RANDOLPH — More than 700 guests attended the Friendship Home’s 11th annual Circle of Friends Gala, which was held on March 7, 2019 at Lombardo’s. The event chairs were Michael and Karen Barry. The gala’s emcee was John Turco and Jim Fagan served as auctioneer. For more about Friendship Home and their programs, read here. All photos by Bill Brett

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PHOTO BY BILL BRETT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BOSTON — As his own way of marking International Women’s Day, Bill Brett is giving this sneak peek of the cover of his sixth book, “Boston: Game Changers,” which will in stores later this spring. The cover, shown above, features the then-six women on Boston City Council. The portrait was photographed on the sidewalk in front of the Four Seasons Hotel, just across Boylston Street from the location…

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DORCHESTER — 450 guests attended The Co. Sligo Association of Boston’s 11th annual St Patrick’s banquet, which was held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Florian Hall in Dorchester. The traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner gathering also recognizes a member of the community. This year’s honoree was Raymond “Ray” McVeigh. The event was emcee’d by Jim Brett, with entertainment provided by the Andy Healy Band and the Heavey-Quinn Academy of Irish Dance. Proceeds from…

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PHOTO BY BILL BRETT At the gala to support St. Jude are, from left,Christy Cashman, event chair Anne Tamer Hajjar, and her sister Mary Tamer. BACK BAY — 450 guests attended the 28th Annual “Tomorrow Nite” gala, which was held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Mandarin Oriental Boston hotel. The event raised $650,000 to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which provides free care (and full support including housing, transportation, meals) to…

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DORCHESTER — 300 guests attended the Paraclete Center in South Boston’s event at which former Boston mayor and U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican Ray Flynn, his wife, Cathy, and their children, who include City Councilor Ed Flynn, and grandchildren were honored. The event was held on Thursday, Feb. 28 at Boston College High School in Dorchester. The Flynns received the Founders Award for their support of the center, which is located at 207 E. Street…

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