On December 5th, the North Street Grille (229 North St.) held its Annual Toys for Tots drive in the North End. Friends of the North Street Grille donated a total of 98 Toys this year. Dan sent in the following photos from the charity event.
Event Notices
Christmas Tree Lighting and Trolley Tour on the Paul Revere Mall in the North End
The City of Boston’s Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting attracted dozens of neighborhood children to meet Santa and enjoy the festivities. The event was held on the Paul Revere Mall, also known as the Prado along Hanover Street. Mayor Menino is still in the hospital, so District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina introduced Santa Read More…
24-Hour Globe Santa Benefit at Improv Asylum, “No Rest for the Wicked Funny”
About 200 people crowded into the Improv Asylum’s North End theater on Hanover Street for a 24-hour non-stop benefit show this weekend. The Improv Asylum’s co-owners Norm Laviolette and Chet Harding hosted this year’s Globe Santa benefit, “No Rest for the Wicked Funny” sponsored by the Boston Globe. This was the 6th year for the Read More…
Library Open House Features Music, Food and Neighborly Fun
The Friends of the North End Branch Library held a jam-packed open house on December 4th with music from Al Natale’s Jazz Band and food from Il Panino Express and Mike’s Pastry. There was also a raffle with over a dozen donated goods and services. Nino Sambataro made a terrific 3-minute video of the Read More…
Nazzaro Center Fundraiser for Cystic Pyborosis
The Nazzaro Community Center held a fundraiser on Saturday, December 4, 2010 to raise money for the cure and treatment of cystic fibrosis. There was a bake sale, children s activities, a raffle and visit from Santa. Below are some photos from the event. (Photos by Matt Conti. Click the images to enlarge.)
Sacco and Vanzetti Case Remembered in Boston’s North End
The Sacco and Vanzetti Commemoration Society will screen rare film footage of the funeral followed by a general discussion of the case and the Society’s plan to erect a monument, and will conclude with a screening of Peter Miller’s documentary, Sacco and Vanzetti. The event will take place on Saturday, December 4th, beginning at 3:00, Read More…
NEAA Christmas Parade Set For Sunday, December 12th at 1:00 PM
Due to bad weather, this event is rescheduled for Sunday, Dec. 19th at 1:00 pm. Joining Santa will be Rudolph, a dozen elves, Disney characters and Wally the Green Monster, handing out candy and balloons. After touchdown, a parade will follow through the streets of the North End. Joining the parade will be the Aleppo Read More…
ROC Teen Saturday Thanksgiving Photos and Christmas Event Scheduled
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St. John School Holds Successful Fundraiser at Fairmont Battery Wharf
The St. John School Development Committee held its annual fundraiser on November 18, 2010 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf. Honorees included Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina, Jeff Cirace, V. Cirace & Son Inc. and Michael Gackstetter, Battery Wharf. The guest speaker was Dr. Ernest Collamati, Regis College. Also speaking were Sister Eileen and Lisa Santarpio. Read More…
Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Anne Dinard of the North End
DINARD, Patricia “Pat” Anne, Longtime resident of the North End, Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 12, 2010. Pat’s passions included traveling, knitting, fashion, reading and cooking. A graduate of Simmons College, Pat worked at Ropes & Gray for 27 years where she made lifelong friends. Daughter of Mary and Peter, Read More…