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Friday, December 21, 2012

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5 Things: Newtown Donations, Townie Santa Deliveries

Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on Dec. 21 in Charlestown.

1. Rainy: Today will be rainy and windy, with gusts up to 44 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be cloudy with more showers possible after 11 p.m. High: 50, Low: 33. 2. Newtown donations: Charlestown residents who are looking for a way to help the people of Newtown, CT are invited to bring sympathy cards, notes and letters, teddy bears, monetary donations or other items to Olivia Browning by 1 p.m. today. Volunteers from the Boston Women’s Network will pick up the items and deliver them to Newtown over the weekend. 3. Townie Santa deliveries: Townie Santa will be visiting many of Charlestown’s elderly, needy shut-ins on Sunday, Dec. 23, to deliver Christmas gifts, a gift certificate for groceries …

In this Article:

Charlestown Residents Light Candles for Newtown, Olivia Browning of Charlestown, Townie Santa Looking for Volunteer Elves, and 1 more ›

Thursday, December 20, 2012

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5 Things: Boston TV Tour, Handbell Concert

Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on Dec. 20 in Charlestown.

1. Partly sunny: Today will be party sunny, with rain likely late this evening, according to the National Weather Service. High: 42, Low: 36. 2. BNN-TV Open House: Between 6 and 7 p.m. today, take a tour of the Boston Neighborhood Network Television studios and production facilities, located at the Charles J. Beard II Media Center, 3025 Washington St., Boston. Learn more about BNN services, workshops, privileges and membership. Sessions are open to the public and walk-ins are welcome. 3. Plan ahead: Buses will replace Orange Line trains between Sullivan Square and Oak Grove MBTA stations Saturday, Dec. 22 through Sunday, Dec. 23. Normal Orange Line train service will resume on Monday, Dec. 24. For a look at the MBTA schedule for Christmas …

In this Article:

BNN Open House, Buses To Replace Orange Line at Sullivan Square Dec. 22-23, MBTA Announces Holiday Schedule, and 3 more ›

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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5 Things: Ugly Sweater Party, Post Office Deadlines

Deadlines, events and other items should know about today, Dec. 19, in Charlestown.

1. Showers possible: There is a slight chance of rain before 3 p.m., with the rest of the day partly sunny and breezy, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be partly cloudy and windy. High: 46, Low: 32 2. Ugly sweater party: Ironside Grill is hosting an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” party tonight at 6 p.m. There will be prizes and entertainment. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy donation for the U.S. Marines’ Toys For Tots holiday drive. 3. Postal Service deadlines: Need to get something in the mail by Christmas? The U.S. Postal Service has noted that this Thursday, Dec. 20 is the last day to mail something using First-Class Mail Service if you want to guarantee a holiday arrival. Friday, Dec. 21 is the deadline to mail …

In this Article:

Ironside Grill, Ugly Christmas Sweater Night at Ironside Grill, USPS Deadlines for Mailing Holiday Packages, and 2 more ›

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

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5 Things: Kennedy Center Toy Drive, Contest Voting

Deadlines, events and other items should know about today, Dec. 18, in Charlestown.

1. Rainy: Expect showers today with a possible thunderstorm during the day, according to the National Weather Service. High: 57, Low, 38. 2. Kennedy Center toy drive: The Kennedy Center is wrapping up its annual Toy Drive, which provided toys, clothes, games and more for hundreds of children living in Charlestown. The response to donation requests has been great, but the number of families needing assistance this year is larger than ever. You can help by sending donations to: John F. Kennedy Family Service Center, 23 A Moulton St., Charlestown, MA 02129. Note “toy drive” in the memo line. 3. Homework help: The Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library offers a free drop-in homework help program for students in grades K-8. High school…

In this Article:

Kennedy Center, Donations Welcome for Kennedy Center's Annual Toy Drive, Boston Public Library - Charlestown Branch, and 2 more ›

Monday, December 17, 2012

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5 Things: Shuttle Service and Coffee Talk

Deadlines, events and other items should know about today, Dec. 17, in Charlestown.

1. Rainy: Expect showers and patchy fog before 1 p.m., with more showers possible in the evening, according to the National Weather Service. High: 45, Low: 41. 2. Shuttle services: Looking to stock the shelves for relatives that are coming to visit for the holidays? Take advantage of the free shuttle services offered by several area supermarkets. Today, Stop and Shop runs a shuttle from the Bunker Hill Mall to its Medford store between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Click here for a full schedule of today’s stops and services offered throughout the week. 3. Charlestown Live: If you missed the latest Charlestown Live episode, there’s another chance to watch today at 10:30 a.m. Tune in to BNN-TV Channel 9, RCC Channel 15 or on the Web at www.bnntv.…

In this Article:

Foodmaster Super Markets, Complete Grocery Shuttle Schedule Announced, St. Clement Coaches Featured on Dec. 13 'Charlestown Live', and 1 more ›

Friday, December 14, 2012

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5 Things: Visit with Santa, Sign Up for Soccer

Deadlines, events and other items should know about today, Dec. 14, in Charlestown.

1. Sunny: Today will be sunny and windy with a high near 48 degrees and a low around 32, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Santa’s in town: Santa Claus will be at The Cooperative Bank on Main Street today from 12-5 p.m. Bring the kids by so they can meet the big guy and have their picture taken with him. 3. Train change: Buses will replace Orange Line trains between Sullivan Square and Oak Grove MBTA stations from 9 p.m. today through Sunday, Dec. 16. Normal Orange Line train service will resume on Monday, Dec. 17. 4. Soccer signups: Today is the last day to sign kids up for Charlestown Youth Soccer Association’s spring 2013 travel league. The program is open to children ages 8-14. Sign up online at charlestownsoccer.com (click…

In this Article:

The Cooperative Bank, Santa Claus is Coming to The Cooperative Bank!!, Orange Line Diversion Scheduled Dec. 14-16 at Sullivan Square, and 3 more ›

Thursday, December 13, 2012

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5 Things: BHCC Health Fair, Boston Fire Ornament

Deadlines, events and other items should know about today, Dec. 13, in Charlestown.

1. Sunny: Today will be sunny with a high near 43 degrees and a low around 31, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Health fair: Bunker Hill Community College will host a Health Fair today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. at the Charlestown campus’ G building lobby. The public can enjoy exercise classes, free blood pressure screenings, fitness center tours, student displays, free samples and more. A free yoga class will be offered from 1-2 p.m. 3. Church speaker: Monsignor Liam Bergin, Sacramental Theologian from Boston College, will speak about the Eucharist tonight at 7 p.m. at St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Chapel, part of the church’s Year of Faith series. Light refreshments will follow the event. 4. Boston Fire ornament: …

In this Article:

Bunker Hill Community College, Fr. Liam Bergin speaks on the Eucharist at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel, Saint Mary-Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, and 3 more ›

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

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5 Things: Kennedy Center Flea Market, Shipyard Quarters Marina Hearing and More

Deadlines, events and other items should know about today, Dec. 11, in Charlestown.

1. Sunny: Today will be sunny but cooler, with a high near 39 degrees and a low around 30, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Flea market: The Kennedy Center will host a flea market today beginning at 10 a.m. at its facility at 55 Bunker Hill St. Shop from children’s clothes, women’s coats and accessories, household items, holiday items, sporting goods, toys, books and more. 3. Marina hearing: The Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public enforcement hearing on the conditions of the Shipyard Quarters Marina in the Charlestown Navy Yard today at 6 p.m. at City Hall, Room 801. The hearing will look at the current conditions and plans for remediation of the marina, which operates off Pier 8, as well as Pier 6, both of which…

In this Article:

Kennedy Center, Flea Market, Shipyard Quarters Marina Hearing Set Dec. 12, and 1 more ›

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

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5 Things: Shaw's Shuttle Service Begins, Info for Entrepreneurs

Five things you should know about today, Dec. 11, in Charlestown.

1. Possible rain: Showers are possible today, mainly before 8 a.m., then it will be cloudy, gradually clearing throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service. High: 48, Low: 29. 2. Grocery shuttle: The Shaw’s supermarket shuttle service begins today, with a trip leaving from Bunker Hill Mall, in front of the former Johnnie’s Foodmaster at 9 a.m. The bus will travel to Shaw’s in Somerville and return at 10:30 a.m. The shuttle is offered every Tuesday morning and Fridays from 1-2:30 p.m. For a complete list of shuttle services, click here. 3. Gift books: Help the Charlestown Women’s Club complete their mission to “Stack the Stacks” at Harvard-Kent Elementary School. Choose from a list of about 20 items on the school library’s …

In this Article:

Shaw's Providing Free Shuttle for Charlestown Residents, Foodmaster Super Markets, Complete Grocery Shuttle Schedule Announced, and 3 more ›

Monday, December 10, 2012

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5 Things: Free Flu Clinic, Coats for Kids

Five things you should know about today, Dec. 10, in Charlestown.

1. Rainy: Expect rain today, with patchy fog before 1 p.m. and again after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. More showers are likely in the evening, mainly before 1 a.m. High: 62, Low: 43 2. Flu clinic: The City of Boston is offering free flu shots today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Shrine, 100 Arch St. and from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Oak Square YMCA, 615 Washington St. (Brighton). All clinics are free for Boston residents ages three years and up. Note: The Brighton clinic is for ages 16 and up. 3. Coats for kids: Today is the last day to sign a child up to receive a winter coat through Charlestown Against Drug’s Christmas for Kids coat drive. Forms can be picked up at the Boston Police station on Vine Street or at …

In this Article:

Free Flu Clinics Offered to Boston Residents, CHAD Distributing Coats to Kids in Need, Boston Police Department - District A1, and 4 more ›

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