Irish Cultural Centre holds St. Patrick’s Day reception
BOSTON — 200 guests attended the Irish Cultural Centre’s annual St. Patrick’s Day reception. The gathering was held at the Boston College Club in Boston. All photos are by Bill Brett.
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Special Olympics Massachusetts raises $100K by taking ‘Polar Plunge’
HULL — More than 250 people braved the icy waters of Nantasket Beach in Hull to raise more than $100,000 for Special Olympics Massachusetts. Saturday’s plunge was just one of several that will take place over the next few weeks that are expected to raise more than $500,000 for the charity. Photos by Bill Brett
Whittier Street Health Center hosts annual holiday tea
ROXBURY — Whittier Street Health Center held its 2021 Women for Whittier Holiday Tea at the Center in Roxbury. The event was hosted by CEO Frederica Williams. The women honored “Outstanding Champions” Evelyn Barahona, Roxann Cooke, Deborah Farley, Sandra King, Rebecca Lee and Penni McLean Conner. All photos by Bill Brett
A Company Celebration at the Pops raises more than $1 million
BOSTON — 1,300 guests enjoyed A Company Celebration and at Pops with conductor Keith Lockhart and special guest Jennifer Nettles. New BSO President Gail Samuel and her husband, Bill, greeted guests along with event co-chairs Angela Crispi and Andrew Plump. The event raised more than $1 million. Photos by Bill Brett
Special Olympics holds holiday party at JFK Library and Museum
DORCHESTER — Special Olympics Massachusetts President and CEO Mary Beth McMahon hosted a holiday party at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to thank the Marlborough-based nonprofit’s sponsors and volunteers. Some 175 guests attended and the event raised money for the Massachusetts Knights of Columbus. All photos by Bill Brett