WRCC Events for the Vacation Week
April 18, 2010
Looking for something to do with the kids this week? Look no further than the Roche Centre on Centre Street.
On Tuesday April 20th Magician Ron Lovely will entertain the kids from 10:30am to Noon and on Thursday there will be a showing of Finding Nemo at 6pm. The fee for both is $5.
Both events are open to all kids and parents are required to stay during events.
Beannachtai Na Feile Paidraig Slan!
March 16, 2010
Happy St Patrick’s Day to all of you!
If you are looking for some family fun, swing on down to Temple Street in West Roxbury for the 3rd Annual Shamrock Shootout, children’s street hockey tournament. Hosts Mark Sanders and Mike “Obie” O’Brien have once again put together what is expected to be a great day.
The entire event is paid for through sponsors and donors. This year there will be a donation bucket for Norwood High School hockey player Matt Brown, who was paralyzed in January while playing hockey.
We look forward to see you and great job Mark and Obie!!
Support the Feehily Family on April 11th at the Elks Hall
March 16, 2010
Come by Boston Elks #10, 1 Morell Street West Roxbury, MA from 3p – 8pm to support the Feehily Family of West Roxbury. Tim Feehily (originally from Co. Roscommon) and Diane (nee McCarthy) born and raised in West Roxbury have 3 children aged 16, 15 and 12.
Catherine, the oldest, was born prematurely at 26 weeks, she had a large rare tumor on her back that had to be removed. She had several surgeries, which resulted in her being in and out of the hospital for most of her first year. As a result of the antibiotics needed to treat her, Catherine is profoundly deaf and at age 5 it was discovered that she was autistic and in addition has learning disabilities. Read more
Poetry Workshops at West Roxbury Public Library
January 4, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010 10:00-12:00
Youth Workshop: (ages10-17)
Join us for some fun and express yourself by making your own poems. We’ll find inspiration in everyday things as well as in vivid memories and maybe even in your dreams. We’ll use some important tools for poets—vivid words, rhythmic sounds, lists, creative arrangements of words on the page, and of course, imagination. You’ll leave the workshop with a poem or two of your own, plus ideas to keep you inspired as a poet. Space is limited. Please register at the West Roxbury Branch Library, 1961 Centre Street West Roxbury, MA Tel: 617-325-3147
Saturday, January 23, 2010 10:00-12:00
Workshop for Adults (ages 18 and up) Read more
First Night Boston 2010 Button Locations in the Parkway!
December 27, 2009
First Night 2010buttons are on sale in the Parkway. You can get your buttons locally at Shaws, 75 Spring St, or Tedeschi’s, 7 Spring Street in West Roxbury or Tedeschi’s in Roslindale Square at 4196 Washington Street.
You can purchase buttons in our online store or you can visit any one of our many button retail locations throughout Eastern Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire and Rhode Island. First Night 2010 buttons are $18 each at retail locations. Next time you’re at Shaw’s or Star Market picking up milk – ask at the service desk for your First Night button. To have buttons delivered to your doorstep order online through the First Night Online Store.
Christmas, Christmas Time Is Here…
November 27, 2009
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FROG POND OPENING CELEBRATION THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19TH
November 11, 2009
Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Parks Commissioner Antonia M. Pollak, and Frog Pond Foundation President Tom Kershaw will host this year’s official opening of the Boston Common Frog Pond on Thursday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m.
The rink will open for the 2009/2010 season with a special Frog Pond Skating School exhibition featuring a dynamic and exciting assortment of the Boston area’s top national and international figure skating competitors, local up-and-coming young skating stars, and Frog Pond Skating School students of all levels. The evening’s Master of Ceremonies will be Ed Peduto, president of the NorthEast Ice Skating Managers Association. Read more
Luis Tiant Movie Screening – Proceeds Benefit Local Organizations
November 1, 2009
Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr., State Representative Paul McMurtry of Dedahm and former Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant are sponsoring a special screening of “The Lost Son of Havana”, the documentary film that captured Tiant’s return to Cuba after nearly 50 years in exile.
The film will be shown on Sunday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dedham Community Theatre, 580 High Street in Dedham. The film will be introduced by Tiant, who will also be available for a question and answer period following the movie. The event will also include special raffles and prizes
A major league pitcher for 19 years, Tiant is best known locally for his contribution to the Boston Red Sox during the 1970s. Tiant, who also played for the New York Yankees and the California Angels, left Cuba in 1961 and was not allowed to return to his native land under the economic embargo for 46 years. The film documents the 67-year-old Tiant’s emotional return to his homeland and his reunion with family members he had not seen since his youth. Read more
5th Annual Roslindale Open Studios
October 27, 2009
The Roslindale Arts Alliance announces the 5th Annual Roslindale Open Studios to take place on Saturday November 7 and Sunday November 8, 2009. This highly acclaimed event offers the public two days of viewing unique art from over 97 dedicated artists. Local artists will open up home studios and display in local businesses and group sites in over 44 locations throughout Roslindale Village. Art mediums that will be represented include: paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, printmakers, mixed media, glass, ceramics, jewelry, fiber and more. Brochures are available with complete listings and locations of artists with corresponding maps.
Roslindale Open Studios will take place each day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. There will be an opening Preview Reception on Friday November 6th from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Longfellow House, 885 South Street, Roslindale. There will be refreshments and live music by the Boston Public Quartet. All are welcome to attend.
Information about Roslindale Open Studios is available online at the Roslindale Open Studios website or by calling Janice Williams at 617-710-3811.
2009 Roslindale Open Studios November 7th & 8th
October 18, 2009
