02.20.2024

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Events

Join the race to face Gronk in a pickleball showdown

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Rob Gronkowski holding a pickleball paddle holding his arms up in celebration.

Playing pickleball to raise money for charity? Sounds like winning to us. | Courtesy of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

What do you, pickleball, and Rob Gronkowski have in common? An exciting opportunity to support two great causes while having a ball.

Enter: Pickleball for a Purpose, a fundraising challenge to raise money for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, and Gronk Nation Youth Foundation.

Now through Monday, April 1, teams will collect donations for a chance to win the ultimate grand prize: an exclusive party + entry into a pickleball game against Super Bowl champions Gronk and Patrick Chung. Maybe the champs will even throw in a Gronk Spike.

How to win

The competition has begun, but it’s not too late to join. Register to fundraise as a team of two or individually and get started today. Pro tip: See where you stand in real time with the online leaderboard.

Prizes are awarded based on how much money teams raise between Thursday, Feb.1 and Monday, April 1. Here’s what you could be entered to win:

Signed Gronk merch (donate $25+ or raise $100+)
Tickets to the Pickleball Party (raise $500+)
A guaranteed match-up against Gronk and Patrick (raise more money than any other team)

See a full list of prizes and fundraising benchmarks and get to it.

The Pickleball Party

On Tuesday, April 9, former Patriots player Rob Ninkovich and NESN sportscaster Dave O’Brien are hosting an epic Pickleball Party at PKL in South Boston. Think: food, drinks, pickleball, and hanging out with Gronk and Patrick.

Each of the top fundraising teams will be entered to win tickets to attend the private party, where the overall winner (read: top fundraiser) will face off against Gronk and Patrick on the pickleball court.

Want to guarantee your spot in the festivities? Secure your Club ticket to the Pickleball Party with an $870 donation.

Asked

How many times has Rob Gronkowski been a Super Bowl champion?

A. 1
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6

Check your answer

Events

Tuesday, Feb. 20

LEGO® Maritime Festival & Competition | Tuesday, Feb. 20-Sunday, Feb. 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown | Donations suggested | Check out the brand new LEGO Brick Yard for a week full of creativity and construction competition.
The Bugs Bunny Film Festival | Tuesday, Feb. 20-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge | $13-$15 | Enjoy 80 minutes of classic cartoon mayhem featuring Bugs and friends.

Wednesday, Feb. 21

2024 Children’s Winter Festival | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Boston Common, 131 Tremont St., Boston | Free | This family-oriented afternoon will have crafts, live music, and giveaways.
Disney On Ice: “Magic In The Stars” | Wednesday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $20-$120 | See your favorite Disney stars take the ice with high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, and thrilling special effects.

Thursday, Feb. 22

Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners with Ko-Kyoto | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6 p.m. | Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville | $150 | This three-hour workshop will walk though the art of repairing broken pottery with natural lacquer and gold powder.

Events calendar here

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Skincare essentials that turn up the heat

Say bye-bye to dry skin with our list of skincare products. | Photo provided by Six & Main

Is dry skin making you feel frustrated during these winter months? Don’t worry, our online shop (Six & Main) features hydrating skincare products essential for weathering cold temperatures.

Step into a world of self-care as you explore a curated selection of winter skincare essentials, leaving your skin refreshed and revitalized.

Clean your face with the Purifying Face Wash by Roosevelt Supply Co. With added organic fruit extracts and activated charcoal, you’re sure to clean off the toughest dirt and grime without being harsh on your skin.

Exfoliate your skin using the Las Flores | Mini Hydrate + Brighten Duo, which is a powerful formula by Esteli that gently exfoliates and nourishes, leaving your skin looking and feeling refreshed.

Visibly improve texture, tone, and the look of fine lines and wrinkles with the Repair Hemp & Retinol Face Cream by She Biology, a hemp-strain skincare collection.

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News Notes

Number

Almost $1 billion. That’s the amount of federal funding slated to make improvements to 114 airports across the country, including $12 million for Logan Airport. The local airport has a two-phase project to expand and renovate an existing traffic control tower. (7 News)

Biz

Local sports betting company DraftKings is acquiring the country’s top lottery app called Jackpocket. The $750 million deal will be split ~55% cash and the remaining balance in stocks + is expected to close in the second half of the year. (Boston Business Journal)

History

The Museum of African American History has partnered with the Red Sox Foundation to offer free admission and tours from today, Feb. 20-Sunday, Feb. 25. Reserve your tickets to explore the historic site.

Closed

Assembly Row’s Papagayo has closed and the Somerville spot will become a Toca Chida. The new concept is expected to open in the spring. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

Ranked

Boston ranked in the No. 30 spot on WalletHub’s list of the hardest working cities in the US. The study compared the 116 largest cities across metrics like the average weekly work hours and the number of workers with multiple jobs.

Travel

A friendly reminder to book spring + summer vacations (they’re just around the corner). Looking for privacy? This beachfront Bahamas cottage is perfect for two. Prefer the mountains? Book this newly built Gatlinburg, TN cabin. Want beach time? Walk to St. Simons, GA’s shore from this Vrbo that’s also a treehouse.*

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Culture

New TD Garden bag policy

Unpack the new bag policy before your next visit to the Garden. | Photo by @alexdoucette_

Double-check your bags before your next trip to the Garden. The local arena has now partnered with the Waltham-based company Evolv Technology and has introduced a new bag policy.

There is new security screening technology in place that uses sensors and AI technology to screen fans while walking through checkpoints without having to stop and empty their pockets or bags.

The updated bag policy, which took effect during the Bruins game on Saturday, wasn’t announced on social channels until Sunday. It limits guests to bags that are six inches long, four inches tall, and one and a half inches thick. Read: The size of a standard photo or postcard.

Of course, there are exceptions to the new rules, including bags from the Boston Proshop, diaper bags, and medical needs. Heads up: Visitors with bags that don’t meet the new sizing rules will be instructed to check their items with The Mobile Locker Company on Legends Way for a $15 fee.

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The Wrap

Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica

From the editor

Westford Academy will transform into Hogwarts — Broadway Licensing Global selected the public school as one of 29 schools nationwide to be the first to perform the high school theatrical adaptation of the Broadway play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”

The Westford Academy Theater Arts department will receive the script for the production that follows the life of Harry Potter’s son, Albus, 19 years after the events of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” The dates for the local schools showings have not been released yet, but we already know ~100 students will be involved in making the magic come to the Bay State.

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