06/02/2026
It takes a Village 💙
Being part of the community means more than just being here. It means showing up, building relationships, and supporting the people and organizations that make our neighborhoods thrive.
Slide 1: recently awarded the Nancy Schön Scholarship to two Newton South High School seniors and one Newton North High School senior who plan to continue their artistic pursuits in higher education.
Pictured are the scholarship recipients with renowned Newton sculptor Nancy Schön, for whom the scholarship is named, along with members of the Spark Newton Board. 🎉
Slide 2: West Suburban YMCA’s Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration, recognizing the people and partnerships that strengthen the WSYMCA community.
Slides 3 & 4: The 52nd Annual Theodore D. Mann Newton Mayor’s Community Breakfast, bringing the community together around this year’s theme, Building Community Through Arts and Culture. Mayor Marc Laredo and guest speaker Keith Lockhart shared reflections on the importance of connection, community, and the role of the arts in bringing people together.
Slide 5, 6 & 7: The 12th Annual Strawberry Festival, bringing together local flavors, music, art, and community while celebrating the people and stories that make West Newton so special.
We would also like to recognize Artistic Director and cellist Alison Eldridge, featured in Slide 6, whose incredible performance was a highlight of the evening.
Slide 8: The Waltham Chamber of Commerce John Peacock Annual Golf Classic, bringing together local businesses and community leaders for a day of networking and friendly competition.
Community is at the heart of all we do, and we’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to support these incredible organizations.