Boston Scenes 1-11-18 Year of Action

More than 300 women braved sub-zero temps early Saturday morning to attend the 6th Annual Women’s Brunch & Conference: “Year of Action” presented by Anna Foster, CEO & Founder, A Maven’s World Lifestyle Brand at Lombardo’s in Randolph with keynote speakers Boston City Councilor-at-Large Ayanna Pressley and Eastern Bank Senior Vice President & Regional Manager Roxann Cook. Entrepreneur, business owner and philanthropist Shellee Mendes emceed the event. Intensive workshops and panel discussions were led by women business leaders and additional notable speakers included Monica Cost, Betty Francisco and Areen Shahbari. (l-r) Shellee Mendes, Owner/Stylist, Salon Monet on Newbury Street; Ayanna Pressley, Boston City Councilor-at-Large, Anna Foster, CEO & Founder, A Maven’s World Lifestyle Brand.

The 19th Annual Haitian Independence Day Gala organized by The Haitian- Americans United, Inc. (H.A.U.) was held on Saturday, Jan. 6, at Lombardo’s in Randolph. The event celebrates the 214th Anniversary of Haiti’s Independence.

The 19th Annual Haitian Independence Day Gala organized by The Haitian- Americans United, Inc. (H.A.U.) was held on Saturday, Jan. 6, at Lombardo’s in Randolph. The event celebrates the 214th Anniversary of Haiti’s Independence.