Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 13, 2026 SPLASH | FROM PAGE 8 Co-Chair. “And the Shamrock Splash and Better Beaches Program have played an important role in this work to ensure that our public beaches are welcoming and accessible for all our residents.” Save the Harbor Executive Director Chris Mancini said, “After spending the past four decades ensuring Boston Harbor’s cleanliness and safety, we are looking forward to another summer connecting our community to the harbor, its islands, and the region’s public beaches. Last summer, the Better Beaches Grant Program supported nearly 200 events that brought people of color, Queer people, people with disabilities, and people who don’t primarily speak English to the beaches.” “I’ve been participating in the splash for the past 14 years,” said Save the Harbor Board Member Donnie Todd, who is JetBlue Airport Standards and Programs Manager. “I’m always proud to show up and support the organization’s programs that help keep our beaches clean and vibrant, especially in one of our most beloved focus cities, Boston.” Pete Sacco from Revere and Joe Skahan from Lynn won the costume contest for their costumes as Rose from “Titanic” and Slash of Guns N’ Roses, respectively. They won free roundtrip JetBlue tickets to any destination within the airline’s network. Other JetBlue ticket winners included top individual fundraiser Dave Nardella, of South Boston, who raised $7,066; Maya Smith, of Dorchester, who had the largest team with 22 members; the PB Penguins, the top fundraising team, raising $1,250; and Bike to the Sea Program Manager Agnes Recato, of Malden, who raised $765 and won the fi - nal JetBlue fl ight in the raffl e. The Splash met its $50,000 goal. Each community raised the following amounts for their summer beach programming: • East Boston — $10,075 • Lynn & Nahant — $6,110 • South Boston — $5,895 • Wollaston — $5,457 • Nantasket — $5,144 • Dorchester — $5,137 • Revere — $5,093 • Winthrop — $5,000 After the splash, participants partied into the afternoon and warmed up with a hot bowl of clam chowder from The Daily Catch and warm empanadas and rice and beans from Bono. Refreshing beverages were provided by Downeast Ciders, Sam Adams, Dogfish Head, Topo Chico and Vitaminwater. Stonewall Sports Boston set up lawn games for people to enjoy, and a lively DJ set by Rilla Force kept people moving despite the cold. The JetBlue Shamrock Splash and Better Beaches Grant Program is supported by sponsors and partners, including DCR, the Healey/ Driscoll administration, JetBlue, FMC Ice Sports, Calamari Fisheries, NamaStay Sober, Stonewall Sports, the Coca-Cola Company, Executive Offi ce of Energy and Environmental Aff airs, and Massport. Save the Harbor’s free summer programs are additionally supported by the Liberty Mutual Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, National Grid, Bay State Cruise Company, Mass Bay Lines and Eastern Salt. About Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay: The organization is the region’s leading voice for clean water and continued public investment in Boston Harbor, the region’s public beaches and the Boston Harbor Islands. Since 1986 their mission has been to restore and protect Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay and the marine environment and to share them with the public for everyone to enjoy. Save the Harbor is committed to making Boston Harbor, the Islands, our beaches, and our programs inclusive, equitable, diverse and accessible to everyone and anyone. The organization provides free programs and events and creates opportunities for people to experience Boston Harbor and our spectacular urban natural resources fi rsthand, with an emphasis on breaking down barriers of race, language, income and ability. ~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ March 16–21 Parlin Adult and Teens Gaming Club: Parlin YA Room, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Join us for board games and video games at the library! Bring your own or play what we have here — for ages 12 and up. Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Monday, March 17, at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community — recommended for ages 14-109! Watch Anime! Wednesdays at 3 p.m., come by our new Watch Anime Club in the YA Room at the Parlin Library. Vote on and watch your favorite anime with your friends! Recommended for ages 11+. Perfect Pastime Collectibles: Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, March 21, at 10 a.m. Rick Keller, from Perfect Pastime 617, off ers a community-wide collectibles appraisal event. Registration IS required. If you have questions, call or send an email to Kathleen: 627-394-2300 or slipp@ noblenet.org. Parlin Children’s Riddle Me This! Stop by the Parlin Children’s Room from March 1 through the 17th to solve Lucky the Leprechaun’s riddle of the day — solve the riddle and win a sweet treat. Grab n Go Crafts: Stop by the Parlin Children’s Room every Monday for a Grab and Go craft, a self-directed arts and crafts program for children ages three to eight. Crafts can be taken home or crafted with a friend or caregiver at our children’s tables. No registration required, while supplies last. Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Mondays from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free Lego-building fun. Open to all ages; children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult; no registration required. A Celtic Celebration: Tales and songs from Ireland, Scotland and Wales: Parlin Meeting Room, Tuesday, March 17, at 3:30 p.m. Award-winning singer and storyteller Davis Bates brings communities together with stories of seal folk and wee folk, and sing-alongs galore. Appropriate for all ages; reserve your seat at everettpubliclibraries.org. Storytime and Sing-along with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Join us for a fun-fi lled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Creative Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Storytime Adventures with Mrs. McAuliff e: Parlin Children’s Room, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.; join Children’s Librarian Mrs. McAuliffe for our enchanting Story Time! You will be whisked away on magical adventures through the pages of your favorite books. Bring a friend or make a new one in our circle of friends. Shute Adult and Teens Ready Player One Games: Shute Meeting Room, March 18, at 2:30 p.m. Level up your Wednesdays with our ultimate gaming hangout! No registration required; recommended for ages 11 and up. Purr Therapy: Shute Study Room, Thursday, March 19, at 3 p.m. Gandalf is back from his winter break! Take a break during your busy day to have a quiet and peaceful moment with our beloved feline library visitor. Artisan’s Circle: Shute Meeting Room, Thursday, March 19, at 5:30 p.m. Join Artisan’s Circle, a creative open studio with a relaxing, welcoming space for artists and crafters of all levels to work, connect and get inspired! Open to ages 18 and up; no registration required. Shute Children’s Storytime at the Shute: Children’s Room, Mondays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 12 p.m. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun! Leprechaun Hunt! Shute Children’s Room, Tuesday, March 17, all day. It’s St. Patrick’s Day and Lucky the Leprechaun is loose in the library! Can you follow the clues to catch Lucky and fi nd his pot of gold? Master Builders: Lego Free-play: Shute Children’s Room, Thursdays from 3-5 p.m.; free-play session with Legos and other building blocks. Bring a buddy, or make a new one, as you explore your imagination brick by brick! We provide the space and the materials to let your vision take shape. What will you create?
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