Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Educated Neighborhoods, Fisherman’s Feast, U.S.S. Unicorn?

Things to know for Thursday

Events for Thursday, August 17th!

6:30pm Fisherman’s Feast at North St., Fleet St., Lewis St. in Boston’s North End – Blessing of the Fishing Waters to Christopher Columbus Park. See the poster.

10:00am Kids Artist in Residence Workshop at Christopher Columbus Park – Participation is free but young children must be accompanied by an adult.

5:30pm Boston Workplace Fitness on the Greenway – Milk Street & Atlantic Avenue – Cresa Boston would like to bring together employees in nearby offices to The Greenway to participate in a fitness program promoting wellness in the workplace.

6:00pm Workforce / Affordable Housing Info Session “The Beverly” at West End Library. Related Beal will host a public information session on the application process for The Beverly, a completely unique Boston apartment building that offers top-level amenities at below market rates, view the post.

View the map and continue reading at, The Boston Globe.

Article of interest:

Where are Boston’s most educated neighborhoods?

Take a look at this interactive map that compiles Census data to show the most-educated neighborhoods in Boston. The map uses colored coded dots to represent levels of education for residents age 25 and older. Blue dots represent graduate degrees and luckily for us, they are clustered in Cambridge, the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and the North End! The Boston Globe has the full story.

Move over ‘Ironsides’ – there’s a new vessel in Boston Harbor

Plan your events with the Community Calendar

Friday, August 18

Fisherman’s Feast at North St., Fleet St., Lewis St. in Boston’s North End – See the poster.

1:00pm Movie at North End Library. Located at 25 Parmenter Street, the North End Branch of the Public Library. The Club will meet on Fridays from 1-3:30. Following the movie there will be light refreshments and a discussion about the movie. View the posting.

2:00pm Bead-dazzled (Beading) at the North End Library. Located at 25 Parmenter Street, learn to create a beautiful beaded bracelet that you can wear or gift! Please call the library at 617-227-8135 to reserve a spot. View the post.

5:00pm Berklee Summer Concerts at the Greenway. Berklee returns to The Greenway for another summer series of Concerts at the Greenway. Join us every Friday in July and August from 5p-7p for live music performed by Berklee students in our beautiful North End Parks.

6:00pm Friday Afternoon Concert Series. Fridays in July and August, this concert series will showcase local music, located at Sam Adams Park.

6:30pm Crosstown Live Music at 19 North Square. The local band Crosstown will perform live in North Square on Friday, weather permitting.

7:30pm Outdoor Movie: “The Junglebook 2016” at Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, the movie starts at dusk.

Saturday, August 19

Fisherman’s Feast at North St., Fleet St., Lewis St. in Boston’s North End – See the poster.

10:30am I Piccoli Lettori. Join I AM Books for its Italian reading group for little ones! Children (0-4) and their parents will engage in multiple readings and games for a fun morning of Italian language and learning. Located at I AM Books, 189 North Street.

11:00am Greenway Open Market. The Greenway Open Market is a vibrant open-air artisan market featuring talented area artists, crafters, and independent designers. Visitors will find exceptional art, locally produced products, and much more! Located at the Rings Fountain, Milk Street.

12:00pm Lawn Games at Christopher Columbus Park (West Lawn). Saturday Lawn Games on the West Lawn (corn hole, croquet and more!) — Noon to 4p.m. Brought to you by Friends of Christopher Columbus Park!

1:00pm Tinsmithing Demonstration – Paul Revere House. Who made the ubiquitous lanterns, sconces, and other tin wares of the 18th century? A tinker! Larry Leonard produces and sells examples of his craft while describing the techniques, tools, and materials used since the Reveres’ era. Located at The Paul Revere House, 19 N Square, Boston .

From the Community: 

Thursday 8/17 Information Session on The Beverly

On Thursday August 17 at 6:00 p.m., Related Beal will host a public information session on the application process for The Beverly, a completely unique Boston apartment building that offers top-level amenities at below market rates. View the post.

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