5 Meetings and Events Not to Miss This Week

Today is Monday, Oct. 17. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. There's been a lot of activity related to the Kennedy Center Board in recent weeks. Earlier this month, the board asked long-time director Kate McDonough to resign from her post and, when she declined, . Directors have also voted to postpone an on the board. They've just . And tonight they're hosting their regular meeting at the Kennedy Center. If you've got any questions about what's going on, here's your chance to ask them. The .

2. What's going on with the ? The Neighborhood Council is hosting a meeting on Tuesday night to fill residents in. (Though, for the record, the CNC did not send Patch a notice about this meeting. A resident did -- thanks again for the head's up.) Meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Knights. For more details, click .

3. A team of Boston police officers has challenged a group of local teens to a basketball game, again. This time they're hoping they'll win. You're invited to , Wednesday night at the Community Center.

4. This Friday the at the Knights. Tickets are $35 and they cover dinner and a show. More details? Here you go.

5. And on Saturday, the Charlestown Mothers Association is hosting its annual gala at . This is the organization's biggest fundraiser. .

For more info on what's happening around the neighborhood, check out our events calendar. And please, feel free to post your own!