| The Scene In and Around Boston . . . By Hilda M. Morrill October 12, 2007
On October 17, Braintree Holiday/Friends, Inc. and The Marge Crispin Center will host a “Benefit Roast of Shyla Settles” at The Neighborhood Club, 27 Glendale Rd., in Quincy. The event begins at 6 p.m. and will feature silent and live auctions, a sit down dinner and the “roast” of Ms. Settles. Proceeds from the event will benefit Braintree Holiday/Friends, Inc. and The Marge Crispin Center, which provide support for South Shore residents in need of assistance. After 15 years of participation with the Marge Crispin Center, Ms. Settles presently serves as President and Chairman on the Board of Directors. She also serves as President of The Neighborhood Club of Quincy and is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Arc of the South Shore. For tickets or more information, please contact Ann Toland or Pat Conrad at 781- 848-2124.
Herb Symposium Scheduled Fragrance is a powerful tool that affects our sense of well being. A particular fragrance can evoke a strong emotional reaction, jar a childhood memory, or remind us of a person or place long forgotten. Fragrance has been used throughout history to mask, to please, and to lure. On Friday, October 19, The New England Unit of The Herb Society of America and The Massachusetts Horticultural Society will sponsor an herb symposium, “Fragrance: History, Mystery & Design,” which will focus on the history of the use of fragrance in making perfume, the effects of different fragrances on our psychological well being, and the use of fragrance in designing an unforgettable garden. The day’s speakers and subjects are: Edwin Morris, “The Story of Perfume”; Dr. Arthur O. Tucker, “The Therapy of Aroma”; and Holly Shimizu, “Creating a Garden of Fragrance.” The symposium takes place at Elm Bank Horticulture Center, 900 Washington Street, in Wellesley from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Morning refreshments and a buffet luncheon are included in the admission fee. For ticket information, visit www.masshort.org or contact Elizabeth Hoyt at 617-933-4983 or via e-mail at ehoyt@masshort.org.
Free Cooking Demo and Booksigning in Cambridge We are also invited to join Chef Marjorie Druker at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts on Saturday, October 20, for a cooking demonstration and signing of her new book, “New England Soup Factory Cookbook.” The free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. This creative cookbook/memoir interweaves tales of a girl who grew up loving to cook and believing that it was her fate to feed people. Ms. Druker co-authored the book with writer and long-time friend Clara Silverstein, former food editor for “The Boston Herald.” The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts is located at 2020 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge. For more information, visit www.cambridgeculinary.com/newsandevents.aspx.
Irish Cultural Centre Hosting Events The Irish Cultural Centre of New England, located at 200 New Boston Drive, Canton, is sponsoring several interesting upcoming events. On Friday, October 19 at 8 p.m., Tom O'Carroll performs in “A Musical Journey through the History of Ireland.” On Saturday October 20, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Roy Johnstone leads a “Fiddle Workshop” followed by a “Potluck Supper” from 6 p.m. 8 p.m.; and a “Concert with Steve Sharratt” at 8 p.m. Pre-registration is required for all events. For admission information, contact Mary Choppa at programs@irishculture.org or by phone at 781-821-8291. For more information, visit www.irishculture.org.
Boston Welcomes Dogs Dogs have been in the news quite a bit lately. We all read about Leona Helmsley’s dog “Trouble” inheriting $12 million. And, of course, the adorable “Catie Copley” from the Boston Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel is always in the news. So, it was with great interest that we read that DogFriendly.com recently announced its 2007 list of the “Top 10 Dog-Friendly Vacation Destination Cities in North America.” DogFriendly.com compiles this list annually for people who want to take their dogs with them on vacation. The rankings are determined by DogFriendly.com researchers and take into account the number and quality of dog-friendly accommodations, transportation, beaches, parks, attractions, stores, dining and other things to do with your dog. And, we were happy to note that Boston was # 1 with the following description: “Take a boat or whale watching cruise. Walk the Freedom Trail, visit Salem and explore history at Minute Man Park. Your leashed dog is also welcome on the subway.” For more details, including more information about the rankings, please visit www.dogfriendly.com/top10. Enjoy! |
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Shyla Settles is the guest of honor on October 17 as the Braintree Holiday/Friends, Inc. and The Marge Crispin Center host a “Benefit Roast” at The Neighborhood Club in Quincy. (Photo courtesy of Megan Ward)