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  • 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.

  • Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 pm – Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Annual Meeting

    You are cordially invited to attend NABB’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 14th at 6:30pm at The Algonquin Club, 217 Commonwealth Avenue, between Fairfield and Exeter Streets.

    At this meeting members will elect the slate of officers and directors. No additional nominations were received from the membership; therefore, in accordance with NABB’s bylaws, nominations from the floor will not be accepted.

    After the election, the presentation of community service awards and our guest speaker, you are invited to a reception to meet NABB officers, members of the Board, neighbors, and award winners. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.nabbonline.com.

  • Thursday, October 6, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – An Evening of Indulgence

    Please join The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay for a fun evening, sampling the finest wines, outstanding cheeses, and delicious chocolates, a delightful mix of four perfect pairings from leading Back Bay wine and chocolate experts.  There will also be a silent auction featuring items from Back Bay businesses,  The auction items will be available for viewing on the NABB website, www.nabbonlinecom.  The event will take place at The Algonquin Club, 217 Commonwealth Avenue, on Thursday, October 6, from 7 – 9.  Advance ticket price is $45 for NABB members and guests, $55 for non-members, and $65 for all at the door, if available.  No one under the age of 21 will be admitted, and a photo identification will be required.  Sponsored in part by Hotel Chocolat, the Algonquin Club, and Bacco’s Wine and Cheese. You may reserve on line or call 617-247-3961.

  • Thursday, September 8, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm – End-of-Summer NABB-Q

    Join the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay on Thursday, September 8 from 5 – 7:30 at the Clarendon Street Playground, on the corner of Clarendon Street and Commonwealth Avenue, for hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, and picnic salads.  See old friends and make new ones.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.nabbonline.com.  Adults $15, children under 12 $5, children ages 1 – 3 free.  Sponsored by KitchenWares by Blackstone’s on Newbury Street.  Thank you, Hill family!

  • Saturday, April 30, 8:30 am – 12:00 noon – Back Bay Alley Rally

    The Annual Back Bay Alley Rally is upon us! Meet at the Clarendon Street Playground, at the corner of Clarendon Street and Commonwealth Avenue, on Saturday morning, April 30, at 8:30 for breakfast, then gather in groups to clean our alleys and side streets. Rejoin your fellow volunteers for lunch at noon. For more information, log on to www.nabbonline.com.

  • Saturday, April 23, 10:00 am – Egg Hunt at the Clarendon Street Playground

    Celebrate spring with the Friends of the Clarendon Street Playground on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 10:00 am.  Join them for an egg hunt, coffee and doughnuts, and enjoy a visit from the Easter bunny (although less maniacal than the fellows pictured below.)  Free.  Volunteers are needed to hide eggs at 8:00 am.  If you would like to help with the event, please contact playground@nabbonline.com, or call 617-247-3961.

  • Protect Sunlight in Public Parks

    The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay has informed us of a Petition to Support H. 1169, An Act Protecting Sunlight in Certain Public Parks, sponsored by Representatives Martha Walz and Byron Rushing. To read the bill, go to www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H01169.  This bill seeks to expand and clarify the current laws that protect the sunlight on the beloved Boston Public Garden and the Boston Common by limiting new shadows.  Specifically, the bill would prohibit any new construction or building remodeling from blocking sunlight and casting new shadows on six additional public parks.  The goal of the bill is to allow reasonably-scaled development near the parks while protecting sufficient sunlight for the health of the park environment and the enjoyment of its users.

    The five Boston parks and one Cambridge park will be protected by the bill are:

    * The Back Bay Fens
    * Christopher Columbus Park
    * The Commonwealth Avenue Mall
    * Copley Square Park
    * The Esplanade
    * Magazine Beach Park

    You can sign the petition immediately (through May 22) by logging in to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/sunlight2.  However, if you have already signed the petition, please do not do so again.  If you have any questions concerning this legislation, you may email Sue Prindle at sprindl@verizon.net.  Photo from www.gardenvoice.com.

  • Sunday, January 23, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – NABB Member Reception

    Join The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay for its annual tradition of welcoming new members to NABB.  The 2011 Member Reception will be held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel on Sunday, January 23, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.  This is the perfect opportunity to share experiences as well as learn information about the many activities, both civic and leisure, NABB members enjoy throughout the year.  Complimentary hors d’oeuvre will be served, and there will be a cash bar.  RSVP by January 17 to 617-247-3961.  NABB gratefully acknowledges the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel for its generous support.

  • Garden Club of the Back Bay Wreath Making Days, Monday December 6 – Thursday December 9

    For all of our fans out there, be advised we’re knee deep in pine needles over at The First Lutheran Church of Boston, 299 Berkeley Street, from today through Thursday, so if you need to find us, walk on over.  If you’ve ordered a wreath, you should have received a confirmatory postcard detailing the time of delivery, or in the case of pick up, when the wreath will be ready.  If you haven’t ordered a wreath, because, we assume, you’ve been held hostage by Somali pirates and have only just now been released, you may still walk on over to purchase a plain wreath or a wreath with a beautiful bow, but we’re afraid we cannot take any more orders for fully decorated wreaths – we are SOLD OUT! We’re just overwhelmed with the positive response from our past customers and from new customers we’ve found through our ads in the NABB Bulletin, the Back Bay Sun, the Beacon Hill Times, and the Boston Courant.  You may, however, put yourself on our mailing list for next season by either coming by, emailing info@bostonflora.com, or calling 617-859-8865 and leaving a message.

  • Saturday and Sunday, December 4 & 5, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – NABB Annual Christmas Tree Sale

    The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale will take place at the Clarendon Street Playground (corner of Clarendon Street and Commonwealth Avenue) on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 and 5, from 8 -5 each day.  Fresh cut balsam fir trees from Maine will be on sale, and local delivery is available.  If you’d like to order an extra tall tree to reach your high ceiling, call the NABB office at 617-247-3961 before Thanksgiving.  All proceeds benefit neighborhood improvements.