5 Things You Should Know This Week – March 7th
Buy a bag and support BCC
Want to give back? Boston Children’s Chorus has been selected to be a part of the Stop + Shop Community Bag Program! For the month of March, each time a $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the South Bay Stop & Shop located at 1100 Massachusetts Avenue, $1 will be donated to BCC! If you need reusable bags, please consider supporting BCC and the environment through the Community Bag Program!
Cake Pops for Ukraine
Cake Pops in Lower Mills have created Sending Love to Ukraine cake pops ❤️. All proceeds will be donated to Save the Children to benefit the children of Ukraine.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the Neighborhood
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! So put on your green and head out to these Dorchester businesses! There are two St. Patrick’s events this week! Get the details here!
International Women’s Day
Tuesday, March 8th is International Women’s Day! We say support our women-owned small businesses in the neighborhood with some retail therapy! South Boston and Dorchester are filled with some amazing women-owned and operated businesses from boutiques to fitness studios to salons! Get a blowout! Take a class! Book a facial! Treat yourself to a new pair of earrings! Here’s a list of them and we encourage you to get out there and show your support!
Fields Corner Winter Express
On Sunday, March 13th, enjoy a day of outdoor winter fun! There will be a skating ring, arts + crafts, games, zumba, music, food + more! The fun takes place from 12pm -3pm at Town Field (1565 Dorchester Avenue). Stop by!
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.
