Week of November 6th

Don’t forget to vote! Tuesday is Election Day and you’ll be voting for Mayor of Boston, District 2 City Councilor and City Council at-Large! We know everyone likes to vote in the presidential election but we think it’s even more important to vote in your local elections.  All politics are local, right?  Wondering where your voting poll is?  Visit here to find out where to vote!  So really you have no excuse not to vote.  Because honestly, you can’t complain if you don’t vote – especially locally!  For more information on candidates visit here!

Get your eyes examined!  It’s time to get your act together! Get your eyes examined at Wink Eyecare! The end of the year is when most flexible spending, health savings, and insurance benefits expire so book an appointment this week! Already had your annual eye exam? Use your flex spending on glasses, sunglasses, or contact lenses before it expires!.  Wink Eyecare is the leading provider of optometry services, eye glasses and contact lenses in the South Boston community!

Register for the Jingle Bell Run!  Put on your Santa hat, lace up those sneakers and get ready to run for a great local school – South Boston Catholic Academy.  On Saturday, December 2nd at 10am join your friends and neighbors and run a 5K race along the South Boston beaches.  Start and finish is at South Boston Catholic Academy at 866 East Broadway.  Stick around for a post-race party with prizes, raffles, food and fun! There is also fun for the kids on deck too with two youth races.  At 9:15 – 100 Meter Dash for kids (9 and under) and at 9:30 a 1/2 mile run (14 and under). If you preregister by November 30th, it’s $30.  Post-registration is $35.  Youth preregistration is is $15 and post-registration is $20.  To register visit here! 

Kick it! Kick it by Eliza has a new pop up studio at Via Seaport Residences! Monday-Wednesday classes are just $13 and start at 6:30pm! You can register here! 

Get creative! Fall in love with floral design at Market Studio on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30pm! Learn how to arrange a beautiful mix of color and texture, just in time for the Holidays. Grab a friend, a glass of wine, relax and enjoy a night this new Southie shop with a 10% discount on merchandise. All materials will be supplied! supply all materials needed. Space is limited! Tickets are $62  Register here!