BostonNovember 15 - Enjoy one of the coolest and most beautiful gatherings in Boston: The Frog Pond Skating Rink located in the Boston Common. Take a break from your studies to take a spin on the ice! The skating rink is open until mid-March. To check hours and rates log onto: http://www.bostoncommonfrogpond.org/hours.htm
November 16 - Italian food is one of the most exquisite cuisines! Come enjoy some Italian delights that have been prepared by nationally recognized chefs. The event takes place at Filippo's Ristorante in the North End. The proceeds will go to the Alex's Team Foundation pediatric cancer research programs. To learn more log onto http://alexsteamfoundation.com
November 17 to 19 - Get "illuminated" at the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair. Thousands of rare, collectible, antiquarian books, modern first editions, maps, atlases and autographs are available. The event will take place at the Boston Hynes Convention Center. Admission is $8 on the weekend.http://www.bostonbookfair.com/
November 19 - Macy's famous Thanksgiving Day parade is coming to Boston! (Not the big balloons, but lots of other fun stuff!) Come down to Faneuil Hall between Noon and 6pm to join in the fun.http://www.gocitykids.com/calendar/area=194&month=11&day=19#2452
November 23 - Work off some of those holiday calories before you even eat them! Register for the 10th annual Gobble, Gobble, Gobble road race. This Thanksgiving Day 4-miler run has been chosen as one of the top 100 New England Races by New England Runner! It starts in Davis Square and runs through the streets of Somerville. Registration is limited to 2,000 - so register early!http://www.srr.org/events/annual_events/gobble/
November 24 - Celebrate the 2006 holiday season! Macy's invites you to their 1st annual Christmas Tree Lighting from 5:00 to 6:00 pm on Summer Street (Downtown Crossing).
- Compiled by Vanessa Salcido-Ibanez



