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Monday, November 5, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Monday, November 5

Here are five things going on in and around town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a cloudy partly day with a high in the mid 40s. The evening will clear up at cool off to about 30 degrees. 2. Ceramics Group for Seniors: The Golden Age Senior Center is holding a free ceramics class for seniors at 9 a.m. .  3. Arts After School at the Children’s Art Centre: Bring your young one down to Children’s Art Centre from 2:30 to 6 p.m.. The five week program costs $630. 4. Remembering World War II: The Boston Pubic Library is hosting a free film screening about Tuskegee Airmen at 6 p.m.  at the Rabb Lecture Hall. 5. Boston Minuteman Council Hosts Salute to Scouting Gala: The Boy Scouts of America Boston Minuteman Council will host its 36th Annual “Salute to Scouting” gala at …

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Thursday, November 1

Here are five things going on in and around town.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a cloudy day with a high in the upper 50’s. The evening will cool off to the mid 40’s. 2. Joe Carson Live at the Warren Tavern: Come by the Warren Tavern to hear Joe Carson play at 7 p.m. 3. Second Annual Camp Champion Celebration Honoring Mayor Menino at Fenway: The American Camp Association, New England is ramping up for its 2nd Annual Camp Champions Celebration honoring Boston Mayor Menino on Thursday at the State Street Pavilion at Fenway Park. The mayor himself may still be recovering from an illness, but the charity event in his honor rolls on. 4. Shipwrecks of Massachusetts Bay: Author Thomas Hall talks about the history of eight shipwrecks in the Bay.  5. Glimpse of Postwar …

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Wednesday, October 31

Happy Halloween! Here are five things going on in and around town you need to know about.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a cloudy day with a forty percent chance of rain with a high in the mid 60’s. The evening will be mostly cloudy with a low in the 40’s. 2. 27th Annual Monument Square Halloween Parade: One of Charlestown’s most beloved events, the 27th Annual Monument Square Halloween Costume Parade,will be held on Wednesday, October 31. Gather at the Bunker Hill Monument at 5:00 PM then join the parade at 5:30 PM.  Costumes are encouraged for ALL ages! 3. Old North Church Special Halloween Tour: Join the Old North Church for a special Halloween tour from 3 to 4 p.m.. 4. Halloween Fun For Kids Under 7: Join the BPL from 3 to 3:35 p.m. in the Rey Children’s Room.  5. Dracula Centenary Celebration: Join …

Friday, October 26, 2012

5 Things: Halloween Fun at the Library

Here are five things going on in and around town you need to know about today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with a high in the mid 60’s. The evening will cloud over and cool down to the lower 50’s. 2. Getting ready for Sandy: Weve all got our fingers crossed for a miss, but it's good to be prepared in case Hurricane andy does crash into New England. Boston officials have released several smart tips for residents as they prepare for the worst. 3. The Second Annual Halloween Jam: Come by this children’s Halloween themed concert and costume contest for infants to eight year olds from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Community Music Center of Boston.  4. Anime and Manga Society for Teens and Tweens: If you enjoy Anime or Manga, then come to the October meetings of our Anime and Manga Society for Teens …

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Thursday, October 25

Here are five things going on in and around town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a sunny day with a high in the low 60s. The evening will cloud over and cool off to 50 degrees. 2. This Week in Charlestown: This week's Charlestown Live program on BNN-TV will feature host Kathy Giordano with guest Jason Gallagher, principal of the Harvard-Kent School in Hayes Square. Jason will outline the programs and activities taking place at the school plus its recent "adoption" by the members of the Charlestown Women's Club. The show can be seen live on Thursday, Oct. 25th at 6:30 pm on BNN-TV channel 9, RCC channel 15 or on the web at www.bnntv.org 3. Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center Lecture with Musicologist and Historian Philip Gossett: Join historian and musicologist …

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Tuesday, October 23

Here are five things going on in Charlestown and nearby today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a warm day with a high in the low 60s. The evening will cloud over and there will be a 40 percent chance of rain with a low in the upper 40s. 2. Taking Time for Your Health Stress Management Workshop: Bunker Hill Community College is hosting a free stress management workshop today at 1:15 p.m. 3. Cars and Climate Change: The New England Aquarium is hosting a free lecture on cars and climate change from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today. 4. Author Talk With Howard Jacobson: What do you do if you fall in love with your mother-in-law? The Boston Public Library is hosting an author talk with Howard Jacobson tonight at 6 p.m. 5. Melanoma Foundation of New England’s Fourth Annual Shades of Hope Gala…

Monday, October 22, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Monday, October 22

Here are five things you need to know about today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with a high in the mid-60’s. The evening will cool off to the 40’s. 2. Kids Yoga Series with Maggie Magnerat: Through rhymes, songs and energetic sequences, children learn to channel and express their innate joy of movement in the practice of yoga at 1 Thompson Square. Leela Tots (2.6 up to 4yrs) from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. Leela Tykes (4-6yrs) from 4:15 to 5:00 p.m. 3. Monday Night Film Series: Remembering World War II: The BPL is hosting Patton from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.. 4. Insubordinate Spirit: Come hear the story of Elizabeth Winthrop Feake Hallett at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Her first husband drowned, her second went insane, and the Puritans wanted her dead for …

Friday, October 19, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Friday, October 18

Here are five things going on in and around town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a rainy Friday with a high in the 60’s. The evening will be rainy and the temperature will drop to 60. 2. Halloween Parties: The Townie Association and Durty Harry's are both hosting Halloween parties Friday night.   3. Ellis Boston Antique Show: 40 exhibitors will have goods on display from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Boston Center for the Arts. Admission is $15. 4. The Watchmen: Based on the graphic novel, ArtsEmerson is hosting the Watchmen at the Bright Family Screening Room 6 to 8:45 p.m. Friday. Admission is $10. 5. An Elevated View: The Orange Line, Twenty Five Years Ago: The Boston Public Library is hosting an exhibit on the days of the elevated train in the Southwest Corridor in the …

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Tuesday, October 16

Here are five things going on in Charlestown and nearby today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a cloudy morning that will clear up with temperatures that will reach 60 degrees. The evening will be clear and cool off to the mid-40s. 2. Charlestown Archaeology: Boston City Archaeologist, Joe Bagley, presents an illustrated talk on thousands of years of the human history discovered through professional archaeological excavations in Charlestown. 3. Tech Talk: The Boston Public Library is hosting a technology lecture from 10 to 11 a.m. Bring ideas or questions to share.  4. Innovations in Care and Discovery: Joslin’s is hosting a free symposium geared towards families and children living with Type 1 diabetes tonight at 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Joslin Diabetes Center.  5. Paint the Town: …

Monday, October 15, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Monday, October 14

Here are five things going on around town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a warm, cloudy day with a chance of rain and a high of 70. The evening will be cloudy chance of rain and lows in the 50’s.   2. Ceramics Groups for Seniors: Enjoy ceramics with other seniors hosted by the Golden Age Senior Center.   3. Arts After School at the Children’s Art Centre: Open to children kindergarten to first grade to explore the art world while interacting with others in a supplement classroom. The cost for the entire five week course is $630 at the Children’s Art Centre in Boston.   4. Poetry Workshop with Boston Poet Laureate Sam Cornish: The Boston Public Library is offering a poetry workshop with Boston Poet Laureate Same Cornish from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.. This workshop is …

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