West Nile cases rise to 11; local risk stays high

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Newton Remains at High West Nile Risk as State Reports New Cases

State health officials on Friday reported three more human West Nile virus cases, bringing the Massachusetts total this year to 11. One of the new cases, a man in his 90s, was exposed in Middlesex County. Newton remains classified as high risk, along with Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and several other communities, and officials advise using repellent and draining standing water.

The Boston Globe

Newton Theatre Company Stages Musical 'Parade'

Newton Theatre Company performs Jason Robert Brown's 'Parade,' based on the true story of Leo Frank, at St. John's Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 26, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Spark Newton

All Newton Music School Hosts All-Ages Saturday Jam Session

Faculty member Joey Thieman leads a drop-in, all-ages community music jam session at All Newton Music School on Saturday, September 26, from 2–3:30 p.m.

Newton Cultural Alliance

Newton Council Sends Gas-Pipe Permit Proposal Back to Committee

Newton City Council voted 23-0-1 on September 24 to return to committee a proposal requiring council sign-off on National Grid's non-emergency gas-pipe work; National Grid warned the rule could generate 300-400 permit requests a year.

The Newton Record

Clothing and Book Drive Scheduled in Newton

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul collects clean, gently used clothing and books at Our Lady Help of Christians on Saturday, September 26, from 2–4 p.m.

OurNewton.org

'Don't Forget Your Art' Showcase Held at Auburndale Church

Artists and performers share their work Saturday, September 26, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at United Parish of Auburndale; the series also raises money for a cause and compensates performers.

OurNewton.org

Saturday Storytime Returns to Newton Free Library

On Saturday, September 26, at 10:30 a.m., the library hosts songs, stories and rhymes for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers; drop-ins are welcome.

Newton Free Library

Temple Emanuel Marks Sukkot With Shabbat Service

Temple Emanuel celebrates the first day of Sukkot and welcomes new members at its Shabbat service on Saturday, September 26, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, followed by a festive kiddush.

Temple Emanuel

Cradles to Crayons Hosts Back-to-School Karaoke Party

The Family Leadership Circle karaoke party runs Saturday, September 26, from 1–3 p.m. at Cradles to Crayons Boston; advance sign-up is required.

Cradles to Crayons

Teens Can Make Beaded Bookmarks at Newton Free Library

On Saturday, September 26, at 2:30 p.m., Newton Free Library hosts Book Charms, a bookmark-making program for grades 5–12; registration is required.

Newton Free Library

Temple Shalom Offers Online Shabbat Meditation

Shabbat Mind, an online session with guided imagery, meditation, discussion and sharing, runs Saturday, September 26, from noon to 1 p.m., open to all experience levels.

Temple Shalom of Newton

Touch-a-Truck Event Brings Vehicles to Wells Avenue

A Touch-a-Truck event runs Saturday, September 26, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 2 Wells Avenue in Newton.

I Love Newton

West Newton Cinema Screens Musical Classic 'High Society'

West Newton Cinema shows the 1956 musical 'High Society' on Saturday, September 26, from 1–3 p.m.; tickets are $12.

Newton Beacon