Community

Record Toys for Tots Year at Gibson | Sotheby’s [Party Photos]

For the 16th year, Toni Gilardi hosted the annual Toys for Tots drive at Gibson | Sotheby’s International Realty in the North End. It was a record year for the U.S. Marine toy collection as neighborhood residents and businesses joined by donating thousands of dollars in toys. To celebrate the occasion, Janet Gilardi did the cooking with more than a Read More…

Community

Santa Gathers Gifts at Annual Skate & Toy Drive

The 7th annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive took place at Steriti Rink in the North End on Saturday, December 12th.  As holiday classics played during the free skating event, Santa and several volunteer helpers gathered an enormous pile of toys. Hot chocolate and cookies were enjoyed as people bought raffle tickets. The event was organized by Louis Strazzullo and Read More…

Community

Successful Toys for Tots Drive and Party Photos

In what has become a holiday tradition, Toni Gilardi hosted another successful Toys for Toys party where members of the North End / Waterfront community and Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty team gathered in hopes of putting a smile on every child’s face this holiday season. Thanks to Michelle Atkins for the party photos!

Community Sports

Kids and Children Gather for the Santa Skate & Toy Drive

The 6th annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive took place at Steriti Rink in the North End. Sponsored by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee, the event gathered a giant pile of toys as holiday classics played during the free skating event. A raffle with several prizes also helped contributed to the cause, with all cash and toys Read More…

Community People Photos & Videos

Overflowing Toys for Tots Donations Pour in at Elite Boston Landmark Realty Annual Drive

The annual Toys for Tots drive at Elite Boston Landmark Realty in the North End is always a success, but this year’s donations set a new bar. Several neighborhood businesses joined with Toni Gilardi donating thousands of dollars in toys. Significant contributions came from Lucca, Carmelina’s, Vito’s Tavern, Caffe Paradiso, Massimino’s and Cirace Liquors, organized by George Hadaya on behalf Read More…

Community Food & Drink

North Street Grille Collects Tons of Toys for Tots

An annual event for several years running is the Toys for Tots drive at North Street Grille (229 North Street). This year, customers and friends donated 100+ toys and over $500 for a private family in need of help. There are still a few days left to drop off a toy on the huge pile Read More…

Event Notices

Toys for Tots Collection and Party at Elite Boston Landmark Realty

Elite Boston Landmark Realty held a successful collection and party on December 5th to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Over 60 friends and neighbors stopped by to enjoy the food donated by Bricco’s Frank DePasquale. Adding to the spread, Janet Gilardi made her coconut shrimp and stuffed mushrooms. Some notable attendees Read More…

Community Photos & Videos Sports

Santa Skate and Toy Drive Draws Fun Crowd to Steriti Skating Rink [Photos]

A fun day of holiday celebrating, Toys for Tots and ice skating made up the 6th annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive, sponsored by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee. The largest neighborhood skating event of the season was held at the Steriti Skating Rink in the North End on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Read More…

Event Notices

Toys for Tots Collection at Elite Boston Landmark Realty

Toys for Tots is back at Elite Boston Landmark Realty, 350 Commercial Street. Drop off an unwrapped, non-violent toy anytime at the office before the U.S. Marines arrive to pick them up on December 6th, 2013. Also, neighbors are welcome to join in a celebration on Thursday, December 5th 2013. Bring a new unwrapped toy Read More…

Community Real Estate

Toys for Tots Collection is a Big Success at Elite Boston Landmark Realty [Photos]

With holiday cheer, Elite Boston Landmark Realty held a very successful collection and party to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Dozens of neighbors stopped by to enjoy the delicious food cooked by the North End’s own Janet Gilardi. Co-owners Maria DiTullo and Toni Gilardi said the Marines were shocked when they Read More…