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7 07, 2016

The “Open Hearts/Open Homes” 2016 Gala

2016-07-07T10:45:50-04:00July 7th, 2016|Categories: Featured, News|Tags: |Comments Off on The “Open Hearts/Open Homes” 2016 Gala

   The 2016 Gavin Foundation “Open Hearts/Open Homes” gala was an outstanding success.  The high points of the evening were the well-deserved Gavin Foundation Awards:  “Man of the Year 2016” to Congressman Stephen Lynch and “Caring Hearts 2016” to Sprinkler Fitters local 550.  Some 20 dinner parties followed the festivities at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.   by Rick Winterson      Every two years, the Gavin Foundation, assisted by countless volunteers, puts on a gala fundraising party called “Open Hearts, Open Homes”.  Last Thursday evening, June 30, the biennial cycle came to pass once again.  The gala party’s festivities actually comprised two hugely enjoyable events:  the first was an elegant awards reception in one of South Boston’s many popular gathering points; the second was [...]

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7 07, 2016

Mandela Fellows Come to South Boston

2016-07-07T10:44:05-04:00July 7th, 2016|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Mandela Fellows Come to South Boston

     Beginning last Friday, July 1, the Mandela/Washington Fellowship for Young Africa Leaders kicked off American Independence Day Celebrations at South Boston’s Paraclete Center.  The Celebrations were held in McDevitt Hall, newly named (Friday, June 17) by The Paraclete for Southie resident Paul McDevitt. The Paraclete was one of the sites selected to work in partnership with Cambridge College, which is located just outside of Harvard Square.  The South Boston location was chosen because it is a good host site for demonstrating community service to the visiting Nelson Mandela Fellows.  Cambridge College is conducting a six-week institute for academics and leadership for 25 Mandela Fellows, who are some of Africa’s brightest young business leaders and entrepreneurs. Approximately 1,000 of these Fellows came to the [...]

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7 07, 2016

Queen Mary 2 Arrives

2016-07-07T10:42:19-04:00July 7th, 2016|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Queen Mary 2 Arrives

Apparently, all is forgiven, even though we declared our independence from England an even 240 years ago on July 4, 1776.  One of the key flagships in the British Cunard fleet, Queen Mary 2 (see photo) with her home berth in Southampton, UK, docked here at South Boston’s Black Falcon Pier, specifically so her passengers could disembark for Boston’s 2016 Fourth of July festivities.  We trust that they thoroughly enjoyed themselves – the Pops Concert and the fireworks were both excellent.

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7 07, 2016

Introducing Jack Feeney

2016-07-07T10:40:11-04:00July 7th, 2016|Categories: Featured, Sports|Comments Off on Introducing Jack Feeney

He’s a polite, shy, young teenager who enjoys living in South Boston. His name is Jack Feeney. Jack, 14, is the son of Donna and Mark Feeney. He also has a dog he loves to pieces named Shadow, a black Labrador. After being schooled at the South Boston Catholic Academy he just finished the eighth grade at Boston College High School. He did well in school, Honor Roll grades, and loves going to science class. His favorite food is pizza, his favorite color is red, and his favorite professional athlete is Bruins goalie, Tuukka Rask. In the world of sports, Jack started his adventures in the world of hockey when he was five years old and his parents enrolled him in the Learn to Skate [...]

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7 07, 2016

Tynan Summer Camp Fun in the Sun Begins

2016-07-07T10:36:30-04:00July 7th, 2016|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Tynan Summer Camp Fun in the Sun Begins

The Boston Public Schools may be closed for the summer vacation, but the community centers are open, and the “Fun and the Sun” summer camp counselors are busy keeping youngsters busy. These summer camps, coordinated by the South Boston Summer Collaborative, are held at the South Boston Neighborhood House (617-268-1619), the South Boston Boys and Girls Club (617-268-4301), the Condon Community Center (617-635-5100), and the Tynan Community Center (617-635-5110). “The South Boston Summer Collaborative is an association of South Boston’s leading youth serving agencies. The purpose of this collaborative is to provide…members with opportunities for growth and development in physical, educational, social, and cultural skills.” These sites offer a variety of programs for children aged six through fourteen. Overall, the four programs include sports games, [...]

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29 06, 2016

Youth Fitness Program Begins July 5th

2016-06-29T15:28:59-04:00June 29th, 2016|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Comments Off on Youth Fitness Program Begins July 5th

The South Boston Leadership Initiative is offering a free Youth Fitness Program for eight weeks during the summer beginning Tuesday, July 5th at M Street Beach.  The Center for Youth and Families – Curley Community Center will be co-hosting the program, and it’s open to anyone between the ages of 12-18.  The program has extended the overall length of the program this season thanks to Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the DCR.  Students aged 15-18 will meet every weekday from 730-900am and students aged 12-14 will meet from 900-1030am.  For more information and to sign up, please visit: www.SouthBostonLeadership.org.

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29 06, 2016

Fourth of July food for thought

2016-06-29T15:20:36-04:00June 29th, 2016|Categories: Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Fourth of July food for thought

   On the Fourth of July we celebrate our Freedom. We celebrate Democracy. Liberty and Democracy is indeed precious to all Americans. We must never forget how lucky we really are as we ponder the fate of other people in distant lands. We are fortunate that we live in this great country. We reflect and give thanks for our blessed condition in life. We salute our Founding Fathers and commend their wisdom which established the greatest constitutional form of government in the world. For all that and much more, we must never forget or let this Union fall by the wayside. Here are some quotes for you to read as you enjoy the Fourth of July: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all [...]

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29 06, 2016

Unity Day at Old Colony

2016-06-29T14:56:57-04:00June 29th, 2016|Categories: Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Unity Day at Old Colony

Annual event held in the Perkins Schoolyard On Saturday, June 25, the Old Colony Tenant Association held their annual South Boston Unity Day in the Perkins Schoolyard, which is located within the Old Colony Development. The weather was welcoming as youngsters and adults alike enjoyed the day’s festivities. The younger kids enjoyed the bouncy house and the older youngsters played various games including basketball. “The Old Colony Tenant Task Force and O’Shea House volunteers celebrated their annual Unity Day for the South Boston neighborhood this past Saturday,” wrote Kristin Taylor, the Director of the Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center. “This team worked tirelessly to secure donations to purchase food and beverages, raffle prizes, and goodies for the community, arranged activities and a ‘Field Day’ for [...]

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29 06, 2016

Rugby Comes to Southie

2016-06-29T14:49:30-04:00June 29th, 2016|Categories: Featured|Tags: |Comments Off on Rugby Comes to Southie

The Rugby Rookie League is ready to start up in South Boston (tonight, June 30, at Moakley Field on the soccer pitch, 6 p.m.).  It’s for beginners, 8- to 12-year-olds, both boys and girls.  No previous rugby experience is necessary.  Learn fitness, skilled teamwork, and respect for your fellow rugby players.  These are the keys to playing rugby well.    In an interview on Monday, June 27, with Bill Good, himself a rugby veteran and now the President of MYRO (the Massachusetts Youth Rugby Organization), he spoke of how popular the sport of rugby has become – both around Boston and all over the world.  For the first time, rugby will be an official Olympic sport at the upcoming Games in Rio de Janeiro.  There’s [...]

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