May 11, 2024
Fresh News for the Neighborhood You Love
A great way to start off your holiday shopping while also supporting the Jamaica Plain Branch Library. We will offer gently used books and DVDs all with bargain rates (all items just $1 or $2). Books for all ages and in every genre. Book dealers please note - we ask that you do not use scanners at this December book sale and we will restrict purchases to no more than 20 items at a time.
A presentation by J. L. Bell, author & historian December 4, 2018, 7-9 p.m. at The Loring Greenough House A "Tuesday in the Parlor" series lecture. In the period leading up to the Revolution, colonial journalists produced a lively array of print publications aimed at keeping the populace informed about—or inflamed by—the political news of the day. On the left were The Boston Gazette and The Massachusetts Spy while The Boston News-Letter, The Boston Chronicle, and Boston Weekly Post-Boy espoused viewpoints from the right. The Boston Evening-Post tried to maintain a…
It’s time to Smell the Love! The JP Music Festival's first fundraiser of the year is Friday, February 15th, featuring love songs (and almost-love songs) sung by YOU! Music starts at 9 PM. $15 donation at the door and we’ll have food! All proceeds go to the 9th annual JP Music Festival this September. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/2261063794135424/
Banned in Boston, the annual comedy and music revue hosted by WGBH's Margery Eagan and Jim Braude, is Rehearsal for Life’s signature fundraising event. For one-night-only, local Boston celebrities, media personalities, politicians, and business, arts and community leaders rally together to put on a show of hilarity, musical satire and skits. The show supports Rehearsal for Life’s Urban Improv program using theater as a vehicle for social change. Since 1992, the interactive program has…
Please join us Saturday, May 4th 10-2 for the 19th Annual Curley Plant Sale in the parking lot across from the school. There will be a wide selection of annual, herbs and vegetables, a fabulous bake sale and kids activities. Proceeds go directly to support of arts and enrichment programs at the Curley. For more information please contact Kristin Jurkoic
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library host their annual book sale. A great way to feed your reading habits while also supporting the Jamaica Plain Branch Library. We will offer gently used books and DVDs all with bargain rates (all items just $1 or $2). Books for all ages and in every genre. We will be open from 9:30 to 5:00 on both Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th. On Saturday from…
Zootopia, presented by Citizens Bank, is set to “bring the Zoo” to the Cambridge waterfront this May! This annual fundraising gala benefitting Zoo New England will be held at the Royal Sonesta Boston. Citizens Bank is proud to return as the presenting sponsor of Zootopia. The evening begins with a cocktail reception, silent auction and art auction followed by a spectacular dinner and dancing. During the cocktail reception, guests will have the opportunity to meet…
MISSION GET DOWN: PARTY LIKE IT'S 1999 Please join us at Spontaneous Celebrations for a night of 90s nostalgia as we celebrate the Mission Hill School! The evening will feature your favorite hits from back in the day, 90s trivia, and the musical stylings of Louder Than Milk and other MHS musical folks. We will also be honoring Principal Ayla Gavins. Light refreshments will be served and drink tickets will be available for purchase. All…
The only thing better than a morning walk with a friend around Jamaica Pond is a walk with a purpose – to end social isolation among elders. The Walk to End Elder Isolation on May 19 benefits FriendshipWorks' programs to keep greater Boston's elders healthy and connected, through friendly visiting, medical escorts, pet program, and more that help elders stay healthy and connected. Form a team, walk in honor or memory of a special elder,…
Join us for JP Centre/South Main Streets' Annual Meeting and Fundraiser! We will have a good old-fashioned BBQ with beer and wine, a cake auction, silent auction, and more! Our cake auction will feature cakes from some of Jamaica Plain's great eateries and celebrities! We will also have a silent auction with some great prizes from the neighborhood. Come early to bid on your favorite items. Load up your plate with as much as you…
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