5 Things You Should Know This Week – March 3rd

Happy March, Charlestown :)

emmi Bakery & Cafe opens on Monday!

Welcome to Charlestown, emmi Bakery & Cafe! This new morning and midday cafe is opening on Monday, March 3rd! It will be located where Sorelle used to be, at 100 City Square in Charlestown, next to Emack & Bolios and Blackmoor. Check out their menu and more information!

Wine tasting at Prima

Join Prima for an unforgettable evening featuring a 4-course wine dinner with exclusive wines from Borgogno & Mirafiore. Sip, savor, and meet the winemakers behind these iconic Piemonte wineries!

Take place on Tuesday, March 4th • 6:30 PM
🍴 $175 per person • Limited seats available!
Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

MYSTRYDE’s spring half marathon program

MYSTRYDE Train is partnering with Marathon Sports to bring you a new type of group training program, full of perks! This program will be focused around the Rhode Island Half Marathon on May 18th, but you may also join if you are running in a different half marathon.

This program brings all the benefits of a successful race training structure together with plenty of VIP race day perks, a race bib to the Rhode Island Half Marathon, a custom race kit, weekly group runs and discounts at MYSTRYDE, Marathon Sports, Squeeze Massage, The RunRx and more! Program starts March 8th … sign up by March 6th!

Questions about the program or what the training is like? Schedule a free consult call with one of their coaches.

Spring cleaning? Give back to the neighborhood!

Doing some spring cleaning? Here is where you can donate those clothes you want to get rid of while helping the Charlestown community!

Charlestown Community Cares provides families in need with clothing, home goods and furniture. They also provide low income kids opportunities to attend summer camp, resume and job application assistance, as well as tutoring for kids with learning disabilities.

This year, the Bunker Hill Associates funded upgrades to their Community Closet location. You can drop off gently used (or new!) clothing at Saint John’s Church (27 Devens Street in Charlestown) on Tuesdays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Cub Scouting is back in Charlestown

Welcome back, Cub Scouts! The Cub Scouts will make their official public debut at the Bunker Hill Day Parade on June 15th. The program is open to boys and girls ages K-4th Grade, and emphasizes outdoor activities, character and leadership development, and community service. Join them on March 3rd from 5 to 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Room, 46 Winthrop St in Charlestown, to learn more!