Community News

4th Annual North End Cornhole Classic

The North End’s favorite Sunday Funday is back by popular demand; the 4rd annual Cornhole Classic charity tournament will be held on Sunday – June 9.

With all proceeds going to the Geraldine Marshall Scholarship and the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), Fulton & Lewis Streets will be packed with a tournament that’s going to be bigger and better!

• Tickets are $60 per team ($30 per person)

• Registration begins at 11:00am, tournament play to begin promptly at 12:00pm

• New location! On the corner of Fulton & Lewis Streets!

•       Tickets are while supplies last! There will be cap of 100 teams

• New tournament format, new raffle prizes, food, music and more!

Tickets Include:

• Two games guarenteed; losers bracket

• Official 2019 Cornhole Classic Shirt

• 2 Drink Tickets

• Top 3 finishing teams to recieve prizes – prizes to be announced

• DJ, raffle prizes, various other sponsored happenings

• If available, walk-ins at the door are $80 per team

Interested in sponsoring or have any questions?

Contact NorthEndCornhole @gmail.com for more information.

The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is honored to continue to offer the Geraldine Marshall Scholarship, and to preserve the legacy of a woman who loved children and the arts. The Geraldine Marshall Scholarship Fund enters its fourth year of awarding North End children under the age of 18 with a full-year scholarship for music lessons or to participate in one of NEMPAC’s artistic programs.

The Geraldine Marshall Scholarship was established by her son, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz. Ms. Marshall, who passed away at the age of 68, was born in Dorchester in 1946, moved to the North End at the age of 21 and settled here for almost 50 years before her passing.

North End vs Hill House

The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) All Stars will for the second time play the Hill House All Stars at Langone Park on Wednesday, June 3, at 6 p.m.

Pool Opens June 22

The Mirabella Pool on Commercial Street will open on June 22 to Sept. 2.

There is no fee for children five and under or active military (with ID).

Registration fees must be paid by money order only, available at the US Post Office, 7-11 or CVS on Hanover Street. Checks should be made out to The City of Boston.

For details call 617-635-5116.

FOCCP Schedules Many Events

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) volunteers have been very busy this year providing many fun-filled events and projects in and for the park and have put together a wide range of activities for the rest of the year.

For a full schedule call 617-635-5116.

Gardening at Columbus Park

Gardening in the Rose and Crescent Gardens on Columbus Park takes place on Wednesdays from 8:30  to 9:30 a.m. and Sundays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Residents are invited to participate.

Major League Sponsors

There are four teams sponsors for the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) 2019 Majors (Little League) teams: Regional Review, Saint Anthony’s Society, Robert “Ted” Tomasone and Saint Agrippina Society. All games are played at Langone Park on Commercial Street.

NEMPAC Presents The Little Prince

NEMPAC Opera Project 2019 Production of “The Little Prince” will be held at Faneuil Hall on June 20 and June 22 at 7:30 PM in the Great Hall. For information call 617-227-2270.

Multi—Sports Thursdays at Nazzaro Center

BCYF Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street has formed a free multi-sports program for teams taking place each Thursday from July 8 to August 30 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Times may vary or change. For details call 617-635-5166.

Ward 3 Democratic Caucus

Ward 3 registered Boston Democrats will conduct a caucus on Saturday, June 1 at 10:30 AM at the Nazzaro Community Center. Registration starts at 10 AM.

A Night in the Park

Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) will hold a fun event at the Prince Street Dog Park on Friday, June 7 from 6 PM to 8 PM.

A caricature artist will be on-site to draw your dogs on a first-come first-served basis with a suggested donation of $15.

Pizza and treats will be served.

Report Problems  in the Park

Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) advises that the city has a great app to report incidents in the dog park, like overflow waste bins, the gate is broken and other problems. Download the Boston 311 app and report any problems.

Water on in the Park

Water should return to the park shortly RUFF notes. They are working to replace the hydrant and the dog park with a new spray feature.

Public Market Open

The Boston Public Market on The Greenway is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 AM to 6 PM.

Saint Anthony Anniversary Mass

Saint Anthony’s Feast will hold a special Mass celebrating their 100th anniversary at Saint Leonard’s Church on Saturday, June 15, at twelve noon.

Saint Anthony’s Feast

The Feast of Saint Anthony will be held on June 22, 23, and 24. The parade will be held on Sunday, August 25.

Saint Lucy’s Feast

The Feast of Saint Lucy will be held on Endicott Street on June 21. A procession will follow.

Public Safety Meeting

The next North End/Boston Police Public Safety meeting will be held on Thursday, June 6, at 6 p.m. in the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street.

NEWNC Monthly Meeting

The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) public meeting will be held on Monday, June 10, at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center.

NEWRA Monthly Meeting

The next North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13, at 7 p.m. in the Nazzaro Community Center.

Under the Strawberry Moon

American Heritage Park on The Greenway invites supporters, partners and friends to meet and greet under the Strawberry Moon on Thursday, June 27, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Participants can walk the moonlit labyrinth and enjoy Vicki Lee’s chocolate dipped strawberries, refreshing MEM Ice Tea and the Berlee Jazz Trio.

NSC Bouna Sera

ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) will hold its 9th annual Bouna Sera, an evening with friends on Thursday, October 3. For details call 617-523-8125.

Gardening on The Greenway

Gardening on The Greenway’s Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and Crescent Gardens takes place each Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Volunteers are welcome.

FOCCP Organizes Independence Day Celebration

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will conduct its annual fund-filled Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 29 starting at twelve noon. A parade through the park and children’s games will be featured.

Nazzaro Center New Hours

The BCYF Nazzaro Center will be changing its hours of operation during the summer months due to staffing issues as well as the operational needs of the Mirabella Pool.

The schedule is as follows: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays closed. The schedule will remain in effect from June 15 to September 2, 2019.

FOCCP Monthly Meeting

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor.

City Winery on The Greenway

This May, Boston’s first outdoor wine garden, City Winery on The Greenway will open at Dewey Square on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:30-10 p.m., Saturdays from 1-9 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

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.

Old North New Hours

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

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.

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].

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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