Things You Should Know This Week – September 23rd

Preliminary Election – Tuesday, September 24th

On Tuesday, September 24th, the City of Boston will hold a Preliminary Election. In addition to our district councilor, we will be voting to narrow down the list of candidates vying for an At-Large City Council seat. There are 15 candidates currently, including 4 incumbents, and after we vote on Tuesday, the top 8 vote-getters will move to the General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 5th. In that election the top 4 vote-getters will be Boston’s At-Large City Councilors.  Check out our guide here! 

Learn about Elevate

Enjoy some food and drinks at Bastille Kitchen and learn more about the proposed cannabis retail location in Fort Point on Tuesday, September 24th from 6pm-9pm.  Check out the invite here! You can learn about Elevate here! 

Ready spaghetti?

Love pasta but not the gluten? Well, Capo is hosting a Gluten Free Night on Tuesday, September 24th.  It’s a gluten free only menu for the night that includes Capo’s gluten free regular items as well as some special additions!  You can check out the menu here!  Reservations are strongly recommended.  

Shred It and Forget it

Shred it!  Forget it!  Mass Bay Credit Union is hosting their wildly popular shredding event!  Members and residents who live in the community are invited to bring any documents that contain sensitive information and have them shredded safely and for free!  There is a five-box maximum.  This event will take place on Saturday, September 28th from 9am-11:30am at their Southie branch!

Calling all Kids – Casting Call

Now casting kids in the Boston area ages 6-10 for “Kids Say the Darndest Things” with Tiffany Haddish!  “KSTDT” airs on ABC on Sundays this Fall and features Tiffany Haddish as the host!  You can fill out the online application here!  For additional details, email: [email protected] or call 818-666-3606 and ask to speak with the Casting Team for Kids Say The Darndest Things

Lace up your sneakers: 5K at the Lawn on D

Don’t miss the first annual 5K at The Lawn On D!  This USATF-certified race will begin and end at The Lawn On D with the course running entirely on convention center property.   This fun event will take place on Saturday, September 28th at 10am! Stick around for post run party with Southie’s favorite band, Thomas Park! Registration fee: $10 (includes a race bib, finisher medal, and long-sleeve runner shirt) Less than 1,000 spots available!  You can register here!