Week in Review: SoWa Food Trucks, New Fitness Center
The following were the top headlines on South End Patch from Feb. 18th to Feb. 22, 2013: Police Arrest Fugitive in Maine for South End Drug Crimes Boston Police traveled to Maine to arrest a Brockton man who defaulted on a warrant from January. Food Truck Lineup at SoWa Announced for Upcoming Season More than 35 different trucks will gather in the South End during this year’s SoWa season. New Community Fitness Center Opens in Blackstone Square Boston University has invested almost a million dollars to create a Fitness and Wellness Center at the Blackstone Community Center. Fight at Pine Street Inn Home Leads to Arrests Police arrested two men for allegedly starting a fistfight at a Washington Street rooming house. Anti-Bullying, ‘Growing Up Gay’ Themed-Play Re-Opening at BCA “Reflections of a Rock Lobster,” is based on a true story of a gay teenager and his struggles against bullying and intolerance. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
New Community Fitness Center Opens in Blackstone Square
Boston University has completely transformed the Blackstone Community Center’s 2,000-square foot fitness center into a state-of-the-art fitness facility with treadmills, bikes, free weights and squat racks. The new Boston University Fitness and Wellness Center is part of a new public health initative with Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Boston Centers for Youth & Family (BCYF) to fund three projects over the next five years at a value of more than $ 1.25 million. Mayor Thomas Menino, BU President Robert A. Brown, and Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission Barbara Ferrer were all in the South End on Tuesday morning to dedicate the new fitness center. The idea behind the facility is to provide South End community students and families a place to get active and work out. Boston Public Health Commission executive director Barbara Ferrer noted at the dedication that more than 35 percent of Boston youths are already classified as obese. The new facility will be staffed with BU employees and students in BU’s Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and will not only offer exercise programs, but wellness and nutrition as well. “Today we celebrate a new fitness and recreation center,” said Menino. “I am hopeful that this unique program will be a shining example for other organizations to partner with us to promote health and wellness for children and families throughout our city.” Besides the new fitness center, the other two are 100 summer camp scholarships for area youth and the donation of two hours of free ice time each week to the Allston-Brighton Youth Hockey league. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
Things to Know in the South End Today: Menino Dedicates BU Fitness Center at Blackstone Community Center
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a partly cloudy day with a high of 47 degrees. It’s too early to be spring, but after last weekend, we’ll take it. 2. BU Fitness Center Dedication: Mayor Menino will be in the neighborhood today to dedicate the BU Fitness Center at Boston Centers for Youth & Families’ Blackstone Community Center (50 West Brookline St.) along with BU President Dr. Robert A. Brown. BU is partnering with the City of Boston to pilot a three-part health and wellness initiative, and will invest nearly $ 1.25 million over the next five years. 3. Art Exhibit: NK Gallery (450 Harrison Ave.) is currently showing The Paintings of Paul Walcott 2010- 2012. The show features abstractions in multi-media ranging from intimate in scale to wall size. The paintings have been said to be unfathomable in depth and intricately emanate light. The seem at once effortless and immediate, and utterly complex. See here for more information. 4. Zumba Workout: The Z spot offers drop-in Zumba classes on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. Stop by the studio at 121 E. Berkeley Street (2nd floor) to get in shape with Latin-infused Zumba moves. See here for more information. 5. Add your events: Do you have a great event coming up at your organization or business? If it’s happening right here in the South End, add it to the Events Calendar! I feature great events every single day in the daily email update, on the homepage and on social media, so add yours to the mix and help get the word out to South Enders about what’s happening in their neighborhood. Click here to add an event. Things you can do every day on South End Patch: Share your news with the rest of the community. Click here to add an announcement. Add your events to our events calendar. Click here to sign up for breaking news updates. Want up-to-the-minute news? Click here to follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Share your thoughts on your community in a blog. Click here to get started. South End Patch
South End Storm Center: Blizzard Warning until 1 p.m. Saturday
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South End Storm Center: MBTA to Shut Down at 3:30 p.m. Friday
The current storm, Feb. 7-9: The National Weather Service predicts between one and two feet of snow for Boston, with a strong chance of coastal flooding. National Weather Service forecast Current NWS Storm warnings and advisories: Blizzard Watch Snow Emergency? A snow emergency will go into effect at 12 p.m. on Friday. South End snow emergency parking restrictions: Alternate garages open beginning 10 a.m. Friday. The official city of Boston snow information page MBTA Service Suspended Friday Afternoon As of Thursday evening, the MBTA has decided to suspend all modes of service effective at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8. Regular MBTA service will operate with significant delays from the start of service Friday until 3:30 p.m., according to the transit website. See more information here. Delays, Cancellations and Closings: Schools: All Boston Public Schools are CLOSED on Friday Municipal buildings: Open to essential employees only. State offices: Open Courthouses: Closed Friday at 3 p.m. Other delays reported to WHDH MBTA travel advisories South End Patch News Coverage MBTA Service Suspended on Friday Afternoon Blizzard Warning Issued for Boston How Boston Cleans Up After a Snowstorm — And What You Can Do NSTAR Offers Tips to Prepare for Snowstorm MBTA Winter Weather Info City Taking Precautions to Deal with Serious Winter Storm Weekend Storm Alert Upgraded to Blizzard Watch SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates Scroll down for important phone numbers, websites and more. Stay with South End Patch as we keep you updated throughout the storm. Important numbers listed by the city: Emergencies (Police, Fire, EMS): 911 Mayor’s Hotline (24-Hrs): 617-635-4500 ABCD Fuel Assistance: 617-357-6012 Boston Water & Sewer: 617-989-7000 Consumer Complaints: 617-635-3834 DCR Storm Desk: 617-727-1680 Elderly Commission: 617-635-4366 Inspectional Services: 617-635-1010 MBTA: 617-222-3200 MassDOT: 857-368-6111 National Grid Gas: 800-322-3223 NSTAR Electric & Gas: 800-592-2000 Tow Lot: 617-635-3900 Verizon: 800-837-4966 Resident can also receive snow updates using the City’s Alert Boston system. List of city-authorized cab companies: Top Cab: 617-266-4800 Boston Cab: 617-536-3200 I.T.O.A. Cab: 617-825-4000 City Cab: 617-536-5100 Metro Cab: 617-782-5500 Tunnel Taxi: 617-567-2700 617TaxiCab: 617-829-4222 Was your car towed? Sign up for tow alerts Locate a towed car List of Boston towing contractors Snow removal during and after the storm Track city and contractor plows during the storm Boston snow removal rules and fines Adopt a hydrant to clear of snow South End Patch
Things to Know in the South End Today, Feb. 4th: babyYOGA at Community Music Center of Boston
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny day with a high of 34 degrees. 2. babyYOGA: Bring your baby or toddler to this Community Music Center of Boston (34 Warren Ave.) integrated music and yoga class to combine physical exercise with soothing relaxation techniques for both you and your child. Classes run on Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m., and it costs $ 15 to drop in. See here for more information. 3. Drop in at Coco Baby: Drop by Coco Baby (1636 Washington St.) with your kids at 3 p.m. today and enjoy our toys, arts & crafts, and musical instruments. The play space provides children with an area to explore their creative sides, interact with others their own age, and get out all that excess energy. Cost is $ 8 per visit. See here for more information. 4. School Proposals: The Boston Public Schools’ External Advisory Committee is meeting tonight to discuss the three new school choice models that include everything from the creation of smaller zones to the abolition of the zones altogether. Attend the meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Orchard Gardens K-8 School, (906 Albany St.) 5. Super Bowl: Just in case you didn’t watch, the Baltimore Ravens won last night’s Super Bowl 34-31. Things you can do every day on South End Patch: Share your news with the rest of the community. Click here to add an announcement. Add your events to our events calendar. Click here to sign up for breaking news updates. Want up-to-the-minute news? Click here to follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Share your thoughts on your community in a blog. Click here to get started. South End Patch