The Steriti skating rink on Commercial St. was packed with families and friends to enjoy a day of skating fun and support North End Against Drugs. In addition to public skating, several neighborhood organizations set up informational tables including NEAA – North End Athletic Association, NEWNC – North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, Paul Revere [...]
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“A Model of a Good Time” – February School Vacation Week at USS Constitution Museum
“A Model of a Good Time” February School Vacation Week Feb. 18-26, Daily 10am-5pm Enjoy fun for the whole family at the USS Constitution Museum. Discover how USS Constitution earned her nickname “Old Ironsides” in our hands-on gallery programs; test your sailor skills by caulking, or waterproofing, a ship; learn how to write like an [...]
NEWMA Update: BPS First Round Ends Feb. 3rd & Mandarin Playgroup Starting
Boston Public Schools First Round Registration Ends This Friday, February 3, 2012 The Boston Public Schools offer a variety of academic, social and cultural experiences that are hard to match anywhere else. Families can make choices from a customized list of schools that typically includes more than 20 elementary schools. When you register, we strongly [...]
NEMPAC Names Evelyn Harper as Merit Scholarship Recipient
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center names Evelyn Harper as Merit Scholarship Award Recipient for the 2012 Winter Quarter. Evelyn is one of NEMPAC’s more advanced students, studying violin with Sarah Glenn for over two years. She has continued to show growth in her technique and musicality, and is a very dedicated, diligent student [...]
Boston Foundation VP to Speak February 6th at Family Dinner for North End Against Drugs
North End Against Drugs will hold its’ next FAMILY DINNER/FAMILY TALK on Monday Feb. 6th at 5:30pm at the Nazzaro Community Center. North End residents, Nazzaro Center members and NEAA members are welcome. The dinner is free. The guest speaker will be Robert Lewis Jr. He is the Vice President for Programming at the Boston [...]
NEWMA Group Featured in Downtown View Column
Founder and longtime publisher of the Beacon Hill Times, Karen Cord Taylor, turns her weekly column to the subject of digital groups that have formed in neighborhoods. Highlighted is the North End’s own NEWMA (North End / Waterfront Mothers Association) Google Group that currently has 645 members. The most active member and moderator is Jessica [...]
State Grants $250,000 For Custom Carousel On Greenway; Community Giving Campaign Launched
The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced today that MassDevelopment, a State agency, has granted $250,000 in support of a custom carousel on the Greenway. In addition, the Conservancy has launched a Community giving campaign to fund the $2.9 million project, of which $1.6 million has been pledged by a private donor. The custom carousel [...]
NEAD Skate Date on January 29th to Feature “ID A Kid Program”
Prudential Financial ID A Kid Program to Attend NEAD SKATE DATE As part of North End Against Drugs’ “Skate Date” Fundraiser Event at the Steriti Rink, Prudential Financial Services will have their free “ID A Kid Program” at the Rink on January 29th from 2pm to 5pm. The ID A Kid Program consists of a [...]
Boston Youth Fund – 2012 Summer Jobs
Boston Youth Fund Apply for a summer job! Applications available starting February 1, 2012
NEAD Indoor Winter Bocce Tourney
As part of the North End Against Drugs “SKATE DATE” Event on Sunday January 29th at the Steriti Skating Rink on Commercial Street, NEAD will host an indoor Bocce Tournament. Cost per player is $10 and each participant will receive an NEAD T-Shirt. Space is limited so be there early to sign up. Proceeds of [...]
Teen Saturday Winter Video Slideshow
Catch up with the winter happenings of ROC Teen Saturday with this photoshow video:
Steriti Skating Rink December 2011 School Vacation Schedule
Many thanks to Joyce S. for sending this information!
More Persuasive Writings on Neighborhood Places From the Eliot 3rd Graders
What a terrific response to the first set of “persuasive writings” by the 3rd graders at the North End’s Eliot School! Below, we scan and post three more. The kids visited Pizzeria Regina, Mike’s Pastry and Starbucks and wrote reviews of their experiences. (Click thumbnails to enlarge.)
North End’s Eliot School Family Council Receives $25,000 Donation
Local venture capital and private equity firm donates $25,000 to North End School Saturn Partners, a Boston based venture capital and private equity firm, donated $25,000 to the Eliot School Family Council in recognition of the dedication of the faculty and administration of the North End school. The donation will be used to provide faculty [...]
2011 North End Christmas Parade Photos
// < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ YUI().use("*", function(Y) {Y.on("domready", function() {Y.startGallerySlideShow("squarespace-slideshow-params-1324051174");});}); // ]]> After Santa Claus arrived by special North Pole helicopter (see separate photos), the 41st North End Christmas Parade entertained kids of all ages through the neighborhood streets. Hosted by the Nazzaro Community Center, North End Against Drugs and the Mayor’s Office of [...]
Persuasive Reviews on Pizzeria Regina, Mike’s Pastry and Starbucks From The Eliot’s 3rd Graders
Can you be convinced by a third grader? You might be surprised. We recently receive a set a student reviews from Ms. McPartlin’s third grade “Persuasive Writing” project at the North End’s Eliot School. The kids visited Pizzeria Regina, Mike’s Pastry and Starbucks and wrote reviews of their experiences. Our friend, Becca, brought this to [...]
Photos: Santa Arrives by Helicopter in the North End
// < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ YUI().use("*", function(Y) {Y.on("domready", function() {Y.startGallerySlideShow("squarespace-slideshow-params-1323874150");});}); // ]]> Santa Claus, always one for an entrance, arrived by special North Pole helicopter to Puopolo Park in the North End / Waterfront. This holiday tradition brought out Mayor Thomas M. Menino, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Councilor Sal LaMattina along with hundreds of [...]
North End Teens Win “This is How We Roll” Bowling Tournament Sponsored By District A-1
// < ![CDATA[ YUI().use("*", function(Y) {Y.on("domready", function() {Y.startGallerySlideShow("squarespace-slideshow-params-1323809295");});}); // ]]> On Monday December 12, 2011, the District A-1 CSO Office held the finals of the inaugural “This is how we roll” bowling tournament. The event was held at the Boston Bowl located on Morrissey Blvd. The teams consisted of four teens, two boys and two [...]
Record Turnout for the 4th Annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive at Steriti Rink in the North End
// < ![CDATA[ YUI().use("*", function(Y) {Y.on("domready", function() {Y.startGallerySlideShow("squarespace-slideshow-params-1323634712");});}); // ]]> In the largest neighborhood skating event of the season, the North End Columbus Day Committee hosted the 4th Annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive at Steriti Rink on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Skaters brought toys and the kids enjoyed photos with Santa while everyone enjoyed [...]
Photos: North End Stop for Christmas Trolley Tour & Tree Lighting on Paul Revere Mall
// < ![CDATA[ YUI().use("*", function(Y) {Y.on("domready", function() {Y.startGallerySlideShow("squarespace-slideshow-params-1323538075");});}); // ]]> Photos from the December 3, 2011 stop of the Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting at the Prado – Paul Revere Mall in the North End. NEMPAC also ran a craft market and bake sale with their famous bell ringing and interactive instrument zoo. Mayor [...]
2011 Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting Celebration at the North End’s Prado
A large group of kids and neighbors came out today on the Prado – Paul Revere Mall for the North End stop of the Macy’s Enchanted Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting presented by the City of Boston. Mayor Tom Menino introduced Santa and the lighting of the tree to a crowd of kids who [...]
Video: Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park Launches Holiday Season With Music & Fun
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department hosted the 9th annual lighting of the trellis this week, featuring music by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center Children’s Choir, Jeremy Sarzana on guitar and Ray Cavicchio on the accordion. The 260 feet of trellis are bathed in blue [...]
4th Annual Merry Santa Skate & Toy Drive on December 10, 2011
Bring a toy and skate with Santa! Join the Columbus Day Committee for a day of caroling and holiday cheer and help us bring the joys of the season to a less fortunate family! This year recipients will be the families at the Italian Home for Children. In collaboration with Saint Anthony’s Club we will [...]
North End Against Drugs Family Dinner / Family Talk on November 7th
NEAD will hold the first of several family dinner/family talk on Monday, November 7th at the Nazzaro Community Center. We will also have two guest speakers, Chief Probation Officer Steven Siciliano of the Suffolk County Juvenile Court and Former North End resident Lisa Guarino who will talk about her past dealings with drug addiction. This [...]
North End Artist Giovanni DeCunto and Nazzaro Center Partner With World Eco Art Project
World Eco Art Project at Nazzaro Community Center using re-claimed bottle caps from Boston Harbor and elsewhere.The World Eco Art Project (WECO), a non-profit founded and based in Boston is proud to announce it’s collaboration with renowned local artist Giovanni DeCunto and the Nazarro Community Center to create one of the first national recyclable art [...]
North End Halloween Parade Set For Saturday, October 29th
Note: Due to a forecast of rain on Saturday, the Halloween parade / party is has been moved to Sunday, October 30, 1-3pm. View the NE/W Community Calendar for more meetings and events.
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Video: Libiamo Chorus from La Traviata – NEMPAC Italian Opera Concert – February 2012
