Community Event Notices

North End Candlelight Vigil For Newtown Shooting Victims on January 5th

All are welcome to a Candlelight Vigil for the victims of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn. at 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 5, 2013 in the North End at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street.

Coordinated by North End Against Drugs (NEAD), the vigil will include many community groups and participants.

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) will perform a musical tribute at the vigil.

The North Bennet Street School has hand crafted 26 angels for the event.

Representatives from neighborhood churches, St. Leonard’s and Old North, are also expected to take part.

Journals will be available for those who wish to write a message as part of a delivery to Newtown, Conn.

The Atlantic Ave. Starbucks is supplying hot chocolate and the Hanover St. 1-800-Flowers is donating carnations.

The vigil will be outside around the tree in front of the Nazzaro Center. Dress warm.

The event is open to the public.

Contact Rosina at NEAD (rofabs@gmail.com) with any questions.