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The Allston-Brighton TAB welcomes a variety of announcements and listings from civic associations and other nonprofit community organizations in the A-B neighborhood. Such announcements often include meeting agendas and fund-raising events, but there are many other possibilities, as well. You can fax us information at 781-433-8202; e-mail us at allston-brighton@cnc.com; or send regular mail to Allston-Brighton TAB, 254 Second Ave., Needham 02494. The deadline is Monday 5 p.m. for that Friday's edition. For more information, please call 781-433-8365.
     Miss A-B
     Miss Allston-Brighton will once again be a part of the annual Allston-Brighton parade. This year's Miss Allston-Brighton is Marlene O'Hara of Brighton. She is 16 years old and currently a junior at Boston Latin School.
     She has worked extensively with community groups, including the city of Boston Parks Department; Boston College; Friends of Oak Square Common, Brighton; Friends of the Faneuil Branch Library, Brighton; Girl Scouts of America Patriots Trail Troop #3043; YMCA, Oak Square, Brighton; St. Elizabeth's Hospital; and is a lector at Our Lady of Presentation Parish, Brighton.
     Her extracurricular activities at Boston Latin School include the girls varsity crew team and the varsity golf team.
     She has received awards for perfect attendance and the Girls Crew Team Coaches Award.
     Her achievements include Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament, first or second place during the summers of 2001-2003; Mayor's Cup, 1st Annual Crew Regatta, first place, spring 2004.
     She also represented Team Boston (golf) at the United States Youth Games, Newark, N.J., receiving third place in the summer of 2002, and received the Silver Award for Design and Presentations of "Dance Around the World" with the Girl Scouts of America.
     Her parents are Nancy and Michael O'Hara of Oak Square, Brighton.
     5K race in Brian Honan's honor coming on Sept. 12
     The Brian J. Honan Charitable Foundation announced the first Brian J. Honan 5K Road Race, set for noon on Sunday, Sept. 12. The race is named in honor of the late city councilor who passed away two years ago. An elite field of New England runners will join families from around greater Boston and friends in the organization's first major fund-raising event, the Brian J. Honan 5K Road Race presented by New Balance, on Sunday, Sept. 12, at noon.
     With the blessing of the Honan family - and working in conjunction with the Brian J. Honan Charitable Fund - the Allston and Brighton boards of trade set aside this day for the race.
     With the starting gun set to sound at noon, participants will start from The Kells at 161 Brighton Ave. (near the intersection of Harvard Avenue and Brighton Avenue), and return to the host restaurant and pub just as the annual Allston-Brighton parade kicks off from Packard's Corner.
     Participants in the USA Track and Field sanctioned event will enjoy a host of world-class race amenities, including pace car provided by Herb Chambers of Boston, pre-race stretching tent staffed by trainers from the Bone and Joint Center at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, on-course and post-race refreshments provided by Pepsi and Stonyfield Yogurt, a host of raffles, race prizes furnished by New Balance and free long-sleeve race T-shirts for the first 950 race entrants.
     Sponsors include Johnston & Papakyrikos Certified Public Accountants, Peoples Federal Savings Bank, Aggannis Arena at Boston University, with race support offered by the Boston Police, Staples and Clear Channel Outdoor Advertising.
     Proceeds from the race will benefit the Brian J. Honan Charitable Foundation and the scholarship funds of the boards of trade. More information on the charity, and a link for fast, easy online race registration are available at www.brianhonan.org.
     Girl Scouts to hold Sept. 11 memorial ceremony
     The public is invited to join the Allston-Brighton Girl Scouts on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Tree in front of the Oak Square YMCA (corner of Washington and Bigelow streets) for a memorial candlelight ceremony remembering the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
     There will be a few words and people can join in to sing some songs.
     Share this night as the Scouts lead the A-B community in prayer and remembrance on the third anniversary of the attacks on our country.
     Get ready to vote
     The public has a role in the political process, so come discuss presidential, state and city election issues with other community members and representatives from MassVOTE, Commonwealth Coalition, Lawyers Committee and Oiste Monday, Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m., at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Seton Auditorium, 736 Cambridge St., Brighton. A light dinner will be served.
     The program is hosted by the Allston-Brighton Healthy Boston Coalition and the Allston-Brighton Community Development Corp.
     For more information, call the coalition at 617-782-3886.
     ACA meets Wednesday
     The next meeting of the ACA will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 15, at the Honan Allston Library. The agenda will be mailed.
     Welcome to St. Columbkille's
     St. Columbkille's Church in Brighton will hold a special Mass at 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, to welcome the parishioners from the Our Lady of Presentation Church. A collation in the parish school will follow. All are invited to attend. St. Columbkille's is at 321 Market St., Brighton. For further information, phone 617-782-5774.
     In remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001
     The Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, 139 Washington St., Brighton, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for anyone who would like to spend some quiet time in prayer on Friday, Sept. 10. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed with a benediction at 5 p.m. All are welcome to come and pray for peace.
     For further information, call Dick Marques at 617-254-4392 or St. Garbriel's at 617-254-6582.
     Bike-pedestrian safety hearing planned for Sept. 20
     City Councilor Jerry McDermott will hold a hearing concerning bicyclist and pedestrian safety in the city of Boston at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 20 in the Honan-Allston Branch Library. After the tragic death of a young woman on Lincoln Street, McDermott sponsored an order to look into steps the city can take to insure safety for all who travel the roadways.
     Many people are unaware that if the traffic control signals are not in place or operation, the driver of a vehicle must yield the right of way to a pedestrian or a bicyclist crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk.
     The hearing is open to the public and anyone is invited to testify. The Honan-Allston Branch Library is at 300 North Harvard St., Allston.
     Take a cruise on the Charles River
     Join the Brighton Garden & Horticultural Society for a relaxing afternoon on the Charles River for the popular three-hour cruise/social from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, aboard the Charles I, a heated, restroom equipped, 100-passenger riverboat.
     The boat leaves from the Soldiers Field Road/WBZ Pier (opposite the Days Inn, Allston). People will be cruising the scenic river basin, and again plan to travel under the new Zakim Bridge and through the Charles River Locks into Boston Harbor.
     Whether you are a member, a friend or just someone who would like to join in for the day, this promises to be a unique way to see the neighborhood and the city. Last year sold out with people turned away at the dock - so buy tickets early to avoid being put on the waiting list.
     The cost is $20, and Society Vice President Charlie Vasiliades will again provide a narration of the sights along our journey. Light refreshments are included in the ticket price. There will be a cash bar.
     For further information, call Wilma Wetterstrom at 617-787-9844. Reserve tickets early by sending your name, address, and phone number and number of tickets desired with a check made out to the BGHS, along with a STAMPED, SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE to : Brighton Garden & Horticultural Society c/o Charlie Vasiliades, 47 Langley Road, Brighton, MA 02135. Please RSVP no later than Friday, Sept. 24.
     A-B Free Radio to host open house
     Allston-Brighton Free Radio, an independent community radio station in Allston Village, will be holding an open house from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 and 12. Prospective members and other interested people are encouraged to come in, meet the station organizers and see how the station works.
     ABFree is a non-commercial collective radio station broadcasting on 1630 AM, reaching about a two-mile radius from Allston Village (including Allston-Brighton, the Fenway, most of Brookline, Cambridge and Watertown.) Founded in 2000, the station is at 107 Brighton Ave., opposite the White Horse Tavern.
     For more information, go to www.abfreeradio.org, e-mail promotions@abfreeradio.org or call 617-789-4999.
     Brighton Allston Networking Group holding breakfast
     The Brighton Allston Networking Group will hold a monthly breakfast meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 a.m., at Tonic, 1314 Commonwealth Ave., Allston.
     This month's breakfast will include a brief presentation by Fleet Bank in addition to general business introductions and networking.
     "The purpose of the Brighton Allston Networking Group is to provide an environment for local business people to meet and for the development and exchange of business referrals," said Sam Resnick of Exit Realty, a member of the Allston Village Main Streets Economic Restructuring Committee, which founded the network.
     This month's event is underwritten by Fleet Bank with additional support from Staples. Businesses do not need to be a member of any of the organizations to attend the event. All area business people or those considering opening a business in Allston/Brighton are welcome to attend. Bring business cards and materials to introduce yourself and your business.
     Charge for the breakfast is $10. First-time attendees receive a $5 discount. Reservations are necessary by Sept. 13. Payment may be made on-line at www.allstonvillage.com/events or at the door. For more information or reservations, call 617-254-5143.
     Team with a Vision 5K Run & Walk
     The Team with a Vision 5K Run & Walk is a flat, fast and scenic run or walk along the Charles River scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m., at Artesani Park, 1234 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton. It is a perfect course for beginners and for those looking for a personal best. There will be a kids' fun run, team competition and awards.
     Post-race food, including complementary Legal Sea Foods Chowder, will be served. All proceeds will benefit research, technology, literacy and support services that enhance the quality of life for thousands of blind and visually impaired people.
     The following organizations have collaborated to form the team and sponsor the 5K Run & Walk: MAB Community Services, formerly the Massachusetts Association for the Blind; Carroll Center for the Blind; Foundation Fighting Blindness, Massachusetts affiliate; National Braille Press; National Federation of the Blind; New England Eye Institute, affiliate of the New England College of Optometry; Perkins School for the Blind; Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic.
     Registration is $20. For more information about this event, visit www.twav.org, e-mail twav@mabcommunity.org or call 617-732-0241.
     Charity yard sale
     The Children's Center at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 736 Cambridge St., Brighton, will hold a yard sale Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the children's play yard between Our Lady's Hall and the house office quarters on the medical center campus.
     Proceeds from the sale will be utilized in funding the center's programs, including arts and crafts projects, math and science lessons and field trips throughout greater Boston, as well as toward potential expansion of the center's services.
     The Children's Center was founded in 1991 to serve, among others, the childcare needs of the more than 600 Allston-Brighton residents employed at Caritas St. Elizabeth's, and is licensed by the state and has National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation.
     The yard sale can be accessed via the emergency department ramp off Washington Street. Follow the ramp past the entrance to the emergency department, at the fork at the crest of the hill bear right into a parking lot and the play yard is located on the left side of the far end of the lot.
     For more information, call Children's Center director Sandra Renaudin at 617-789-3310.
     High Holiday services
     Open to all. Led by Rabbi Cherie Koller-Fox and Professor Everett Fox at The Chapel Service, 1845 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton. The service is welcoming, egalitarian, participatory and spiritual. Reasonable ticket prices. For more information, call 617-558-0045 or shual@comcast.net.
     Green Briar Irish Pub plans anniversary celebration
     The Green Briar Irish Pub & Restaurant in Brighton Center celebrates its 15th anniversary with a celebration Thursday evening, Sept. 23. The party will feature Irish bagpipers; Irish step dancers; live Celtic and folk music by the Canadian band Searson; food from the Green Briar's new fall menu; cocktails; and craic (pronounced crack, an Irish word combining spirit, music, food, drink, company and fun.)
     Dubbed by the locals and long-time clientele as "a little taste of Ireland" or just "The Briar," the Green Briar embraces the characteristics of the Irish. A convivial atmosphere is created within handpainted walls, timber beams, wooden floors and Irish artifacts. Cushioned wooden benches and settle-seats near a large fireplace provide a hub for conversation. Four separate spaces and an outdoor patio, each emphasizing a rustic coziness, make for an arrangement that's both intimate and enriching.
     The Green Briar serves lunch, dinner, light bites and cocktails. The 15th anniversary celebration will also begin the debut of a new fall menu including appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees.
     5K road race will benefit suicide prevention
     The Samaritans 5K road race will take place Saturday, Oct. 2, at Artesani Park, Soldiers Field Road in Brighton, across from WBZ. Race start time is 10 a.m., with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Individuals, families and teams of all ages, and baby joggers are welcome. Entry fee is $15, or day of race, $20. For online registration, visit www.samaritansofboston.org. For information, call 617-536-1357 or e-mail bschultz@samaritansofboston.org.
     Make an impact on suicide prevention by raising pledges from individuals concerned with reducing the risk of suicide in greater Boston. These pledges help the Samaritans go even further in suicide prevention among youth, adults and elders in greater Boston.
     The highest fund-raising individual and team will win a special prize. In addition, prizes will go to both female and male individuals that place first in the following categories: kids 12 and younger, youth 13 to 17, 18 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 and older.
     In addition to the walk/run, family entertainment including face painting, a moonwalk and a 1/4K race for kids will take place at the park.
     Suicide prevention walk
     Walk to support suicide prevention and raise awareness about depression Saturday, Oct. 16, at Artesani Park, Soldiers Field Road in Brighton. Registration begins at 9 a.m., opening ceremony at 9:45 a.m., and the walk starts at 10 a.m. For more information or to register, go to www.outofthedarkness.org or call 617-439-0940.
     CCT accepting applications
     Community Consulting Teams - Boston is soliciting applications from Boston area non-profits for the 2004-2005 project round. CCT provides pro bono management advice and consulting to Boston-area nonprofits servicing the areas of youth, education, healthcare, social services, environment and the arts. Since its founding in 1990, more than 300 volunteers (who are graduates of the leading MBA programs) have helped more than 70 local nonprofit organizations.
     More information about CCT services and the client project application form can be found at www.cctboston.org or by calling 781-446-2606. Applications are due by Sept. 15.
     Brighton Emblem Club hosts Country Store
     A fall Country Store, sponsored by Brighton Emblem Club #398, will take place Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the Brighton Lodge of Elks, 326 Washington St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
     Featured will be a chance table, pot-o-gold and refreshments.
     Managing behavioral incidents seminar
     A "Preventing and Managing Behavioral Incidents" seminar will be presented b Dr. David B. Lennox Monday, Sept. 13, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle, 50 Sunderland Road, Brighton.
     The seminar is designed to increase the effectiveness, safety and therapeutic value of care from professionals expecting to or currently employed within the long-term care industry and who also provide care to individuals. Topics to be addressed include: status of behavioral issues in LTC; common causes of challenging behaviors; strategies for prevention and management; opportunities for early intervention; strategies for de-escalation; and managing aggressive behavior.
     Lennox has developed, directed and consulted in programs treating children, adults and geriatrics in a variety of settings. He has managed services for individuals with a variety of rehabilitation and behavioral needs resulting from head injury, Alzheimer's, development disability, autism, psychiatric disorders and neurological disorders.
     Attendance at the seminar will earn 2.9 CEUs for nurses, 2.0 CEUs for nursing administrators and 2.5 CEUs for social workers. CEUs are applicable for Massachusetts.
     For information and reservations, call Lynette Polatin at 617-566-1700. Lunch will be served.
     News from WGBH
     The 19th annual WGBH Ice Cream FunFest, a day-long, all-you-can-eat ice cream feast, takes place Saturday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring the entire family to WGBH to scoop up the best in music, entertainment, information and celebrity guest appearances. All this while enjoying dozens of flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet and novelty treats. All proceeds from this annual community open-house event benefit WGBH.
     Carol Hills, a producer and reporter for the WGBH radio program "The World," has been named this year's Margret and Hans Rey/Curious George Producer by WGBH President Henry Becton Jr.
     WGBH's "Telling Our Stories: Latinos" celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with new television specials, radio programming and online forums Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 on WGBH 2 and 44, 89.7 and www.wgbh.org/forum.
     "Telling Our Stories" is an initiative that builds on WGBH's year-round commitment to create and broadcast programs that reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the communities WGBH serves. "Telling Our Stories" commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Local sponsorship for WGBH's "Telling Our Stories" is provided by Filene's.
     The new WGBH pilot "Survivor's Guide to High School" gives teens tools to succeed and gives parents insights to understand teens Wednesday, Oct. 27, 9 p.m., on WGBH 2. From homework to homecoming dances, today's teens have a lot on their minds. College applications, after-school jobs, athletics and relationships with family and friends can put a lot of pressure on teenagers.
     Radio auction
     Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 14, public radio listeners nationwide can go online to support their favorite programming as the first-ever NPR Online Auction launches this fall. WGBH 89.7 and WCAI 90.1 and WNAN 91.1, the Cape and Islands NPR stations, participate in the seven-day event that allows listeners to bid on a variety of items ranging from a private backstage tour of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City to a seven-night vacation for two in Puerta Plata in the Dominican Republic.
     Listeners can register early and begin browsing now. Register at www.nprauction.org.
     Many of the items up for bid, including a variety of host-related experiences, are directly connected to 89.7 and WCAI/WNAN's programming. For example, listeners will be able to place their bids for a private piano recital at WGBH with 89.7's Cathy Fuller or a concert package to attend the second annual A Christmas Celtic Sojourn this winter.
     Other items up for bid include a trip with WGBH's Learning Tour to Ireland with 89.7 host Brian O'Donovan and local Irish musician Robbie O'Connell, a ski package for two at The Inn in Essex, Vt., and a chance to join Terry Gross at WHYY in Philadelphia to watch a taping of "Fresh Air."
     The auction's many distinctive items, chosen specifically to reflect the values and interests of WGBH 89.7, WCAI/WNAN and NPR's listeners, were contributed by participating stations and community partners.
     Shabbat service
     End the work week with a relaxing Shabbat service and an extended Friday kiddush at Temple B'nai Moshe at 7 p.m.. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail Elaine at bnaimoshe@verizon.net or call 617.254.3620.
     Temple B'nai Moshe is at 1845 Commonwealth Ave. around Cleveland Circle and MBTA accessible from Cleveland Circle or Chiswick on the B Line.
     Note: Parking is limited. All are welcome! Temple B'nai Moshe is a friendly Conservative congregation. See their Web site at http://www.templebnaimoshe.org/event_stars.html.
     Kosher Day food tasting on Sept. 12
     Did you know that more than 75,000 products are certified kosher in the United States today? More than half of the shoppers that purchase kosher products on a regular basis are not Jewish. Of the 28 percent of consumers who knowingly purchase kosher products, only 8 percent do so for religious reasons. There's a good chance that your favorite breakfast cereals, tortilla chips or fruit juices are kosher.
     Processed foods that are certified kosher must contain only kosher ingredients and be manufactured under the supervision of a reliable certifying agency. Health-conscious consumers seeking products free of unnecessary or harmful ingredients often choose those with the kosher stamp of approval.
     From noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, the Whole Foods Market, 15 Washington St. in Brighton, will host its first "Kosher Day" event featuring activities and food tastings that the whole family can enjoy. Rabbi Shmuel Posner from the Chabad House of Greater Boston will be on hand to answer questions and lead kosher tours of the store.
     Children's activities and scavenger hunts are planned to celebrate the Jewish holidays and educate youngsters about kosher products. Holiday foods, including plenty of apples, honey and round challahs, will be available for sampling. Customers will also have the opportunity to purchase holiday gift bags for low-income senior citizens in the local community.
     Donation coupons to help area center
     Buy groceries and help local children and adults with developmental disabilities in one shop. Throughout September, Whole Foods Market registers in Brighton is featuring Rodman Ride for Kids donation coupons. After ringing in cereal, milk and bread, tear off a $2 or $5 coupon that will be added to your total bill. All money raised will be donated to the Kennedy-Donovan Center, one of the beneficiaries of the Rodman Ride for Kids.
     The Rodman Ride for Kids is an umbrella organization that raises money for non-profit organizations through a one-day cycling tour throughout southeastern Massachusetts.
     Each dollar donated will help Kennedy-Donovan Center provide educational, therapeutic and supportive services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and other unique needs. Kennedy-Donovan Center is a nonprofit human service agency providing a wide range of services to infants, children, adults and families with developmental disabilities and other unique needs. Services are offered through more than 20 locations throughout eastern and central Massachusetts.
     "For more than 25 years, we have been dedicated to assisting and supporting people with disabilities and unique needs. We are proud and excited to partner with Whole Foods Market in helping to meet the needs of the thousands of individuals and families we served throughout eastern and central Massachusetts," said Dana Roszkiewicz, KDC CEO. "We are very grateful to Whole Foods for going the extra mile!"
     The agency also invites cyclists who are interested in participating in the Rodman Ride for Kids to join Team KDC. The ride, which starts and ends in Foxboro, takes place on Saturday, Oct. 2.
     For more information, call 508-543-2542 or visit www.kdc.org. For information on the Rodman Ride for Kids, visit www.rodmanrideforkids.org.
     Allston Stop & Shop raises $17,200 to help
     cancer
     The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company announced that the Allston Stop & Shop store raised $17,200 as part of the 14th annual Triple Winner Game. The $17,200 is part of the $4 million raised in Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire to benefit The Jimmy Fund and the Stop & Shop Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic.
     The Triple Winner Game is a scratch card promotion in which every ticket is an instant winner, offering prizes of a free product, gift certificate or cash prize up to $10,000. Throughout the summer, store associates sold $1 Triple Winner Game tickets at the checkout.
     "I am incredibly proud of how our associates and customers have embraced this effort," said Stop & Shop President and Chief Executive Officer Marc Smith. "Each year, with their dedication and support, our associates have set higher standards for what we are able to raise to fight childhood cancer. What we raised this year as a company is our highest total since we started the Triple Winner game."
     To date, the Triple Winner program has raised more than $28 million to support childhood cancer research and search for a cure. The program remains the single largest fund-raising promotion for The Jimmy Fund.
     Peace vigil
     The Alliance for Jewish-Christian-Muslim Understanding is holding an International Peace Vigil to Commemorate 9/11 on Boston Common starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10.
     Featured will be Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Hindu speakers and the Dan Zacc Band and the Aardvark Jazz Ensemble, groups popular with college students. Free refreshments and candles will be provided.
     The festivities will center around the gazebo near Tremont Street. Admission is free, and all are invited to attend.
     Seeking fund-raisers
     WGBH is seeking volunteers to locate and recruit community groups for its fund-raising activities during weekday business hours, Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Positions are available year-round.
     WGBH also seeks volunteers to assist with the annual Ice Cream FunFest, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 18. Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities - scoop ice cream or help with kids' activities.
     Call Liz Hagyard at 617-300-5715 or e-mail elizabeth_hagyard@wgbh.org.
     Assisted living experts on 'Making Dollars and $ense'
     "Making Dollars and $ense," a monthly financial and estate planning program shown regularly on cable television, will cover common retirement planning mistakes in September.
     Host for the show is Richard M. Kieltyka of RMK Associates LLC, a financial and estate planner located in North Attleborough.
     September's broadcasts will be shown on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on RCN Channel 8.
     Ice skating
     Learn-To-Skate Classes for children, ages 4 1/2 and older, as well as adults will soon be offered at 14 Greater Boston rink locations including Cleveland Circle-Brookline and Newton-Brighton.
     Use figure or hockey skates. Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes available. To register call Bay State Skating School at 781-890-8480 or visit on line at www.baystateskatingschool.org.
     Brighton neurologist to speak on multiple sclerosis
     Dr. Ellen Lathi will be at Museum of Science-Galaxy Cafe Thursday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m., to speak with patients about living with multiple sclerosis. Registration begins at 6 p.m. A complimentary ticket to the 8 p.m. showing of an IMAX movie in the Mugar Omni Theatre will be provided to all those who register. The movie will last approximately 45 minutes.
     Lathi is an assistant professor at the Tufts University School of Medicine and practices neurology at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. She earned her degree from the State University of New York Upstate and performed her residency at the Tufts-New England Medical Center.
     The museum is located in Science Park in Boston. Complimentary parking is available in the museum's on-site parking garage. A stamp will be provided at the registration desk to validate parking.
     For registration information, call 866-955-9999. The program is free and open to the public.
     Compulsive overeating group
     Overeaters Anonymous meets Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Room CMP1, Cardinal Medeiros Pavilion, first-floor conference room. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of people who, through shared experience, strength and hope are recovering from compulsive overeating.
     Support group for parents in Brighton
     Are you a parent who is feeling overwhelmed, isolated or stressed? Would you like to have the support and encouragement of other parents with similar concerns?
     Parents Helping Parents has parent support groups in the Brighton and Cambridge areas.
     Groups are free, confidential and anonymous. To find out more about PHP, call 1-800-882-1250 or visit www.parentshelpingparents.org.
     Prescription Advantage open enrollment
     Prescription Advantage is the state-sponsored prescription drug insurance plan for all Massachusetts residents age 65 or older and low-income younger individuals with disabilities.
     Prescription Advantage is conducting an open enrollment period now through Sept. 30. The opportunity to join is limited and the following details should be noted: