5 Things You Should Know This Week – October 6th

Boston Fire Aerial Drill Team Exhibition + Open House
You’ll have several opportunities to check out the Boston Fire Aerial Drill team this week! On Monday, they will be performing at City Hall Plaza at 12pm, Ellis School in Roxbury on Tuesday at 11:30am, on Wednesday at the Umana Barnes Middle School in Eastie at 10:30 am, Holy Name on Thursday at 9am, Friday at the Mathers School in Dorchester at 12pm and on Saturday, at Castle Island at 12pm, since as early as the 1930s, the Aerial Exhibition Drill Team has demonstrated the skills and capabilities of the Boston Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week. You can learn more here.
As part of Fire Prevention week, BFD will host an open house on Saturday, October 11th from 10am-2pm at Engine 17, Ladder 7 – 14 Winter Street in Dorchester (Meeting House Hill) where you can meet your neighborhood firefighters, explore fire trucks and gear, walk-through fire safety bound house, learn lifesaving skills and fire safety tips. Plus giveaways and free hot dogs and hamburgers!
Hunter’s Moon Masquerade
A hunter’s moon is the first full moon after the harvest moon on Monday, October 6th. Hunter’s is celebrating with food and drink specials, live music (9pm start), and masks for everyone at the door!
F45 One Year Celebration
F45 has been bringing fitness to the neighborhood for a year! Help them celebrate on Thursday, October 9th after 5:30pm evening class complete with food and drink by Fresh Boston at South Standard Green!
Sweat it out at Nourish Lounge
Nourish Lounge is celebrating Halloween with a duet special! Grab a Boo + sweat with Nourish Lounge for the entire month of October for just $50! Use promo code: BOO25. Book your spot here!
New to the Neighborhood: Reunion
The long-vacant spot at A and West Broadway, which once was the home of Mul’s Diner, has a new tenant! Reunion has officially opened its doors, featuring coffee, breakfast, and lunch items made with fresh, local ingredients. Check it out this week!
Have a wonderful week ahead!

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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