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Monday, December 10, 2012

Five Things For December 10: Zumba with Maeve

Here are five things going on in town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a rainy day with a high of 62. The evening will have more rain and patchy fog. The temperature will drop to about 44. 2. Story Time at Henry Bear's Park: All ages are welcome, and no sign up is necessary for free story time at Henry Bear’s Park at 11 a.m.. 3. Art and Architecture Tour: The Boston Public Library is offering a free, one hour long tour, highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters at 2:30 p.m.. 4. balletFIT™ with Gina: Create the long lines of a dancer’s body in this intense one hour workout with hand weights. The class will improve flexibility, balance, and strength. This class begins at 6 …

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Five Things, December 4: Diane Dexter to Sing, Play at EPOCH

Here are five things you need to know today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a warm, partly sunny day with a high near 53. The evening will cloud over and rain is predicted for 2 a.m. The temperature will drop to 48.  2. Diane Dexter to sing, play at EPOCH: Diane Dexter, a singer and pianist, will perform at EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St. on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m.  3. Boabom Free Intro Class: Boston School of Boabom is offering a free intro class at 12 p.m. at 33a Harvard Street. 4. Lowering Home Heating Costs: The Coolidge Corner Library is hosting a get together to talk home heating costs at 7 p.m. Prizes and refreshments will be available.  5. Creating an Online Resume: The Boston Public Library is offering a course on how to create …

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Tuesday, November 27

Here are five things you need to know today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting snow before 11 a.m. with a chance of rain. The day will be cloudy with a high near 41 degrees. The evening will cool down to 31 degrees and there is a chance of more snow. Snowfall is not expected to accumulate. 2. Brookline Bootcamp *Results Driven Fitness*: Core strengthening drills, muscle toning exercises and calorie-burning cardio games are mixed together with motivation and encouragement to provide a fun-filled workout for a wide range of fitness abilities at 5:40 a.m. at 361 Pond Ave. 3. Preparing for a Job Interview: The Boston Public Library is hosting a course on how to answer interview questions, dress the part and sharpen other job interview skills today from 2:30 to 3:30 p…

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Tuesday, November 20

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

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with a high near 49 degrees. The evening will cloud over and the temperature will drop to 37 degrees. 2. Brookline Access T.V. Orientation: What is BATV?  How can I share my idea with the community?  What are the opportunities available to me? Learn the basics of the BATV Mac labs and suites in this one time introduction class at 6 p.m. at Brookline High School. See here for more information.  3. Project Bread's Strike Out Hunger Bowl-a-thon: Lace up your bowling shoes and help Project Bread strike out hunger at 5:30 p.m. at Jillian's (145 Ipswich St.) Cost of admission is $20. 4. ABCD Needs Volunteers: The Boston-based non-profit is looking for volunteers to help Boston …

Monday, November 19, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Monday, November 19

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

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with a high of 50. The evening will be clear with a low of 33. 2. Boston's West End: Moving Forward, Looking Back: Presented by Wentworth Institute of Technology in partnership with the West End Museum, this exhibit questions how to move an urban area into the future without destroying the roots of the community as it considers a wide range of topics central to Boston’s present-day and old West End. The exhibit is open various hours on weekdays and weekends. See here for more information.  3. The Americans in the Bulge: The BPL’s Monday Night film series is “Americans in the Bulge” as part of their remembering WWII series. This showing begins at 6 p.m.  4. Christopher Columbus …

Friday, November 16, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Friday, November 16

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

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with a high of 49. The evening will cloud over and the temperature will drop to 35. 2. Hineini: A Weekend with Rabbi Larry Hoffman: Q & A with Larry Hoffman and Light Supper  at Temple Ohabei Shalom at 6 p.m. There is limited space; RSVP is required. RSVP online here, or call the office at 617-277-6610 to reserve your place in this very special weekend. All are welcome. Childcare is provided; please indicate the number of children and their ages. 3. Barbour Warms Up the City: Barbour is partnering with One Warm Coat to host the fourth annual coat drive to benefit the City Mission Society of Boston. Donate a coat to those in need and received $50 off a new Barbour jacket at 134 …

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Thursday, November 15

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

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a clear day with a high near 48. The evening will cloud over and the temperature will drop to 35. 2. Yappy Hour at Cause to Paws: These monthly get togethers are usually on the fourth Thursday of each month, but because of Thanksgiving, Cause for Paws is hosting their toy testing, treat tasting social event for pets and neighbors at 6 p.m.. This event is free. 3. Holiday Quilts: The Proper Bostonian Quilters will be displaying their handmade holiday quilts at the Mayor’s Gallery from Novemeber 15 to December 31.  4. Author Talk: The BPL is hosting a duo author talk with Diana Renn, author of Tokyo Heist and Gina Damico, author of Croack. The two will be talking young adult books from 3 to 4…

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today, Tuesday, November 13

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

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a rainy day with a high of 48. The evening will be cloudy with a low around 37. 2. Boabom Free Intro Class: Boston School of Boabom is offering a free intro class at noon at 33A Harvard St.   3. WorldBoston Great Decisions Series: Indonesia: Come to the BPL from 6-7:30 p.m. to learn about the emergence of Indonesia from authoritarianism into democracy. 4. Annual Newbury Street League Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: Stop by CafeTeria at 279 Newbury St at 5 p.m. for the Annual Newbury Street Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.  5. Billiards for Justice: Swing by Jillian’s for a night of pool and social justice from 6-8 p.m.. Cost of admission is $10 for the 18-and-over crowd.

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