We hear: Tim Tebow, Bruce Springsteen, Greater Boston Food Bank and more…

• That New York Jets [team stats] Most Eligible Bachelor Tim Tebow has been keeping company with “The Chumscrubber” actress Camilla Belle, who is, BTW, half Brazilian. Just sayin’ ... TMZ spotted the couple bowling in Tebow’s hometown of Jacksonville, “grabbing kisses and holding hands.” Camilla may have a thing for virginal guys. Her previous crush was pop star Joe Jonas, who, like Tim, is a devout Christian. • That guys who like to date bad girls (not you, Tim) are needed for a new Oxygen channel reality show “Love Games,” a spinoff of the ever-popular “Bad Girls Club.” Continue reading >>>

Local REALTORS® Plan Furniture Drive

BOSTON, Nov. 1, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  Members of the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® (GBAR) have teamed up with Olympia Moving and Storage to run a furniture drive benefitting the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. GBAR's Community Service Committee, chaired by Mary Crane of Century 21 Commonwealth in Needham, have worked with the Coalition since 2007.The furniture drive, nicknamed "Furnish the Future", is a week long event that helps families make the transition from homelessness to permanent housing. The donations received will go to the furniture bank Continue reading >>>

Medford High cross country: Built for speed

The Mustangs made some serious headway over the weekend. The Medford High boys and girls cross country teams each took third place in the Greater Boston League Meet, Oct. 27 at Fresh Pond. According to Medford High cross country coach Lou Ruggiero, the two teams continued to make strides as they wrap up the regular season docket, and certainly proved it as they cover the 3.1 mile course with relentless precision. “We had a very good showing,” Ruggiero said. “We’ve come along way this season. Our training has improved, because we’re now getting in shape to do more work. We started Continue reading >>>

Greater Boston author readings Nov. 4-10

SUNDAY: Dav Pilkey (“Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers”) reads at 2 p.m. at the Brookline Public Library, 361 Washington St., Brookline … Richard Vacca ("The Boston Jazz Chronicles: Faces, Places and Nightlife 1937-1962") and Maria Judge ("Jake Hanna; The Rhythm and Wit of a Swinging Jazz Drummer") read at 2 p.m. at Willow Books and Cafe, 279 Great Rd., Acton … Nitza Rosovksy (“In the Land of Israel: My Family, 1809-1949”) reads at 2 p.m. at Newtonville Books … James Wood (“The Fun Stuff: And Other Essays”) reads at 3 p.m. at the Concord Bookshop, Continue reading >>>

Author, baker Kathleen King to visit Wasik’s in Wellesley

In celebration of her new cookbook, “Baking For Friends,” Kathleen King will host five book signings Nov. 1-3 at select locations in and around the Greater Boston area including Marblehead, Hingham, Milton and Wellesley. Guests attending will have the opportunity to meet the author and taste some of Tate's delicious sweets. “Baking For Friends”is a go-to cookbook for beginning bakers and professionals alike.  To celebrate its recent release, King would like to share her latest cookbook and meet with fans in the Greater Boston area.  The book features mouthwatering recipes perfect Continue reading >>>

9th Annual Mayor’s Holiday Special Offers Half-Price Tickets to Boston-Area …

9th Annual Mayor's Holiday Special The holidays are a time to enjoy Boston to its fullest. Start a new holiday tradition with tickets to a live performance this holiday season. Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 01, 2012 Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the launch of the 9th Annual Mayor’s Holiday Special (http://www.MayorsHolidaySpecial.com), offering more than 13,000 half-price tickets to more than 70 Continue reading >>>

Boston Scenes – The Boston

The YMCA of Greater Boston celebrated the 100th Anniversary of its Huntington Avenue branch on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. The “100 Years of  Improving Lives” gala featured a keynote address from Boston Celtics Coach Doc Rivers and drew 500 locals, raising $580,000 to support the Y’s mission. Pictured (L to R) are Kathy Townsend, executive director of the Dorchester YMCA, Perry Catchings and Barbara Catchings. (Photo courtesy of Person + Killian Photography)