ANNOUNCEMENTS

June 1, 2020

Greetings! -Enter our just announced photography contest. -See a change in July 4th festivities. -Learn about what's happening with our sponsors. A big congratulations to all of our graduates on Newton Community Pride banners in the city!

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Newton Community Cameras A photography contest during COVID-19 www.newtoncommunitypride.org/photos

JULY 4 FESTIVITIES CANCELLED

For the first time in 30 years, Newton's July 4 fireworks have been cancelled due to COVID-19. The Open Air Market, amusement rides and games before the fireworks at Albemarle have also been canceled. The children’s events and free ice cream in the morning at Newton Centre Playground have been scrubbed, too. We look forward to celebrating with you on July 4, 2021!

NEWTON CENTRE COMES ALIVE

Pat Rand, long time leader of the Newton Community Pride Beautification Committee, rakes the Newton Centre garden. She was joined by Julie Pierce as they prepare the garden to plant seedlings this week. About 1000 tulip and daffodil bulbs were removed from the garden in late May to prepare for the seedlings. If you’d like to help with the garden this summer, please contact Howard Sholkin,  hsholkin@gmail.com .

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Newton Community Pride Spotlights Sharon Stout Sharon has been volunteering with Newton Community Pride for more than 15 years. She has had lead roles in logistics, fundraising and in-kind donations for NewtonSERVES and has also helped with Harvest Fair, July 4 and Newtonville Village Day. Read more about Sharon's Pride volunteer work here. Thank you, Sharon! If you'd like to volunteer visit https://newtoncommunitypride.org/volunteer/

OUR SPONSORS IN THE COMMUNITY

The Village Bank has generously donated to Newton Farmer's Market to help those with food insecurity. WATCH Why Village Bank is a lead sponsor.

Honda Village celebrates its staff here on their birthdays and work anniversaries. WATCH why Honda Village supports Newton Community Pride.

Newton Wellesley Hospital (NWH) continues to treat COVID-19 patients with 32 hospitalized at this time. More info here. Thank you to all those who have donated meals to NWH, including our sponsor Johnny's Luncheonette!

More curbside retail has opened at THE STREET CHESTNUT HILL. List HERE. If you'd like to sponsor Newton Community Pride, a non-profit supporting arts, culture, and community events since 1989, see the benefits at https://newtoncommunitypride.org/sponsorship/

EVENTS

We're working on new Newton Community Pride events this summer. Check Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest news. List of Virtual Events Newton Festival of the Arts Newton Arts Calendar Newton Cultural Alliance events calendar Newton Open Studios Newton Parks and Recreation At Home Activities Newton Free Library Resources New Art Center At Home Gallery Newton Art Association Newton Theatre Company Suzuki School of Newton

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