A pleasant evening in Shipyard Park provided a wonderful venue for entertainment by the Harvard Jazz Band. The event was cosponsored by FCNY, CHAD and
the BRA.
Photos provided by Gerry Charest
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Go Nautical in the Navy Yard - July 28, 2011
Courageous Sailing provided free sailing and local Charlestown Eateries offered a Taste of Charlestown, together with local Dennis Taylor entertaining the crowd, on a glorious night on Pier 4 in the Navy Yard. Food was provided by Tavern on the Water, Style Café, Warren Tavern, the Navy Yard Bistro and Sorelles. The event was cosponsored by FCNY, CHAD and the BRA.
Photos provided by Gerry Charest
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The Singing Trooper - July 14, 2011
The Singing Trooper, Daniel M. Clark and Soprano Mary Clark, were back by
popular demand for their second annual performance of Patriotic Music. This event was co-sponsored by Charlestown Against Drugs and the
Boston Redevelopment Authority. Ice cream was provided by the Hood Company.
Photos provided by Gerry Charest
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Summer Solstice - June 21, 2011
Together with Charlestown Working Theater, Charlestown Against Drugs (CHAD), and the Boston Redevelopment Authority, the FCNY co-sponsored this popular annual event that welcomed the summer with entertainment for about 200 children and adults with magician Michael Bent of Abrakidabra and a band, Made in the Shade. The Charlestown Mothers Association joined the Friends celebration and announced their annual scholarship awards. Ice cream was provided by the Hood company. Thank you to our co-sponsors and volunteers who helped make this a very successful event.
Photos provided by Gerry Charest
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Boston Shines Spring Clean Up - April 30, 2011
The FCNY participated in the Boston Shines spring clean up and arranged to have streets cleaned in the Navy Yard, which is not on a regular schedule for street cleaning.
Many thanks to the City of Boston Public Works Department, Jack Kelly from Neighborhood Services, Jim Mansfield from Transportation and Dick Mulligan from the Boston Redevelopment Authority for their help in coordinating the street sweeping. We are grateful to the Partners/MGH garage for offering free parking for residents during the street sweeping.
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Winter Warm UP- Thursday, March 10, 2011
Our Winter Warm Up and Annual Meeting at Parris Landing was attended by over 150 people. We officially welcomed John Moore, owner of the Navy Yard Bistro and Wine Bar back to the Navy Yard and honored Dr. Carol Johnson, Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools with the Anchor Award. Tom Cunha, Charlestown Neighborhood Council member will be presented with the Commandant Award soon.
To make the season brighter for Charlestown families in need during the 2010 holidays, Lois Siegelman, President, and Marion Dancy Cullen, Board Member, Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard, recently presented Kate McDonough, Executive Director of the Kennedy Center in Charlestown, with twenty $25 gift certificates from Johnnie's Foodmaster.
FCNY "Spirit of the Yard" Holiday Tree - December 4, 2010
Karen Dempsey Carney decorated the tree and coordinated the volunteers who baked and helped with the Spirit of The Yard "tree watch" the day of the Holiday Stroll. Thanks to all of the above individuals who made this a fun and successful event!
Photo provided by Karen Colombosian
Highlights of FCNY 2010 Summer Events
The "Taste of Charlestown" at Courageous was the last of 4 free community events hosted by the FCNY and co-sponsored by the BRA. The kick-off event in June "A Summer Solstice Celebration" was a collaboration with The Charlestown Working Theatre featuring entertainment by Afro Brazil. In mid-July "The Evolution of Dance" event was a collaboration with "Meetcha" and included a stretch/warm up session with Andrew Barton from ENGIN inspired coaching and a dance routine choreographed and performed by Stephanie Heroux, Director of Jazz, Inc. The signature event of the summer was a Patriotic Concert in Shipyard Park featuring "The Singing Trooper" Sgt Daniel M. Clark and Mary Clark, soprano. HP Hood donated hoodsie pops and cups.
The FCNY is an independent, non-profit, community-based organization which seeks to promote responsible development in the Charlestown Navy Yard and improve the quality of life for residents of and visitors to this area. Many thanks to all that donated food, refreshments and time to help make the summer events a success!
"Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Ceremonial Groundbreaking Celebration" October 7, 2010
"Navy Yard Courageous Sailing" August 25, 2010
FCNY (Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard) hosted "Go Nautical in the Navy Yard" co-sponsored by the BRA (Boston Redevelopment Authority) Wednesday night, August 25th at the Courageous Sailing Center on Pier 4 in the Navy Yard. Visitors, friends and neighbors enjoyed a "Taste of Charlestown" which included donations from; Tavern On The Water, The Warren Tavern, The Navy Yard Bistro, Style Café, Sorelle Bakery and Café, Tedeschis (Store 24) and Johnnie's Foodmaster. DJ "Jack Kelly" provided entertainment with music from all eras and special requests.
Special Fund Raiser for Navy Yard Assault Victim September 18, 2006 Over $5,000 was raised to help the crime victim of an assault in the Navy Yard during the summer of 2006. List of Organization and Business Donors
