Community Health & Environment

Team Miles of Memories Fundraiser Benefits American Cancer Society [Photos]

“Team Miles of Memories – Relay For Life,” an event to benefit The American Cancer Society was held on April 25, 2013 at Filippo’s Ristorante. Marie Parker Orlandi and her daughter Karen Parker Meyers ran the very successful event with dinner prizes and a raffle. Marie and Karen would like to thank the associations, business establishments, Read More…

Community Photos & Videos

Big Turnout for BINGO Fundraiser to Support North End Against Drugs [Photos]

North End Against Drugs held a successful Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, April 21st at the Nazzaro Community Center. There were great prizes, refreshments, raffles and lots of fun! The event raised thousands of dollars for the non-profit’s programs. More information at NEADBoston.com. (Photos by Matt Conti)

Food & Drink People

North Street Grille Fundraising for North End Marathon Victim, Roseann Sdoia

Purchase an appetizer at North Street Grille through April 30th and all sales will go to Roseann Sdoia’s Recovery Fund. Roseann lives in the North End and was severely injured as spectator at the Boston Marathon. She lost her leg from the explosion; she has undergone several surgeries and has a long recovery ahead. Support Read More…

Community Event Notices

BINGO Fundraiser on Sunday, April 21st to Support North End Against Drugs

Join NEAD for a Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, April 21st from 2-5 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center. There will be great prizes, refreshments, raffles and lots of fun! $30 for 3 cards (and more cards if you want). See Laurie D’Elia to sign-up at the Nazzaro Center or send a check to North End Read More…

Community Food & Drink

Jose Duarte of North End’s Taranta to Participate in 2013 “Chefs For the Cure” Event

Head chef representative Jose Duarte of Taranta in the North End will participate in the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s 5th annual “Chefs for the Cure” charity event on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at The Residences at W Boston. “Chefs for the Cure” is an exclusive culinary tasting-style event which gives Read More…

Community Food & Drink Health & Environment

Nick Varano Supports “Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer” Honoring Anna Roffo Guarino

Nick Varano, owner of Strega and NICO restaurants in the North End, continues his longtime support for the annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer benefit. Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer is an annual “Bake Sale” that runs every year bringing together Boston-area restaurants who designate the sales of one select dessert or 50% of their Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Evening at the Show Fundraiser Brings Out Over 125 Friends of the North End Library [Photos]

Snow could not keep over 125 Friends of the North End Branch Library from coming out on Thursday night to support the neighborhood library. This was the 4th annual fundraiser by the Friends group held at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel on March 7, 2013. This year’s honoree at the fundraiser was Al Natale for Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Old North Church 2013 Gala Raises Funds for Outreach Programs and Prado Tree Trimming [Photos]

The Old North Church hosted its third annual Gala last Saturday night. The theme was “The Fabulous Fifties” and the one hundred guests came in appropriate outfits. The gala raised around $19,000, which will be used to support the church’s outreach programs, including Piccolo Regali, the Saturday food program, and to match a City of Read More…

Community

Friends of the North End Library Annual Fundraiser Set for March 7, 2013; Tickets Available

The Friends of the North End Branch Library invite you to their 4th Annual Fundraiser on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel, 6:30pm-9:00 pm. It’s an evening of cocktails, appetizers and raffles to support your neighborhood library. Tickets are $45 each and can be purchased at FriendsNELibrary.org.

Community Health & Environment Photos & Videos Sports

Blizzard Charity Bingo Brings Out a Full House [Photos]

It was Bingo Blizzard Fun at the Nazzaro Center on Sunday to raise money for The Red Sox Foundation, a charity selected by North Ender Maria Shea in the name of the late Rosanne Ameno and others who have lost their battle against cancer. Despite the weekend blizzard, the community center was packed with North Read More…

Community Photos & Videos Sports

Skate Date Fundraiser Brings Out North End Families and Friends for Skating Fun

Skate Date 2013 featured a fundraising event by the North End Athletic Association and North End Against Drugs during free public skating at Steriti Rink on Commercial Street. Families and friends enjoyed a day of skating fun while several neighborhood groups set up informational tables and a bocce tournament. The Nazzaro Center Band played during Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Event Notices

Save the Date: Old North Gala and Auction on February 9, 2013

This year a portion of the proceeds will help trim the trees in the Prado so that thousands of visitors can have an unobstructed view of the magnificent architecture. The NEWRA Parks and Open Spaces Committee added, “We are excited and grateful to hear that some of the proceeds from the event will be used Read More…