Community Corner

5 Things July 1: Summer Reading Program for Kids at West Roxbury Library


  1. On Tuesday and Wednesday children from toddlers to Grade 8 can register for the Summer Reading Program at the West Roxbury Library. Pick up reading packet and register for special events. 10 a.m. 1961 Centre St.
  2. The Parkway People organization have started a petition to bring community boating to Havey Beach on the Charles River in West Roxbury.
  3. On Wednesday, enjoy Dinosaur Story Time with dinosaur stories and make paper bag dinosaur puppets at the West Roxbury Library. For ages 4-8. Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  4. Click here for an awesome compiled list of July 4 fireworks across Massachusetts.
  5. To register for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sept. 8, or to support a walker, visit JimmyFundWalk.org or call (866) 531-9255. Participants enter the discount code BOSTON for $5 off the registration fee.

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