Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of July.
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🎭 Culture
Saturday at North Riverfront Park on the Connecticut River, the 12th annual Dragon Boat Festival saw teams racing colorful boats while hundreds enjoyed food trucks and cultural performances.
Organized by the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club and the Chinese Association of Western Massachusetts, the event celebrated community culture.
📰 Economy
A winning ticket sold at Stoneham's Stop N Save (a local convenience store and smoke shop) secured a $100K win Friday in the Mass Cash drawing with numbers (1, 3, 29, 31, 33).
The state lottery report noted 564 prizes of $600 or more claimed statewide, including 13 in Springfield.
🏈 Sports
Friday, Red Sox hitters Duran, Narváez, and Yoshida combined for seven RBIs in a 10 to 0 win over the Rays as the team recorded 15 hits and extended its winning streak to 10 games (according to interim manager Chad Tracy).
Their improved play could boost the offense going forward.
🎉 Springfield Events
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Lawn Party @ The Landing Featuring La Era Del Mambo
4:30-7:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Free admission — Enjoy a lively evening of Latin sounds with La Era Del Mambo.
Heritage Pops Orchestra Concert
1-2:30 p.m. — Springfield Armory National Historic Site — Free — Enjoy a patriotic-themed concert on the historic grounds with the Heritage Pops Orchestra.
River of Dreams: A Tribute to Billy Joel
5-7 p.m. — Springfield City Library: Mason Square Branch — Get tickets — Experience the nostalgia of Billy Joel's greatest hits performed live.
Marina Franklin Comedy Show
8:30-10:00 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Check venue for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening with veteran comedian Marina Franklin, known for her engaging humor and impressive TV credits.
5th Annual Mentoring Matters 5K
8 PM — Old Monkey House — $40 registration — Participate in a run/walk that raises awareness for mentorship in under-resourced communities.
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