Marathon Monday’s Brief: Happy Patriots Day, Nazzaro Marks One Boston Day, Massmouth Riff, March for Science

Things to know for Marathon Monday

Today is Monday, April 16 and rain or shine…the Boston Marathon goes on. On yesterday’s 5th anniversary of the Boston Marathon tragedy, the city remembers the marathon bombing with a day of giving back. 

Here’s what else you need to know for Monday…

Patriots Day. The City offices are closed, BPS are closed, Sunday parking rules remain in effect. The Boston Public Libraries and BCYF Community Centers are also closed.

CANCELLED: Patriots Day Parade. The 243rd annual Patriot’s Day Parade has been cancelled due to weather.

CANCELLED: Reenactment of Paul Revere’s Ride. The reenactment of Paul Revere’s ride on Hanover Street by the National Lancers has been cancelled due to weather.

7:00PM Massmouth Riff: Song-Inspired Stories. Join Massmouth and City Winery at 80 Beverly Street for a new storytelling series – “Riff: Song-Inspired Stories”, see additional details here.

Notable News:

Second Annual March for Science: Another Year of Funding Fights

There were more than 400 people who carried signs, sang and marched in Christopher Columbus Park this past weekend in the March For Science. Organizers of the march hope the display inspires some immediate results at the legislative level, read more on Bunewsservice.com.

Celebrating One Boston Day:

Great time celebrating #onebostonday with the after school program @BCYFcenters Nazzaro Community Center. They are marking One Boston Day by delivering Kindness Notes to people in the community! #northend @TeamMR8 @marty_walsh pic.twitter.com/3JN11ocy0r

— Michael Sulprizio (@MikeJSul) April 13, 2018

Plan your events with the Community Calendar:

Tuesday, April 17

10:30AM Disney with Mr. Dan. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street as toddlers and preschool-aged kids are invited to join Mr. Dan for a collection of Disney Shorts every Tuesday. Large groups can register in advance by calling 617-227-8135.

5:00PM Wharf District Council Meeting. Join the Wharf District Council at 30 Rowes Wharf for their monthly meeting. Agency items include the City of Boston’s Environment Chief Austin Blackmon, updates from Boston Police and the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy.

Wednesday, April 18

4:30PM Mike the Bubbleman. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street as Mike the Bubble Man bring magic and science to children with his interactive show about bubbles.

From the Community:

Riverlife announces departure of president and CEO Vivien Li

The former President of The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA), Vivien Li, is leaving the CEO role at Pittsburgh’s Riverlife and returning to Boston to be with family members in declining health, continue reading.

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Keep up with what’s happening on the Events Calendar.

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