Flood Watch through Tuesday; heavy rain Sunday

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Flood Watch posted for Newton Lower Falls

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Newton Lower Falls through 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, and a Wind Advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. Sunday. Sunday's forecast calls for showers, with thunderstorms possible after 11 a.m. that could produce heavy rainfall, three-quarters of an inch to an inch of new rain, and northeast wind gusts as high as 36 mph. Showers are expected to continue Sunday night and through Monday.

National Weather Service

First Unitarian Universalist Society hosts Community Expo

The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton hosts a Community Expo today, Sept. 27, from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., connecting attendees with volunteer committees and social action initiatives.

Newton Beacon

Sukkot celebration and religious school open house held

Congregation Dorshei Tzedek hosts an all-ages Sukkot celebration and Religious School open house today, Sept. 27, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., with songs, activities, a drum circle and a joint service.

Congregation Dorshei Tzedek

Newton collaborative picnic held at Our Lady's lawn

The Sacred Heart and Our Lady Help of Christians Collaborative holds a picnic today, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady's Church, with food, music, games, pony rides and face painting.

Sacred Heart & Our Lady's Collaborative

JCC dance class blends ballet basics and creative movement

Children ages 3-5 join Fall Creative Dance & Ballet Fusion today, Sept. 27, from 11 to 11:50 a.m. at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton, combining beginner ballet with movement, stories, music and games.

JCC Greater Boston

JCC robotics workshop begins Sunday afternoon

The Fall Bot Building Workshop for ages 7-12 begins today, Sept. 27, from 3 to 4 p.m. at JCC Greater Boston in Newton, where participants build and program robots using beginner-friendly coding tools.

JewishBoston

Girl Scouts try orienteering in Newton

An Introduction to Orienteering is scheduled for today, Sept. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Newton, where Girl Scouts practice using a map and compass before trying a short course.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts

JCC Broadway dance and improv class begins Sunday

JCC Greater Boston's Fall Broadway Bootcamp for ages 6-9 meets today, Sept. 27, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC; registration is required.

JewishBoston

JCC offers Qigong and Reiki self-care workshop

A Qigong and Reiki workshop for adults is scheduled for today, Sept. 27, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton.

JCC Greater Boston

Free JCC running club meets Sunday morning

The free, community-open Schvitz Running Club meets today, Sept. 27, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC, with runners gathering in the lobby by 8:45 a.m.

JCC Greater Boston

Newton North rallies past Weymouth, 14-12

Newton North beat Weymouth 14-12 on Friday, Sept. 25, scoring twice in the second half and stopping a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter for its first win over Weymouth in eight years.

The Boston Globe

Two Newton Country Day seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Two Newton Country Day School seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists on Sept. 25, with three classmates earning Commended Scholar recognition.

The Newton Record

Newton South volleyball falls to Natick in five sets

Newton South lost 3-2 to Natick on Friday, Sept. 25, despite scoring more points across the five sets.

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