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5 Things July 9: Flaherty Pool Block Party Cookout for Free!

Jenny Nkwah, 14, of Roslindale, has been missing from home since October, and has been seen around the area. Have you seen her?


  1. Tonight rom 5:30-7:30 p.m., there will be a Flaherty Pool Block Party including a free cookout with Boston Centers for Youth & Families hosting the re-opening celebration for the BCYF Flaherty Pool. Mayor Thomas Menino is expected to be in attendance for the ribbon cutting at 6:30 p.m. 160 Florence St.
  2. On Thursday enjoy a concert in Roslindale Village. See The Marshalls play at Adams Park, hosted by the Boston Parks Dept. 6-7:30 p.m.
  3. The Roslindale Public Library may be renovated, and opinions, ideas and concerns are wanted from residents. There are two ways for residents to be involved: Come to the next meeting of the Community Advisory Committee on July 31 at 6 p.m. at the branch library; or submit your comments by email to cschonhart@bpl.org. 
  4. Jenny Nkwah, 14, of Roslindale, has been missing from home since October, and has been seen around the area. Have you seen her? 
  5. Boston was originally called Shawmut by local Native Americans, according to Boston's website.

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