WINCHESTER — Local real estate magnate and philanthropist Bill Cummings has written an autobiography and was at Winchester’s Book Ends on March 10 for his first event to talk about the book. “Starting Small and Making It Big: An Entrepreneur’s Journey to Billion-Dollar Philanthropist” chronicles his life from his humble beginnings in Medford to his membership in the Giving Pledge, an international organization founded by Melinda and Bill Gates and Warren Buffett for the world’s…

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QUINCY — The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield held its annual gala at the Boston Marriott Quincy. The March 3 event, which was sold-out despite the previous day’s storm, honored the Brait family and raised money for the club’s programs for young people. Kiss 108 FM radio personality and “Dining Playbook” co-host Billy Costa was the emcee. All photos by Bill Brett

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BOSTON — More than 350 guests attended the 22nd annual Oscar Night Red Carpet Gala, which was sponsored by WCVB-TV (Channel 5) which aired the Academy Award broadcast. Held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel, the swanky party raised money to benefit the Ellie Fund, which provides support and services to those faced with breast cancer. WCVB’s Ed Harding, Maria Stephanos, Emily Riemer and Ben Simmoneau served as the evening’s hosts and event emcees. Walmart‘s…

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QUINCY — The Saint Rock Haiti Foundation held its annual fundraising event at the Granite Links Golf Club on March 1, 2018. The Milton-based non-profit supports programs in Saint Rock, Haiti, such as funding schools and education efforts, providing medical care, working to ensure access to clean water, and securing micro-loans. All photos are by Bill Brett.

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