Ellen H. asks: Do you have any idea where we could donate some old clothes? Ideas welcome in the comments below.
Announcements
Go Fund Me Site for Campership Funding (TABCOM)
Please help at this Go Fund Me site. I want to reach all people who have a connection to the North End Waterfront Health Center, formerly known as the “Bethel” and used by North Enders for many years. All the black and white photos and of North Enders! Donate at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/campership-funding-tabcom
Neighborhood Service Center Fourth of July Party
Join the ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center for their 4th of July party on Friday, June 29 at 12:30 p.m. Please call 617-523-8125 to reserve your spot!
Garden Reading Party at the North End Branch Library
You’re Invited to the 13th Annual Scaduto Bender Children’s Garden Party! Join us Friday, June 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. featuring a fairytale puppet performance by Beyond the Mask! Every child will receive a free book following the performance. Families and children of all ages are welcome! Can’t make the performance? Kids are invited Read More…
Summer Reading at the Boston Public Library
This summer at the BPL, help Boston read one million minutes, play BPL Bingo, Read Your Way to Fenway, and enjoy events for kids and teens! Boston Reads 1 Million Minutes Boston Public Library is challenging the city to read one million minutes this summer, from June 1 – August 31! How can you join? Read More…
Faneuil Hall Announces “Summer Sampler” of Outdoor Events
From May to September, Faneuil Hall Marketplace will offer over 200 outdoor activities that are free and open to the public. Visitors can play games, watch performances, learn about history, enjoy outdoor movies and more! See a list of Summer Sampler activities below. Chess Lessons: Corey Tolbert teaches engaging lessons for players of every skill level. Read More…
Charlestown Lower Mystic Design Ideas Open House June 14
Join the Mystic River Watershed Association and Climate Ready Boston for an Open House on Thursday, June 14 to hear ideas about the future of the waterfront space around the Schraffts Building in Charlestown. Come share your thoughts about design ideas for this waterfront space, including public access, open space and walking/biking improvements. The open house Read More…
Woof! Public Art Exhibit to Open in Charlestown Navy Yard June 21, 2018
The Navy Yard Garden Association announces a Summer Solstice Celebration and Grand Opening of its unique dog themed sculptural exhibit in the Navy Yard’s Shipyard Park on Thursday June 21, 2018 from 7PM to sunset. The public is invited to attend this free family friendly event. Please join us for the grand opening of Read More…
Charlestown YMCA Splash into Summer Party on June 7th
Join us for an evening of fun and philanthropy for the YMCA supporting the Charlestown and North End community. The Splash into Summary Party will be on June 7th, 6-9pm at Courageous Sailing Pier (Pier 4) in Charlestown, Mass. Purchase your tickets online at ymcaboston.org/charlestown.
North Bennet Street School Graduation Parade Friday, June 1
North Bennet Street School’s Class of 2018 will be parade through the North End to their graduation at the Old North Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 1. The group will leave from the School at 150 North Street and travel along Richmond Street, up Salem Street and file into the Old North Church. Read More…
Grass Over Artificial Turf Recommended in Letter to Parks Project Manager
Local resident John Modzelewski urges the design team to reconsider their proposal of artificial turf for the multi-use field at Puopolo Park in a letter to the Boston Parks & Recreation Department Project Manager. John lists seven arguments for natural grass over synthetic turf and notes that other local areas, including the Boston Common, the Esplanade Read More…
Adult Book Discussion Club: “Lincoln in the Bardo”
George Saunders’ 2017 novel begins in February 1862, when the Civil War is raging and the nation has begun to realize it is in for a long, bloody struggle. Meanwhile, President Lincoln’s beloved eleven-year-old son, Willie, has succumbed to illness, and finds himself in a strange purgatory where ghosts mingle, gripe, commiserate, quarrel, and enact bizarre Read More…