Pickup: Newton! is a group of environmentally concerned Newton residents who gather for 'pick-up' events anyplace where litter compromises the beauty of our garden city. Membership is free, but limited to those who reside in the 13 villages of Newton. We are a non-profit group, though we actively seek donations from any Newton business or resident wishing to support our work, either with supplies or snacks/coffee to keep our ranks in fine form while foraging for litter. Members are called 'picku …

We are a synagogue founded five years ago to create a small cohesive traditional egalitarian proIsrael religious community affiliated with the Conservative movement in the Newton area. We are dedicated to enhancing our Jewish identities through learning, practice, and prayer; celebrating together at holiday, lifecycle, and social events; studying our people’s history in the land of Israel and the Diaspora and helping modern Israel thrive as a Jewish state. We welcome people of all ages, singles, …

What is a bright? * A bright is a person who has a naturalistic worldview * A bright's worldview is free of supernatural and mystical elements * The ethics and actions of a bright are based on a naturalistic worldview Is Your Worldview Naturalistic? Think about your own worldview to decide if it is free of supernatural or mystical deities, forces, and entities. If you decide that you fit the description above, then you are, by definition, a bright! Join with other brights from all over the w …

This group will help to create a new type of antiwar movement in the Boston area which seeks to unite conservatives, progressives, liberals and libertarians against American militarism and Empire.

  This meetup group is for people who believe that our current two party system is not working, in large part because of the impact of special influence money on both our electorial process and on Washington.   We support Buddy Roemer, a former Governor and Congressman who is committed to getting the secret money out of the process. As Buddy says, "We aren't Democrats or Republicans. We are Americans"   www.buddyroemer.com  

Do you enjoy hiking at the Middlesex Fells, rock climbing at the Blue HIlls, mountain biking at Cutler Park, bird watching at Rumney Marsh, camping at Camp Nihan, swimming at Nantasket Beach, walking your dog at Webb Park, exploring the Boston Harbor Islands, canoeing the Charles River, listening to a POPs concert at the Esplanade, playing soccer at PJP II, learning about owls at Trailside Museum or people watching and tanning at Revere Beach? Become a park ambassador and lend a helping hand in …

"There are other Republicans in Boston??" Yes!! The Boston (Young) Republicans Meetup Group offers opportunities for Boston area Republicans to meet one another and socialize, network, and enjoy the like-minded company. Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for our monthly social/networking meetup. We'll also let you know about meetups for Republican women and other local events of interest. Please see the About pages (link in the menu on the left) for more basic info about this m …

"There are other Republicans in Boston??" Yes!! The Boston Republicans Meetup Group offers opportunities for Boston area Republicans to meet one another and socialize, network, and enjoy the like-minded company. Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for our monthly social/networking meetup. We'll also let you know about meetups for Republican women and other local events of interest. Please see the About pages (link in the menu on the left) for more basic info about this meetup gro …

There are important times in history, times in which that one cannot look towards government to solve the ills of its nation. Times in which, that these ills can only be corrected by the people of that nation, not conflict, the tearing down of others, the irrational pointing of fingers or simply anger. These times were created by the people and must be repaired by the people. In times like these people must rely on others and themselves.   It was George Washington who stated “Let us raise a stan …