On the Beach with Books and Beans

South Boston:
July 9, 2009: Beans on the Beach? Yes, please!

Over a hundred families had lots of fun with the Boston Baked Bean theme of the first of two Family Fun Nights on Carson Beach, South Boston.


The Family Fun Nights are an early books reading program by the South Boston Neighborhood House that features reading performances and free books for all kids.
At the Boston Baked Bean event, the kids also enjoyed guessing "how many beans are in the jar" and making their own Boston Baked Bean.

The South Boston Neighborhood House launched the Fun Nights last year, and they turned out to be a hit, which is no surprise to me: I am looking forward to the next Fun Night in August, and I'm sure so are the kids!


For more information on the South Boston Neighborhood House and their programs, visit their website and Facebook page.

Fireworks on the Beach!

Lynn/Nahant:
It's the night before the 4th of July, the band is playing and the beach at Lynn Shoredrive is illuminated by fireworks.




So begins the Red Rock Summer Concert Series, a series of free summer concerts by the Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beaches. Over 1,000 people have come to Red Rock Park to be part of this event, to enjoy the music and the amazing view overlooking Lynn Beach.

After the initial celebration, 7 more free concerts will rock Red Rock Park for the 14th year.

It's going to be a great summer!


To learn more about the Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beaches and their Concert Series, visit their website here.

Celebration Time

Dorchester:
On June 23, 2009, the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester celebrated the first of two Family Fun Events on Dorchester's Malibu Beach with a special parade.
To prepare the little ones for Kindergarden, every child got a free T-shirt, a Booster seat and school supplies.

Check out the great face paintings on the kids!



Click here for the the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester website.

The Season Begins

East Boston:
On June 17, 2009, the East Boston YMCA started the Beach Season with their "Summer Kick-off Day" on Constitution Beach.



The party featured sand castle contests, sports, games with prizes and free lunches for everyone 18 and under. Kids could get their face painted while their parents enjoyed arts and crafts on the beach. A DJ made the party complete.



Turns out 600 guests agreed that that's just the perfect way to "kick-off" summer!





Want to learn more about the East Boston YMCA? Visit their website and Facebook page!