Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: 9/11 Remembrance, Polar Coaster, Mass Military Heroes Fund Service Project, Lego Club, Reiki Clinic, Summer Shred, Friends of NE Library Meeting

Today is Wednesday, September 11 and, though today’s weather may not feel like it, meteorologists are saying we may be in for quite the “polar coaster” this upcoming winter, read more on Boston.com.

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

12:00PM 9/11 Mass. Military Heroes Fund Service Project at Rings Fountain on the Greenway. The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund invites you to take part in a care package service project to support active duty service members and veterans, as well as a pledge drive to support local Gold Star & Survivor (bereaved) military families. This event, to be held at the Mother’s Walk on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston, will offer you the opportunity to give back to our community in a positive way on September 11th, now a National Day of Service and Remembrance.

3:00PM Kids’ LEGO Club. Stop by the North End Library after school to build whatever you can imagine using LEGOs and DUPLOs.

6:00PM Free Reiki Clinic at Mariner’s House. Stop by 11 North Square for a free Reiki Clinic at the Mariners’ House, on the 2nd floor from 6-8 p.m.

6:00PM Summer Shred by Next Level Fitness & Wellness. Stop by Cross and Sudbury street for a free fitness class, see additional information and full class schedule here.

6:30PM Friends of NE Library Meeting. Stop by 25 Parmenter Street for the Friends of the North End Library meeting.

Notable News:

Boston to give $50 to every kindergartner to jump-start college funds

Incoming kindergartners are now automatically set up with a savings account for college or career training as part of a new city initiative called Boston Saves, read more on ABC7.com.

Beautiful September Night:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2P9eQknhwH/

Plan your events with the Community Calendar:

Thursday, September 12

6:00PM Puppies and Politics with Councilor Edwards. Stop by RUFF – the North End Dog Park and join Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards for a meet and greet specifically for canines and hoomans alike, see additional information here.

7:00PM NEWRA Monthly Meeting at the Nazzaro Center. Stop by 30 N Bennet Street for the North End Waterfront Residents Association monthly meeting, see additional information here.

7:00PM Ship-to-Shore: Exploring the Marine Monument in Our Backyard at 1 Central Wharf. Hear from scientists aboard the NOAA R/V Okeanos Explorer in this special ship-to-shore event. Watch deep-sea submersible footage and participate in a live question-and-answer session with NOAA scientists about the ship and what they’re seeing below the surface, see additional information here.

Friday, September 13

San Gennaro’s Feast. Stop by Hanover and Battery Streets and join in on San Gennaro’s Feast celebrations, see additional information here.

6:30AM Summer Fitness Series: Bootcamp. Stop by Christopher Columbus Park for the Boston Summer Fitness Series. This week’s free class is Bootcamp, see additional information here.

1:00PM Friday Film: Harold and Maude (1971). Stop by the North End Library for their Friday film series. Today’s film will be Harold and Maude from 1971.

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