Happenings

Following the announcement at the end of February that this year's St. Patrick's Day and Evacuation Day parade did not receive approval from the city for its intended and traditional three-mile route, South Boston Online readers reacted with speed and strong words. Below are a series of letters to the editor - nearly all of them against the abbreviated parade route - that were submitted to the publication within the past week. (Information about submitting a letter to the editor is included at the end of this post.) The parade belongs to the community I think changing the route of the Evacuation/St. Patrick Day parade in South Boston this year by city officials without much discussion with the folks who actually do all the heavy [...]

South Boston Citizens’ Association President Tom McGrath is pleased to announce that Kevin Ryan has been chosen to receive the John W. McCormack Award at the South Boston Citizens’ Association’s 136th Annual Evacuation Day Banquet, March 18. “It is an honor for the association to present this award to Kevin for his countless contributions to the betterment of South Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States for well over 30 years,” McGrath said. In 1982, Kevin Ryan moved to Washington, D.C. with the assistance of then Congressman Joe Moakley to work at the U.S. House of Representatives Post Office. In 1983, Moakley appointed Ryan to work as a legislative assistant on the Subcommittee on the Rules of the House. In 1989, after Congressman [...]

By KEVIN DEVLIN In celebration of Evacuation week festivities in South Boston, on Sunday, March 6, enthusiastic bowlers journeyed up to the South Boston Bowlarama on East Broadway to enjoy an afternoon of bowling and fun with friends. This annual bowling event, free to the adult-public, is sponsored by the South Boston Citizens’ Association. Representatives from the association - Cheryl Joyce, Andrea Flaherty, Rich DeVoe, and Pauline Bare -were present coordinating this adult event that was free to those who attended. Bowling alley times were donated by Bowlarama. The beer was free and donated by Coors Light, Miller Light and Bud Light. Free pizza was also thrown in to keep the bowlers happy and energetic.

Mark Wahlberg and Peter Berg joined Boston Police Commissioner William Evans in honoring Officer John Moynihan, who survived being shot in the line of duty last year, with the Hero’s Award at the Boston Police Foundation’s Annual Gala at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston. Wahlberg and Berg are frequent collaborators with such films as “Lone Survivor,” the upcoming Deepwater Horizon and they are about to enter production on “Patriots Day,” a film that will focus on the heroics of many in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. While some of their heroic characters will be composites of several individuals, they are all based on real life events and include local citizens, first responders and law enforcement - many of whom were members of [...]

Monday is Pool Day for our After School Program and these girls love it! They will be diving in for our star swim team, the Lobsters, in a few short years! The pool is not the only thing buzzing at the Condon. Stop in, say hello to our friendly staff and check out our other gym and computer lab programs. Also, please note that the “City Hall to Go” Truck is visiting this Thursday, March 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in our lobby. Take care of City of Boston business with out traveling all the way to City Hall!

All of the following events will be held at Compass on the Bay Assisted Living and Memory Support Community, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. • Irish Music at Compass on the Bay - March 14, 2:30 p.m. – Join us for Irish music with Al Gavaghan! • Adam Bergeron Performs at Compass on the Bay - March 15,10:30 a.m. – Join us the beautiful sounds of classical pianist Adam Bergeron. • Pianist Kenny Morrell at Compass on the Bay - March 21, 2:30 p.m. – Join us for some Irish tunes with Kenny Morrell! • Yoga Class at Compass on the Bay - March 30, 1 p.m. – Join us for Yoga Class with Karen!

Are you Catholic? Christian? A young adult who likes to ask questions? Whoever you may be, the South Boston-Seaport Catholic Collaborative invites you to join us Sunday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Seaport Chapel (65 Northern Avenue) for an evening of prayer and fellowship. After Mass we will gather at Outlook Bar at the Envoy Hotel to enjoy each other’s company and any reasonable number of refreshments. This is a great way to meet new, local friends and to share some laughs with the priests of South Boston. We hope to see you there!

South Boston Citizens’ Association President Tom McGrath is pleased to announce that Kevin Ryan has been chosen to receive the John W. McCormack Award at the South Boston Citizens’ Association’s 136th Annual Evacuation Day Banquet, March 18. “It is an honor for the association to present this award to Kevin for his countless contributions to the betterment of South Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States for well over 30 years,” McGrath said. In 1982, Kevin Ryan moved to Washington, D.C. with the assistance of then Congressman Joe Moakley to work at the U.S. House of Representatives Post Office. In 1983, Moakley appointed Ryan to work as a legislative assistant on the Subcommittee on the Rules of the House. In 1989, after Congressman [...]