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A roundup of events taking place today in West Roxbury. "Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. You can also sign-up for the West Roxbury Patch.com daily or weekly newsletter that will come straight to your inbox with everything Patch. Today at 10 a.m. at Roche Bros, about 25 senior citizens will be singing The Beatles "When I'm 64" in flash mob-style to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The group is a part of Ethos' AgeWell West Roxbury healthy aging initiative, and have been rehearsing. In Boston alone, there were over 7,000 cases of suspected elder abuse …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. You can also sign-up for the West Roxbury Patch.com daily or weekly newsletter that will come straight to your inbox with everything Patch. Miss Boston Kelsey Beck will be visiting the Deutsches Altenheim campus tomorrow at 2 p.m. for a meet and greet with residents. She will be playing the piano in the Bierstube at Edelweiss Villageand. Beck is an advocate for seniors. The West Roxbury & Roslindale Rotary Club and the Roslindale and West Roxbury Kiwanis are holding …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. You can also sign-up for the West Roxbury Patch.com daily or weekly newsletter that will come straight to your inbox with everything Patch. Did you know the 100th visitor every day at the Franklin Park Zoo gets rewarded with free admission? The promotion runs until Sept. 9. 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston. Say hello to the gorillas. The Boston Licensing Board will meet at 10 a.m. Several new restaurants, as well as established businesses, are applying for 7-day beer and …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. You can also sign-up for the West Roxbury Patch.com daily or weekly newsletter that will come straight to your inbox with everything Patch. Tonight, Catholic Memorial will host an informational night about single-sex Catholic education for all parents of current fifth-graders. Reps of admissions staffs from Mt. Alvernia High School and Catholic Memorial will present information and moderate a Q&A about the benefits of single-sex education in a Catholic setting. …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. You can also sign-up for the West Roxbury Patch.com daily or weekly newsletter that will come straight to your inbox with everything Patch. The West Roxbury Civic & Improvement Association will meet at 7 p.m. The scheduled agenda includes: State Senator Mike Rush will present a PowerPoint presentation of his military deployment. Developer Pat Corrigan will discuss the four Victorian Houses being built "as of right" at 214, 216, 218 and 220 Grove St. This meeting is …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. You can also sign-up for the West Roxbury Patch.com daily or weekly newsletter that will come straight to your inbox with everything Patch. Everyone is invited to the Ninth Annual Sweet Chariot Music Festival at the Theodore Parker Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday. Enjoy an evening of folk and jazz performances from a variety of artists, including special guests Oen Kennedy, Lilli Nye, and Louise Grasmere. For more info click here. $15. 7:30 p.m. Cafe at …
Everyone is invited to the Ninth Annual Sweet Chariot Music Festival at the Theodore Parker Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday. Enjoy an evening of folk and jazz performances from a variety of artists, including special guests Oen Kennedy, Lilli Nye, and Louise Grasmere. For more info click here. $15. 7:30 p.m. Dinosaurs are coming to Franklin Park Zoo. From 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors will travel back to prehistoric times to see a whole variety of life-like animatronic dinosaurs which move and make real life sounds at the Franklin Park Zoo’s Zoorassic Park. Don't miss this …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. The Boston City Council is expected to take a vote today on banning cable television satellite dishes in Boston, except for ones currently being used. Tonight you can take a Special Mixology Class at Blanchard's featuring gin and vodka made from Northern Raw Honey, elderflower and maple rums made from Caribbean cane and the very best all natural handmade local …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. Today at noon the West Roxbury/Roslindale Rotary Club will hold its weekly meetingat West on Centre. All are welcome to attend the free luncheon to learn more about charitable giving in the local and international community. On Wednesday night, take a Special Mixology Class at Blanchard's featuring gin and vodka made from Northern Raw Honey, elderflower and maple rums …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. Today Boston Mayor Thomas Menino will hold a Coffee Hour at Billings Field at 9:30 a.m. Come and talk to the Mayor and enjoy a cup of coffee. Also each family in attendance will receive a flowering plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from Menino. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts gift …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. The 19th Annual Corrib Classic 5K Race is on Sunday. The start is at noon on Lagrange Street at Billings Field. Runners can download an application or register on-line at www.coolrunning.com by clicking on ‘Races/Results-June 3’. The event web site has comprehensive information on the race, post-race cookout and activities, and volunteer opportunities. On Sunday, is …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. Tonight the Boston SpedPac General Meeting and Elections will take place for parents of children with Special Needs in Boston Public Schools at 7 p.m. at English High School in the cafeteria. This is for the entire school district at 144 McBride St., Jamaica Plain. The event is open to the public. For more information about the Boston Public Schools Special Education …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. Are you recovering from a stroke or know someone who would benefit from today's Faulkner Hospital Stroke Support Group. On the last Wednesday of each month. The group meets in Atrium 2 on the second floor and is open to all stroke survivors, family members and friends. Free 1-2 p.m. Due to Memorial Day, trash/recycling day is pushed back one day in West Roxbury. Please…
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. Need some exerise this morning? Join the free Mayor Menino's NeighborWalks at 23 Spring St., West Roxbury. Ethos and the Boston Public Health Department invite local seniors to participate in Mayor Menino’s NeighborWalks. From April through June, once a week for 30-60 minutes for 10 weeks, seniors will be walking together. Meet at Spring Street Apartments Community …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. Be alert of your surroundings. Lock your doors to your homes and cars, District E-5 Police issued a citizen alert about home breaks in the Parkway area. See something, say something - call 911. Parkway Pop Warner sign-ups for the 2012 season for football and cheerleading are ongoing. Boys and girls ages 7-15. Season begins in August. Sign-ups are all monthlong in May…
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. Yesterday BPS Superintendent Johnson announced "sweeping changes" to the Boston Public School's Transportation department - the same day Boston City Council's Education Committee held hearings on the current student assignment lottery, what makes a quality school, and student transportation. The West Roxbury-Roslindale Rotary Club is accepting applications for its …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. Today at 4 p.m. the Boston City Council's Education Committee is holding public hearings on three related topics: the current student assignment lottery, what makes a quality school, and student transportation. Boston City Council. Tonight West Roxbury Neighborhood Council will meet at the Area E-5 Police Station at 7:30 p.m. The agenda will include an introduction by …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. Tonight the Great Courses DVD Lecture Series continues with "The Story of a Modern Masterpiece" about James Joyce's "Ulysses" at the West Roxbury Library. The video lecturer is James Heffernan of Dartmouth College. A live discussion will take place after the video lecture. 6 p.m. Free. This week's Patch Readers' Choice poll wants to know - what is the best wedding …
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. Today at 5 p.m. at the Roche Family Community Center Teen Center on Centre for a Teen Co-Ed Dodgeball tournament. Cost is $5 per person, $40 for teams of 8. Must pre-register. Permission slip required. Email courtney.losi@cityofboston.gov or call 617-635-5066. This week's Readers' Choice Poll wants to know - what is the best package store in West Roxbury? Vote here…
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the five things in the comments section. It's American Craft Beer Week and West on Centre is promoting and tasting Mayflower, a craft draft brew in its lounge tonight. This week's Readers' Choice Poll wants to know - what is the best package store in West Roxbury? Vote here. Voting ends on Friday at 9 a.m. and the winner will be announced on Friday. Are you on Facebook or Twitter? If so, 'Like' West Roxbury …
