Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: 100 Years of Saint Anthony, Greenway Week, Friday Film, International Day of the Girl

Today is Friday, October 4 and be sure to tune in to 100 Years of Saint Anthony’s Feast featured on Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5 at 7:30PM this evening. Boston’s news show went behind the scenes of the North End festival this year during its Centennial celebration, read more on wcvb.com.

Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend…

Greenway Week. In celebration of the Rose Kennedy Greenway’s tenth anniversary, the Greenway Conservancy will host “Greenway Week”, see additional information here.

1:00PM Friday Film: The Third Man (1949). Stop by the North End Library for their Friday Film Series. This week’s film will be The Third Man starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, and Alida Valli.

6:00PM International Day of the Girl Move Night. The BCYF Nazzaro Center will be hosting a movie night in honor of International Day of Girl for all ages to enjoy. Join in our celebration between neighborhood girls and women, which will include games, conversations, snacks and an outdoor airing of Hocus Pocus, see additional information here.

Notable News:

Two Boston sports legends hung out at a North End restaurant on Wednesday night

On the eve of the Bruins 2019-2020 season opener against the Dallas Stars, B’s legend Ray Bourque grabbed dinner with another New England legend, Drew Bledsoe, at Tresca in the North End, read more on Boston.com.

Tune in Tonight on WCVB:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3K6CLWhj78/

Plan your events with the Community Calendar:

Saturday, October 5

Greenway Week. In celebration of the Rose Kennedy Greenway’s tenth anniversary, the Greenway Conservancy will host “Greenway Week”, see additional information here.

10:00AM Coffee Hour with Councilor Edwards. Join District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards for a coffee hour at Caffe Dello Sport in the North End from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., see additional information here.

11:00AM Boston Food Truck Festival. As part of Greenway Week, check out the area’s top food trucks for one big delicious fun filled day! Featuring up to 30 food trucks + beer garden + local artisan market + live music + kids activities and much more, see additional information here.

12:00pM Fall Festival at Christopher Columbus Park. Stop by Christopher Columbus Park for their Fall Festival from 12PM-4PM. Fall Festival kicks off at noon as the children parade around the park led by a tall clown! Read more here.

1:00PM McCrea’s Candies Pop-Up. Stop by Shake the Tree at 67 Salem Street for free samples – flavors include black lava salt, tapped maple, single malt scotch + vanilla!

1:00PM & 3:00PM Dance Performance at the Rings Fountain. For The Greenway’s 10th anniversary, the Greenway Conservancy has commissioned celebrated choreographer Peter DiMuro to create site-specific, free dance performances at the Rings Fountain, see additional information here.

6:00PM Andrew Cotto – Brooklyn Mystery. Stop by I AM Books at 189 North Street and hear from Andrew Cotto to celebrate the translation and publication of Brooklyn Mystery.

Sunday, October 6

Greenway Week. In celebration of the Rose Kennedy Greenway’s tenth anniversary, the Greenway Conservancy will host “Greenway Week”, see additional information here.

1:30PM Blessing of the Animals. Join Rev Ellie and the North End dog owners’ group, RUFF at the Paul Revere Mall with your favorite leashed or caged critter for a special blessing. Read more here.

From the Community:

Tanta Gracia!

Reader Note: A big THANK YOU to my beloved North End community for all of your love and support during my recent health scare. From your cards to your fruit baskets, gifts, and most importantly your prayers, continue reading.

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