Category: Events

  • 2nd Annual Tour de Newton

    The second annual Tour de Newton will take place on Sunday, June 15. The tour de Newton is a bike tour of 20 miles through all 13 villages of Newton. To find out more about this special event, or to register, visit their web page.  If you would like to be a Chestnut Hill Greeter to…

  • Fundraiser Event on Suffolk Road, June 8

    On Sunday, June 8, 2014, between 1 and 5pm, there will be a family friendly fundraiser to benefit the Pan Mass Challenge on Suffolk Road in Chestnut Hill. Click here to read a Letter to the Neighborhood concerning this event Click here to view the Invitation 

  • Houghton Garden “Garlic Mustard Pull”

    Come help the Newton Conservators pull invasive garlic mustard from Houghton Garden. Sunday, May 18 9-noonArrive opposite162–230 Suffolk Rd (off Hammond Street) to helpWear long pants & garden gloves.Houghton Garden leaderKatherine Howard617-527-1796 Click here for more information about this event. Click here for more information about Houghton Garden.

  • Waban Hill Reservoir presentation on May 19th

    On Monday, May 19th at 7 pm, the Waban Hill Reservoir Advisory Committee will present the WHR Acquisition proposal to the Newton Parks & Recreation Commission in Room 209 of City Hall. See meeting agenda below.   Parks and Rec Agenda 05-19-14

  • CHA Annual Spring Cocktail Party is May 8th

        The annual CHA cocktail party is coming up on Thursday May 8th from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The party is limited to dues paying members to keep it manageable, and we want to see you there! If you’re already a dues paying member, you should have received you invitation by mail. Please RSVP now…

  • Boston College Showcase, April 26th

  • Concert by Boston Symphony musicians in Chestnut Hill

    Concert by Boston Symphony musicians Sunday, April 6   8 p.m.  Church of the Redeemer 525 Hammond Street Tickets are $20 purchased in advance (call 617-566-7679), $25 at the door, and $10 for students. Music by 19th and 20th century composers. Featured performers include Keisuke Wakao, oboe, Thomas Martin, clarinet, and Mihail Jojatu, cello. This…

  • Newton Open Studios: April 4-5

    Newton Open Studios Friday and Saturday, April 4-5   The spring art show at various locations around the City will feature works by 180 different artists from the area, including painting, jewelry, photography, and ceramics. Look for signs at the usual places. For more information, visit the Newton Open Studios website.   

  • Its time for Houghton Garden clean up

    On Saturday, April 5th, 2014 starting at 9am, the annual Houghton Garden clean-up begins. Bring gloves and whatever saws and pruners one may have. Lunch and good camaraderie are provided free of charge. This occurs rain or shine. For any information, please contact Michele Hanss at 617-730-8122. *photo from Newton Conservators*

  • Schindler’s List speaker at Boston College Oct. 29

    Boston College will be hosting Schindler’s List Holocaust Survivor Rena Finder Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30pm Murray Function Room in the Yawkey Center. Rena’s presentation is a story of great courage, strength, and perseverance, and Boston College invites you to attend to hear her inspiring message. More information about Rena Finder. This lecture is being…