Roslindale Green and Clean

The wonderful volunteers of Roslindale Green and Clean are at it again. On Saturday May 31, 2008 they planted a beautiful array of flowers and trees in Alexander the Great Park in Roslindale Village (at the corner of Belgrade Avenue and Roberts Street across from St. Nectarios Church). Many thanks to this wonderful organization that has made the public areas in the business district a lush tapestry of color and greenery. The organization can always use volunteers to help with the many tasks of weeding and watering the plantings thoughout the district. Visit the web site for more information

Bike to Work Day

Bicyclists gather in the early morning hour on May 16 in Adams Park as part of Bike Week. Led by Roslindale Village Main Street Vice President Steve Gag, bicyclists enjoyed delicious muffins from Boschetto Bakery and refreshments compliments of Roslindale Village Main Street.

Check out the new digs

The Roslindale Community Center recently opened after a $4.5M renovation. The Center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities for all ages. Located on the corner of Cummins Highway and Washington Street. Entrance at 6 Cummins Highway. Call 617- 635-5185 for further info.

Tony's Market

He must be doing something right! Maybe it is the homemade sausage or the quality meats and Italian cold cuts that have kept Tony's market a favorite for shoppers. This is an old time butcher shop with personal attention that you won't find anywhere else.

4253 Washington Street, Roslindale. 617- 323-7313.

Skeeball, Pazzo Books

Roslindale Village business district is full of fun surprises. On Friday not only did I discover that Pazzo Books at 4268 Washington Street (617) 323-2919 has a basement full of fabulous books for sale but that they also have a working Skee Ball machine.For a mere $.25 you can have a few moments of game fun while browsing the most incredible stacks of used books.

Meet Karen Kirchoff

Karen Kirchoff has just relocated her Acupuncture and Herb services from Jamaica Plain to Roslindale. She is locate at 16 Cohasset Street (behind Bank of America parking lot). Her space is beautiful and calming. Go for a visit. 617-522-3990

Feta Cheese Primer

At Roslindale Fish - 38 Poplar Street you can purchase 6 different kinds of Feta Cheese - domestic and imported. They also offer a wide variety of tasty olives to scoop out of barrels. Drop in and ask owners Hope and Peter Bregianos about their quality fresh fish and Greek products. This is a true food gem. Call 617-327-9487.