The events post brings you an organized list of community happenings for the week ahead. Check out some local meetings, events, and community happenings. Summer in the North End is flying by, be sure to take advantage of some great neighborhood events.
Monday, August 4
6:00pm Free Zumba Gold exercise classes at Christopher Columbus Park
Sponsored by the City of Boston, enjoy free Zumba Gold exercise classes in the park.
7:00pm N.E.W.N.C. – Emile Pugliano/Bobby D Neighborhood Family Boat Cruise [Long Wharf, Boston]
Long Wharf space is limited and pre-registratio
Tuesday, August 5
6:00pm North End Family Pride Week: National Night Out [Prado / Paul Revere Mall Boston]
Continuing with North End Family Pride Week, the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) will be host to: Hanover Street BBQ, DJ Sal, Candle Ceremony, Face Painting, Balloon Art, NEMPAC, Boston Police, Church Bells, Kids Crafts, Suffolk County DA, MBTA K9, Demo, Motorcycles, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, North End Waterfront Health, Coast Guard, RUFF, Paul Revere House, Century Bank, Italian Ice Truck, Boston Fire Department, Curious Creatures. More Information
6:00pm Bootcamp at North End Greenway Parks
North End Fitness Together (NEFT) Bootcamp – Tuesdays lasting for 45 minutes, across from Haymarket between Sudbury and North Streets.
7:00pm NEWRA Parks & Open Spaces Committee Meeting – Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St.
Recurring 0n the first Tuesday of the month, contact parks@newra.org for more information, visit parks.newra.org
Wednesday, August 6
7:30am Labyrinth Walks at Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway
Labyrinth Walks with the New England Labyrinth Guild Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway Wednesdays.
6:00pm Film at the North End Library [25 Parmenter Street]
Jesus Camp (2006) with a runtime of 85 minutes. This riveting Oscar-nominated documentary offers an unfiltered look at a revivalist subculture where devout Christian youngsters are being primed to deliver the fundamentalist community’s religious and political messages. Directed by Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing
7:00pm North End Family Pride Week: R.O.C. North End Family Movie Night [DeFilippo Playground, Boston]
Movie: Grease, with Chinese Food and Luau Super Slide, Moonwalk & More. North End Against Drugs, Inc. and The Nazzaro Center Invite you to the 25th Annual North End Family Pride Week in Memory of Robert “Bobby D” Decristoforo. Free admission to all events. More Information
Thursday, August 7
SUMMER ON THE WATERFRONT
Downtown/North End Week 8/7 – 8/13
Sponsored by The Boston Harbor Association, join in lots of local fun events!
More Information
2:00pm North End Family Pride Week: North End Jamboree [Polcari Playground, Boston]
A drug and alcohol prevention and education program for parents & children. Sponsored by North End Waterfront Health, North End Against Drugs & Nazzaro Center – Activities include a poster contest, a play performed by the Improbable Players and Drug skit written and produced by Nazzaro Camp Kids – Polcari Playground. More Information
5:30pm North End Family Pride Week: Senior Citizens Concert & Pizza Party [Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N Bennet St, Boston]
Sponsored by Aaron Michlewitz, enjoy the sounds of Al Natale’s Big Band Orchestra and a pizza party. North End Against Drugs, Inc. and The Nazzaro Center invite you to the 25th Annual North End Family Pride Week in Memory of Robert “Bobby D” Decristoforo. Free. More Information
5:30pm Harborwalk Tour of North End (Meet at Marriott Long Wharf Starbucks)
Boston Harbor Association’s next HarborWalk tour for the Friends of the HarborWalk will be meeting at the Starbucks Cafe, ground floor of Marriott Long Wharf Hotel. The tour is free and open to the public.
7:30pm North End Family Pride Week: North End Women’s Softball All-Star Game [Langone Park, Commercial St, Boston]
North End Women’s Softball All-Star Game North End Against Drugs, Inc. and The Nazzaro Center Invite you to the 25th Annual North End Family Pride Week in Memory of Robert “Bobby D” Decristoforo. Free admission to all events.
Friday, August 8
94th Madonna Della Cava Feast at Hanover & Battery Streets – Opening Night
See the poster & schedule
6:30am Free Boot Camp Exercise Classes at Christopher Columbus Park
On Fridays, lasting until the end of August, from 6:30am to 7:30am. Free Boot Camp exercise classes in the park, sponsored by the City of Boston.
11:00am North End Family Pride Week: Puppet Show
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) will be hosting our 2nd Annual NEMPAC Family Night on the Prado in on Friday, August 8th 2014 from 6 – 8:30p.m. Thanks to the Boston Foundation “My Summer in the City” Grant & our collaboration with North End Against Drugs – we are able to have another event this year. More Information
Saturday, August 9
Madonna Della Cava Feast at Hanover & Battery Streets [Continues Through Sunday, August 10th]
11:00am Wharf Festival at Central Wharf, Aquarium
In celebration of Summer on the Waterfront, the New England Aquarium and Boston Harbor Cruises are hosting a day the family won’t want to miss. With KISS 108′s Billy Costa, Wharf Festival is sure to provide plenty to do for the entire family. There will be lots of free outdoor activities, including carnival games, Aquarium costumes, face painting and more.
1:00pm North End Family Pride Week: Annual Little League Family Game
Parents vs. The Kids, Contact Al Vilar (617) 435-8136. More Information
1:00pm Paul Revere House: Glass Harmonica Music [19 N Square, Boston]
Vera Meyer plays early American melodies on the intriguing instrument that Ben Franklin invented. The ethereal, haunting tones Meyer creates as she places her wet fingers on the rims of rotating glass bowls will mesmerize all who listen!
5:00pm 24th Annual Lafesta Baseball Tournament [Puopolo Park Boston]
North End vs. North Adams All-Stars, Game #1. North End Against Drugs, Inc. and The Nazzaro Center Invite you to the 25th Annual North End Family Pride Week. More Information
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