This weekend is a pretty good time to be a Boston sports fan. The Red Sox are playing the Chicago Cubs in a rare matchup of legendary teams, and the Bruins will continue with their strongest run at the Stanley Cup in about 20 years. For those who are wondering, the last time the Bruins won the Stanley Cup was the 1971-1972 season. They also won the cup in the 1969-70 season. Going back further, the team's other three Stanley Cups all came between 1929 and 1941. On Saturday, the Bruins (unfortunately) play at 1:30 p.m. while the Red Sox/Cubs game is at 7:10 p.m. The Bruins currently lead the …
One thing that makes Lynnfield a great town is the level of commitment that many residents show to civic life and nonprofit work. As part of the new weekly "Patch Picks" feature section, here is a look at some of the nonprofit groups helping to improve the lives of people in town and elsewhere. Gathering Change: This organization consists of Lynnfield residents and others who help raise money for area food pantries and those in need through one simple idea - asking individuals to donate the change they often have sitting around the house. This money can add up rapidly. Just ask Donna Hegan …
Valentine’s Day is one of the holidays that tends to spring up on people and catch them off guard. However, it doesn’t have to be the panicked “let me get a gift on the way home” that it sometimes becomes. There is a lot of great Valentine’s Day options right in town and some places are even staying open on Sunday to give you more time to shop. Baubles: Jewelry is always a safe bet for a Valentine’s Day gift. Baubles offers a wide array of jewelry, including the popular Angel Wing Collection. The collection is created by ReRok Jewelry and they go by the motto an “angel in your life.” The …
