In the tradition of Newton Puritan John Eliot, The Evangelical Baptist Church of Newton strives to share the teachings of the Bible with all people. The Church's ministries include adult Bible study, Sunday school, young adult Bible study, a singles fellowship, Wednesday night prayer meetings and men's prayer breakfasts. Internet browsers can visit the Church's website for audio files of past sermons, Pastor's notes and other resources.
This is the Massachusetts chapter of The Arthritis Foundation, which is a national advocacy group. It brings information about arthritis to the public while also soliciting donations for research, treatment, and additional support for those suffering from the condition.
As the largest Presbyterian Church in the Presbytery of Boston, the Newton Presbyterian Church offers stunning architecture, stone and window design in the village of Newton Corner. This church not only boasts a diverse congregation, it also takes pride in the history of its congregation and its Scottish roots. Led by Rev. Robert Perkins, the church's senior pastor, Newton Presbyterian Church offers Sunday school, youth discussion programs and adult education classes such as Agnostics Anonymous.
Newton Presbyterian Church is a short walk from a bus stop at the intersection of Park and Tremont streets. The #57, #193, #501 and #503 MBTA buses stop at this location.
The Sons of Italy was established in 1905 to help connect and give aid to Italian immigrants. The fraternal organization currently has more than 600,000 members across the nation and is dedicated to encouraging the study of Italian traditions and promoting cross-cultural relations between the United States and Italy. This location was named after Ambrose D. Cedrone.
This leading human services organization was founded in 1974 to help provide positive communities for youth who are remanded to the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services state institutions as the result of unruly and delinquent behavior. Since its beginnings the organization has also developed a foster care program. Today it operates more than 90 programs in nine states.
Art Street is a non-profit organization run by Robert Guillemin who is lovingly known as sidewalk sam. Art Street's mission is to harness the unique powers of the arts to inspire people, promote community spirit, enrich daily life, and address social ills. To accomplish this, Art Street offers a variety of programs including positive picketing and sidewalk advertising in downtown Boston. These fundraising efforts are donated to noteworthy causes.
The American Legion is an organization that offers assistance and support to American veterans who have served in the armed forces. It holds events and sponsors activities to help raise funds on behalf of veterans and their families. Post 440 of the Legion meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. Membership to the American Legion is exclusive and limited to veterans of WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lebanon/Granada and Operation Desert Storm/Shield.
Forte Park is a large park just off of California St. The location features a large field with bleachers, soccer nets and a baseball diamond. Across the field is a a basketball court. A small "tot spot" with slides, swings and a climbing structure is also available.
Founded in 1897 as a nine hole golf course and expanded in 1920 to 18 holes, Newton Commonwealth Golf Course is a public course open seven days a week. There are changing rooms and showers, a pro-shop and restaurant offering sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, grilled chicken and beverages. There is an outdoor patio for dining that overlooks the 18th hole. Private and group lessons are offered to children, adults and seniors. Newton Commonwealath Golf Course is also available for company, club, family and other group outings. Join their birthday club and get a free round of golf. The course is managed by Sterling Management, which manages three other golf courses in New England. Go to their website for more information.
The Adams Street Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in Newton. It was founded in 1911 and is a warm orthodox temple that embraces a diverse population. It also offers education classes, Shabbat and holiday services.
The non-profit Education Development Center works in 35 countries across the globe to improve education and health through various projects and research. The center looks to improve schools on an international scale through professional development resources and youth training programs, such as the "sericulture" training in Rwanda, where EDC funds helped show local youths how to raise silkworms to successfully produce silk. EDC has also worked with other international organizations such as the World Health Organization to help bring more awareness about health education in schools.
The Education Development Center is easily accesible by the #558 MBTA bus, which stops nearby at 75 Chapel St.