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Posted on July 24, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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Boston police National Night out — Saturday morning

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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As part of the Neighborhood Crime Watch Unit’s National Night Out celebration, each of the 11 Boston Police Districts will be hosting neighborhood celebrations. It’s an opportunity for community members and police personnel to mingle and exchange ideas. There will be complimentary food, family friendly entertainment and activities.
The A-B Night Out event takes place at the Boston Police District D-14 station, at 301 Washington St. on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jazz concert at Chandler’s Pond

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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Brighton Main Streets, the Brighton Board of Trade and Boston Parks and Recreation have once again teamed up to present the U.S. Air Force Liberty Jazz Band at Chandler’s Pond. The concert will take place on July 24 (no rain date) at 7p.m. The group is also adding some more attractions to this year’s event, including face painting, ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery and other giveaways, all starting at 6 p.m.

Allston-Brighton ice cream would be called…

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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If you could create the name of an ice cream that embodies all of Allston-Brighton, what would it be called?

Go ahead, try it out…

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Posted on July 17, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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A-B Little League are District 9 champs

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Keith E. Jacobson
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The Allston-Brighton Little League majors played in the District 9 championship game against East Boston Monday, July 12, at Smith Field in Brighton. The Allston-Brighton players won the game 5-3 and will now go on to the sectionals on Thursday in Melrose.

For Allston-Brighton Little League information click the link for their web site www.abll.net or check the hot line at 1-888-608-0824.

Danny O’Connell, #15, slides into home to score.

Rory Hanlon, #39, and Richard Lopez, #38, cheer on their team. (L to R)

Teddy Rodliff, #3, pitches for Allston-Brighton against East Boston.

Keith E. Jacobson/Staff Photographer

Gun in a bar

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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Three men were arrested after one of them allegedly flashed a firearm, which reportedly turned out to be loaded, in Boyne Pub on Western Ave early Friday morning. The three were charged in Brighton District Court with a variety of offenses. More on this soon.

Annual Brighton garden tour this weekend

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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The annual Brighton Garden Tour will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, rain or shine. It will be self-guided and will feature 12 gardens in the Faneuil area.
Tickets are $10 in advance, and $15 the day of the tour. Tickets may be bought at Minihane’s Flower and Gift shop in advance or on the day of the tour. All proceeds benefit the Garden Club’s beautification efforts.
This is the 10th annual tour, which over the past decade has featured more than 75 neighborhood gardens in Brighton or Allston.

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Posted on July 10, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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Hot Stove, cool music concert

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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From the West End House:
Another hot concert is just around the corner, thanks to Theo and Paul Epstein and the Foundation to be Named Later. On Sunday, Aug. 17, the Bank of America Pavilion will host George Thorogood and the Destroyers along with Buddy Guy and a special performance by Peter Gammons and the Hot Stove All Stars. Doors open at 5 p.m., and showtime begins at 6 p.m. A portion of the proceeds go to the Foundation To Be Named Later, which supports 10 local youth organizations, including the West End House Boys & Girls Club. For more information, call Katie Healey at 617-787-4044 or visit www.livenation.com for tickets.

Menino: BC should pay up

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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Mayor Menino says BC should increase its voluntary payments to the city to make up for the revenue the city will lose from the college’s recent purchase of 2000 Comm. Ave, boston.com reports.

Health scholarship deadline coming up

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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The members of the Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Emergency Department Task Force announce the availability of a community scholarship. This scholarship is for Brighton and Allston residents admitted to health care-related higher educational programs. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, all applicants must be residents of Allston or Brighton for a minimum of five years with proven resident documentation. All applicants must be accepted to an accredited college or university with the purpose to pursue a career in medicine. Deadline for this application is July 18.
Scholarship applications are available at the Brighton Main Streets offices 358 Washington St. Brighton, or call 617 779 9200 to have an application mailed or e-mailed.

Fishing cruise coming up!

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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This just in from The Fishing Academy:

The Helen H, 100′ Super Fishing Cruiser will host a half-day cruise on Saturday, July 26 from 1- 5 p.m. to benefit The Fishing Academy, a non-profit inner city youth program.
Enjoy an afternoon of fishing, prizes and a cookout after the cruise. All are invited to come! The Helen H sails out of Hyannis. Make your reservations early by calling Jane McHale at 617-797-1859 or John Hoffman at 617-782-2614.

Inside the Finale kitchen

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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Read the TAB story about the new Finale Desserterie kitchen in Allston; there’s video too to show you just what it’s like inside. (Warning: it may make you very hungry!)

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Posted on July 2, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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Menino criticizes BC plans

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Valentina Zic
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Mayor Menino has gotten involved in the debate between BC and the AB neighborhood, the Boston Globe reports. He said he opposes BC’s turning 2000 Comm. into a dorm and criticized BC’s recent effort to lobby city officials, boston.com reports. According to the Herald story, the mayor stopped short of saying outright opposed the 2000 Comm. plans.
More analysis over at Brighton Centered.

Sunday afternoon in the park

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Allison Vaughan
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Members of Community of Faith Christian Fellowship played a rousing game of Ultimate Frisbee on Sunday June 29, 2008. The church meets at Edison Middle School in Brighton, and from there they walked over to Rogers Park to hang out and play some games. Most of the members of the congregation are in their 20’s and 30’s.

John Calendo, on left, blocks Derek Sung in a game of Ultimate Frisbee at Rodgers Park.