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Wisteria does not necessarily bloom every year so we’re lucky to see it hanging in all its glory this year from the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park. The FOCCP Horticulture “Hotties” Volunteers trim and take care of the winding vines including the bark knots that have their own intricate patterns. The ladies also are actively [...]
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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 [...]
Important Message from Friends of Christopher Columbus Park On April 24, a 30-year-old homeless man fell into the harbor at Columbus Park and subsequently died. Police theorized he was pushed by another homeless man. It is being investigated as a murder. This happened at noontime on a bright, sunny day! (See Man Dies After Pulled [...]
The all-volunteer Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) hosted a Monday morning ceremony to plant two new dwarf crabapple trees in the park. The trees were planted at the southwest entrance of the park, close to Quincy Market, replacing trees lost during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The new trees are fully funded by Sunstone Hotel [...]
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 Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP), the all-volunteer, donor-funded booster organization for the park, will host a ceremony to plant two new dwarf crabapple trees in the park on Monday, May 6 at 10AM. The trees will be planted at the southwest entrance of the park, close to Quincy Market, replacing trees lost during [...]
A man died after being pulled from Boston Harbor on Wednesday morning at Christopher Columbus Park. The man may have been pushed over the seawall in a fight. The area around the spray fountains near the Marriott Long Wharf was closed off in the park by yellow police tape into the afternoon. The incident may [...]
Join the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) at the May 4, 2013 Park Playground Pizza Party & Tot-Lot Cleanup. The fun gets started at 12 noon and runs through 2:00 pm. Big Joe the Storyteller will be on hand along with free children’s activities including face painting, pizza and games. Spring is in the [...]
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) President, Joanne Hayes-Rines, presented to the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors on April 9, 2013 with an update on the neighboring city park in the North End / Waterfront. In particular, Ms. Hayes-Rines focused on a major project this year to irrigate and beautify the Crossroads Circle [...]
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors has a scheduled public meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress Street. Of note to the North End / Waterfront area, there are two “Friends” groups presenting to the Conservancy Board, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) & [...]
During our monthly meeting on May 14, 2013 the annual election of FOCCP officers and two Directors-at-Large will take place. Officer positions include President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Clerk. Details on the roles and responsibilities of each of these positions can be found in the FOCCP By-Laws. Members in good standing who wish to run for [...]
The Friends of Christopher Columbus is having a membership drive social, happening Thursday evening 3/21: When: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Where: The Living Room (101 Atlantic Ave., Boston) We invite existing and prospective members to join us to: renew or upgrade your annual membership become a new member meet new neighbors visit with friends [...]
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 [...]
Video: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) President, Joanne Hayes-Rines, presents to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on January 10, 2013 to give the neighborhood an update on FOCCP and the proposed Crossroads Circle Project. The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park recently shared the news they have been awarded a $10,000 grant [...]
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park would like everyone to mark their 2013 calendars for the following events and meetings to be presented by FOCCP during 2013. –> 4th of July Celebration … Saturday, June 29 at the park –> Columbus Day Celebration … Monday, October 14 at the park –> Annual Fundraiser, Casino Night [...]
After 10 years, it’s officially a tradition! In a fitting tribute with the largest crowd ever, North End / Waterfront neighbors and friends celebrated on Monday night at the 2012 10th Holiday Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park. Parks Commissioner Toni Pollak and Boston’s Chief of Public Property, Michael Galvin, joined with the Friends of [...]
The following news release announces a $50,000 grant from the Boston Committee of the Garden Club of America to The Boston Harbor Association for a new horticultural display along the Old Northern Avenue Bridge. The award was made at this week’s annual meeting of the Boston Committee, the 1100 member, 14 club consortium. Also announced [...]
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 [...]
I was honored when the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park asked for some of my park photos to use at their annual fundraiser. So much so, that I put the photos in this little music slideshow. Turn the settings to HD (gear button) if you have the bandwidth and enjoy! Tickets are still available for [...]
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, FOCCP, are shuffling it up this year. Instead of the annual gala, the group is rolling the dice on a Casino Night! The event is scheduled for Friday, November 16, 2012, 7-11pm at the Marriott Long Wharf Harbor View Ballroom. This is the newly renovated ballroom upstairs overlooking the [...]
On Monday, November 19, 2012, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park invite the public to a free outdoor celebration featuring the annual holiday lighting of the iconic blue lights on the park trellis. FOCCP funds the light installation on the trellis throughout the winter months. The trellis lighting event is in conjunction with Boston Parks [...]
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Fundraiser: A Sure Bet! Upcoming Fundraiser to Support Christopher Columbus Park WHAT: Christopher Columbus Park “Casino Night” Fundraiser WHEN: Friday, November 16, 2012 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. WHERE: Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, Harbor View Ballroom WHY: Christopher Columbus Park’s Rose Garden, Holiday Trellis lighting, landscape maintenance and community activities [...]
The John Eliot K-8 School and its Family Council kicked off a year-long celebration for the 300th Anniversary of the historic public elementary and middle school in Boston’s North End. The event spanned the school grounds into the Prado and on to Charter Street where Boston Fire brought out Engine 8 for the kids to [...]
Hundreds of kids of all ages celebrated Columbus Day at the namesake waterfront park, thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. The scene included a very fun (and just the right length) parade around the park with community leaders and lots (and lots) of families.) FOCCP President Joanne Hayes-Rines introduced Italian [...]
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Host Columbus Day Celebration in the Park Free Family Fun Day in the Park! WHAT: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Hosts Columbus Day Celebration WHEN: Monday, October 8, 2012. 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10:45 a.m.: Line up for the Kids’ Parade through the park 11:00 a.m.: Ceremony at the [...]
It was an Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park on Sunday afternoon at Christopher Columbus Park. Friends, families and neighbors gathered with picnic blankets and enjoyed games, lemonade and cookies thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and their sponsors (Tia’s, Marriott Long Wharf and Greenway Conservancy). Despite all that was [...]
Sunday Night Summer Movies at Christopher Columbus Park Brought to you by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park July 15th through August 19th in the Park. This week’s movie on August 19th: The Kings Speech The movies will start at dusk (approximately 7:30 pm). Feel free to bring popcorn or a picnic! This movie series [...]
Have you seen the size of the ‘tropical’ plants in the Richmond St. beds in Christopher Columbus Park? That is the question going around the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park group and recently featured on their Facebook page. FOCCP member, Meredith Piscitelli, comments, “Aloha, Hawaii comes to Boston” and shares the story that Mary Ann [...]
On Sunday, August 19, 2012, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park invite everyone to an Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park! The event runs from 12 noon to 4 pm at Christopher Columbus Park, the Atlantic Avenue waterfront park where friends, family and neighbors will celebration the North End / Waterfront neighborhood. Bring a picnic [...]
Sunday Night Summer Movies at Christopher Columbus Park Brought to you by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park July 15th through August 19th in the Park. This week’s movie on August 5th: The Sting The movies will start at dusk (approximately 7:30 pm). Feel free to bring popcorn or a picnic! This movie series is [...]
Sunday Night Summer Movies at Christopher Columbus Park Brought to you by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park July 15th through August 19th in the Park. This week’s movie on July 29th: Galaxy Quest The movies will start at dusk (approximately 8:00 pm). Feel free to bring popcorn or a picnic! This movie series is [...]
Sunset Harbor Cruise Fundraiser When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 – 7:15 pm – 10:00 pm Where: Leaves from the dock next to Christopher Columbus Park near Marriott What: Board Voyager III. This cruise is donated to FOCCP members by Boston’s Best Cruises to support our activities in the Park Food: Hors d’oeuvres and Dessert – Catered by [...]
Hundreds of local residents and tourists from around the country came out on Saturday for the 4th of July Family Fun Day Celebration at Christopher Columbus Park organized by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. The special event kicks off a week of Tall Ships, Harborfest and War of 1812 Bicentennial commemorations on the waterfront. [...]
We invite all neighbors who want to learn more about FOCCP to our Summer Social on Wednesday June 20th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at The Living Room, 101 Atlantic Ave. All current members are also encouraged to attend and bring a friend or neighbor. Delicious appetizers with be served with a cash bar and fabulous [...]
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, FOCCP, met on Tuesday June 12, 2012 at the Mariner’s House in North Square to discuss the many activities going on in the park and to make plans for the Summer and Fall 2012 season. This was the first meeting after the May election of FOCCP officers. The election [...]
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Host Tall Ships/4th of July Celebration in the Park Free Family-Friendly Fun Day Culminates with U.S. Navy Band Concert WHAT: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Hosts a Tall Ships / 4th of July Celebration WHEN: Saturday, June 30, 2012 10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. 10 a.m.: Parade through the park [...]