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News & Views for Boston's North End & Waterfront Community
It’s SPRING TIME – SPRING CLEANING THAT IS!!!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The North End Friends of St. Francis House will be running our annual Bake Sale and Flea Market on Friday, March 22nd and Saturday March 23 at the Nazzaro Center. So we need you to start your spring cleaning and put together a bunch [...]
Project Bread’s Elizabeth Kent of the North End helped prepare healthy meals at the Pine Street Inn, a Boston-based homeless shelter and one of 430 community organizations funded by The Walk for Hunger. “It was exciting to see the healthy meals provided to the clients—that fresh fruits and vegetables were a part of their daily [...]
It was Bingo Blizzard Fun at the Nazzaro Center on Sunday to raise money for The Red Sox Foundation, a charity selected by North Ender Maria Shea in the name of the late Rosanne Ameno and others who have lost their battle against cancer. Despite the weekend blizzard, the community center was packed with North [...]
Mayor Thomas M. Menino has announced that the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) has been awarded a $20,000 Beautify Boston Grant, which will be used for improvements to the park’s southeast corner. FOCCP is the all-volunteer booster organization that funds the winter trellis lighting and other park activities. The grant allows FOCCP to [...]
NORTH END MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (NEMPAC) ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP Susan Ward to Serve as President of the Board of Directors, Sherri Snow as Interim Executive Director BOSTON (February 1, 2013) — NEMPAC has elected long-time North End resident and board member Susan Ward to serve as new President. After joining the Board in [...]
The North End Friends of St. Francis House are having a “Deck of Cards” Raffle to raise money for the St. Francis House Homeless Shelter in Boston. You can get a card for $10. You can purchase as many cards as you want. You have a great chance to win 2 Celtics tickets to see [...]
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center is very excited for their next Winter Concert Series Event in partnership with the Old North Church Foundation! 2nd Annual North End February Opera Concert “AMORE” Opera Concert featuring Arias, Duets, and Opera Scenes about Love. The program will feature works by composers including Bellini, Rossini, Puccini, Massenet, Verdi [...]
Happily ready to greet shoppers, staff and volunteers from the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), gather around a table with a display of some of the most requested food items needed for families of need for The Whole Foods Food Drive Event at the Charles River Plaza. ABCD staff and volunteers distributed a “Wish [...]
Skate Date 2013 featured a fundraising event by the North End Athletic Association and North End Against Drugs during free public skating at Steriti Rink on Commercial Street. Families and friends enjoyed a day of skating fun while several neighborhood groups set up informational tables and a bocce tournament. The Nazzaro Center Band played during [...]
Hundreds of diners came out to help fight diabetes on Sunday night as part of the 2013 CityFeast. This is the first year the event has expanded beyond the North End to feature 12 restaurants for High Hopes Fund at Joslin Diabetes Center. The first seating of the night saw Boston officials participating including Mayor [...]
Whole Foods Market at Charles River Plaza, located at 181 Cambridge Street in Boston, is hosting a food drive to benefit the ABCD West End Food Pantry on Saturday, January 19, 2013, from 12pm to 4pm. All donations stay in the neighborhood, directly assisting West End seniors and others in need. Items that are in [...]
In his last official event as the group’s President, John Romano, hosted the North End Against Drugs Family Dinner / Family Talk on Monday night, January 7, 2013 at the Nazzaro Community Center. City Councilor Sal LaMattina presented a citation on behalf of the Boston City Council to recognize Romano’s 23 years of service with [...]
CityFeast 2013 is on Sunday, January 27, 2013, 6:00 pm. The city-wide dinner event features 12 restaurants (8 in the North End) to benefit Joslin Diabetes Center’s High Hopes Fund. Tickets are $150 and $100 of the ticket price is tax-deductible. Long time organizer of event, Carla Agrippino Gomes, of Antico Forno and Terramia, was recently [...]
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty at 220 Commercial Street recently held a successful benefit for Cradles to Crayons along with an Open House. The clothing drive collected hundreds of pounds of new and gently used clothing for Boston area kids in need. It was a great and successful night with many friends, neighbors and clients in [...]
The largest neighborhood skating event of the season took place at the 5th Annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive hosted by the North End Columbus Day Committee at Steriti Rink on Saturday, December 16, 2012. Skaters brought toys and the kids enjoyed photos with Santa while everyone enjoyed skating at the rink! Several hundred skaters showed [...]
The 2012 annual North End Christmas Fund Luncheon was a crowded affair on Thursday afternoon when hundreds assembled at Filippo’s Ristorante for the charity event. Raising thousands of dollars for North End seniors and families in need, the committee chair, Robert “Ted” Tomasone said that over 200 checks of an increased amount ($40) were sent [...]
Filippo Ristorante, Lucia Ristorante and Ducali Pizzeria & Bar are holding their 3rd Annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit the Italian Home for Children, in honor of Mark F. Frattaroli. The poster below highlights the 2012 toy and school wish list. Unwrapped items can be dropped off in the North End at Filippo’s or Ducali’s [...]
The North Street Grille capped off a successful week with its food drive to benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank. They collected over 15 boxes of food and several financial donations as well. The American bistro at 229 North Street thanked donors with a $10 gift certificate for use at the restaurant. The staff and [...]
The Saint Lucy Society held their annual Christmas party on Saturday with a large group gathering at the Saint Anthony’s Club on Endicott Street. The highlight of the event was a $750 check presentation by the society to the Nazzaro Center in the North End. Staff and volunteers from the Nazzaro Center said they very [...]
With holiday cheer, Elite Boston Landmark Realty held a very successful collection and party to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Dozens of neighbors stopped by to enjoy the delicious food cooked by the North End’s own Janet Gilardi. Co-owners Maria DiTullo and Toni Gilardi said the Marines were shocked when they [...]
Santa Skate & Toy Drive sponsored by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee Saturday, December 15, 2:00–4:30PM at the Steriti Rink, Commercial St., North End Bring an unwrapped toy for kids ages 1-13 and enjoy complimentary skating while enjoying the sounds of the season. Enjoy some holiday treats and we also hear that Santa [...]
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center’s (NEMPAC’s) year end appeal has been sent to many folks by mail this week. This year, I am also reaching out to folks on NorthEndWaterfront.com who might be interested in supporting us, and who might be able to forward along to any part of your world that might support a tiny, but growing, community non-profit. [...]
St. John School in Boston’s North End is offering a chance to win… A Family Celtics Experience **EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 9, 2013** Looking for a fantastic Christmas gift? This would be a great gift for: Your top 4 employees of the year Upcoming Birthday Gift Family Gift Kids Gift from Santa The Celtics Courtside Experience [...]
The North End Christmas Fund Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 12 Noon to benefit North End families and elderly. The luncheon will be at Filippo’s Ristorante at 283 Causeway Street. Tickets are a $20 donation and available at North End Waterfront Health on Hanover Street. Call 617-643-8105 for more information.
In the true spirit of the season, volunteers took time to help others by holding a Christmas Bazaar to benefit those with Cystic Fibrosis. The event was held on Saturday, December 1st at the Nazzaro Community Center. There was a bake sale, raffles, toys, books, crafts and artwork for sale. Also, ornaments and crafts made [...]
North Street Grille is hosting a food drive to benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank December 4th – December 9th Drop off nonperishable food items, and receive a $10 Gift Certificate to North Street Grille* For more information contact Robin Sidell 229 North Street, Boston 02113 617-720-2010 *restrictions apply
No Rest For The Wicked Funny December 7th-8th, 8pm-8pm Come check out 24 straight hours of improv comedy featuring celebrity guests and live auctions. 100% of the proceeds go to Globe Santa. This year’s current line-up of guests currently includes comedy legend Steven Wright, former Celtics star Jo Jo White, and Dropkick Murphy’s frontman Ken [...]
Happy holidays! Many of the 2,400 clients we serve a year in the North End, West End, and surrounding neighborhoods are immigrants, elderly, non-English speaking, homebound, disabled, and alone. They are the “hidden poor” and without the NE/WE NSC, would have been forced out long ago by gentrification, soaring rents, and failing health. As senior [...]
Christmas Bazaar to benefit those with Cystic Fibrosis on Saturday, December 1st, beginning at 10:00 am at the Nazzaro Center. There will be a bake sale, raffles, toys, books and artwork for sale. Also, ornaments and crafts made by the Nazzaro kids will be featured.
The North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) is situated at 1 Michelangelo Street in Boston’s North End. We provide a multitude of services and programs to low-income residents of the North End, West End and Beacon Hill. Twice a week, we serve a hot, fresh, home-cooked lunch to seniors in the neighborhood and [...]
The North End Christmas Fund is looking for contributions and donors to help North End elders and families. Checks can be sent to the North End Christmas Fund, Luncheon Committee, c/o North End Waterfront Health, 332 Hanover St. Boston, MA 02113. Also, the names of persons and/or families in the North End / Waterfront area [...]
The first “Casino Night Fundraiser” brought out hundreds of supporters from the community to the Marriott Long Wharf Harbor View Ballroom to benefit the all-volunteer Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP). It was a night of chance for a good cause with charity roulette, blackjack and craps along with a silent auction, DJ and photo [...]
It was a delicious fundraising event on Tuesday at the third annual “Evening for Education” in support of the John Eliot K-8 School in the North End. The Mendoza family welcomed parents, neighbors and friends to a special wine pairing dinner at their restaurant, Vinoteca di Monica on Richmond Street. Hosting the November 13, 2012 [...]
The Old North Church begins its fifth year offering Piccoli Regali (Little Gifts). There will again be four teams, with each having 4 to 5 members, with each team serving one Saturday a month. The teams include ONC parish members, some of their friends, neighbors and co-workers, as well as interested North End residents. The [...]
Freeway is at it again, with his Thanksgiving Pet Food Drive. Help Freeway support the MSPCA of Boston and drop a donation off at the Post-Gazette at 5 Prince St. in the North End. Food, toys, grooming supplies, beds, blankets and more will be accepted. Check out the MSPCA wishlist. The office is open 9am-5pm [...]
Toys for Tots is back at Elite Boston Landmark Realty, 350 Commercial Street. Drop off an unwrapped, non-violent toy anytime at the office before December 6th, 2012. Also, neighbors are welcome to join us on Dec 6th 2012, 6-9pm for our Toys for Tots party. JG is cooking again this year!