Kids & Families

North End Against Drugs and Nazzaro Center Trip to the Halloween Spectacular

On Saturday October 28th, North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and the Nazzaro Center joined forces to run a family fun night trip to Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island to see the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Over 40 NEAD family members, led by NEAD treasurer Karen D’Amico and board members Maria Lanza and John Pregmon, took a Read More…

Community Kids & Families

North End Against Drugs Back to School Party

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) held its annual Back to School Dance Party last Friday, September 29th, at Polcari Playground at the Nazzaro Center. The playground was filled with students from the neighborhood and their parents, as well as students from our two neighborhood schools the Eliot and St. John’s. NEAD board members organized a Read More…

Daily Briefs

Friday’s Brief: (Close to) Paul Revere’s Outhouse, Back to School Party, Octoberfest, Airbnb Keys?

Things to know for the Weekend! Here’s what’s happening on Friday, September 29th: Yom Kippur begins tonight and ends Saturday evening. Also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. More at Wikipedia. 10:00am-7:00pm Marquis Health Career Fair at 70 Fulton St. Marquis Health Services is sponsoring a series of Career Fairs for openings Read More…

Community Featured Kids & Families

North End Family Pride Day – Video Clips

In addition to taking photos at the North End Family Pride Day, I recorded some video clips. Here they are in the above compilation. At the time I did the recording, the Johnny Paolo bocce tournament was in full swing, Crosstown and Street Magic were singing, and the petting zoo was packed. Take a look!

Event Notices

Back to School Dance Party on September 29th

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) will host its annual Back to School Dance Party. The event will be on Friday, September 29 from 6:30pm to 9pm outdoors in the Polcari Playground at Nazzaro Center. There will be pizza, soft drinks, raffles and music by DJ Justin.The event is free and open to all North End resident children and students of local schools. Read More…

Community Featured Kids & Families

Photos: North End Family Pride Day and Johnny Paulo Bocce Tournament

North End Family Pride Day brought out hundreds to Langone Park for a day of music, bocce and fun kids programs. The annual barbecue was organized by North End Against Drugs (NEAD) with activities including: petting zoo, balloon art, arts and crafts, art contest, kids talent show, baseball tournament, musical entertainment and information tables from Museum Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Guide: Residents Meeting, NEAD Fundraiser at Joi, Kids’ Arts & Crafts, TSA Recruiting and More!

Everything You Need to Know for Thursday! Events on Thursday, August 10th: 10:00am Kids Artist in Residence Workshop at Christopher Columbus Park. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program, sponsored by Holly and David Bruce, is pleased to announce the return of its series of children’s arts workshops. Participation is free but young children Read More…

Community

Photo Gallery: Neighborhood Family Boat Cruise on Boston Harbor

The annual Emile Pugliano/Bobby D Neighborhood Family Boat Cruise brought families from all over the North End to Boston Harbor. The event was held on July 31st, 2017 as part of the 28th North End Family Fun Festival sponsored by North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and Eversource. Many thanks to the Nolan Family owners of Boston Read More…

Featured Photos & Videos Police & Fire

North End National Night Out & Neighborhood Block Party on the Prado

National Night Out 2017 brought out hundreds of North End / Waterfront neighbors, Boston Police and local officials to the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) on Tuesday evening. North End Against Drugs (NEAD) organized the celebration. Held in cooperation with North End Family Pride Week, Mayor Marty Walsh spoke at the event, joined by Police Commissioner William Evans and Read More…