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  • Saturday, October 2, 10:00 am – Back Bay Pooch Parade

    After a five-year hiatus, the popular Back Bay Pooch Parade will return better than ever! Join The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay for the renewed First Annual Back Bay Pooch Parade.

    Where: The Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Meet at the Garrison statue at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Dartmouth Street — across from the Vendome.

    When: Saturday, October 2nd. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the parade will start at 10:00 am.

    Registration: NABB members may pre-register for $15 or register the day of the event for $20. Registration information will follow.

    The parade route will travel from Dartmouth Street to Arlington Street. Join us for special guests and special events.

    From Bischons to Borzois, from Puppy Mill Survivors to Blue Ribbon Show Dogs — all are invited to attend. All dogs must be leashed and up to date on shots. Please do not bring a dog in heat. Proceeds will go to a no-kill animal shelter in Massachusetts TBA.

    The morning will combine fun and canine good citizenship. For more information, contact Paula Welte at 617.536.7897 or Linda Selzer at lselzer@usa.net.

  • Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay To Present The Garden Club of the Back Bay with the Paul Prindle Leadership Award

    The Paul Prindle Leadership Award was created by The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay to recognize important and sustained leadership in promoting the residential interests of the Back Bay.  We are pleased to announce that, at this year’s NABB annual meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 16, The Garden Club of the Back Bay will  receive this prestigious accolade.  The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm at The Algonquin Club, 217 Commonwealth Avenue, and the guest speaker is James W. Hunt, III, Chief of Environmental and Energy Services for the City of Boston.  The meeting is free and open to the public, but please RSVP to the NABB office at 617-247-3961 by Friday, September 10.

  • Thursday, June 24, 6 – 9 pm – NABB’s Second-Ever Barbecue (NABB-Q)

    Join the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay on Thursday, June 24, for the NABB-Q at the Clarendon Street Playground beginning at 6 pm.  It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy a summer picnic in the Back Bay, including hamburgers and hot dogs fresh off the grill, picnic salads, snacks and soft drinks.  Tickets can be purchased at $15 for adults, $5 for children.  Kids 3 and under are free.  Many thanks to the primary sponsor and new neighbor on Newbury Street KitchenWares by Blackstone’s, for its generous support to make the event possible.  For more information, log on to www.nabbonline.com.

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  • Saturday, May 8, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Clarendon Street Playground Family Fun Day

    Come to the Clarendon Street Playground on the corner of Clarendon and Commonwealth Avenue on Saturday, May 8.  There will be food, drinks, games, face painting, a balloon artist, entertainment, a juggling show with magic, prizes, and fun for all.  Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase, and an ice cream truck will visit during the event. The playground is in need of new toys – please bring a new, fun, weatherproof toy to leave that day.  Suggestions include sand shovels and pails, soft balls and bats, trucks, and push/riding toys.  Please, no jump ropes, skateboards, hard balls, or anything dangerous!  To make the day a success, the Playground Committee of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay needs volunteers.  Contact playground@nabbonline.com, or call NABB at 617-247-3961.

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  • Saturday, April 3, 10:00 am – Spring Celebration with the Friends of Clarendon Street Playground

    Join the Friends of Clarendon Street Playground (corner of Clarendon Street and Commonwealth Avenue) on Saturday, April 3, beginning at 10:00 am, for an egg hunt, coffee and doughnuts, and a visit from the Easter Bunny!  Volunteers are needed to hide eggs at 8:00 am – if you are able to help with the event, contact playground@nabbonline.com, or call The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay at 617-247-3961.

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  • Saturday, December 5 – Sunday, December 6, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – NABB’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale

    The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay will hold its Annual Christmas Tree Sale at the Clarendon Street Playground on Saturday, December 5 through Sunday, December 6, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  NABB Director Chris Mitchell will once again bring in fresh-cut balsam fir trees from the State of Maine, with all proceeds benefiting The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay.  Local deliveries are available.  If you would like an extra tall tree, please call Lois Harvey at the NABB office (617-247-3961) before Thanksgiving to put in a special order.  For more information, log on to www.nabbonline.com.

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  • Saturday, October 3, 10:00 am – Back Bay Street Sale Rescheduled

    The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay’s Street Sale, rained out on September 12, has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 3, beginning at 10:00 am, on the Dartmouth Street Mall (Dartmouth Street between Newbury and Commonwealth).  The Garden Club of the Back Bay will be there.  Here is your opportunity to pick up a membership brochure, buy a tote bag or apron, order a holiday wreath or one of our beautiful tree fences, and learn about all the good works we do for the neighborhood and beyond.  We hope to see you there.  For more information on the event, log on to www.nabbonline.com.

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  • Thursday, September 24, 6 – 9 pm – NABB’s First-Ever Barbecue (NABB-Q)

    Join your neighbors for an All-American Summer Barbecue
    Thursday, September 24th
    Clarendon Street Playground
    6:00 to 9:00pm

    There will be hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, picnic salads,
    cookies, soda and juice for everyone!

    Bring the whole family!

    For reservations, call NABB:  617.247.3961 or
    online www.nabbonline.com

    Adults $15 ($17 nonmembers)      Children $5 ($7 nonmembers)

    $2 pp surcharge for tickets purchased at the event (cash only).

  • Saturday, September 12, 10 – 5 – NABB Fall Street Sale

    On Saturday, September 12th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm, NABB will hold its Annual Fall Street Sale, our local community yard sale, on Dartmouth Street Mall between Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue (at Alley 434).  The Garden Club of the Back Bay will be represented with a table, and visitors will be able to pick up Membership Brochures, see displays of some of the many Garden Club of the Back Bay projects we execute and fund, purchase totes, aprons, and bulbs, and pre-order our justly famous Holiday Wreaths.  We will also have pictures and ordering information for the beautiful iron tree fences you see throughout the neighborhood.  If you’d like to arrange for pruning of your front yard tree, we can take that information, too.  Please stop by and say hello.


  • Saturday, June 6, 8 – 10 a.m. – Graffiti NABBers’ Spring Cleaning

    On June 6, the Graffiti NABBers plan a major cleaning of Newbury and Boylston Streets to remove the winter visual clutter. If many participate, we can accomplish this goal in a couple of hours. If you need training, we’ll teach you our simple techniques. We’ll provide the materials. Rain Date: Sunday, June 7.
    Meet outside the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Office at 337 Newbury Street, between Hereford and Massachusetts Avenue.     This cleaning is badly needed and will make a huge difference! This is fun and worthwhile! Meet your neighbors and make a difference! If you plan to participate, or for more information,  please contact anneswanson@verizon.net.