Family Fun Night!

Last night, July 22nd at Carson Beach, there was first Family Fun Night held by the South Boston Neighborhood House. Save the Harbor staff Dan, Carolyn, and Tom Reagan went to teach the youth with the touch tank. Earlier in the day Dan and Carolyn had been lucky enough to catch two lobsters! The kids eyes widened as saw the massive lobsters come out of the tank.

The weather was gorgeous. They really enjoyed the beautiful weather and had a great time. The organizers did a fantastic job. The families even signed a poster thanking Save the Harbor/Save the Bay!

Cassie

Winthrop Sand Castle Day!

Winthrop Beach Sand Castle Day was a great success July 10^th weekend at Yirrell Beach! The day began very hot. It was so hot that fellow staffer BJ and I couldn’t even walk on the beach barefoot. But the sun was out so we were happy! We went to check the All Access Boston Harbor lobster traps and there was a lobster! Now we had a lobster for our touch tank. Winthrop Parks and Recreation announced our fortunate grab to the crowd! Lots of kids came to touch and learn about the lobster. While I helped the kids, BJ explained about the different programs Save the Harbor/Save the Bay offers. It was even low tide so we, the educators, and the kids went to look on the beach for interesting crabs and other sea creatures for the touch tank. Around three o’clock, around the end of the event, the wind picked up and the sky opened. Luckily the day was over and extremely successful!

Michelle

Saturday Afternoon Children's Concert

The Friends of Lynn & Nahant Beach will host its first ever Children's Concert this Saturday, July 24 from 1-3 p.m. at Red Rock Park on the beach. Activities begin at 1 p.m., including the Northeastern University. Marine Science Center's Traveling Aquarium, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay's Marine Touch Tank, balloon animals by Drew's Balloons and face painting. The Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform with interactive songs and activities. Spread the news, bring your children, grandchildren, any other children to Red Rock Park this Saturday, July 24!

- Friends of Lynn & Nahant Beach

South Boston Neighborhood House Presents..

South Boston Neighborhood House

Family Fun Night on the Beach Events...

Thursday, July 22nd - Ready, Set, SCHOOL!

Thursday, August 12th - Adventures at Sea

Time: 6:00 pm -7:30 pm

Where: Carson Beach @ The McCormack Bathhouse

Join us for a Night of Family Fun!

A book to take home for families, refreshments for all participants, fun family activities

T-shirts for children, music and dancing for all.

If you require accommodations to participate fully

in our events or would like more information

contact Chris Kane at (617) 268-1619 x503, Kathy Lafferty x201 or Cheryl Itri x205

Sponsored by: Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and South Boston Hope & Recovery

Special Thanks to:

Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), South Boston Child Care Cluster, Read Boston, Boston Children’s Museum, Boston Public Schools, Countdown to Kindergarten and Welcome Services

Friends of Lynn & Nahant Beach Summer Concert Series

MEET YOU AT RED ROCK

Summer isn’t summer without popular concert series

It’s hot. The kids need a diversion and you could use some relaxation after a long day. What you need is a family activity that’s not too active but something outdoors, preferably somewhere cool. For a fun event that’s just right for a warm summer night, the beach is the place to go.

Each Thursday evening from July 8 through August 19, the Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beach will once again co-sponsor with the state Department of Conservation and Recreation their popular concert series at Red Rock Park on Lynn Shore Drive.

This year’s concert series is sponsored by the Mayor Judith Kennedy, the Lynn City Council, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, the Boston Foundation, the Daily Evening Item, the Lynn Journal, Christopher’s Café, Lynn Economic Development Industrial Corporation, the Tides Restaurant and Pub and Kelly Honda of Lynn.

Now in its 15th year, the Summer Concert Series takes place every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. until August 19. The bands are chosen to represent a wide range of music, from rock to blues to Celtic favorites and island tunes.

July 8 the well-known Classmates will perform a variety of well know selections especially from the 70’s and 80’s. White Lightnin’ returns again this year on July 15 combining elements of rock, pop, fun rhythm and blues.

Well known and popular Brian Maes Band returns to play all his tunes on July 22. Listen to Irish music by Curragh’s Fancy playing rousing renditions of Celtic favorites and old sea chanteys on July 29. Get up and dance with the Shuffle Mode Band on August 5.

Larry Power & the 12:01 Blues Band returns by popular demand on August 12. Our last concert on August 19 will feature well know local singer Mary Beth Maes.

A special Kid’s Concert will be held on July 24 from 1-3 pm featuring the Toe Jam Puppet Band. Special activities will be held for the children, so bring the kid’s down to Red Rock on Saturday, July 24.

All shows are free and audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. The air can be a bit cooler on the waterfront, especially as the sun begins to set earlier. Coffee, soda, water, home made bakery items, and Friends T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hats and Tote Bags will be available for purchase. All proceeds go toward the cost of the concerts.

The Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beach, a non-profit organization, was organized in 1990 to protect and promote the wise use of our beaches and waterfront. The organization has worked with local and state elected officials along with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to form a partnership to promote Lynn and Nahant beaches.

Besides the concert series, the Friends hold beach clean-ups each year. For more information about the Friends and how to join visit their website at www.lynn-nahantbeach.org.

Here's a link to the full concert schedule www.lynn-nahantbeach.org/concerts.html. Hope to see you there!