ALONG THE BANKS OF THE CHARLES RIVER — The family of David G. Mugar, who along with the late Boston Pops maestro Arthur Fiedler transformed Boston’s July Fourth concert into an internationally recognized event, unveiled a statue in Mr. Mugar’s honor. The statue is along the Charles River at the Esplanade, where Mr. Mugar oversaw the annual televised concert and fireworks for produced the Fourth of July on the Esplanade for 43 years before stepping…

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HINGHAM — 200 guests attended the inaugural Catholic Community Fund of Greater Boston golf tournament and fundraising dinner at the Black Rock Country Club, which raised $230,000 to support the efforts of the Archdiocese and various nonprofit organizations in the Boston area. CCF Chairman Arthur Boyle introduced Cardinal Sean O’Malley, who explained the CCF’s goals. Also in attendance was Bishop Mark O’Connell and several archdiocesean priests. Jim Fagan served as the event’s emcee and auctioneer.…

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PLYMOUTH — More than 250 golfers turned out on August 17, 2023, for the inaugural Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA) Northeast golf tournament to benefit the Thomas J. Gunning Fund.  The TJG Fund supports the American Liver Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) and Team IMPACT, among others in its first year. The golf tournament and the celebration, which was emceed by Jim Fagan, was held at Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth. The Fund is…

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BACK BAY — 50 guests turned out for a surprise party for Father Ron Coyne who is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a priest. The celebration dinner, held at Grill 23 in the Back Bay, was organized by Greg and Terry Clark. Originally from Dorchester, the Clarks announced that there will be a renovation of St. Margaret’s Church, Clark’s home parish, which is where Father Coyne served early in his time as a priest. Greg…

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KINGSTON — More than 300 guests attended the inaugural Kevin Stevens Power Forward Celebrity Golf Tournament fundraiser, which was held at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA, on August 7, 2023. All proceeds raised will benefit former NHL player Kevin Stevens’ 501c3 non-profit, Power Forward (powerforward25.com) whose mission is to remove the stigma of addiction through education, empowerment including Power Forward Sober Living Scholarships, and innovation, including the first-of-its-kind DOER (Dog Ownership Enhancing Recovery)…

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