands-on learning about plants, chickens, worms, and pollinators in and around the Learning Garden, to creating nests, writing field journals, … Read More
Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors is collecting new or gently used bikes on Saturday, July 10 for kids in need, for distribution through one of their partners in Waltham. The group is also collecting funds to purchase bike helmets and bike … Read More
Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors is partnering with Cradles to Crayons through Friday, July 2 to donate clean t-shirts to the many children and teens needing them this summer. The group is collecting new or gently used t-shirts for children from infant … Read More
Pollinator Week reminds us that change is critical to the survival of the planet and that we can take action, both in our households and communities and in the state and federal policy arena. Here’s how YOU can take action… … Read More
Newton Community Farm is pleased to offer summer internship opportunities to current high school students. As you consider whether this is the right place for you this summer, please be aware that it is okay to have little or no … Read More
Glyphosate-based herbicides, including Roundup, is widely available in stores in the U.S., and is sold in all of the hardware stores in Newton. Green Newton opposes the use of Roundup and encourages Newton residents to avoid purchasing the herbicide, discontinue … Read More
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