Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 21

Newton aldermen discuss the city's budget, a group bike ride and BC Class of 2012 graduates.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 20

Waban Village Day, a seedling sale and the city's annual Memorial Day parade.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 19

A concert, the mayor's "Hoops for Our Troops" event and Newton artists open their studios.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 18

A commencement, a chance to recycle electronics and a breakfast honoring volunteers.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 17

A forum on Newton parking, a 5K and the Upper Falls Area Council meets.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 16

A fashion show, a new police campaign and aldermen meet to discuss the budget.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 15

Newton Open Studios preview, Land Use meets and Newton North baseball.

PHOTOS: 'Newton Inspirational Families' Exhibit on Display in Lower Falls

The local photography exhibit "Newton Inspirational Families" by Drew Hyman and Jennifer Nourse is currently on display at Gregorian Rugs in Newton Lower Falls. The exhibit, which features photographs and stories of inspirational Newton families, was prev

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 13

A memorial bike ride, a commencement and of course, Mother's Day.

Newton Student Wins Writing Contest, Honored at TD Garden

Horace Mann Elementary Student Matthew Malec was honored last month for an essay he wrote about Boston sports.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 12

Local music, Kids FunFEST and local sports.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 11

A book & author luncheon, an open mic and big events at the two high schools.

Library Director Closes the Book on 40-year Career in Newton

Forty years ago, Nancy Perlow started as a part-time reference librarian at the Newton Free Library. Last month, she retired from her position as director.

Whiz Kid: 'Sisters' Celebrate Anniversary, Walk to End Hunger

This week's Whiz Kid participates as a little sister in the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston and walked in Sunday's Walk for Hunger.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 10

An open house tour of the new Parks & Rec building, Mom's Night Out in Chestnut Hill and a local Shakespeare production.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 9

A trial begins, a networking event and compost awareness.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 8

The governor is in town, a fundraiser for Newton's 9/11 memorial and a local restaurant starts lunch service.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 7

A rabies clinic, a baseball game and a lot on the agenda for the Board of Aldermen.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 6

Local music, the Newton Conservators tour the aqueducts and the Walk for Hunger passes through town.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 5

A local yard sale, a block party and the Democratic State Committee holds a meeting.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 4

A local art exhibit, a Red Sox player is in town and the off-leash working group will meet to discuss Forte and Weeks Fields.

NewTV Honors Volunteers, Local Stars at Annual Red Carpet Awards

The annual Red Carpet Awards were held last week.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 3

An expo at Newton North, the Farm Commission meets and a grand opening celebration.

Newton Author Brings Inspiration to Young Adult Bookshelves

Newtonville resident and novelist LJ Cohen recently published her first novel, "The Between," a book written for young adults, but has gained some attention from adult readers as well.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 1

An annual event for seniors at Lasell College, a chance to meet a vice principal candidate and a roundtable discussion with the mayor.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 30

Finance Committee meets, Jazz Night at Newton South and the annual Spring Seasonings event.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 29

The annual Run of the Charles Canoe & Kayak Race, a free concert and NewtonSERVES annual day of community service.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 28

An arts festival, a chance to walk with the Newton Conservators and an event to honor Tom Concannon.

Newton Author Q&A: Major League Baseball Meets the Hardy Boys

West Newton resident David Kelly, author of the "Ballpark Mysteries" will be appearing at Newtonville Books tomorrow at 2 p.m. Recently, Patch had a chance to ask Kelly a few questions about his sports-themed mystery series.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 27

A local fashion show, some high school baseball and the anniversary of a tragic event.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 26

A local arts festival, student productions and a celebration of Israeli independence.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 25

A fundraiser for the Newton Tree Conservancy, a tennis match and a fitness expo day.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 24

An event with Historic Newton, info on a revamped restaurant and rain barrel pick-up.

Memorial Ride to Honor Life of Newton Cyclist

Christina Clarke Genco, a 22-year-old Newton resident, was tragically killed last year while on a cross-country ride with Bike & Build.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 23

Parks & Rec. Commission meets, an author event at Newtonville Books and a School Committee meeting.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 22

A free concert, a walk through the woods and a workshop on college admissions.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 21

Help clean up the Charles, see a local concert and make sure your pets get their rabies shots.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 20

An arts festival kicks off, a benefit concert and special drop-off for electronics.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 19

Beautiful Newtonville meeting, a lacrosse game

Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee Launches Engraved Brick Program

The program invites locals to buy a brick that will appear in one of two walkways leading to the memorial.