Rescinded $135K textile archive grant reinstated

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Historic Newton's $135,000 textile archive grant restored

Historic Newton says its $135,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, previously rescinded by the Trump administration, has been reinstated. No reason was given. The group, which runs the Jackson Homestead and the Durant-Kenrick House, can now go ahead with its project to sort and better catalog its large textile collection, including deaccessioning duplicates and less interesting items; 'Our job is to accumulate the right stuff,' said Director Lisa Dady.

Newton Beacon

Red Skies opens St. Ignatius concert series season

New England bluegrass band Red Skies performs at St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m., opening the 2026-2027 concert season; suggested donation is $20-$30.

Boston Bluegrass Union

Newton prayer gathering for peace set for Friday evening

Our Lady's Church hosts an evening of prayer, scripture, reflection and music from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, with SHOL PAX Christi Newton holding a reception afterward.

Sacred Heart & Our Lady's Collaborative

PJ Library playgroup meets at JCC Greater Boston

A free Newton playgroup for families with children ages 0-5 offers crafts, stories, songs and Shabbat blessings Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at JCC Greater Boston.

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Newton Free Library hosts Jammin With You for young children

Jammin With You leads a music-and-movement session for children ages 0-5 and caregivers at the Newton Free Library Friday at 10:30 a.m.; drop-ins welcome.

Newton Free Library

Library offers English conversation practice Friday morning

The Newton Free Library holds an in-person English conversation practice session Friday at 11 a.m.

Newton Free Library

Newton Free Library offers drop-in tech help

A librarian provides 20-minute, first-come, first-served technology help at the Newton Free Library Friday at 2 p.m.

Newton Free Library

Children can drop in for crafts at Newton Free Library

The library hosts drop-in crafting for children ages 5 and older Friday at 4 p.m.; no registration required.

Newton Free Library

Temple Emanuel plans Sukkot and Shabbat dinner

Temple Emanuel's Erev Sukkot and Shabbat Alive program begins Friday at 6:20 p.m., with dinner from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Temple Emanuel

Newton South football visits Wayland Friday night

Newton South's varsity football team plays at Wayland Friday at 7 p.m.

MaxPreps

Newton Country Day hosts Dexter Southfield volleyball

Dexter Southfield's varsity volleyball team plays at Newton Country Day Friday at 3:30 p.m.

MaxPreps

Massachusetts Citizens for Life banquet set for Newton

Massachusetts Citizens for Life holds its 53rd Anniversary Banquet Friday at 6 p.m. at the Boston Marriott Newton, featuring keynote speaker Riley Gaines.

Massachusetts Citizens for Life