Plus, hot dog eating contest, FarmFest + sunset paddle
 
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🎳 Bowling for facts on candlepin
The neon bowling sign outside of Loretta's in Fenway
Honorable mention for the bowling alley outside of Fenway Park. | Photo by @neonsignofthetimes
Do you have some spare time on your hands and you’re o-pin to fun activities? This might be right up your alley.

Saturday, Aug. 12 is National Bowling Day and we’re ready to roll through the history of candlepin bowling in the Bay State.

The game dates back to 1880 when it was first introduced in Worcester by the owner of a billiards and bowling hall named Justin White.

Candlepin bowling is slightly different than the traditional tenpin version of bowling. This version of the game is played mostly in New England + some areas of Canada.

It’s played with a handheld-sized ball and tall, narrow pins that resemble candlesticks. The goal is to knock all the pins over, but they’re not moved away until the end of your three roll turn. The scoring is lower too; in traditional bowling a perfect score is 300, whereas in candlepin bowling the highest official score is only 245.

Ready to give it a go? Check out one of these local alleys:

American Flatbread Bowl Brighton, 76 Guest St.
Visit Boston Landing and play a game or two on one of the nine lanes.

South Boston Candlepin, 543 E. Broadway
This Southie bowling alley has been family run for over 20 years.

Boston Bowl, 820 Morrissey Blvd.
This location has something for everyone with candlepin lanes, tenpin bowling, batting cages, and billiards.

Sacco’s Bowl Haven, 45 Day St., Somerville
This location dates back to 1939, when the famous Sacco’s Bowling family opened one of their many candlepin bowling alleys. Today, American Flatbread owns the location and it remains a classic bowling alley with a pizza kitchen.
Asked

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B. I want to try now
C. Never heard of it
D. I don’t bowl
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Events
Friday, Aug. 11
  • Sunset Paddle | Friday, Aug. 11 | 7-8 p.m. | Fort Point Channel, 1 Binford St., Boston | $25-$35 | Register for this evening paddle around the Boston Harbor with sunset views of the Boston skyline.
  • Live Music on the Lawn | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | The Christian Science Plaza, 210 Massachusetts Ave., Boston | Free | Enjoy an unforgettable night of live outdoor music, food trucks, and free admission to the Mapparium™ globe in the How Do You See the World? experience.*
Saturday, Aug. 12
  • Hot Dog Eating Contest | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 2-3 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing , 87 Santilli Highway, Everett | $25 | Register to enter the contest and see who can eat the most hot dogs in 10 minutes or who can finish all 15 hot dogs first.
  • Spectacle Summer Nights | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 4:30-8:30 p.m. | Spectacle Island, Boston | $25-$38 | Take a ferry ride to a Boston Harbor Island and enjoy brews, live music, and snacks.
Sunday, Aug. 13
  • Taylor Swift Themed Brunch Party | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Publico, 11 Dorchester St., Boston | Free | This Swiftie brunch will enchant guests with whimsical cocktails, brunch specials, trivia, and a live DJ — all inspired by Miss Americana.
  • FarmFest at the Boston Public Market | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 12-3 p.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | Free | Celebrate our local farmers at this family-friendly event.
  • Happy Hour Market Summer Edition | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 3-7 p.m. | Lamplighter CX, 110 N First St., Cambridge | Free | Sip on delicious craft beer while you shop handcrafted, local, and sustainable products from vendors like Cleary Art Design and Rooted Body Co.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Civic
  • City officials received a key permit to move forward with rebuilding the Long Island bridge. The city has budgeted $38 million to update the existing buildings, and $81 million for the bridge. The 3,300-ft long bridge is a key component of reopening 35-acre recovery campus. (Boston Globe)
Community
  • Do you know of a neighbor, nonprofit organization, or local business in your neighborhood that is making a difference? Nominate them to be featured by the City of Boston as a neighborhood hero. Complete the survey.
List
  • Forbes has shared the inaugural 30 Under 30 list featuring Boston locals. The list includes entrepreneurs who are making a difference like the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown + the founder of LaneChanger Schuyler Bailar. View the full list.
Shop
  • Cannonball Cafe has debuted the new patio complete with new drinks and weekly events for the South Boston community. Shop the pop-up farmers market on the patio on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. + get tickets to Rhythm and Brunch every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring live jazz music.
Plan Ahead
  • The first neighborhood bar crawl is planed for Sunday, Aug. 20 and there will be free pedicab rides between Bully Boy Distillers and Long Live Roxbury from 1 to 4 p.m. Both locations will be pouring exclusive drink specials and the Bon Me + M&M BBQ food trucks will be on site for the celebrations.
Giveaway
  • Don’t forget: Boston’s own North Bennet Street School is raffling off a piece of Celtics history. One lucky person will win the modern, handcrafted table, made of flooring salvaged from the team’s former training facility. Enter for a chance to win.*
State

City

Breaking down the state budget
The Massachusetts State. House- on a sunny day in Boston.
There’s a lot going on at the gold-domed State House. | Photo by @bimbolie
Gov. Maura Healey signed the 2024 fiscal year state budget this week. Let’s cash you up on where the $55.98 billion is going across the Bay State.

The budget may be a few days late, but it will make historic investments in schools, child care, public transit, housing, and climate resiliency to help make our state more competitive + equitable.

Here are a few budget items that stood out:
  • $224 million for K-12 education to provide free lunch for all students.
  • $229 million for free community college through the MassReconnect program.
  • $477 million for transportation will help preserve critical infrastructure, improve accessibility at MBTA stations + initiate means-tested MBTA fares.
  • $71 million for early education and care will create more childcare slots for eligible families.
  • $324 million for the Emergency Assistance Family Shelter program.
  • $8 million for targeted initiatives to  support  workforce, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and innovation economy from  the  Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. 
2024 budget deets
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The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
Bonus event for this weekend: Enjoy a free opera performance from Boston Lyric Opera on Saturday, Aug. 12. The performers will take the Street Stage on Rowes Wharf Plaza at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Pro tip: Get there ~15 minutes early to secure your spot and don’t forget to bring a chair or blankets.
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