Community News

Nazzaro Center study public meeting

A community meeting with the City of Boston relating to the North End Community Center Study will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM.

Second Art Exhibit Opening

Join Robyn Reed and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay on Thursday April 25, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for the second art exhibition opening their Boston Harbor Pop-Up Museum at 226 Causeway Street.

The interactive art exhibit will include neon sculptures from SIYA, interactive drawing opportunities and video pieces by David Burr, photographs of the Boston Harbor Islands by Don Feeney, and a historical photography exhibition of Cutillo Park provided by the Friends of Cutillo Park group.  Robyn Reed’s always expanding environmental art piece “Changing Course” will also be installed. Music will be performed by Justice McDaniel. Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Boston Harbor Pop-Up Museum is located at 226 Causeway Street, right next to Title Boxing Club, at the corner of North Washington Street.  One block from the North Station T stop.

Eagle Bank Sponsors Luncheon

Eagle Bank not only sponsored the North End Neighborhood Service Center recent St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, the bank’s staff helped served the special meal that was totally enjoyed by the many attendees.

FOCCP Monthly Meeting

The next Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 PM at the Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd floor.

NSC Free Lunch Programs

Anyone that would like to participate in the North End Neighborhood Service Center’s free lunch program should call 617-523-8125 to reserve a spot for future meals. New clients must sign up to receive membership with ABCD. All luncheons will be announced in the timely fashion.

Columbus Park Playground Celebration

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will conduct a playground celebration on Saturday, May 4 from 12 PM to 2 PM with new sand and sand toys. Free pizza donated by Beneventos and entertainment.

Boston Fire Department’s Engine 8 Ladder 1 will provide Touch-A-Truck.

All are welcome.

NEAD Easter Party

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) annual Easter Party will be held on Saturday, April 20 at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street at 10 AM.

NEWNC Monthly Meeting

The next North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will be held on Monday, May 6 at 7 PM at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street.

NEWRA Monthly Meeting

The next North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 7 PM at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street.

Old North New Hours

The Old North Church has expanded its hours of operation from now through October 31, from 9 AM until 6 PM 7 days a week. The church is always open for public worship between 9 AM and 12 PM on Sundays.

Dog Licensing Opportunity

RUFF and the City of Boston will hold a dog licensing opportunity on Wednesday, April 24 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM at the Prince Street Dog Park.

FOCCP Hosts  Egg Hunt

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is working with the Boston Community Collaborative for the annual North End/Waterfront neighborhood egg hunt, depending on weather conditions. Watch for an email with the exact date and time.

Event sponsors: The Hauck Family (former owners of The Living Room), northendwaterfront.com and northendboston.com, Joe’s American Bar + Grill will provide refreshments.

Exploring New Flavors

The 2019 Greenway Food Truck Program officially kicked off this week, the Conservancy is excited to welcome 36 new and returning vendors to The Greenway this season.

NEAA Baseball Opening Day

The NEAA 4-12-year-old baseball league have been moved back to Langone Field and Puopolo Park.

Opening day will be Sunday, April 28 at 10 a.m.

The Majors (Little League) games will begin at approximately 12 noon.

Poetry of Martin Scorsese

The North End Library, 25 Parmenter Street, Poetry of Martin Scorsese Main Streets on Wednesday, April 10 from 5-7:40 5 p.m.

Library Author Talk

The North End Library will hold an Author Talk: David Krub on “Always Something Doing Boston’s Scollay Square on Wednesday, April 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Greenway Celebrity Series

The Greenway Conservancy in partnership with Celebrity Series of Boston’s Concert for 1:1 Minute of Live Music will take place in September as a public art project in part Concert series-part social experiment that will produce thrilling, intimate free concerts The Greenway. Details will be provided at a later date.

Games People Play

The North End Library, 25 Parmenter Street, Games People Play will be held on Thursday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Library Storytime

The North End Library, 25 Parmenter Street, Boston Ballet Storytime will be held on Monday, April 22 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM.

Mobile Eats on The Greenway

 A new season of Greenway Mobile Eats is underway featuring 36 full tracks and carts with flavors from around the world offering a variety of affordable, unique cuisine from seven different locations across the park.

Seven new vendors for 2019 have been added to the popular event.

BCYF Seeks Lifeguards

The City of Boston’s Boston Center for Youth and Families (BCYF) is seeking permanent full-time lifeguards at sixteen indoor pools. For details call Wascar Castillo at 617-635-4920, ext. 2103 or [email protected].

Public Art on Greenway

Celebrate Public Art on The Greenway on Saturday, May 4 with several events scheduled starting at 1 p.m..

Golf Lessons at Nazzaro Center

Boston Center Youth Family (BCYF) will hold an indoor Junior Indoor Golf Lessons Program for kids 7-18 and adults at the Nazzaro Community Center Gym.    The program is available for 25 participants on a first-come, first serve basis. The first 25 registered will be accepted, all others will be placed on a waiting list.

Registration papers are available at the front desk of the Center and must be returned to the center as well. For details call 617-635-5166.

Little Tykes Summer Camp Registration

Registration is underway for the 2019 Nazzaro Center Little Tykes Summer Camp for children ages 6-12. For details call 617-635-5611 or 603-657-6605.

Homework Help

The North End Library, 25 Parmenter Street will provide homework help for kindergarten through grade six on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m.

Arts and Crafts

Arts and Crafts are held every other Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Villa Michelangelo. For more information call 617-523-8125.       In class, seniors use their muscles in their hands and arms and engage in planning and critical thinking, while being with the peers.

Past projects have included painting, flower design, centerpieces, collages and masks. Material for projects will be provided. For more info call 617-523-8125.

Complimentary Wine Tasting

V. 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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