2010 is the 65th anniversary of the founding of Christopher Columbus High School, once located on North Bennett Street in the North End. The school, and its sister school, Julie Billiart, are now closed. Graduates of both schools, however, are encouraged to contact Arthur Lauretano at aalauretano@comcast.net to be involved in some of the festivities Read More…
Schools
Boston Cares’ Family Volunteer Day at North End’s Eliot School
On Saturday, November 21, 2009, come out and make a difference with families from all over Boston! Volunteers of all ages and their families and friends can participate in the nation-wide Family Volunteer Day program hosted by the HandsOn Network and sponsored by Disney Parks and Fidelity Investments. Volunteers can make a difference in youth Read More…
N. Bennet St. School Hosts Open House
The North Bennet Street School held its annual open house last weekend where the school opened its doors to the community. Executive Director Miguel Gomez-Ibanez, students and instructors were on hand and very welcoming of questions and discussion about the school’s work. The event was very well-attended. The school continues to look to expand its facilities Read More…
Local Nursery & Elementary Schools Information Session
Wednesday, November 18 From 7 to 9 p.m. In the Senior Room of the Nazzaro Community Center 30 N. Bennett Street, North End Please save the date for an information session and fair targeted to parents of potential nursery and elementary school-aged children. Starting at 7:30, parents or representatives from area schools will be available Read More…
Neighborhood Reachout For Boston Latin’s 375th Celebration
Dear BLS Parents, Friends and Neighbors of Beacon Hill, North End & West End, Julia Forbes, parent of Heather ’15 and myself Janet Sweeney, Peter ’12 have volunteered to coordinate our neighborhoods to support the BLS Auction and 375th Birthday Celebration. We are hoping to reach all fifty-five families currently enrolled at BLS as well Read More…
Skating Lessons Starting at Steriti Rink
Skating lessons start the week of November 14th at the Steriti Rink, 561 Commercial Street. Classes are ‘Tots’ (3 to 5 yr old beginners), ‘Youth Beginner’ (generally 6+ years), ‘Basic’ (6 + years for those who have learned the basics), and ‘Adults’. Lessons are once per week for 40 minutes. Choice of four class days: Read More…
Open House, Open Studios at the North Bennet Street School
Aspiring furniture makers, bookbinders, jewelry makers – or those merely curious about the process of making exquisite things by hand – are invited to a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of the America’s oldest schools of craftsmanship during a special two-day open house to be held November 6 and 7 at the North Bennet Street School (www.nbss.org) in Boston’s North End.
The event will be held on Friday, November 6, 10am to 2pm and Saturday, November 7, 10am to 3pm. Admission to the event is free.
Eliot School Kids Visit City Council
About 33 students from the North End’s Eliot Elementary School visited At-Large Councillor John Connolly. The kids sang a couple of songs, showed off their knowledge about City Hall, and got to sit at the councillor’s desks in the Council Chambers.
North End Library Dedicates “Honors Walkway”
The Friends of the North End Branch Library are very proud of their new “Honors Walkway” and want to share the good news of its completion and dedication with the neighborhood. This is a true example of cooperation between the library staff, volunteer residents, generous donors and the contribution of neighborhood business owners. The walkway Read More…
ABCD’s North End/West End NSC Nominates Marie Cantlon For Award
ABCD’s North End/West End NSC has nominated West End community activist Marie Cantlon for honors at the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) 35th Annual Community Awards Dinner on Friday, October 30 at the Marriot Boston Copley Place. The dinner celebrates the voluntary efforts of individuals who have worked tirelessly to address and placate the plight of Boston’s underprivileged communities through voluntary leadership and service.
Marie Cantlon – Marie Cantlon may be small in stature but she is imposing in presence. The North End/West End NSC applauds Marie for her tireless advocacy on behalf of the residents of an often overlooked Boston neighborhood.
North End NSC ESOL Program Visit the MA State House and Representative Michlewitz
The English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes from the North End visited the state house to meet with Representative Aaron Michlewitz and to view the student profiles from the Boston Adult Literacy Initiative (ALI) on display in Doric Hall. The ALI is comprised of Boston adult basic education providers that receive funding from the Read More…
Children’s H1N1 Flu Clinic at North End Community Center
The North End Community Health Center is running a Children’s Flu Clinic to administer the H1N1 (Swine) Flu Vaccine.
Please call 617-643-8100 for an appointment.
The Center is also administering regular (seasonal) flu vaccines.
For more general information on the flu: www.flu.gov or the CDC site.
If your child is a patient of the North End Health Community Health Center, please consider taking advantage of the H1N1 Children’s Flu Clinic.
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