Community News

N.E. Basketball Bonanza

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and Representative Aaron Michlewitz will present the third annual North End Basketball Bonanza on Friday, November 16, from 6-10 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center. For details email northendbasketballbonanza@gmail.com.

RUFF Dog Show

RUFF will present the fourth annual Dog Show at the North End Dog Park located in the Gassy on Saturday, October 20, rain date Sunday, October 21. Registration starts at 10 a.m., event begins at 11 a.m. For details email president@ruffboston.org.

Public Safety Meeting

The next Boston Police North End Public Safety meeting will be held on Thursday, November 1, at 6 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center.

NEWNC Meeting

The next North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly meeting will be held on Monday, November 12, at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center.

NEWRA Meeting

The next North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, November 8, at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community.

Trellis Lighting

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will conduct its yearly Trellis Lighting on Monday, November 19, at dusk.

Fireworks Display

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will bring in the new year (2019) with a firework display on Tuesday, December 31, with two barges of firework at midnight on the Boston Harbor.

Old North Tours

The old North Church will present Cryptic Stories, a guided tour of the church crypt and Copps Hill Burial Ground on Tuesday, October 23, and Thursday, October 25, from 6-7 p.m.

North End  Softball Champs

Connor Café owner Richie Longo was all smiles when his team captured the North End Softball League Championship for the 18th time in 23 years.

Organ Concert at Old North

Dr. Libor Dudas will perform an organ Concert on Sunday, October 28, at 6 p.m., in celebration of his twenty years as Organist and Music Director at the Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, Boston.

The program will feature the world premiere of Old North (the imploring organ), And Original Piece Composed and Libor’s honor by John Morrison along with works by Bach, Bennett, and Boellman.

Dr. Dudas will be playing Old North’s historic organ, built in 1759 by Thomas Johnson. For details call 617-523-6676.

Daffodil Planting in October

“Boston Blooms with Daffodils” a beautification initiative will distribute 20,000 daffodil bulbs this fall to volunteers for planting on public ways citywide.

For more details call the Boston Parks Department at 617-961-3006.

Halloween Party

This year’s North End Halloween Party, hosted by the Nazzaro Community Center and North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), will be held at the Center’s outdoor courtyard on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 3-7 p.m.

NEMPAC Offers Two Children’s Programs

North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is offering two programs, First Steps and Family Music Makers, for children ages six months to three years of age.

To learn more about First Steps and Family Music Makers call 617-227-2270 or visit www.nempacboston.org.

FOCCP Events

The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park have some fantastic events scheduled for 2018. Please mark your calendar and plan to join your friends and neighbors in the Park for fun!

• Monday, Nov. 19, – Trellis Lighting

Complimentary          Wine Tasting

3193. Cirace and Son, Inc., 173 North Street, North End offers complimentary Wine tasting on Fridays from 5-7 p.m. All are welcome to participate by visiting the award-winning shop. For details call 617-227-3193.

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