A Memorial Day weekend reminder
By RICK WINTERSON South Boston Online mentioned 2016 Memorial Day observances at the Fitzgerald VFW Post No. 561 (VFW, 517 East Fourth St.) in our last issue. This is a brief reminder of those observances; as always, the public is cordially invited to attend and take part. The ceremonies at the Fitzgerald Post will take place on Sunday, May 29. [...]
Special Kids and Young Adults bowling banquet was a ball
By KEVIN DEVLIN On Sunday, May 15, the Special Kids and Young Adults program held their annual bowling banquet at the South Boston Yacht Club. The bowlers were presented with prizes and then treated to a buffet that also included their favorite ice cream dishes. It was a great time and everyone left with smiles on their faces. Cheryl Flaherty [...]
Get outside and give back as a tour guide on Castle Island
By RICK WINTERSON Are you new to South Boston? Or perhaps you’ve lived here for a while, and now you’d like to “give back” in return for the Southie experiences you’re enjoying. Possibly you’d simply like to make some very enjoyable friends, while giving your sunscreen a workout. Interested? Consider joining the Castle Island Association (the “other” CIA), an organization [...]
Warm weather arrives for softball and baseball in Southie
It was a long stretch of rainy weather, but last Saturday, May 14, blue skies and sunny skies allowed local softball and baseball enthusiasts to take to the field and play ball. Photos by Kevin Devlin The South Boston Girls Softball League under 14 team coached by Kathy Davis and Katie O’Connell (not pictured) playing against Charlestown at the [...]
Perry School Shark Shout-Out
Shout out to Robert McClosky, author of “Make Way For Ducklings,” for providing Mrs. Nee and her K1 class a reason to have a great day in the Public Gardens! (And a special shout out to Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Oack,Pack, and Quack!)
Community Day held for the 11th year
Community Day in South Boston is an annual activity of the South Boston Community Health Center’s Youth Ambassadors. The 11th annual Community Day took place last Saturday in the Ironworkers Hall, set aside for this event courtesy of Ironworkers Local 7. Community Day was a fun-filled event that closed with a free lunch. See you there next year. -Rick Winterson [...]