Things to Know in the South End Today, April 3: T-shirt Fundraiser Sale for ARL at SAULT

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny day with a high of 43 degrees. 

2. ARL & SAULT: Men’s retailer Sault (577 Tremont St.) is hosting a special fundraising sale starting today on a collection of graphic t-shirts and tote bags to benefit the Animal Rescue League of Boston.  This limited addition collection will be available exclusively at SAULT New England, and 100 percent of the proceeds from each sale will go directly back to the South End branch of the ARL of Boston. The t-shirts were designed by South End resident Brendan Ciecko and their design combines animal silhouettes and Boston’s unique architecture and signage. See here for more info. 

3. New President: The Friends of Blackstone Franklin Square Parks recently elected Courtney Trautman, Senior Associate at Hammond Residential, as president. Trautman, a Massachusetts native and Boston resident for over twenty years, presently resides in the South End. Congrats, Courtney! See here for more information. 

4. Whiskey Workshop: Just over the line into South Boston, Social Wines (52 W. Broadway) is hosting a special whiskey workshop tonight at 7 p.m. to demystify this most intriguing spirit – hosted by one of the most inspiring, knowledgeable, funny people in the biz, Boston native Aaron Butler (Drink, Russell House Tavern). See here for more information.

5. Sen. Warren in Boston: U.S. Senator from Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren will be in Boston today to attend a roundtable discussion with local women business owners who have received community development block grant funding. She’ll be at the Bella Luna Restaurant (284 Amory St.) in JP to talk about the impact this direct funding has had on their success.

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