Daily Archives: November 22, 2011


Tuesday, November 29, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Copley Square Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities

The Friends of Copley Square and Mayor Thomas M. Menino invite you and your family to attend the annual Copley Square Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities on Tuesday, November 29, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm, with WHDH’s Janet Wu.  At 3:00, there will be a Story Hour and Candy Cane Tea at the Boston Public Library, sponsored by the BPL and by Catered Affair (rsvp by November 25 at 617-859-2282), and be sure to bring your little ones for a Parade of Festively Decorated Carriages.  The actual tree lighting will take place at 5:00,with lights courtesy of Normandy RE Partners and Boston Properties,  and there will be a post lighting reception at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.  Bring a can and support Boston Can Share. For more information, visit www.friendsofcopleysquare.org, or email friends of copleysquare@gmail.com.


Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – NABB’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale

The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay is again pleased to announce its Annual Christmas Tree Sale, this year on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4 at the Clarendon Street Playground, from 8 am – 5 pm.  Fresh cut balsam fir trees from Maine will be available for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Neighborhood Association.  Local delivery is available.  For further details, please call 617-247-3961, or email info@nabbonline.com.  Thanks again to Chris Mitchell for his splendid work organizing this invaluable project.