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5 Things: Connor Resolution Run, First Night Info and More

Enjoy First Night in Boston and then run in the Parkway Running Club's Jon Connor Resolution Run on New Year's Day.

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  1. On Jan. 1 participate in Parkway Running Club's free Jon Connor Resolution Run starting at 9:30 a.m. 3- or 5-mile run. Starts at West Roxbury YMCA.
  2. Not sure what to do with the kids this week? Admission for kids is free this week at the Museum of Fine Arts!
  3. Want to know about First Night in Boston - click here.
  4. Learn about Boston's port by viewing the ships of the Harbor including: modern powerful tub boats, container ships, LNG carriers, cruise ships, fishing boats, deep sea and more. On Sat., at 11 a.m. Boston's Best Cruises are running a cruise about the port and leaves from Long Wharf North, 66 Long Wharf, Boston 02110.
  5. Check out West Roxbury's Richie DiSalvo's house, which was selected as the best Decked out holiday house in the area for Patch's Deck the House contest. All you have to do is visit this page to browse a gallery of the finalists and cast your vote beginning Dec. 18. On Dec. 28, we’ll announce the grand prize winner of our Deck the House contest.

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