Wednesday, September 23, 2015

hey Jesus - Stiletto (An East Boston talent!)

Local artists to present at Friends of EB Library event: October 29

This just in from the Friends of the East Boston Library:

LOCAL ARTISTS DIOGARDI AND RILEY --- PLUS WOMEN'S CHORUS FROM YMCA ON SHOW ON OCTOBER 29TH AT 6:00 PM AT THE BREMEN ST. BRANCH LIBRARY. 

We have planned a spectacular evening.  You are all invited.    

Marie Diogardi a lifelong resident will be sharing her passion for Swedish Weaving.  Marie will be showing her pieces and explain how she became interested in this folk art medium and why.  

David Riley also a lifelong resident will be sharing his passion for art.  David will be showing his work and explain how he became interested in art and why.

A Touch of Class, The Bremen Street YMCA Women’s Chorus lead by Ed Meradith, Music Director will entertain us with the lovely autumn repertoire.

Marie and David have donated a piece of their art to be auctioned silently this evening.  Cash or Check will be accepted.  Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library.

On this special evening we are introducing the new President of the Friends of the Library.  The future is bright and the mission of the Friends of the Library will continue under her competent leadership.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Sept. 28: Gove Street Citizens Association Meets

The Gove Street Citizens Association monthly meeting agenda:

EDUCATION / PRESENTATION

  • Update on current status of GSCA area projects.
  • Boston Water & Sewer Commission – Presentation on conditions that contributed to the two Cottage Street sinkholes. 
  • 80 Everett Street – Proposal to erect a 3 story residential dwelling on a vacant lot. (1st appearance / Non-Vote) Atty. Richard Lynds
MEETING DATE: Monday, September 28, 2015
 

TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 

LOCATION: 

DRIVING - The Noddle Island Community Room is located on the first floor of the Logan Rental Car Center at 15 Transportation Way. Parking available in the Porter Street lot adjacent to the building.

WALKING - Situated at the end of Porter Street, just a 4 minute walk from the Embassy Suites Hotel. 
 

All meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the above location except for Holidays that are on Monday when the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

9/14: Dog Park to Open in Eastie: More than 22,000 fenced in square feet for your dog to play at Bremen Street Park

The Massachusetts Port Authority officially opens the Bremen Street Dog Park offering a 17,000 square-foot fenced in area for large dog and a 5,500 square-foot fenced in area for small dogs to play, socialize, and exercise. (Total: 22,655 square-foot dog park divided for large and small dogs) The park’s features include five pieces of dog agility equipment, pet waste stations, and water fountains for dogs.

WHERE:       Corner of Bremen Street and Porter Street, East Boston, MA (by the Bremen Street Park)

WHEN:         Monday, September 14, 2015 at 10 a.m.




Thursday, September 3, 2015

Sept. 12: FMC ICE Sports & Porrazzo Arena invite you to our open house, come join the fun

FMC ICE SPORTS & THE PORRAZZO ARENA INVITE YOU TO OUR OPEN HOUSE

COME JOIN THE FUN!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH
12:20PM-2:10PM

·         FREE FAMILY SKATE WITH AN ICE-SIDE DJ
·         APPEARANCE FROM FELIX MCCOOL, THE FMC ICE SPORTS MASCOT
·         FREE SKATE RENTAL AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS
·         RAFFLES, ACTIVITIES, GIVEAWAYS & MORE!
·         $10 LEARN TO SKATE LESSON AVAILABLE! SEE BACK FOR DETAILS

TRY SKATING OUT!
$10 INTRODUCTORY LEARN TO SKATE LESSON
SEPTEMBER 12TH, 12:20PM-1:00PM
PORRAZZO ARENA

For beginners ages 5 and older. Participants receive a $10 off coupon towards a future program registration. Skaters should wear long pants and sleeves, gloves or mittens. Helmets, such as a bike helmet or HECC helmet are required. Space is limited and registration may not be available at the door.


REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.FMCICESPORTS.COM OR CALL 1-888-74-SKATE

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

The Ribeiros: They have talent and onstage too; Giana, EBCCS student, at the American Rep!

This message arrived from Auntie Celeste yesterday.
I hope this message finds you well.  Just thought I'd share some fun information for East Boston.com.  My niece, John's youngest, is performing in a professional American Repertory Theater production of 'Waitress', a musical scored by Sara Bareilles

Giana is 9 years old and a student at East Boston Central Catholic School.




https://ticket.americanrepertorytheater.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=15

http://americanrepertorytheater.org/person/giana-ribeiro
This is awesome!