Love Your Block

Neighborhood cleanup planned May 2

South End residents are invited to participate in Love Your Block, a citywide neighborhood cleanup program scheduled for Saturday, May 2.

Volunteers will gather along the Southwest Corridor near West Canton Street to pick up supplies provided by the City of Boston before heading out to clean sidewalks, alleys and public spaces.

Additional cleanup efforts are being organized by neighborhood groups, including a Pilot Block Neighborhood Association cleanup at Harriet Tubman Park earlier that morning. More information: boston.gov/love-your-block

UPCOMING GALAS & FUNDRAISERS

Climb for a Cause — Project Place

April 25 at Fenway Park

Participants climb stadium stairs to raise funds for job training and employment programs supporting individuals transitioning out of homelessness. projectplace.org.

United South End Settlements Neighborhood Gala

May 8 at Artists for Humanity Epicenter

Annual fundraiser supporting programs serving South End families and children. uses.org

Tropicaliente — Hurley School Fundraiser

May 14 at Artists for Humanity Epicenter

Community celebration supporting enrichment programs and classroom resources for Hurley School students. cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/tropi26

NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES

South End Stoop Sessions podcast highlights local entrepreneur

The latest episode of the South End Stoop Sessions podcast features Jordan Renouf, founder of Brick Street Bagels, discussing how a neighborhood baking hobby turned into a thriving South End business.

The podcast explores the people and stories behind neighborhood restaurants and businesses.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms. Info: southendstoops.com

South End Library programs continue online

While the South End branch remains closed following flooding damage, the Boston Public Library continues offering programming for neighborhood readers, including upcoming author talks and family events. Info: bpl.org

Titus Sparrow Park Garden Club

Neighbors are invited to join a community garden club helping beautify the park through volunteer gardening days and workshops. titussparrowpark.org

Host a Stoop Sit

The Pilot Block Neighborhood Association is seeking volunteers to host informal neighborhood gatherings this spring and summer. Contact: pbnainfo@gmail.com