Seven extraordinary girls from the Nazzaro Center’s Youth Program showed amazing community spirit and displayed a sense of civic responsibility seldom seen in adults when they took it upon themselves to raise money for the North End fire station that had recently been robbed of their muscular dystrophy fundraising ‘boot’! Those familiar with the Hanover Read More…
For the second year in a row, Joi Salon on Atlantic Avenue, made the Nazzaro Center the beneficiary of their annual fundraiser. At their gathering on a beautiful August evening that drew more than 100 people, the staff held a raffle and sold products with a percentage of the proceeds going to the Nazzaro Center’s Read More…
Here’s the scoop for 2013-2014 Morning Playgroup at the Nazzaro Center: Who: You and your infant(s) and/or toddler(s) What: Morning playgroup When: MONDAYS, Tuesdays, and Fridays, 9am-12:00pm (Note – most folks don’t show until about 10:00 am – also note that another group uses the space at 12:05. Let’s make sure to be cleaned up Read More…
Coaches, players and families of the North End Athletic Association’s 2013 Major Baseball Division and playoffs Championship team, the Tigers had a victory party at the Nazzaro Community Center, last week. Everyone enjoyed being together as a team once again and discussing the terrific season of baseball at Langone Field. The team was presented special Read More…
For the second year in a row, Joi Salon at 2 Atlantic Ave. (Lewis Wharf) will be holding a service event, Joi of Summer, to benefit the Nazzaro Community Center. Each service will include a $20 donation on August 14, 2013 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Last year, the event raised nearly $3,000 for Read More…
Boston Centers for Youth & Families and the Nazzaro Center is putting on a FREE BLOCK PARTY at the North End’s Mirabella Pool on Sunday, August 4, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. There will be a free healthy cookout, family-friendly games, activities, music and swimming!
NEWRA Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi presents the Nazzaro Community Youth Program with the Good Neighbor Recognition Award. (Photo by Phil Orlandella) The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for June 2013 was presented to the Nazzaro Community Center Youth Program on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). A group of about 40 Read More…
North End Against Drugs recently provided a barbecue for Ida DePasquale’s North End Younger Seniors club. Fifty of the club’s members were treated to hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, chips and water. Chief cook was Mikey “Fudd” Giannasoli who also donated half of the cost of the event to NEAD. Thanks so very much to Mike, Read More…
The History of Cannoli: Italian American v. Italian Join the North End Historical Society for a talk about this wondrous dessert that attracts thousands to the North End each year. Michele Topor of the famed North End Market Tours will share the intriguing history of this delectable treat! The event will end with a Q&A Read More…
North End Against Drugs presented its annual Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarship Program on Monday May 20th at the Nazarro Center as part of the final family dinner series to close the 2013 school year. The evening began with an informative presentation by NEAD board member and Health Educator of North End Waterfront Health, Mary Read More…
North End BINGO fans came out on Sunday afternoon to the Nazzaro Community Center for one of our own, Roseann Sdoia. Seriously injured in the Boston Marathon bombings, the North End resident had to have part of her leg amputated. After being released from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital last week, Roseann was able to attend the Read More…
Shown (l to r) NEWRA President Jim Salini, Clarke Hazelwood and NEWRA member Janet Gilardi. (Photo by Phil Orlandella) The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for May 2013 was presented to Clarke Hazelwood of the Nazzaro Community Center on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The presentation was made by NEWRA President, Read More…