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Registration opens February 1 for Summer Sports Centers
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration will open on February 1 for the 2024 Summer Sports Centers at White Stadium in Franklin Park, Almont Park in Mattapan, East Boston Memorial Stadium in East Boston, Garvey Playground in Dorchester, and Ronan Park in Dorchester. For more information or to register online please visit boston.gov/sports. Each location offers instruction in several popular sports from July 8 through August 16. All Summer Sports Centers are offered free of charge to Boston residents and open to children ages 7 to 14. Parents may register their children for just one week or the entire summer. Get all the details here.Â
Trivia Nights in the Neighborhood
What better way to break up the work week than with a round of bar trivia? If you’re looking to test your skills, look no further – we’ve got a list of the local gems that turn weeknights into thrilling trivia adventures. Grab a team or fly solo: either way, you’re in for an entertaining ride through the best Eastie has to offer. Let the games begin! Check out our roundup here!Â
Celebrate the Lunar New Year!
Here are some ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in and around the neighborhood! It’s the year of the dragon! Check out our roundup!Â
Free First Thursdays at the Gardner
Enjoy free admission to the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum on the first Thursday of the month – February 1st. You can learn more here!Â
Girl Scout Cookie Pop-Up
Support the Girl Scouts by buying some cookies! They’ll have a pop-up on Saturday, February 3rd from 9am-3pm at the The Well Coffee House at 173 Border Street!
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.


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