Quincy 365 - Issue #0010

In This Issue of Quincy 365…

☁️ Today’s Weather

📝 Teamwork Triumphs: Quincy Emergency Services Save Child Stuck in Tree

📝Quincy’s Furnace Brook Clubhouse Project Promises Neighborhood Upgrades

📝 St. Patrick's Day Festivities Unfold Across the City with Music, Dance, and Culinary Delights

📅 List of Events

🍽️ Random Recipe

Teamwork Triumphs: Quincy Emergency Services Save Child Stuck in Tree

The Quincy Police, Brewster Ambulance, and Quincy Fire Department collaborated in a rescue operation to safely retrieve a four-year-old girl who had climbed a tree in the Wollaston Hill area and could not get down. Officers Yee and Smith found the child 10 feet high, scared but physically okay, after she had briefly eluded her mother's supervision.

Quincy’s Furnace Brook Clubhouse Project Promises Neighborhood Upgrades

Quincy is advancing with the Furnace Brook Clubhouse Project, set to benefit the Forbes Hill neighborhood with improved water pressure, enhanced stormwater management, and traffic calming measures. Slated for completion in early 2025, the project reflects the city's commitment to addressing community concerns and improving local infrastructure.

St. Patrick's Day Festivities Unfold Across the City with Music, Dance, and Culinary Delights

St. Patrick's Day is being celebrated across various venues with a plethora of events lined up, promising something for everyone. From traditional Irish dances to unique culinary experiences, each location is adding its own flavor to the festivities.

Kilroy's OTS is set to open early at 9:00 am on Sunday, March 17th, offering special cocktails and live entertainment. The day will feature performances by the Forbes School of Irish Dance at 5:00 pm followed by The Dooley Brothers from 6:00-9:00 pm.

Break Rock Brewing has a week filled with events, including Free Team Trivia on Wednesday, a Beer Release and Quincy Chamber of Commerce After Hours on Thursday, and various activities from Friday to Sunday, culminating in a St. Patrick's Day celebration with performances by the Brady School of Irish Dancing and Gracie Grace & All The Goodboys, alongside new beer releases like the Irish Folk-themed Session IPA "See The Wind" and a limited release keg of Irish Coffee Stout.

Ginger Betty's Bakery invites you to find your pot of gold at their bakery with an assortment of gold coins, buddies, and shamrocks available for St. Patrick's Day.

Cagney's Restaurant & Pub will be offering a corned beef dinner and Reuben Eggrolls on special, with live music starting at 2:00 pm on St. Patrick's Day.

The Chantey at Marina Bay has events from Thursday to Sunday, including a unique opportunity to personalize your pint of Guinness, performances by John Connelly and the Brady Academy Irish Step, along with a Guinness Promotion and the Chatham Sessions.

OFF THE HOOK celebrates with Irish offerings from March 14th to 17th, featuring corned beef & cabbage, Irish egg rolls, and Irish whisky & car bombs, alongside live music performances by various artists each day.

Events this week in Quincy

3/14/24

• Quincy Chamber of Commerce After Hours - 5pm-7pm Break Rock Brewing

3/15/24

•  Beauty and the Beast - 7:30 pm, 100 Coddington St

3/16/24

• St. Pawtricks Day open house - 10am-3pm at Quincy Animal Shelter

• Comedy & Cocktails - 8pm Marriott Boston Quincy Tickets

•  Beauty and the Beast - 7:30 pm, 100 Coddington St

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip

This quick and easy appetizer is perfect for tail-gaiting parties and other informal get-togethers. Just toss all the ingredients into a slow cooker crock, turn it on, and viola! You have a tasty and delicious dish your guests will love.

The amount of heat can be adjusted easily to suit individual tastes by increasing or decreasing the amount of hot sauce and jalapeno used. Although the serving suggestions offered below are gluten-free, this tasty dip can also be served with crackers or crusty bread.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 3-7 hours

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and black pepper, to taste

½ c. chicken broth, preferably organic*

3 stalks celery, very finely chopped

2 8-oz. packages cream cheese

¾ c. Frank’s hot sauce

1 small jalapeno pepper, finely minced

6 oz. crumbled blue cheese, divided

1 c. Mozzarella cheese, finely shredded

3 green onions, tops sliced (optional)

1 small jalapeno, sliced (optional)

To Serve:

Celery stalks

Carrot sticks

*Tip: You may need to add additional chicken broth before serving to achieve desired consistency.

Directions:

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, to taste. Add chicken breasts, broth, celery, cream cheese, hot sauce, jalapeno pepper, and 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese to the crock of a 5 or 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or 6-7 hours on low.

2. 30 minutes before serving, remove lid and shred chicken using two forks. Add shredded Mozzarella cheese and stir to combine. Add cover and continue cooking until cheese is completely melted.

3. Remove lid and garnish dip with remaining blue cheese, sliced green onions, or jalapeno, if desired. Keep warm and serve with celery stalks and carrot sticks