Community Corner

Santa in West Roxbury, Scam Alerts and More

Here are five things to know for Thursday, Dec. 5.

1. Santa's coming to West Roxbury: It's time to get excited—and we mean Buddy-The-Elf-level excited—because Santa Claus is coming to West Roxbury this weekend! You can meet the big guy at Emmanuel Church on Saturday starting at 2:30 p.m..
2. Beware of scams: The Better Business Bureau and Western Union have teamed up to help people identify and avoid scams this holiday season. Click here for more details.

3. In case you missed it: Why not go for a mini-adventure and cut down your own Christmas tree? You can see more than 75 locations on our map.

4. The Good Neighbor Fund is Here to Help: For limited income households that are not eligible for fuel assistance, contact The Good Neighbor Energy Fund operated by your local Salvation Army:  

  • For area codes 617, 508, 781,or 978 please call: 1-800-334-3047

  • Area code 413: 1-800-262-1320   

Find out what's happening in West Roxburywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • Website: www.mygoodneighbor.org.

  • 5. Thursday’s Forecast: Thursday is expected to be cloudy with a few passing showers. Highs in the low 50s. 

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