Holidays

JP Jubilee Free Concert ‘How Can We Keep from Singing?’ on Dec. 18

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The JP Jubilee Elders' Chorus is presenting a free community concert "How Can We Keep from Singing?” on December 18. In the JP Jubilee tradition, this will not be a program of holiday songs, but a rich sampling of various musical genres, including folk, African American, Quaker, classical, and the Beatles, among others. The concert is at 4 pm, at St. John’s Church (One Roanoke Ave.). Masks and vaccination are required of the audience, as they are of the singers.

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Holidays

Holiday Gifts? JP Historical Society’s Got Great JP-Centric Items

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Don't know what to get your favorite Jamaica Plainer (is that what you call someone from Jamaica Plain?)? Then check out the Jamaica Plain Historical Society's online shop. Added to the JPHS online store this month Check out the newly added holiday card as well as postcards featuring Jamaica Plain historic buildings designed by JPHS member Felipe Alvarez. There's an eco-tote bag featuring a very old looking Centre Street with a trolley track, an Orange Line mug, and a triple-decker postcard. There's also the masonic lodge rainbow hoodie.

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Holidays

Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Jamaica Plain on Dec. 3

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The Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting Ceremonies will be held this Saturday in Jamaica Plain. The trolley tour starts and ends at Boston City Hall. In Jamaica Plain the tour will stop and light trees in Hyde Square at 2 pm and at 3 pm at The Monument. Parking restrictions will be in place near tree-lighting locations and road closures should be anticipated. Below are the parking restrictions for Jamaica Plain this Saturday.

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Holidays

JP’s Open Market & Holiday Pop-Up on Dec. 3

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Not sure what to get as a gift for the holidays? Then check out JP's Open Market & Holiday Pop-Up on Dec. 3. The event is sponsored by Three Square Main Streets and will feature local vendors selling an array of handmade goods. There will be jewelry, clothing, home goods, tasty treats, and more.

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From the Community

Halloween Festival in Latin Quarter

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Looking for family-friendly fun on Halloween? Join Hyde Square Task Force for our annual Latin Quarter Halloween Festival on October 31. Come by for games and activities, prizes, arts and crafts, a photo booth, treats, and more on the Blessed Sacrament Plaza (361 Centre St.) from 4-6 pm. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.

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Holidays

Check Out These Valentine’s Deals in Jamaica Plain

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Special meals, special beers, cookies, pies, locally made chocolates, and flowers -- just a few ways to celebrate Valentine's Day. Here are several deals to celebrate Valentine's Day in Jamaica Plain! Monumental Market is selling four special dessert selections: heart-shaped cookies, chocolate mousse cups, conversation cakes, or a dozen heart-shaped sugar cookies. Order online or in-store for a pickup Thursday through Sunday. The conversation cakes are 4-inch cakes with your choice of vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet with a customer messages (or baker's choice).

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Arts

Check Out JP Holiday Light Show on JP Licks Thru Jan. 9

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The JP Centre/South Main Streets winter light show is happening every night on the front of JP Licks from 5 to 9 pm through Jan. 9. So check it out if you're walking by, or park the car, and bring the kids, your parents, in-laws, friends, dogs, or whomever else you want to do so. And stop in for some ice cream, hot cocoa, or another delicious dessert or beverage. JP Winter Light Show happening now and every night, 5-9pm, until Jan 9!

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Business

JPCS Main Streets Giving Local JP Stores the Gift of Free Delivery to Customers

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Shoppers who live in Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, Roslindale, parts of West Roxbury, and Brookline are getting an early present for the holidays this year: free delivery. Residents of these areas (see full list of zip codes below) can get free delivery from participating JP Centre/South Main Streets shops from Dec. 1 through Dec. 21. There is no minimum order required.

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