Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer and here in Boston we are celebrating with the second annual and much anticipated Boston Calling Music Festival, May 23rd-May 25th. Music festivals are hotter than ever, but who needs a desert and some camping gear to enjoy outdoor music, especially when we have City Hall Plaza. Read More…
Friends of the North End Branch Library Book Sale!!! Saturday, May 31, 2014 ***Rain or Shine*** 10:00am – 2:00pm North End Branch Library, 25 Parmenter Street Paperbacks: $1.00 Hardcovers: $2.00
On Sunday May 18th, the St. John School Community, administrators, faculty, and parents gathered for the Seeds of Love Spring Dinner at Filippo Ristorante in the North End. The dinner benefited 4-year-old Annie Flaherty, a current K3 student at St. John School. This past February, Annie was diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment. The entire St. John Read More…
On Monday night, May 19th, the Nazzaro Center gymnasium was packed for the North End Against Drugs (NEAD) family dinner and scholarship award night. Rather than just raffling off the scholarship awards and eating pizza, there was a performance by the members of the Nazzaro Center’s Youth Program under the direction of choreographer Ingrid Oslund. kids who Read More…
Remember when “Do it yourself” meant getting out the wrench and fixing the faucet yourself instead of calling the plumber? Now, we call the plumber. That’s because we’re too busy doing it ourselves in every other realm of our lives. I think it started with banks. It was a relief. Instead of standing in a Read More…
May 19th marks the third week of Keys 4 Kids and North End Music & Performing Arts (NEMPAC) students are still eagerly seeking pledges in exchange for practice time. These pledges will help fund several NEMPAC programs such as the Private Music Instruction Program and the Music Scholarship Program. NEMPAC also hopes to obtain brand new musical instruments as Read More…
Our weekly events post is featured at the beginning of each week to bring you an organized list of community happenings for the week ahead. Check out some local meetings, events, and community happenings. Monday, May 19 5:00pm NEAD Family Dinner & Scholarship Award Selections at Nazzaro Center Tuesday, May 20 1:15pm Historic Marker Ceremony on Greenway North Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award recipient for May 2014 is the North End Beautification Committee for their work toward the beautiful holiday decorations and ongoing weekend cleaning on the streets. The award was presented by NEWRA Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Accepting the award for Read More…
You are cordially invited to the Eliot K-8 Innovation School’s 5th Annual Spring Gala Friday, June 13, 2014, 6:30pm US Coast Guard Ballroom The evening will include a wonderful variety of hors d’oeuvres, fun dancing, and amazing auction and raffle items. Festive attire is recommended. Ticket price: $75 Click here to purchase tickets For more Read More…
The annual North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council election was held on Saturday, May 17th at the Nazzaro Center. With seven candidates on the official ballot aiming for one of the six open seats, voting was open to North End residents from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and shortly after 3pm the total votes were Read More…
NEAA Standings through May 15, 2014 May 12, Indians-Cardinals 25-17 The Indians topped the Cardinals Monday evening, led by Charlie Griffin who went 4 for 4 at the plate. Patience was the watchword as young pitchers on both sides took to the mound to learn the position. The Indians scored five runs in the top Read More…
Please note that the time has been changed to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20th. Governor Deval Patrick is expected to attend the unveiling. Event announcement from the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy: All are invited to join the Greenway Conservancy, the Heritage Guild, and the Museum of African American History for the unveiling of Read More…