Councilor Tobin and Ethos AgeWell West Roxbury to Bring Fenway to the Elks
August 30, 2008
Ethos AgeWell West Roxbury and Boston City Councilor John M. Tobin are teaming up to bring Fenway Park to West Roxbury for local senior citizens on Wednesday, September 3 during “Fenway in Your Backyard” at the The Boston Lodge of Elks, 1 Morrell Street.
Neighborhood seniors are invited to watch the Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles at 1:35 pm. Participants will view the game via giant screen TV. Traditional ball park food will be served by roaming vendors and fun activities, including throwing out the first pitch and baseball trivia, will add to the festive atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to show their team spirit by wearing their favorite Red Sox apparel. They are also invited to bring memorabilia and their favorite Red Sox stories and memories.
The Elks Hall will open at 12:30 p.m. for the start of the ballgame. Anyone interested in attending must RSVP by calling Cathy Slade at (617)-477-6616. The Boston Lodge of Elks is located at the corner of Spring and Morrell streets. Parking is available on street, on site and at the church across from the Elks.
Vandalism at Hynes Field & Minors Arrested at Fallon Field
August 29, 2008
On Monday August 25th 2008 officers from area E-5 responded to Hynes Field at 520 VFW PKWY for a report of vandalism. On arrival officers spoke to the Superintended of Parks Mr. Charlie Rideout and Mr. Leif Fixen, also of the parks dept. Sometime between Sunday August 24th at 9:00 pm and Monday August 25th at 5:00am, unknown persons cut down 10 trees (7 Red Maple and 3 Honey Locust), damaged a park sign, and damaged a park bench. Officers and detectives observed the trees, which had been moved prior to arrival. The trees were initially located inside the playground area arranged in such a manner as to camouflage any activity going on in the playground. Several beer cans were recovered as well as items of clothing. A handsaw was also recovered in the woods behind the damaged park bench. Park workers recovered a small bag with various sex devices and condoms inside. The scene was photographed and processed by District Detectives.
The Boston Police Department of Area 5 is outraged and sympathizes with the residents in the West Roxbury community. Hynes Filed was just recently renovated and with the addition of the sprinklers it has become a place for families to come and spend summer days with their children. It is appalling that individuals would have such lack of respect for not only the area in which they live, but also those who find joy in using Hynes Field; particularly the young children. Read more
2009 Parkway Little League Registration
August 28, 2008
Parkway Little League just finished one of their most successful years ever with the National League All Star Team winning the State Championships.
Registrations will be held at the Elks Hall at 1 Morrell St West Roxbury on Wednesday September 10 & Thursday September 11 between 6:30 and 8pm. Click link below!
League administrators are busy at work getting ready for the 2009 season with signups already here.
Firefighter Cookout CANCELED
August 27, 2008
According to the Boston Globe, Friday’s (August 29) cookout at the West Roxbury Firehouse has been CANCELED by the Fire Commissioner. The event had been planned as a way for the Firefighters to thank the community for their support during last years tragic fire that claimed the lives of firefighters Paul Cahill and Warren Payne. A small dedication ceremony was also planned to coincide with the cookout. According to the Globe the dedication ceremony will take place but there will be no cookout! Click here for the story on Boston.com and let us know what you think.
TableCritic Visits Comella’s West Roxbury
August 25, 2008
Atmosphere:
Falling somewhere between a restaurant and an upscale take-out place, Comella’s of West Roxbury certainly fills a niche for today’s busy yet conscientious diner. Its long menu of homemade pastas, sauces, and traditional Italian entrees are all made from the freshest ingredients; and while you place your order at a counter off of a chalkboard menu (a limited selection of beer and wine is offered), your food is prepared quickly and dropped off at your table by a friendly server. Too busy to come in and eat? Then simply order take-out, or better yet, browse through the numerous options of convenient frozen take-away pastas and sauces and have your meal at home.
But the atmosphere of Comella’s is welcoming and family-friendly: sparsely decorated in comparison with most Italian restaurants, it achieves a clean, modern feel without being stark or cold. Nine tables are nestled under a classic molded tin ceiling and smart-looking ceiling fans, and a battery of San Pellegrino bottles line the front window facing onto Centre Street. Read more
Roslindale Arts Alliance Open House and Fall Class Schedule
August 18, 2008
The Roslindale Arts Alliance annouces its new schedule of Fall art classes. Scheduled classes include adult/teen classes in digital photography, calligraphy, paper mache, card making, drawing, and sewing. Kids classes include art drop in and drawing. There is also a Toddler/Parent art exploration class for ages 2-4 years. Classes are held Monday through Saturday at the Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway. You can get details of classes and sign up online at the Roslindale Arts website.
All are welcome to join the RAA teachers at an Art Open House on Saturday September 6 from 12-3 p.m. at the Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway, Roslindale to learn more about the organization and the classes. For information call 617-710-3811.
Olympics Poll
August 18, 2008
As you may have noticed, the 2008 Olympics seem to be all the talk around town. I was out and about last Wednesday and I heard several people talking about the Red Sox game and how they missed them blow a 10-0 1st inning lead. Most of the conversations went like this:
“Hey did you see the Sox game last night?”
“Yeah, well the beginning anyway, but I missed the rest of it because I wanted to watch Michael Phelps swim. He is amazing.”
Isn’t this Red Sox nation?
Don’t get me wrong, I am just as guilty as anyone else when it comes to the “Games”. But the Red Sox of late do not help matters either, and football is around the corner but…Kevin O’Connell at quarterback just isn’t doing it for me.
Let me know what you are watching. Take this weeks Olympics poll and tell us your favorites, choose the 2 you like most. Let us know if we missed your favorite sport too.
iScream Works Hosts Field Trip
August 14, 2008
The West Roxbury Community Center’s Summer Fun Camp took their field trip last week to iScream Works on Centre Street. The 30 campers and 20 counselors were graciously treated to ice cream, coloring books and coupons. The Iscream Works staff was wonderful and the venue was kid friendly.
BFW
August 13, 2008
Busy Fricken Week. Oh, I mean Boston Food & Whine.
In either case, I’ve not been a good blogger this week. I’ve neglected my personal blog, I’ve neglected Parkway Boston and I’ve neglected my friend’s blogs. This time of year is a challenge… between vacations, obligations and trying to enjoy the summer (while it lasts), it’s hard to keep up with my writing and my “personal ventures”. My intentions are good, but my time is limited.
This week is actually worst than most. It’s Restaurant Week, which has me out and about on both Wednesday and Friday night and I leave for a two-week vacation to Martha’s Vineyard on Saturday (yay! but that means this week at work SUCKS too). Unfortunately, it also means I will be out of commission for two weeks… as the house we are renting does not have Internet access. Mindblowing, but true. Read more
Parkway Girls Softball Tournament Team Try-outs
August 11, 2008
Parkway Girls Softball League (“PGSL”) will be entering tournament teams in several softball tournaments throughout the state during Summer 2009. PGSL teams have experienced a great deal of success this summer considering this was a new experience for most of the players. The level of competition that the teams are facing is extremely high and the teams are playing very well.
In an effort to help the team be more prepared for next summer, PGSL will hold try-outs for next year’s team on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Billings Field (rain date will be September 28). The try-outs are open to all registered and non-registered players in the area. Teams will be created to participate in U10, U12 and U14 Age Divisions. Read more
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