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Free event hosted by
Boston Natural Areas Network
BOSTON, MA – November 23, 2009 – Lights, music and
hot chocolate will warm up the East Boston
Greenway on Saturday, December 5th from 4:00 –
6:00 p.m. during Winter Lights Along the Greenway, unique event that
promotes enjoying the Greenway during winter. Boston Natural Areas
Network and Friends of the East Boston Greenway invite participants
of all ages to celebrate the winter’s darkest days with glowing
lights, camaraderie and song.
Over 1000 luminarias, candles set in
weighted paper bags created by community volunteers, will light up
the greenway beginning at the blue caboose near the Greenway
entrance at South Bremen and Marginal Streets, and they’ll stretch a
half-mile to Porter Street near the East Boston YMCA. Music will be
performed by East Boston’s own Zumix Youth Choir and other local
carolers. All voices are encouragedto join in a sing-along. Hot
chocolate and cookies will be provided. The rain/snow date is
Sunday, December 6th.
The East Boston Greenway, once a
railroad corridor, is now Boston parkland with a path for walking,
running or bike riding. It offers 2.5 miles of protected and quiet
paths and will eventually extend from Piers Park at Boston’s Inner
Harbor to Belle Isle Marsh Reservation.
Boston Natural Areas Network is a
non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together local
residents, partner organizations, public officials and foundations
to preserve, expand and enhance urban open space, including
community gardens, greenways and urban wilds. For further
information about the organization, becoming a member or the
calendar of events, visit www.bostonnatural.org, or call
617-542-7696.
Candice Cook
Program Manager
Boston Natural Areas Network
617.542.7696 ext.16
candice@bostonnatural.org
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