Community News

Gala on The Greenway

The Gala on The Greenway is the Conservancy’s signature fundraising event. Mingle with the Greenway Conserancy’s top supporters, including elected officials, business and other community leaders, and Greenway neighbors while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres under a festive tent on The Greenway, June 4, 6 to 9 p.m. 

Ski Tubing Trip

Working together the BCYF Nazzaro Community Center coordinated a family snow tubing trip to the Nashoba Valley Ski area.

Three hours of tubing took place for children six years old and their parents.

The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) helped sponsor the trip.

Ward 3 Caucus

Ward 3 registered Democrats will hold a caucus on Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center.

Friends Celebrate Immigrant Experience

Friends of Heritage Park will celebrate the immigrant experience on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway on Wednesday, March 25.

Flea Market Bake Sale

Saint Francis House Flea Market/Bake Sale will be held on April 17 and April 18, at the Nazzaro Community Center. For more information call John Romano at 617-750-9749.

Free Health Screening

The Nazzaro Community Center will hold a free health screening on Saturday, March 28, from noon to 4 p.m. Must sign up by March 18. For more information call 617-635-5611.

Curb Dog Barking

North End neighbors have contacted RUFF about excessive barking in the park especially in the evening hours.

Please be courteous of neighbors and curb your dog’ s barking.

Anything prolonged or aggressive means it’s time for a break from the park.

Friends Celebrate Immigrant Experience

Friends of Heritage Park will celebrate the immigrant experience on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway on Wednesday, March 25.

The two-part monthly series, a collaboration of the City of Boston, The KITCHEN at the public park and the Friends.

Library Lego Club

A Lego Club will be held at North End Library on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. Build with Legos and Duplos. Homework help is available from 4 to 6 p.m.

Library Presents Books in Bloom

Books in Bloom is coming to the North End Library from April 1 to April 4.

Friends of the Library are seeking local groups or individuals to make a flower arrangement to be exhibited at the library during Books in Bloom.

Email Teresa for more information at [email protected].

New Coffee Hour

The North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) has a new daily drop-in coffee hour from 9 to 11 a.m. and discussion. Drop in for a cup of coffee.

Dog Park a Mess

The Prince Street Dog Park is a mass as dog owners are not picking up after their pets and disposing the bag properly. Those that use the park should remind others to abide by the rules.

If anyone has any ideas how RUFF can increase members to pick up after their dogs should email them to [email protected].

City Scholarships

Applications for the 2020 City of Boston Scholarship Program are currently available. For more information or to apply visit www.bostongov/scholarship.

Nazzaro Center Summer Camp

Nazzaro Center Summer Camp applications are now available. All information is listed online and must be turned in at the Nazzaro Center. Contact [email protected].

Baseball Registration

Registration for the 2020 NEAA Baseball season is taking place. For details visit www.neaabaseball.org.

FOCCP Monthly Meeting Schedule

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) holds monthly meetings the second Tuesday of every month at the Mariners House, 11 North Square at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are as follows: March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, there will be no meeting in December.

NEWRA Monthly Meetings

The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) conducts meetings the second Thursday of each month at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street at 7 p.m. No meetings on holidays. Meetings are as follows: March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 13, and December 10.

NEWNC Monthly Meetings

The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meets the second Monday of each month at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street at 7 p.m. No meetings on holidays. Meetings are as follows: March 8, April 13, May 10, June 7, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13.

Teen Creative Writing

Each Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. the North End Library, 25 Parmenter Street hosts a Team Creative Writing Group. Use writing prompts provided or work on a project. Get feedback from other teen writers. For more information call 617-227-8135.

Homework Assistance

Homework help is available at the North End Library, 25 Parmenter Street on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information call 617-227-8135.

Free Fitness Series

Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Health Department has started the Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

The program which runs through May 1, will offer free classes at eleven locations across the City. For more information call 617-534-2355.

Fuel Assistance

ABCD Fuel Assistance Program can help families stay warm this winter by covering some or all your heating needs this winter.

Qualifiers could receive up to $1,440 for their fuel bill. For info call 617-423-9215.

Star Market Shuttle

For a Star Market Shuttle schedule call Crystal Transportation at 1-800-879-7433.

Computer Assistance

One-On-One computer assistance for adults is being held at the North End Library, by appointment only. Call 617-227-8135 to reserve a spot.

NSC Arts and Crafts

Every other Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. the North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC), 1 Michelangelo Street conducts arts and crafts.

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