5 Things You Should Know This Week – March 23rd

What’s for Dinner Series at Hamersley’s Pantry
If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen at 5 PM wondering what the heck am I making for dinner, this new idea by Hamersley’s Pantry might be your new best friend. Every Wednesday, What’s for Dinner? drops on the Hamersley’s Pantry Instagram and in-store. Each week features one meal with a ready-to-go tote filled with everything you need to make dinner simple. The weekly meal will be either feature prepared foods from Grassy Roots in Beverly (think organic meatballs, soups, etc.) to heat and enjoy or a simple recipe (like tipsy tomato pasta, make-your-own pizza, or an easy pho). Each tote comes with a card outlining what’s inside, plus any additional pantry staples you may need (all items you’d typically already have at home). Starting March 25th, What’s For Dinner will be a Thai Chicken Curry Bowl served over brown rice. Make sure to follow Hamersley’s Pantry on Instagram to find out What’s for Dinner?
Hamersley’s Pantry is located at 341 West Broadway and open 12-7 Tues – Fri, and Sat/Sun 10-5
Be a part of the 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.
Date Night at Si Cara and Clover Clubhouse
Petula’s Early Hours Spring Menu
The first day of spring is March 20th! The weather might not be cooperating, but Petula’s is transporting us to better weather with their spring menu! They are offering a Honey Lavender Latte, Strawberry Latte, Vanilla Rose Matcha, Peach Tea, and Sparkling Apricot Limeade. Early Hours are from 7am to 11am on Fridays and 8am to 1pm on Saturday and Sunday. Order ahead here!
Pitch in!
Hey, Southie! Grab your brooms and get sweeping. Over the winter, lots of trash and dirt can accumulate along our streets. Be a good neighbor an sweep out the gutters and sidewalks in front of your home. Make piles near the corners for easy access for pick up. Street Cleaning will be returning in April so it’s nice to get a jump on clean streets! Also, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Civic Organizing invite you to participate in Boston’s annual Love Your Block Cleanups this April and May! You can sign up here!
Have a great week!

Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.


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