Community Corner

Monday Essentials: Candidates Night; 'Madagascar 3' Movie Night; and Chess Club

On Thursday, Mt. Washington Bank is hosting a free movie night of 'Madagascar 3.'


  1. On Monday night there is a candidates night at St. George's Church at 55 Emmonsdale Road in West Roxbury starting at 7 p.m. Candidates for mayor and city council will be given a short time to speak on why they are running for office. 
  2. Chessmaster Charlie moderates the Ted D'Amato Chess Club on Monday and Wednesday afternoons in the summer at the West Roxbury Library. The program runs from 2:30-5:30 p.m. for students of the game of all ages and skill levels. This program is funded by the Friends of the West Roxbury Branch Library.
  3. The ReadBoston Storymobile will be making multiple stops per week at four West Roxbury locations this summer to read to children, free books and more! On Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Roche Family Community Center, and at 11:15 a.m. at Billings Field, and 12:30 p.m. at the Ohrenberger Community Center. The Storymobile will be at the West Roxbury Library on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Click here for the full schedule.
  4. On Thursday, Mt. Washington Bank is hosting a free movie night of 'Madagascar 3' beginning at 7:30 p.m. The movie will be shown in the parking lot. 1895 Centre St. Snacks and cold drinks will be complimentary. Bring a blanket. Rain date is Aug. 20.
  5. The MGH-Charlestown Imaging Center is running a research study on maternal bonding and is looking for healthy mothers, ages 21 to 45, with infants ages 4-18 months to participate. For information, contact Dr. Shir Aztil at 617-373-2649 or email savraham-atzil@partners.org.


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