Another Local Author: House of Versace by Deborah Ball
March 9, 2010
Versace. The very name conjures up images of outrageous glamour and bold sexuality, opulence and daring. Yet Versace is also the legacy of a great creative genius from a poor, backward part of southern Italy who transformed the fashion world through his intuitive understanding of women, and how a changing culture influenced the way they wanted to dress. The first book in English about the legendary designer, HOUSE OF VERSACE: The Untold Story of Genius, Murder, and Survival (Crown; On-sale February 2, 2010; $26.00) shows how Gianni Versace, with his flamboyant sister Donatella at his side, combined his virtuosic talent and extraordinary ambition to almost single-handedly create the celebrity culture we take for granted today.
Gianni Versace was at the height of his creative powers when he was murdered in Miami Beach. The story was front page news around the world and the manhunt for his killer a media obsession. His beloved sister Donatella demanded no less than a funeral befitting an assassinated head-of-state to be held in Milan’s magnificent cathedral. In what was the ultimate fashion show, the world’s rich and beautiful – Princess Diana, Elton John, Carla Bruni, Naomi Campbell, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Anna Wintour and others – gathered to mourn the man who was one of fashion’s great pioneers. Read more
The Boston Latin Honor’s Fight
March 6, 2010
The Boston Globe is reporting today that the battle is on over Boston Latin School’s Honor’s classes. Students and parents are worried that the absence of Honor’s classes at the nation’s most prestigious public high school, will have a negative affect on GPA’s.
“Students have collected more than 500 signatures on a petition. Hundreds have joined a Facebook group. And their parents have been firing off letters to school administrators.”
See more here!
2010 Parkway Little League Umpire School
March 6, 2010
Edward King, long time umpire of over 50 years and featured on Fox25 “Ask the Ump”, is once again teaching an umpire course starting on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the Roche Community Centre.
The six week course will take place every Tuesday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm . The course will include classroom discussion as well as on field demonstration. Anyone interested in working games for the 2010 season will be required to take the course and pass the exam. If there are any questions or comments, please email Dave Greenwood at daveg2781@yahoo.com.
Final Chance to Sign Up for Parkway Little League Sunday March 7
March 5, 2010
Final Registration for the 2010 Parkway Little League season will take place this Sunday March 7, 2010 at the Parkway Complex Clubhouse 315 Baker St West Roxbury from 1pm to 4pm.
This will be the final registration for the upcoming season before teams are formed, if you have not registered please make every effort to do so, as we cannot guarantee a spot on a team after this registration. If you have any question feel free to email parkwaylittleleagueboston@gmail.com or call 617-469-2084.
Remember to bring 2 proofs of address and your childs birth certificate, $150.00 per child $200.00 per family.
Annual Rosie’s Place Fundraiser at St George’s on Emmonsdale, March 13
March 5, 2010
A fundraiser will be held by the West Roxbury Friends of Rosie’s Place on Saturday, March 13, 7pm, at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 55 Emmonsdale Road, West Roxbury.
Dinner will be provided by the West Roxbury Friends of Rosie’s Place and there will be a silent auction, music, and raffle.
Special guests include Kip Tiernan, Founder of Rosie’s Place, Mayor Thomas Menino and Angela Menino, and television and radio personality Christine Caswell.
The suggested donation is $25 per person. RSVP to Maureen Hachey at 617-323-1397.
For more information email: wroxrosies@gmail.com
Holy Name Pub Night March 20th
March 3, 2010
Shake off those winter blues and Ring in Spring at the Pub Night sponsored by Holy Name Home and School Association at Parish Hall on Saturday March 20, 2010 from 7 p.m. until midnight.
Show off your knowledge with Stump Trivia, play adult Simon Says with Brendan Fitzpatrick, enjoy tasty appetizers and desserts and quench your thirst at the cash bar. There will be raffles and silent auction items to bid on, and prizes for winners of the pub games. A DJ will provide music throughout the evening.
Tickets are $20 each, or a table of 8 can be reserved for $140. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Diane Crowley at 617-363-9211 or crowley_diane@hotmail.com.
Climate Action Workshop for Roslindale, West Roxbury, and JP
March 2, 2010
Climate Action Workshop for Roslindale, West Roxbury, and JP
Sponsored by Mayor Menino and the Boston Climate Action Leadership Committee
March 8: Interactive Community Workshop on Climate Action for Boston
At the workshop you will:
—Learn how climate change is already affecting Boston
—Give feedback on new climate-action proposals
—Meet and talk with other Boston residents who care about climate action
—Learn about Renew Boston, the City’s program to link residents with practical resources to start saving energy
Location: West Roxbury Elks Club, 1 Morrell Street
Workshop time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm Please note: If possible, arrive prior to 5:30 to sign up, have a light dinner, and settle into your seat. Childcare available; indicate needs when you pre-register.
Sign up now to attend: http://www.cityofboston.gov/climate/workshops.asp
This notice submitted by West Roxbury Saves Energy, a partner in Greening Boston and the Climate Action Planning efforts; for more information, visit westroxburysavesenergy.org
Coppinger Looks to Serve as State Rep
March 2, 2010
Monday afternoon, before a crowd of 40 supporters, Ed Coppinger announced that he is a candidate for State Representative in the 10th Suffolk District. “I plan to ask the people of West Roxbury, Roslindale, and South Brookline to place their trust in me to be their voice in the Massachusetts House of Representatives,” said Coppinger. “I am running so that I can actively work to grow our economy and create jobs, improve our schools, and hold Beacon Hill accountable.”
At his rally, Coppinger talked about how looming budget cuts could affect the district. “I chose to announce my candidacy in front of the West Roxbury Library because this institution is a cornerstone of the community. While it, like so many great resources in the district, brings people together, our Libraries are currently facing massive cuts in state funding this year. Residents of Brookline, Roslindale, and West Roxbury need someone who will stand up for keeping our communities strong.” Read more
2nd Annual Soldier Care Package Drive
March 2, 2010
Running now until March 18th
Please join the Teen Center in our efforts to collect and send off packages to our troops overseas!
Drop donations off in the Teen Center!
Acceptable and requested items include:
Baby Wipes, Razors, soap, toothbrush/paste, Shampoo/conditioner, chap stick, sunblock, bug spray, Tylenol, Motrin, Advil or Aspirin Packets, vitamins, pouches of tuna/chicken/salmon, power bars, granola bars, ramen noodles(in styrofoam cup), soup in flip top can, breakfast bars, hard candy(no chocolate), beef jerky, powder drink mixes,protein powder/bars, oatmeal, easy mac, magazines, books, crosswords, travel size board games, tennis balls, wiffle balls, frisbees, etc. Homemade cards or letters of encouragement!
If you have any questions about any items above, or have different ideas, please contact Courtney @ 617 635 5066!!
Roslindale Resident Inducted into BC High, National Honor Society
March 1, 2010
Padraig R. O’Brien of Roslindale, a junior at Boston College High School, was among the 106 seniors and juniors inducted into the Robert J. Fulton, S.J. Chapter of the National Honor Society at a ceremony February 2 at Boston College High School’s Fahey-Hunter Commons.
The program began with a processional march by the BC High Concert Band, followed by an invocation by Rev. James Hederman S.J. Director of Campus Ministry. The band then played the National Anthem, which was followed by the Welcoming Address by Robert Gonzalez ‘10 of Malden, President of the National Honor Society. Mr. Alfred Navarrete, moderator of the NHS did the Recognition of the Officers and Thomas Lane of Milton, Secretary of the NHS, followed with the Lighting of Candles. Read more
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