5 Things You Should Know This Week – September 23rd
Flea Market at The LOT
On the Dot® is hosting its first flea market at The LOT on September 28th from 12-5PM. A day filled with local shopping, delicious food, and great company! Vendors include Maker / Scholar, Alice The Potter, Fanny’s Handmade Soaps, PIA, Michaelas Market, and more! As always, admission is FREE but be sure to RSVP here. First 100 customers arrived will receive a limited edition LOT tote bag!
BCYF Curley Community Center Open House
BCYF Curley Community Center, 1663 Columbia Road in South Boston, invites you to stop by their fall Open House on Tuesday, September 24, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Learn what’s planned for fall programming, including new classes, see what’s planned for older adults, view the Children’s Room schedule and hear about expanded capacity and frequency of fitness classes. There will also be class demonstrations and the opportunity to take an informal tour of the facility and speak with staff. Staff will also be available to assist with membership registration.
If you’re riding your bike around Castle Island, please stop.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recently put up a few signs out of Castle Island, reminding visitors that bike riding is prohibited around Fort Independence or the Causeway. If you do ride your bike out to Sullivan’s or Fort Independence, kindly get off your bike and walk it. This policy, which has been in place for many years, is designed to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all park-goers. Bikes must be walked throughout Castle Island, and the DCR has provided bike racks at the entry plaza on the Pleasure Bay side, opposite Sullivan’s for convenience.
$1 scoops at the new Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Things are getting a little sweeter in the neighborhood! Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will debut its first scoop shop in the Seaport on The Store will Open September 26th with $1 Scoops from 11AM-1PM and Feature a Collaboration Flavor with Flour Bakery! You can get all the delicious details here!
Lace up your sneakers – participate in the Colin’s Joy Project 5K
The Annual Colin Joy Project 5K will take place on September 28, 2024 at 9am. The day will begin with two youth races, followed by a 5 km course along scenic South Boston beaches. After the race, there will be light refreshments and entertainment, along with the awards. Don’t forget an opportunity to grab Colin’s Joy Project merch! Colin’s Joy Project race shirt to be given to the first 250 registered 5K runners/walkers.
Youth Races:
8:15 am. – 100 Meter Dash (9 years and under)
8:30 a.m. – ½ Mile Race (14 years and under)
* 5k open to all ages for the walk or run*
5K Registration $30 – Youth registration $15 – Register here!
Bonus – South Boston Street Festival
After a rainy day this past Saturday, The South Boston Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (South Boston NDC), announced the 24th South Boston Street Fest, will happen on Saturday, Sept. 28th instead. East Broadway, between I and L streets, will be transformed into a bustling celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Building on a rich tradition, the 2024 Street Fest is set to be the biggest yet, with nearly 100 local businesses, artists, and community organizations participating, along with many of the neighborhood’s top restaurants. With more than 5,000 attendees expected throughout the day, the event has solidified its place as a beloved community tradition. Get all the fun details 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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