Chocolate for a Cure
by Carl Ameno, Nazzaro Center Director Francis Shea, a fifth grade 10 year old who attends St. John’s school, recently won a contest there for selling the most candy bars during the school’s annual...
View ArticleGigi Reppucci Receives Good Neighbor Recognition Award from Clean Streets...
Gigi Reppucci is the May 2012 winner of the Good Neighbor Recognition Award, presented by NEWRA Clean Streets Committee member, Janet Gilardi. Gigi is well-known for planting the flowers at Polcari...
View ArticleNazzaro-NEAD Award 2012 Scholarships and Hold Year-End Music Concert
In what has become an annual tradition, North End Against Drugs punctuated the Nazzaro Center’s year ending concert with the selection of its scholarship recipients, 11 North End students in three...
View ArticlePowerful Teen Message Received by NEAD at Nazzaro
In their ongoing efforts to educate youth about the devastating effects of drug and alcohol abuse and to stress alternative adolescent activities, North End Against Drugs and the Nazzaro Center...
View ArticleNazzaro Center’s Youth Program Performs at Annual Concert [Video]
Video: Nazzaro Center Youth Band performs the “Nazzaro Theme” and “Pipeline.” This week was the annual music concert by the Nazzaro Center’s Youth Program Band, led by Music Director Jeremy Sarzana...
View ArticleAttend the “Witness the Fitness” Kick-off Event!
Witness the Fitness – Youth Summer Health Program Monday, June 25, 2012 at 1pm Nazzaro Center Join us for activities, live music, healthy snacks and special guests! Sponsored by the NEAA in...
View ArticleGlobe’s Yvonne Abraham: The Candy Bar Column
The North End’s Francis Shea and his candy bar charity drive makes it big in the Boston Globe today where columnist Yvonne Abraham writes the story. After winning a 5 pound Hersey Bar, the 10-year old...
View ArticleJoi of Summer Event to Benefit Nazzaro Community Center on July 18, 2012
Joi of Summer Event to Benefit the Nazzaro Community Center July 18, 2012, 5:30 – 7:30 pm 2 Atlantic Avenue $20 will be donated for each service: Surf hair style lessons seated massage OPI polish...
View ArticleZombie Drug User Creates Scene at Nazzaro Center
It was a surreal scene at the Nazzaro Center on Thursday night when a drugged out young man, accompanied by his somewhat less impaired girlfriend, was shooting up in Polcari Playground before passing...
View ArticleNorth End Family Pride Week Event Schedule August 6-12, 2012
Bigger and better than ever, the volunteers at North End Against Drugs along with the Nazzaro Center and NStar have organized the 2012 North End Family Pride Week in memory of “Bobby D” Decristoforo,...
View Article“Joi of Summer” Raises Thousands to Benefit Nazzaro Community Center
On a rainy Wednesday night in July, over 100 patrons of the Joi Salon on Atlantic Ave. packed the salon (and the adjoining parking lot when the rain let up), to treat themselves to one of the services...
View Article“Taste of the North End” Presents Checks to Neighborhood Charities
It was a night of charitable giving on Tuesday as Taste of the North End celebrated with its supporters and community groups that benefit from TONE’s fundraising. Donato Frattaroli hosted the evening...
View ArticleNEAA-Nazzaro Center Small Fry Basketball League Starts October 18th
The NEAA-Nazzaro Center Small Fry Basketball League, one of the most popular programs run out of the center, is about to begin again for its 40th season! The various levels of the league provide...
View ArticleHundreds Enjoy 2012 ROC Teen Saturday Haunted House and Halloween Carnival...
The 2012 Roc 7th Haunted Halloween Carnival was a huge success with an estimated 500 Children and Parents in attendance at the Nazzaro Playground last Friday. Hope everyone had fun! Thanks to all the...
View ArticleElection Day Bake Sale at Nazzaro Center to Benefit Red Sox Foundation
Our election day is fast approaching. Each big election, The Nazzaro Center has a bake sale for a good cause. This year, the money will be going to The Red Sox Foundation. Overall, The Red Sox...
View ArticleElection Day Brings Long Lines, Voter Enthusiasm and Charity to North End /...
Voter turnout was at a recent high in the North End / Waterfront on Election Day 2012. Voters appeared enthusiastic despite the long lines and the Fall chill in the air. The wait was especially long...
View ArticleChristmas Bazaar Fundraiser on December 1st at Nazzaro Center
Christmas Bazaar to benefit those with Cystic Fibrosis on Saturday, December 1st, beginning at 10:00 am at the Nazzaro Center. There will be a bake sale, raffles, toys, books and artwork for sale....
View ArticleNEAA / Nazzaro Knights Opening Day on December 1st
NEAA/Nazzaro KNIGHTS Opening Day Schedule All Games on Saturday December 1 Knights 5th + 6th Grade vs St Ann (Dorchester)-4:30 pm Lady Knights 5th + 6th Grade vs St. Agatha (Milton)-5:30 pm Lady...
View ArticleChristmas Bazaar at Nazzaro Center Raises Funds to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis...
In the true spirit of the season, volunteers took time to help others by holding a Christmas Bazaar to benefit those with Cystic Fibrosis. The event was held on Saturday, December 1st at the Nazzaro...
View ArticleFOTNEP Plants Bulbs With Nazzaro Center Children [Photos]
The Friends of The North End Parks collaborated with The Nazzaro Center Program Director Laurie D’Elia and elementary students in The Nazzaro Center After School Program to plant hundreds of crocus...
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