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The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted an informal social event to introduce prospective members to the neighborhood group. The party was held at the North Street Grille with complimentary food and drinks on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. NEWRA President Jim Salini explained that the purpose of the event was to promote NEWRA [...]
North End Against Drugs presented its annual Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarship Program on Monday May 20th at the Nazarro Center as part of the final family dinner series to close the 2013 school year. The evening began with an informative presentation by NEAD board member and Health Educator of North End Waterfront Health, Mary [...]
North End BINGO fans came out on Sunday afternoon to the Nazzaro Community Center for one of our own, Roseann Sdoia. Seriously injured in the Boston Marathon bombings, the North End resident had to have part of her leg amputated. After being released from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital last week, Roseann was able to attend the [...]
We recently profiled “Eliot School Mom” and Charlestown resident, Elena Barbera, about how she was climbing Bunker Hill Monument for a month to raise money for the 14 victims of the Boston Marathon attacks who are now amputees. Friday’s New York Times features Elena and her efforts: Elena Barbera, a writer who has lived in [...]
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The annual meeting of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park was the forum for a lengthy discussion regarding increasing homeless problems in the park, including a recent death. One of the most troubled areas is the tot lot that often becomes an encampment for homeless people to sleep at night. Parents have found blood in the [...]
Elena Barbara has started a “climbing Bunker Hill Monument campaign” to raise money for the 14 victims of the Boston Marathon attacks who are now amputees. To reach the top of the monument takes 294 steps. Her goal is to raise $1 per step, for a total of $8,820. Elena is an “Eliot School Mom” [...]
The 20th Taste of the North End brought out the several hundred people to the Steriti Rink for a night of charitable giving to benefit community non-profit organizations. The annual fundraiser is celebrating 20 years and featured over 40 of the North End’s best restaurants giving back to the neighborhood. There was also a high [...]
In light of the tragic events at the Boston Marathon, Taste of the North End is proud to offer first responders (with badge identification) free entry to the event, which is being held on Friday, May 10 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the One Fund [...]
North End Against Drugs is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 9th Annual NEAD Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarship fund for the 2013-2014 academic year. Students attending tuition & non-tuition based schools are encouraged to apply. Gift cards for supplies will be awarded to non-tuition based school winners. You “must” be [...]
Hundreds of parents and neighbors pitched in at the annual Friends of Christopher Columbus Park tot lot cleanup. This year’s event was expanded to a full blown family social for kids of all ages. Boston Fire brought out Engine 8 and let the kids shoot water from the fire hose into Boston Harbor. Big Joe [...]
The need in 2013 is greater than ever. Recent sequester cuts forced the lay-off a long-time dedicated staff member in our North End center. Ongoing budget cuts have slashed the center’s budget over the past four years, reducing services for the elderly and poor in our neighborhoods. Please help us maintain the critical services for people in [...]
Nazzaro Community Center will be hosting a BINGO fundraiser in honor of “Roseann Sdoia” a North End Resident who was severely injured at The Boston Marathon. She suffered serious injuries as a result of the explosions and has lost a leg at the knee. She has already undergone several surgeries with some to follow. It [...]
Stump Trivia Night brought out a big crowd of Young Professionals on Friday night to the Fisherman’s Club in the North End. Trivia questions were highlighted by live musical performances of The Jazz Quntet, Chroma. Free pizza from Ducali’s Pizzeria was enjoyed by all. The event was jointly hosted by three neighborhood non-profit organizations: North [...]
“Team Miles of Memories – Relay For Life,” an event to benefit The American Cancer Society was held on April 25, 2013 at Filippo’s Ristorante. Marie Parker Orlandi and her daughter Karen Parker Meyers ran the very successful event with dinner prizes and a raffle. Marie and Karen would like to thank the associations, business establishments, [...]
A North End Interfaith Neighborhood Vigil and Remembrance Service was held on Thursday evening for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings of April 15, 2013 and the brave men & women who responded to the tragedy. Special prayers were offered for the recovery of Roseann Sdoia, a North End resident, who was seriously injured [...]
Pilates Bootcamp Fundraiser with Jennifer Phelan 9:15 – 10 AM in the West End Promenade Join us on Saturday, April 27, to sweat your love for Boston! Faneuil Hall Marketplace is teaming up with Jennifer Phelan Pilates to raise money for the victims affected by the tragic events that occurred during the Boston Marathon. Donations of all [...]
We Are Fitness Together Boston Run & Fundraiser MAY 11th at 1:00PM We hope you and any affected family members and friends are recovering and moving forward with a renewed sense of purpose after the Boston Marathon terrorist attack in our city. Last week was filled with grave tragedy, disbelief, horror & fear, but also [...]
North End Against Drugs held a successful Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, April 21st at the Nazzaro Community Center. There were great prizes, refreshments, raffles and lots of fun! The event raised thousands of dollars for the non-profit’s programs. More information at NEADBoston.com. (Photos by Matt Conti)
ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center Participates in the Annual Feinstein $1 Million Giveaway to Fight Hunger NOW THROUGH APRIL 30th Please send monetary donations, gift certificates for food, or non-perishable food items to the: ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center 1 Michelangelo Street Boston, MA 02113 (off Charter Street – in former [...]
A North End Memorial Service and Vigil will be held on Thursday, April 25th at 7:00 to honor and pray for all those who died and were injured as a result of the Boston Marathon bombings. The vigil will be held at Old North Church at 193 Salem Street in Boston’s North End. The service is [...]
Join NEAD for a Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, April 21st from 2-5 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center. There will be great prizes, refreshments, raffles and lots of fun! $30 for 3 cards (and more cards if you want). See Laurie D’Elia to sign-up at the Nazzaro Center or send a check to North End [...]
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) music studios on the Prado received a face lift on Saturday with fresh paint and Spring cleaning. Six students came out from Bentley College to help paint and redecorate the building. These students are part of a community service project day at Bentley where over 200 [...]
*Tickets are selling fast for this fun, exciting evening.* Join us for an exciting evening while supporting this major fundraiser for St. John School, the last Catholic school in Boston’s North End/Waterfront. Tickets on sale until April 22, 2013 St. John School 2013 Dare to Dream Auction & Gala to Benefit the Education Fund Friday, [...]
NEAA baseball will begin on Saturday April 27th. All 8 of our Minor and Major League Teams will play a full game starting at 10am. The Game will be played in honor of Carmine “Tilly” DiMartino. We will have a big pizza party for all of the players, families and fans who attend all of [...]
Mary Romano got laid off at ABCD in the North End last week. She has worked there tiredlessly for around 20 years or more. She worked to help many seniors with Fuel Assistance, food stamps cooked lunches for them, ran trips and held parties at each holiday. She had special parties for those turning 90 [...]
Head chef representative Jose Duarte of Taranta in the North End will participate in the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s 5th annual “Chefs for the Cure” charity event on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at The Residences at W Boston. “Chefs for the Cure” is an exclusive culinary tasting-style event which gives [...]
Nick Varano, owner of Strega and NICO restaurants in the North End, continues his longtime support for the annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer benefit. Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer is an annual “Bake Sale” that runs every year bringing together Boston-area restaurants who designate the sales of one select dessert or 50% of their [...]
The North End Friends of St. Francis House raised $9062.00 this year at our annual Bake Sale and Flea Market. Once again the amount was matched and we delivered just over $18,100 to the Homeless Shelter this past week. This is the most money raised by our group. We would not be able to [...]
ABCD North End / West End NSC cordially invites you to a “Pasquetta Party” on Monday, April 1st, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Join us for Pasquetta (Easter Monday), a holiday tradition when Italian families celebrate the arrival of Spring. Taste some of the typical foods eaten with our family here at the NE/WE NSC. Where: [...]
The North End Friends of St. Francis House held their annual flea market and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, March 22-23, 2013 to benefit the Kneeland Street homeless shelter. As usual, there were tons of treasures at the Nazzaro Center flea market alongside homemade baked goods from throughout the North End. Mama Romano’s [...]
Check out our Spring Course offerings! Music class and more for kids and adults! *Early Childhood Education Offerings* Family Music Makers: Little Music Makers – Toddlers (ages newborn – approx 4) and their caretakers sing, dance and explore a variety of rhythm instruments. Wednesdays: 9:30 – 10:15 am Wednesdays: 10:30 – 11:15 am Wednesdays: 11:30 [...]
Looking for something fun, artistic and exciting for your child to do this April Vacation? Join Theater Week at NEMPAC! April Vacation Play Tuesday April 16th-Friday 19th Registration deadline: April 11th 2013 Age(s): 6-13 Date: Tuesday April 16th 2013- Friday April 19th 2013 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm with a 12:15 performance on Friday 19th Location: Boston Harbor Community Church [...]
Snow could not keep over 125 Friends of the North End Branch Library from coming out on Thursday night to support the neighborhood library. This was the 4th annual fundraiser by the Friends group held at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel on March 7, 2013. This year’s honoree at the fundraiser was Al Natale for [...]
MAPVI & Perkins School for the Blind Invite you to a Beeping Spring Egg Hunt! Saturday, March 30th 10:00 am We’ll meet at the Grousbeck Center on the Perkins campus in Watertown for snacks, crafts and an egg hunt. The eggs will be in three separate areas: one for children with vision, one for children [...]
The Old North Church hosted its third annual Gala last Saturday night. The theme was “The Fabulous Fifties” and the one hundred guests came in appropriate outfits. The gala raised around $19,000, which will be used to support the church’s outreach programs, including Piccolo Regali, the Saturday food program, and to match a City of [...]
The Friends of the North End Branch Library invite you to their 4th Annual Fundraiser on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel, 6:30pm-9:00 pm. It’s an evening of cocktails, appetizers and raffles to support your neighborhood library. Tickets are $45 each and can be purchased at FriendsNELibrary.org.