BPDA – Plan Newmarket Meeting
Please join the BPDA planning team at a virtual public meeting for an overview of the draft plan for adoption of PLAN: Newmarket. During this meeting, BPDA staff will provide a walkthrough of the draft plan document and discuss next steps. this meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 13th at 10am. You can join via zoom here or Toll-free call-in number: 833.568.8864 – Meeting ID: 161 4162 6991
Dear Old Dad – Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18th! Here’s a roundup of gift ideas for dear old dad – and you won’t even have to leave the neighborhood to get them. #shoplocal Check out our guide here!
Get your dance shoes ready!
It’s the return of the annual Donna Summer Disco event on Friday, June 16th from 5pm-9pm at City Hall Plaza! Boston-born disco legend Donna Summer was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a five-time Grammy winner, and sold over 140 million records worldwide. She was born in Dorchester and was raised in Mission Hill before rising to stardom in the 1970s. She passed away at the age of 62 years old on May 17, 2012. This annual event honors her life and celebrates her music and legacy in Boston!
The Ashmont Block Party
Mix and mingle with friends and neighbors on Saturday, June 17th from 1-5pm at All Saints Church 209 Ashmont Street. Bring the whole family to participate in kid-friendly activities like face painters, balloon animals, Jenga and Corn Hole. Vendors selling Dorchester swag! There will be food trucks, live entertainment, and a pop-up beer garden via Dorchester Brewing! You can learn more here!
City of Boston Free Outdoor Fitness Series
Get moving! The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2022 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series will offer free weekly classes both virtually and in 18 City of Boston parks from June 5 to October 1. The series offers Yoga, Barre, Dance Fit, HIIT, Family Fitness, ZUMBA, Strength Training, Afrobeats, POUND, Walking Group, and Strength Training! You can learn more here!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
