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Marketing opportunities for A-B businesses
The following was submitted by the organizers of the Allston Village Street Fair:
Business owners may give their shop or restaurant the opportunity to be discovered by fairgoers at the Allston Village Street Fair-Urban Mardi Gras, from noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 14. Visit the food court, arts and crafts gallery, or AVSF Vendor Shopping [...]
Harvard Education Portal a disappointment?
One area resident thinks so and says he was expecting more.
Science Adventure Saturday
The newly-opened Harvard Education Portal is hosting an “Ed Portal Science Adventure” on Saturday, July 26, 3-6 p.m. Science mentors will be running various booths each of which will have a different science experiment or activity.
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Boston police National Night out — Saturday morning
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 [...]
Jazz concert at Chandler’s Pond
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, [...]
Allston-Brighton ice cream would be called…
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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A-B Little League are District 9 champs
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 [...]
Gun in a bar
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
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 [...]
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Hot Stove, cool music concert
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 [...]
Menino: BC should pay up
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
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 [...]
Fishing cruise coming up!
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 [...]
