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🌱 Patch AM: How South End seniors can join Boston’s inauguration week floral workshop
You won't want to miss Dive In Commonwealth Virtual Information Session on the South End Patch calendar

Good morning South End! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How South End seniors can join Boston’s inauguration week floral workshop
Also on today's calendar: Dive In Commonwealth Virtual Information Session and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in South Endfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in South Endfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 29 and low of 20 degrees.
- Saturday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 31, low: 23.
- Sunday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of 29 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Wu announces inauguration 2026 week of programming and community events (thebostonsun.com) — South End seniors are invited to a free floral design workshop during Boston’s 2026 inauguration week, part of a citywide slate of events meant to celebrate residents and neighborhoods. From library storytimes to a teen takeover night, Mayor Wu’s team is using the inauguration to highlight local businesses, families, and community voices across Boston, including right here in the South End.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South End
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★ Featured events ★
- Dive In Commonwealth Virtual Information Session
Virtual,
7:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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Other local events
- SoWa First Friday
SoWa Art + Design District , 450 Harrison Ave , Boston
5:00 pm - SoWa First Friday
SoWa Art + Design District , 450 Harrison Ave , Boston
5:00 pm - Junk Journaling
Egleston Square Branch Library , 2044 Columbus Avenue , Roxbury
3:00 pm - SoWa Sundays
SoWa Art + Design District , 450 Harrison Ave , Boston
7:00 pm - SoWa Sundays
SoWa Art + Design District , 450 Harrison Ave , Boston
11:00 am - Singalong, Ages 0-5
Faneuil Branch Library , 419 Faneuil Street , Brighton
10:30 am - Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help
South Boston Branch Library , 646 East Broadway , South Boston
3:00 pm - 2026 Discover Boating New England Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive
415 Summer St , Boston
12:00 pm - "Let's Celebrate" Showcases Multicultural Traditions Through Music, Jan 10-11
The Plaza Theatres at Boston Center for the Arts , 539 Tremont St , Boston
7:30 pm - Urbanity Dance Open House
Urbanity Dance , 1180 Washington St , Boston
10:00 am - SoWa Sundays
SoWa Art + Design District , 450 Harrison Ave , Boston
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🗞 Nearby News
Back Bay
- Mass General delivers Boston's first baby of 2026, Benjamin ‘Benji' Kelland (bostonglobe.com)
- Local bestsellers for the week ended Dec. 28 (bostonglobe.com)
- Boston Police Blotter: Suspected serial shoplifter arraigned (bostonherald.com)
Boston
- Everett cashing in at twice the rate of Boston as part of its Revs stadium deal with Kraft Group (bostonherald.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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