5 Things You Should Know This Week – February 16th

February Vacation Ideas
Here are some fun local things to do with the kids this week!
Join the City of Boston Planning Academy
Have you ever wondered why your neighborhood looks and feels the way it does? If you join the Planning Academy, you will learn about Boston’s past and how you can have a voice in shaping its future. The Planning Academy is a free interactive learning experience designed to equip residents from different backgrounds and neighborhoods with the tools, networks, and confidence to meaningfully have a voice in planning. Get all the details here!
Character Skates at The Rink at the Tall Ship
The Rink at the Tall Ship is hosting character skates this coming week! You can check out the schedule here!
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in East Boston
Help the East Boston Greenway celebrate the Lunar New Year! The Year of the Horse. All kinds of enjoyment and a performance by the Kwon Kow Youth Lion Dance Team on Friday, February 20th, from 1:30pm -3pm at the East Boston Public Library. Here are more Lunar New Year celebrations around Boston.
New Art at EBO + Co Grocery
EBO + Co Grocery recently announced they have partnered up with local East Boston artist Matt Baynes! You can now pick up oil painting prints and greeting cards at the shop! Check out this work 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.


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