Daily 5: NEWRA To Discuss Boston Alcohol Licensing

1. Rain: Tuesday, July 23 will be cloudy with showers and a possible thunderstorm, according to the National Weather Service. Some storms could produce heavy rain. A chance of showers will continue into the evening. High: 79, Low: 70.

2. NEWRA Zoning meeting: The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. at the Mariners House (11 North Sq.) on the second floor. The meeting will include a discussion of neighborhood alcohol licenses and City Council’s home rule petition to change the alcohol license process for Boston. See the full agenda at northendwaterfront.com.

3. Crafts in the park: Mayor Thomas Menino is sponsoring free craft workshops around Boston parks during the month of July. On Tuesday, July 23, drop by DeFilippo Park (Prince and Snow Hill streets) in the North End. All sessions run from 9 a.m. to noon. For the complete schedule, visit cityofboston.gov/parks or call 617-635-4505.

4. Library fun: Drop by the North End Branch Library (25 Parmenter St.) on Tuesday, July 23 at 4 p.m. for a free showing of the 1996 film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach.” The library will also host story times for toddlers at 10:30 a.m. and babies at 11:05 a.m.