Shop the Plant Sale May 10

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Monica

Saturday, May 10
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Kennedy Center
440 E. Squantum Street, N. Quincy, MA [map]

The Seaside Gardeners Club of Squantum invite you to the 56^th Annual Plant Sale celebrating Mother’s Day.

Come shop a fabulous selection of flowering plants, herbs and greens to inspire your garden this season. Select from beautiful perennials nurtured by garden club members, and healthy vegetable plants to enjoy all season. Garden Club members are on hand to provide tips and advice.

Yummy treats and prizes!
Don’t miss the home baked goods, various garden items, and the raffle table!

A beautiful cause
All proceeds benefit garden club community activities such as Squantum School Junior Gardeners, Causeway Beautification Program, Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Annual Scholarship Fund, Marsh Restoration, and the new Blue Star Memorial Program, which honors all men and women (past, present, and future) of the Armed Forces of America.

Shop early for the best selection!

Learn more about the Seaside Gardeners.

Roaring Twenties Party to celebrate 100 Years of First Church of Squantum

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Monica

Grab your boas and fedoras for a glitzy evening of swell food and swanky fun to celebrate 100 years of the First Church of Squantum!

Saturday, March 29, 2014
7:00 p.m. to midnight
First Church of Squantum, 164 Bellevue Road, Squantum

Twenties attire or business casual.
BYOB. We want to encourage moderation, but in a spirit of fun, if you want, you can bring your own alcoholic beverage. Visit the First Church site for some period drink suggestions!

Tickets
$25 per person. Only 200 tickets available!
Cash or checks payable to First Church of Squantum

Information
Call the First Church 617-328-6649 or visit the event website for full details

Head out to the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon and support Quincy’s parkland and open spaces

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Monica

Join Mayor Thomas Koch, Sheriff Michael Bellotti, City Clerk Joseph Shea and other local, state and county officials who will headline the entertainment at the Annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, and enjoy live Irish music and a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. The annual tradition filled with laughter and witticism will take place as Quincy celebrates St. Patrick’s Day at the Quincy Lodge of Elks.

When
Friday, March 14, beginning at 11:45 a.m.

Where
Quincy Lodge of Elks, 254 Quarry Street, Quincy, MA

Tickets
$50 each, advanced purchase only
Tables of ten may be reserved
Contact Kristen Powers at (617) 376-1990 or kmkpowers@gmail.com
Checks payable to: Quincy Park Conservancy

Support Quincy Park Conservancy
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Quincy Park Conservancy, a non-profit organization committed to promoting, preserving and protecting the city’s parkland and open spaces through collaboration with local and state agencies. The Conservancy plans to dedicate proceeds toward a number of future projects and events, including an Easter Egg Hunt at Pageant Field on April 12 and the construction of a trail system at Faxon Park as designed in the Master Plan for Faxon Park.

The Faxon Park Master Plan was approved by the Park and Recreation Board and adopted by the City Council in 2009. The plan outlines approximately $4 million in capital improvements geared toward preserving and enhancing the 90-plus acres of parkland. Elements of the Master Plan, such as the restoration of the historic perimeter field stone wall, have been completed through funding from the Community Preservation Committee.

About Quincy Park Conservancy
The Quincy Park Conservancy comprises residents, professionals, and city employees dedicated to enhancing and promoting parkland in the city. Members include: Congressman William Delahunt, William Geary, Betty Georgaklis, Louise Grabowski, David Mahoney, Lisa McBirney, David Murphy, Grace Murphy-McAuliffe, Celeste McGlone, Kristen Powers and Fran Wright.

Get your tickets now for July 4th “One Road” fundraiser

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Monica

The July Fourth Parade Committee is planning a shindig sure to sweep away those winter chills and have you recalling the warmth of the summer parade! Mark your calendars and get your tickets now, only 150 tickets will be sold.

One Road Leads to $5,000
A fundraiser for the July Fourth Parade

Friday, March 7, 2014, 7p.m. (note: date changed from Jan 25)
Nickerson Post, 20 Moon Island Road, Squantum, MA

Tickets
$100, includes two guests, two drink tickets, buffet, DJ & prizes
(buyer does not have to be present to win)
Only 150 tickets will be sold!
Last number called wins $5,000!

To purchase tickets, call:

Brad Douglas 617-360-1976
Doreen Douglas: 617-360-1975
Carolyn Freeman: 617-347-0410
Paula Glynn 617-834-9996
Brendan Smith 617-455-7924

Tickets are also available at the Nickerson Post prior to event.

About the July Fourth Parade Committee
The Squantum Parade Committee runs Squantum’s longest tradition, the Annual Squantum 4th of July Parade. Fundraisers are held throughout the year to fund the event. Learn more on the Parade page.

Prepare for the feast at the Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Monica

Grab your family and friends and get ready for the big feast with a fun run to support the Squantum July Fourth Parade!

12th Annual Turkey Trot 3 mile Fun Run/Walk
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2013, 9:00am
Nickerson Post, 20 Moon Island Road, Squantum MA

Entrance fee:
$20 fee includes long sleeved T-shirt (first 100 entrants) and refreshments.
$10 fee for ages 16 and under
Please make checks payable to: Squantum 4th of July
All proceeds benefit the Squantum Fourth of July Parade.

How to enter:
Mail a filled out entry form and check to:
Judi Smith, 289 Bellevue Road, Squantum, MA 02171
or
Sign up Thanksgiving morning at the Post starting at 8am

Questions? btjasmith@verizon.net

Honor service men and women by donating to a Blue Star Memorial

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Monica

The Seaside Gardeners of Squantum are currently raising funds to place a Blue Star Memorial By-Way plaque at the Squantum Fire Station to commemorate and honor all men and women who have served, currently serve, or will serve in the Armed Services of the United States.

How to make a donation
If you or someone you know would like to donate to this project, you may send a check made payable to “The Seaside Gardeners of Squantum” to: The Seaside Gardeners of Squantum
c/o Sandra Sumner
18 Bellevue Road
Squantum, MA 02171

History of Blue Star Memorials
The Blue Star Memorial program was created in 1945 at the close of World War II by the National Garden Clubs, Inc., as a means of honoring men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces. Garden Club members visualized a living memorial, helping to beautify and preserve the country these men and women had fought for. In 1944, the first memorial came to be – a thousand ﬂowering Dogwood trees planted along ﬁve miles of New Jersey highway, designated the Blue Star Drive by the Legislature. The goal of the Memorial program was to create a “ribbon of living memorial plantings traversing every state.” Garden Clubs around the nation responded enthusiastically.

The project was named for the blue star in the service ﬂag, which hung in windows of homes and businesses to honor service men and women. The blue star in the flag represents hope and pride.

Today, the mission is to honor all men and women who have served, are serving, or will serve in the Armed Forces of the United States, and in 1981 the program was expanded to include By-Way Markers, to be placed in areas such as parks, and civic and historical grounds as a tribute to the Armed Forces of America.

Donate to Marathon Daffodils and bolster the spirit along the Marathon route

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Monica

The Seaside Gardeners of Squantum let us know about this wonderful opportunity to honor the spirit of the Boston Marathon and Boston Strong by donating to Marathon Daffodils.

As fall is knocking on our door, many gardeners are thinking about spring, and considering what bulbs to plant now for those beautiful spring blooms. And in Boston, the arrival of spring brings to mind the Boston Marathon. Some thoughtful gardening folks have a wonderful wish…they would like to plant a river of yellow daffodils along the Boston Marathon route to celebrate the arrival of spring 2014 and to honor the spirit of Boston Strong. “We want to do something to lift the spirits of the community, in support of Boston Marathon 2014 and Boston Strong,” said Diane Valle, volunteer and organizer.

To make this wish a reality, The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts (GCFM) is collaborating with Tower Hill Botanic Garden, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Charles River Conservancy and other groups to create “Marathon Daffodils” a planting of daffodils along the 26.5 mile Boston Marathon route. The goal is to raise $1,000 per mile for a total of $26,500 from Hopkinton to Boston. The GCFM, of which the Seaside Gardeners are members, will organize volunteers to plant the bulbs along the route beginning in October.

How to donate
If you would like to support this project, make your check payable to “Marathon Daffodils” and send it by October 1 to:
Marathon Daffodils, The Cooperative Bank, 201 Main Street, Charlestown, MA 02129.

About Marathon Daffodils
Marathon Daffodils is a collaboration of non-profit organizations, gardeners, cities and towns, businesses, and citizens interested in preserving the spirit of Boston Marathon and Boston Strong, while embracing the tradition of celebrating the arrival of Spring in Boston.

Many thanks to Sandi for letting us know about this great opportunity!

Head out to the Family Fun Day and Softball Game Aug 24

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Monica

Join us for our 6th Annual
Friends Fighting Autism
Softball Tournament and Family Fun Day!

Saturday, August 24, 2013, Noon to 6pm
(rain date Sun Aug 25)

Wendall Moses Park, Squantum
(behind Squantum School)

12:30pm Fun Day events start
1:30pm Softball Game

This is a citywide event with tons of fun for the whole family!
Dunk tanks, popcorn, food, face painting, kids’ games, raffles and more!

Come watch Montclair, Malachy’s, Squantum and Houghs Neck face off for some bragging rights while they battle for the 2013 baseball championship.

Admission is $10/person, or $25/family

All proceeds to benefit Quincy Public Schools special education programs and families struggling on all autism spectrum disorders.

Friends Fighting Autism is dedicated to increasing autism awareness and services for Quincy schools and families struggling with all Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Join the race Sunday June 30 to support the parade

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Monica

Strap on those running shoes, Squantumites!

Squantum 2.5 mile Road Race: Sunday, June 30

Meet at the Squantum Community Center, 50 Huckins Avenue, Squantum, MA
Register at 10:30am; Run starts 11am
Entry fee to support the parade: $20/adult, kids under 10 free
Trophies and T-shirts provided
For more information, contact Representative Bruce Ayers 617-472-9877

Calling July 4th Parade marchers and float makers!

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Monica

Dear Squantumites…it’s coming to that time of year…time for our cherished July 4th Parade! And the fabulous Parade Committee is eager to hear from all you marchers and float makers!

This year will mark the 104th marching of the parade, which will take place on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 10:00 am. The Squantum Road Race planning is also in the works, so stay tuned for details on the date and time.

Consider making a donation
Keep an eye out for flyers being distributed by the July 4^th Committee to raise funds to keep this fabulous tradition alive in Squantum. Donations in any amount are welcome and will help fund the expenses of assembling and supporting the talented groups who participate in the parade. Suggested donation per family is $20, but any donation is very much appreciated.
Checks can be made payable to: Squantum July 4^th Committee
Mail or drop off to: Judi Smith, 289 Bellevue Road, Squantum, MA 02171

Join the Parade – email the Committee

Floats Have a great idea for a foat? Get the neighbors and kids together and start trimming and festooning! And while we know the pride of being named the best in this annual fiesta is all a Squantumite needs…the committee will be awarding cash prizes. In addition, the hood of the winning float will have a sign posted on their street announcing the great news for a week. Good luck!

Marchers of all kinds are welcome to join the parade! Individual or group marchers, marchers in costumes, as well as Local Youth Sports are welcome to march.
Decorate your baby carriages and wagons and join the festivities!

Honoring our heroes. If you know a police officer, firefighter, doctor, nurse, teacher, or anyone in the Armed Forces and would like to see them honored and marching in the parade, call Paula at 617-834-9996.

Sign me up!
Deadline for all parade entry submissions has been extended!
Simply email: SquantumParade@yahoo.com to let the Committee know. They’ll provide trucks for the floats and give you the 411 on parade logistics.

Visit the July 4th Parade page to keep up to date!

Feeling nostalgic? Check out photos from the 2012 parade in the Scoop photo gallery.

Dust off those reds, whites, and blues, Squantumites! The Parade is coming!

Squantum Scoop

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