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A fun night out to support Alice’s House

August 31st, 2019 Comments Closed

SCITUATE — More than 200 guests attended the performance of Jimmy Keys as part of a night to raise funds for Alice’s House. The event was held at The River Club in Scituate. Jimmy performed showtunes, comedy skits and impersonations, including Mick Jagger, Barry Manilow and Rod Stewart. The event’s emcee and auctioneer Jim Fagan pushed the crowd and the night raised more than $100,000 for Alice’s House. The organization’s founder Janet Gibson explained the…

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John Mitchell’s Summer Bash raises $50,000 for charities

August 30th, 2019 Comments Closed

NORTH STATION — 400 guests attended John Mitchell’s Summer Bash, which was held on August 29, 2019 at the Greatest Bar. The event raised $50,000 for The Greg Hill Foundation and ALS ONE. The summer-fun tropical bash fundraiser featured fun includes live music and dancing; flamingos (yes, flamingos); food by The Kowloon, The Greatest Bar, and Friendly’s; live auction and loads of laughter provided by the funniest and kindest people around: Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney,…

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11th annual The Mike raises $80,000 for New England Center for Children

August 29th, 2019 Comments Closed

KINGSTON — More than 200 golfers participated in the 11th annual The Mike, a golf tournament started by Laurie and Mike McKenna to support their autistic son Michael and his school. Michael attends the New England Center for Children in Westborough. More than 200 golfers continued the tradition at the Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston the other day. With the help of friends, family and corporate sponsors like Prudential, Rockland Trust, Blue Cross and…

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Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray releases children’s book

August 28th, 2019 Comments Closed

FENWAY — A steady stream of well-wishers made their way to Fenway Park the other night to celebrate the release of Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray’s new book, “Running Across America.” The children’s book tells young readers (and others, too) about perseverance, something McGillivray lived on his historic run. All photos by Bill Brett

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Recovery Rocks event raises $215,000 to support South Shore Peer Recovery

August 26th, 2019 Comments Closed

SCITUATE — Some 500 guests attended the “Recovery Rocks — An Evening of Recovery” event in support of the South Shore Peer Recovery. The event, held outdoors at Bulman Marine in Scituate on August 22, 2019, raised $215,000. The night’s emcee was Jim Fagan, who welcomed two bands — The Danny Lynch Band and Border Road. Carol Sasso, who is in recovery talked about her journey and the programs offered by South Shore Peer Recovery.…

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