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Irish Heritage Month
(03/06/07)
The month of March is filled
with exciting activities for Irish Heritage Month in the
city of Lawrence. Right off the bat I want to thank the
dozens of individuals and groups who work throughout the
year planning and organizing the many events that will be
going on this month. Whether you are from Boston or
Manchester, N.H., people will come from all around to
participate in at least one of the happenings related to
Irish Heritage Month in Lawrence.
This past Sunday I had a great time running four miles
with many people from all across the Merrimack Valley who
came for the 13th Annual Irish Classic Road Race. I was
joined by Nora “Cotton Tail” Carroll, Tom
“Rabbit Foot” Schiavone, Police Chief John
“Mercury Wings” Romero, Councilor Joe “Lightning
Bolt” Parolisi, Attorney James “Float Like a
Butterfly” Bowers, Veteran’s Services Director
Francisco “Galloping Ghost” Urena and Attorney
Michael “Sting Like a Bee” Sweeney.
We had a lot of fun running for a worthy cause and it
provided the opportunity to see old friends and make new
ones, which is what these community events are all about.
Over 400 people came out to run and support the effort to
benefit cancer research.
This entire month you have the same opportunity to come
into Lawrence and join us for the multiple events taking
place. The 136th Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance on
March 10th at the Claddagh Restaurant, then on Sunday the
best parade in the Merrimack Valley kicks off for the
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, and on Monday the 12th
there will be Irish story telling at the South Lawrence
Branch Library starting at 11 a.m.
Of course, no one is to miss the 38th Annual Corned Beef
and Cabbage Luncheon on Friday, March 16th. It will be a
packed house at the Claddagh, filled with laughter and
good spirits. The Irish Film Festival on Saturday the
18th at Lawrence Heritage State Park starting at 11 a.m.
will be a treat. My personal favorite will be when the
New England Civic Ballet presents “The Enchanted
Glen” on Sunday, March 25th, at the Rogers Center at
Merrimack College starting at 2 p.m.
This truly is a special month for the city of Lawrence,
as many people remember their heritage and share the same
with people new to the area. Find some time this month to
bring family and friends into our wonderful city and come
to see the people and places that I love.
Finally, I want to send a very special congratulations to
Mr. Tom Duggan of The Valley Patriot, as this month is
the 3rd anniversary of the paper that has become the new
voice of the Merrimack Valley. Tom, keep up the good work
and congratulations on your award!
*Send your questions comments to ValleyPatriot@aol.com
The March 2007 Edition
of the Valley Patriot
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