Tenacity: Tennis, Reading, and Summer Fun
By Ginger DeShaney The youngsters at Moakley Park’s tennis courts had a blast sharpening their skills, getting in some reading, and playing group games Friday as Tenacity ended its 2021 summer run. Thousands of kids across 18 Boston locations took part in the six-week tennis and reading program. Families could sign up their kids for just one week, all six [...]
Listening is Lauretta Brennan’s Superpower
By Ginger DeShaney “I’m not even really a volunteer,” Lauretta Brennan said. But many people in South Boston beg to differ. Dawn Marie Gullage, one of four people who nominated Lauretta for South Boston Online’s new feature, Volunteer Spotlight, said Lauretta is worthy of the recognition. “She is a single mother who works hard to raise her son, yet is [...]
Saying YES to Running: Program Introduces Kids to Track and Field
By Ginger DeShaney With bibs proudly pinned to their shirts, the excited young runners lined up on the Saunders Stadium track. At Coach Thomas White’s direction, the runners blazed down the track, wearing their game faces, which ranged from wide smiles to determined seriousness. Once that group reached the finish line, Thomas prepared the next group of runners for their [...]
HarborOne Bank is All About Community, Giving Back
By Ginger DeShaney Alba Shaba Alba Shaba knows the neighborhood. A resident of South Boston since 2007, she’s proud to call Southie her home and raise her children here. “I love South Boston,” she said. “It’s my community.” Because of that, she knew that Southie would be a great fit for HarborOne Bank, where she is the Assistant [...]
Fun in the Sun at Playdate at the Beach
By Ginger DeShaney The smiles were ear to ear. The laughter was infectious. There was pure joy at seeing a new tattoo or touching a lobster. It was the perfect event at just the right time. Last week’s Playdate at the Beach, sponsored by the South Boston Neighborhood House and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, featured games, crafts, music, food, [...]
Cultivating Gardens … and Themselves: Youth Ambassadors Growing Confidence, Skills
By Ginger DeShaney Sisters Courtney and Chelsea Mulligan and Vi Thai are spending this summer taking care of the plant beds and picking up trash along Broadway, planting flowers and caring for gardens, and cleaning up the area for the Farmers Market. But this is way more than just a summer job for these Youth Ambassadors. It’s preparation for their [...]