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02 / 16
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

Seeking graduates of historically black colleges & women's colleges to encourage teens to attend these schools.
local community centers
Sponsored by Delta GEMS/Delta Sigma Theta Sorority & National Black College Alliance; contact Liz Miranda: deltagems0708@gmail.com or 617-816-1667
Click here for more information on the YWA web site.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

Macy's Downtown Crossing invite you to celebrate Black History Month with the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Artistic Director Judith Jameson. The company will discuss the legacy of Alvin Ailey, the history of the dance company with the city of Boston, and what it means to be an Ailey dancer. Refreshments will be served.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

1st Annual Black History Month Classic
Organized by UMass Boston
NextPlay basketball will be filming this event
For more information see: http://www.myspace.com/roulhacenterprises

02 / 17
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm

Organized by The Boson Worker's Alliance
The Boston Workers Alliance (BWA) is an organization of un- and under-employed workers in Boston, running out of Chuck Turner's office in Dudley, and they're the group that's been the driving force behind CORI Reform. Please come out to support!  
Cost: Tickets $10, Contributions $1 - $1,000 welcome to fund Employment & Training Initiative 2008 Reserve a table for your organization now
All are welcome, please contact 617-427-8108 to R.S.V.P
Hot Buffet, Raffle and Silent Auction
Poetry reading from community artists
Awards presentation for Community volunteers

02 / 18
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

02 / 19
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Call on Feb 19,20,21 from 10am-2pm and Feb 26 from 4-8pm. Also, you can register online 24 hours a day from Feb 19 at 10am until Mar 19 at 11:59pm. Registering with the HOPELINE does NOT guarantee a summer job. Please call the Boston Youth Fund with any questions, 617-635-4202. Flyers in many languages are available. Also see a list sites that offered HOPELINE jobs last summer. www.bostonyouthzone.com/teenzone/employment/byf

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

Teen Environmental Job Fair
 -Are you concerned about the environment?
 -Are you interested in a summer job or after
  school job?
 -Want to learn about training programs and schools
  with a focus on the environment?
 

Tuesday February 19, 2008
  From 12-4 pm
  31 Liverpool St., E. Boston
Meet employers, see teens present their programs,
meet representatives from colleges and training programs.
Attend workshops, hear local musicians.
Door Prizes! Music! Food!

Take the Blue Line to Maverick Square.
  For More Information call 617-569-7600

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

This is the monthly civic meeting .  Please come out and participate, all are welcome.

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

This is a civic meeting all are welcome.  Please come out and participate in your community meeting.

Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Come out and participate in the  community  meeting and participate, all are welcome.

02 / 20
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Call on Feb 19,20,21 from 10am-2pm and Feb 26 from 4-8pm. Also, you can register online 24 hours a day from Feb 19 at 10am until Mar 19 at 11:59pm. Registering with the HOPELINE does NOT guarantee a summer job. Please call the Boston Youth Fund with any questions, 617-635-4202. Flyers in many languages are available. Also see a list sites that offered HOPELINE jobs last summer. www.bostonyouthzone.com/teenzone/employment/byf

Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:30 pm

Boston R.O.C.K. It!!! Event at the Strand on February 20th
Youth ages 10-14 and their families are invited to have some fun while learning about summer programs!

Space is limited, so if you would like to attend please RSVP to 617-635-KIDS weekdays, 12 noon to 8pm or email youthline@cityofboston.gov

 

Celebrity MC Roy Barboza, JAMN 94.5

Celebrity Entertainment including 4Peace

Celebrity Guests

Red Sox 2007 MLB World Seies Win DVD Screening

Information on Summer programs

Refreshments

Youth performances including Mattahunt Steppers

Gift Bags with a sweatshirt from Reebok and goodies from Newbury Comics and others!

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Eleven year-old Akeelah  Anderson suprises herself when she attends her school spelling be and wins. Will she make it all the way to the  Scripps National Bee? Ages 8 and up

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Every third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., the Area B?3 Dorchester/Mattapan Neighborhood Council meeting is held at the Mildred Avenue Community Center, 5 Mildred Ave., Mattapan, MA. Police and community representatives will be available to address and answer community related questions.

Start: 9:00 pm

The Pathways to Procurement Workshop is sponsored by the Operational Services Division who is the Commonwealth department that oversees the purchase of commodities and services for Commonwealth Departments, manages Statewide Contracts and Comm-PASS, the Commonwealth’s e-procurement system,

This session will provide participants with information on;

      · Understand the methods of public procurement in Massachusetts.
      · Learn where to find bidding opportunities!
      · How to use Comm-PASS the Commonwealths e-procurement system.
      · How to properly respond to a solicitation.
      · What it means to be a Statewide Contract Vendor.
      · Opportunities available for your small business!
      · OSD Programs designed to help you!
      · Marketing your business to public entities
      · And more!


A session will be held in Boston, at One Ashburton Place (21st floor) on February 20th from 9:00 – 1:30. Complete details are available on-line. Registration is required via our Learning Management System, PACE (Performance and Career Enhancement) Learning Management System. First time users will need to create an account. For instructions on creating an account and registering for the training, please visit the PACE Job Aid .

If you should have questions about this workshop, please contact Barbra Miller, Director of Quality Assurance, Training and Outreach at 617-720-3148

Start: 11:00 pm

An action-packed magic show this will fun for all ages.

02 / 21
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Call on Feb 19,20,21 from 10am-2pm and Feb 26 from 4-8pm. Also, you can register online 24 hours a day from Feb 19 at 10am until Mar 19 at 11:59pm. Registering with the HOPELINE does NOT guarantee a summer job. Please call the Boston Youth Fund with any questions, 617-635-4202. Flyers in many languages are available. Also see a list sites that offered HOPELINE jobs last summer. www.bostonyouthzone.com/teenzone/employment/byf

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm

This amazing cultural programming as an alternative for young people to deal with frustration, anger and fear, and as a method of cultural understanding and acceptance in one of Boston's most diverse neighborhood. Contact us at www.zumix.org

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

Organized by Community Health Education Center Outreaching to youth: Turning against violence.
 
RSVP By Feb 19th

Luncheon Cuisine is ordered according to RSVP calls. Please call 617-534-2432 and just leave a message by Feb.19th to ensure everyone gets to eat. Attachments: Flyer (HTML Preview) Click here for more information on the YWA web site.

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

Art fun for the children. Color and bake your own Shinky Dink Masterpiece

Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

Codman Square Library is once again hosting a Henna Tattoo program next Thursday February 21st at 4 PM as part of our school vacation week activities.  Henna tattoos are a non-permanent form of tattoo made from ink and dye that dries and flakes off and makes a mark on the skin that last for about two weeks.  Local artist Nimmi Sehgal will provide the art. Children/teens will be able to choose a number of designs to have put on their skin. The attached permission slip that must be signed by a parent or legal guardian in order for children/teens to receive Henna tattoos.  This slip must be either brought to the library before the program or children can bring signed permission slips to the program.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

This is an community meeting to inform you on community information.   Please come out and join us.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

WHY:Reduce violent crime and improve quality of life; Improve coordination and communication amongst neighbors (adults and teens), busineses, police, prosecution, local/state/federal gov't agencies, non-profits, and others in the effort to reduce violent crime and improve quality of life This is to remind everyone that the monthly Community-Wide Safety Meeting of the Washington/Talbot Safe Neighborhood Initiative (SNI) will be held, Light refreshments will be served.Teens are strongly urged to attend.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

this is a community meeting all are welcome . Come out and get involved.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

This is a community meeting and all are invited. Come out and get to know your community civic organization.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Greetings,

We have scheduled a TOWN HALL MEETING to address The Boston Police Department's Safe Home Initiative. The information contained herein is in development, we are awaiting confirmation from proposed panelists, presenters and moderators.  Currently we have begun to collect endorsements for this Town Hall Meeting, please add your name or organization to the list of endorsements. Your endorsement does not hold any financial obligation, it is an endorsement of the purpose of the meeting which is to discuss and analyze the safe homes initiative. Clearly, this is an issue of great importance which will have an impact on our community. Please review the information, Save the date and contact me with any questions, suggestions or if you wish to participate. This is the first round of information, we are finalizing details and will begin street promotion and media coverage this coming week.

This is a list of How you can civicly engage:

1. ENDORSE THE EVENT - Add your name or organization to the growing list!
2. PARTICIPATE - would you like to present or be on the panel?
3. DISTRIBUTE - Spread the word, the more informed people, the better!

GET INFORMED! NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFE HOMES INITIATIVE?
**click here for the ACTUAL Boston Police documentation that has been
distributed at meetings.
http://www.prophecycommunications.com/safehomespolicepackage.pdf

**click here for the People's Report which is a basic analysis of the
Initiative.
http://www.prophecycommunications.com/bpdpeoplesreport.pdf
these files are in PDF format, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open
get it free here http://www.adobe.com/go/BONRM
I look forward to seeing you at this important meeting.

THANK YOU,

Jamarhl Crawford

Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

This is an open community meeting.We invite community members to out and participate. Please fill free to join us.

Start: 9:00 pm
Start: 02/21/2008 - 9:00pm
End: 02/22/2008 - 3:00pm


Free Tech Training for High School Students - February 21st & 22nd at Madison Park HS
TechBoston will be hosting a free tech training for students on during the Winter Recess at Madison Park HS on both Thursday, February 21st and Friday, February 22nd from 9 am to 3 pm. Students will learn topics such as graphic design, web development, and emerging technologies. Please share this with any of your students who have an interest in technology. This two-day training is FREE and food (breakfast and lunch) will be provided. Students should register online at http://www.techboston.org/tcg/bootcamp/register.php or contact Eric Esteves for more information (eesteves@techboston.org or 617-635-9790).

02 / 22
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

End: 3:00 pm
Start: 02/21/2008 - 9:00pm
End: 02/22/2008 - 3:00pm


Free Tech Training for High School Students - February 21st & 22nd at Madison Park HS
TechBoston will be hosting a free tech training for students on during the Winter Recess at Madison Park HS on both Thursday, February 21st and Friday, February 22nd from 9 am to 3 pm. Students will learn topics such as graphic design, web development, and emerging technologies. Please share this with any of your students who have an interest in technology. This two-day training is FREE and food (breakfast and lunch) will be provided. Students should register online at http://www.techboston.org/tcg/bootcamp/register.php or contact Eric Esteves for more information (eesteves@techboston.org or 617-635-9790).

Start: 9:00 am
End: 6:00 pm

Join Mass Youth Soccer at the 2nd Annual New England Youth Sports Festival the Dana-Farber field house at Gillette Stadium. Pre-register now for this year's Interactive Skill Zone Clinics and save $10 off the $30 admission price. Group Discounts available for teams or groups over 10. Youth Skill Zone Clinics-a series of scheduled clinics/demonstrations for girls and boys (ages 5-18) to learn and practice their favorite sport or be introduced to a new one-all under the guidance of top area coaches and pros from local organizations and team partners in football, basketball,soccer, lacrosse, baseball/softball, field & ice hockey. New this year: an outdoor ice rink! A series of Educational Workshops/Certifications developed for coaches, officials, parents and administrators, covering topics such as conditioning; sportsmanship; responsibilities; scholarships; sports nutrition and safety will be offered throughout the weekend.

02 / 23
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

Start: 9:30 am

Private and independent Schools (K-12) in New England are seeking to promote diversity among their faculty and administrative personnel. This free job Fair provides an excellent forum for candidates of color to become acquainted with schools and available employment opportunities.

Start: 9:30 am
End: 1:30 pm

Private Independent Schools (K-12) in New England are seeking to promote diversity among their faculty and administrative personnel. This free Job Fair provides an excellent forum for candidates of color
and minority candidates to become acquainted with schools and available employment opportunities

For more information please call:781-843-8440 

Start: 9:00 pm

Join Mass Youth Soccer at the 2nd Annual New England Youth Sports Festival  Dana-Farber field house at Gillette Stadium. Pre-register now for this year's Interactive Skill Zone Clinics and save $10 off the $30 admission price. Group Discounts available for teams or groups over 10. Youth Skill Zone Clinics-a series of scheduled clinics/demonstrations for girls and boys (ages 5-18) to learn and practice their favorite sport or be introduced to a new one-all under the guidance of top area coaches and pros from local organizations and team partners in football, basketball,soccer, lacrosse, baseball/softball, field & ice hockey. New this year: an outdoor ice rink! A series of Educational Workshops/Certifications developed for coaches, officials, parents and administrators, covering topics such as conditioning; sportsmanship; responsibilities; scholarships; sports nutrition and safety will be offered throughout the weekend.

02 / 24
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

This is a free clinic which will include skating and hockey clinic for kids with and without disabilities. The clinic will be led by the Women's and Men varsity hockey teams from Harvard University along with others coaches.  There will be free food and drinks and each child will receive a goodie bag as well. We only have spots for 40 kids so please contact Chris Carrigg with the following information as soon as is possible

02 / 25
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

Start: 9:30 am
End: 11:30 am

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn Group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Holmes Elementary. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Haitian. For more information, please contact Marie Wade at 617-756-9650 or mwade@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

The Federal Communications Commission is coming to Boston to hold a public hearing featuring a rare local appearance of all 5 FCC Commissioners about the future of the Internet.

In recent months cable and Internet companies like Comcast, AT&T and Verizon have repeatedly been caught blocking, filtering, and spying on
consumers' Internet activities. The FCC is responding to the hundreds of thousands of people who have expressed their outrage over the anti-competitive practices by holding a hearing in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:55 pm

Monday February 25 Now,Voyager (117 min) w/ Betty Davis, Claude Rains, Paul Henreid. Charlotte Vale is an unmarried and very unhappy plain-Jane who is under the emotional control of her wealthy, domineering, mother. Help for Charlotte arrives in the person of Dr. Jaquith.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

If you are worried about your own or someone else’s drinking and/or drug use, a Community Substance Abuse Drop. In Service will be available to have your questions answered about substance abuse on the Second and Fourth Mondays of the Month from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Neponset Health Center, 398 Neponset Ave., Dorchester, MA. This service is confidential. For more information, call (617) 282-200.

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Kenny Elementary School. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Spanish. For more information, please contact Kendra Bucklin at 617-756-9492 or kbucklin@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Lee Elementary/Adademy building. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Haitian. For more information, please contact Marie Wade at 617-756-9650 or mwade@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm

City Archaeologist Ellen Berkland was involved for over 20 years with the archaeological aspects of the biggest public works project in our history. Join us as she presents an illustrated lecture (including some real artifacts unearthed at Big Dig sites). A fascinating look at our past.

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Help plan the 2008 DOT Day Parade.

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

This is a community meeting,  all are welcome, come out and participate in your community meeting. We want you to be informed.

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

This is a community meeting and all are invited. Come out and connect with community leaders and get the information on what is effecting your community.

02 / 26
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

Start: 9:30 am
End: 11:30 am

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Holmes Elementary School. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Haitian. For more information, please contact Marie Wade at 617-756-9650 or mwade@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Kenny Elementary School. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Spanish. For more information, please contact Kendra Bucklin at 617-756-9492 or kbucklin@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

So, you’ve already started your business, but never had any formal business training, and need to learn what you don’t know pronto to stay on top of things. This workshop provides an orientation to the nuts-and-bolts of taking care of business. You will learn about setting up workspace, selecting advisors, managing finances, keeping records, using technology, understanding marketing basics, and developing strategies for keeping it all together. To register for this workshop please call the MSBDC Boston Regional Office at 617-287-7750 or visit our website at www.sbdc.umb.edu/training.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

This is a community meeting that is open to the public come out and get involved in your community.  All are welcome, please come out and join us.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:01 pm

This meeting is open to th public . All are welcome, please come out and join us for a monthly community meeting. You will gather information that will inform you about your community. 

02 / 27
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

Start: 9:30 am
End: 1:00 pm

Organized by MAP - (Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership)
Speakers will present on the importance of out-of-school time programs and various initiatives taking place on Beacon Hill this year. Afterwards, you and your program can go to your legislators' offices and talk to them in person about how vital these programs are for our children and youth!

To register, send an email with the name of your organization and the approximate number of people attending to registration@massafterschool.org
If you have any questions or concerns, especially regarding transportation, please contact Christine Allen via phone at 781-348-4277 or via email at callen@massafterschool.org.

Start: 9:30 am
End: 11:30 am

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Holmes Elementary. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Haitian. For more information, please contact Marie Wade at 617-756-9650 or mwade@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 9:30 am

Organized by MAP - (Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership)
Speakers will present on the importance of out-of-school time programs and various initiatives taking place on Beacon Hill this year. Afterwards, you and your program can go to your legislators' offices and talk to them in person about how vital these programs are for our children and youth!
To register, send an email with the name of your organization and the approximate number of people attending to registration@massafterschool.org 
If you have any questions or concerns, especially regarding transportation, please contact Christine Allen via phone at 781-348-4277 or via email at callen@massafterschool.org.

Start: 2:30 pm
End: 4:30 pm

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Lee Elementary/Adademy building. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Haitian. For more information, please contact Marie Wade at 617-756-9650 or mwade@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm

The 4th annual Resource Fair for Families is an opportunity for families and the community to learn more about resources available throughout the area. Our goal is to provide those in attendance with information ranging from health services to summer opportunities.

The event is a collaborative effort of the Dorchester Family School Initiative, which includes the Joseph Lee Elementary, Emily A. Fifield Elementary, the Lucy Stone Elementary, DotWell (Codman Square Health Center& Dorchester House Multi-service Center), FAMILY, Inc. and Dorchester Neighborhood Service Center.

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(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:30 am

Please join us as we gather with youth serving community based
organizations throughout Boston!  

*breakfast will be served

Boston Collaborative for Food and Fitness (BCFF) aims to work on community
assessments and the development of an action plan for addressing issues of
food and fitness in the neighborhoods of Boston.

The Boston Collaborative for Food & Fitness is one of 9 initiatives funded
by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation's (WKKF) national Food and Fitness
Initiative. The initiative is a 10-year effort to create vibrant
communities that support access to locally grown, healthy, affordable
food, and safe and convenient places for physical activity and play. (For
more information, go to
http://www.wkkf.org/default.aspx?tabid=75&CID=383&NID=61&LanguageID=0).

Questions or concerns?

Contact Hye Won Lee

hlee@tmfnet.org

617.279.2240 ext. 307

Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:30 am

Organized by Boston Collaborative for Food and Fitness: Please join us as we gather with youth serving community based organizations throughout Boston! Questions or concerns?
Contact Hye Won Lee
hlee@tmfnet.org 
617.279.2240 ext. 307

Click here for more information on the YWA web site.

Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:30 am

Organized by Boston Collaborative for Food and Fitness: Please join us as we gather with youth serving community based organizations throughout Boston! Questions or concerns?
Contact Hye Won Lee
hlee@tmfnet.org 
617.279.2240 ext. 307

Click here for more information on the YWA web site.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Holmes Elementary. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Haitian. For more information, please contact Marie Wade at 617-756-9650 or mwade@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

The REACH Boston Elders 2010 meetings are held every fourth Thursday of the month from 12:00 Noon to 2:30 p.m. at Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Dr., Dorchester, MA. Every month, a speaker will address a variety of different health issues relating to diabetes, nutrition and disparities in healthcare. The meeting is designed so that Black elders can receive useful information that will enable them to address health concerns with their health care providers. A healthy lunch will be served.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Holmes Elementary. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Haitian. For more information, please contact Marie Wade at 617-756-9650 or mwade@boston.k12.ma.us.

02 / 29
End: 3:16 pm
Start: 02/15/2008 - 3:16pm
End: 02/29/2008 - 3:16pm

Fields Corner Main Street Accepting Board of Directors Nominations Fields Corner Main Street is seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote the Fields Corner business district to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for terms beginning in July 2008. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to commit four to six hours a month to Main Street efforts and projects by participating on a committee. Each member also is needed to play a role in our annual fundraising efforts. For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617.474.1432 or fcms@fieldscorner.org. Applications are due Friday, February 29, 2008.

Start: 9:30 am
End: 11:30 am


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Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

the Dorchester House Stingray swim team has a swim meet at DH Pool. Warm-ups will begin @ 5:30 PM. All are encouraged to stop by and support the team. Senior Guard Greg Bellamy has worked very hard to organize & implement a vigorous training regime for the dotwell/DH Stingrays. Peter Nash and Paul Hill have both been instrumental in lending organizational support and assistance. Although still a work in progress, we here on the DH Pool staff are very excited to see the enthusiastic response of the team member participants and the always valued support of parents, friends, etc. We hope that all may find time in their very busy schedules to stop by and lend a cheer!

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Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Organized by Youth Opportunities Program of the Appalachian Mountain Club
All outdoor leaders should have wilderness first aid training - here's your chance to increase your confidence and get this essential certification! Cost: $80.00 for instruction, food, and lodging Reservations/tickets needed?:
Info Phone #: 617-523-0636 x337 Info Contact Person: David Rye

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03 / 3
Start: 9:30 am
End: 11:30 am

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Kenny Elementary School. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Spanish. For more information, please contact Kendra Bucklin at 617-756-9492 or kbucklin@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Lee Elementary/Adademy building. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Haitian. For more information, please contact Marie Wade at 617-756-9650 or mwade@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

Monday March 3 Casablanca (102 min) w/ Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre. “Play it, Sam. Play As Time Goes By…” During WW II, a pair of star-crossed lovers find each other in Paris, lose each other, and find each other again. It doesn’t get any better than this…

Start: 3:00 pm

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Kenny Elementary School. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Spanish. For more information, please contact Kendra Bucklin at 617-756-9492 or kbucklin@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 3:00 pm

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Lee Elementary/Adademy building. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Haitian. For more information, please contact Marie Wade at 617-756-9650 or mwade@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm

Green Jobs Roundtable Monday, March 3

What kind of jobs will be created through the Cambridge and Boston Energy Alliances?
What types of skills will be needed to do those jobs?
Who can provide that training?
What support do trainees need to succeed?

Come get answers to these questions and more at the Green Jobs Roundtable Monday March 3, 5:30 pm, Vietnamese American Community Center, 42 Charles St, Dorchester.
A panel of city energy officials, energy service companies, trainers and contractors will describe the jobs, skills, and training that the Cambridge and Boston Energy Alliances will demand.
This is an informal information exchange that will help us get the best results for our communities. Bring your questions about the new sustainable economy and green-collar jobs.

Sponsored by Massachusetts ACORN and Boston Climate Action Network. For more details contact Owen Toney at 617-259-7593 or Chris Leonard at 617-436-7100 (Mass. ACORN).
Directions by MBTA - Take the Ashmont branch of the Red Line south to Fields Corner. Get off, walk downstairs and through the exit gates, turn left and head up to Charles Street and turn left. The Vietnamese Center is a block down the street on your left.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

The mission of Boston's Reach 2010 Coalition is to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in breast and cervical cancer by creating, with the community, a culturally competent system which promotes screening, education, prevention, treatment and access to care for Black women and women of African descent in Boston. The Coalition holds monthly meetings in Dorchester on the first Monday of each month, Refreshments will be served.

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Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm

Come learn about successful nutrition and physical fitness. For more information please contact Jill Carter, Wellness Cooridinator, BPS, jcarter@boston.k12.ma.us or telephone  practices and explore the link between good health and academic success

Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

FREE Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn group for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers at the Kenny Elementary School. Come play and learn with us! Any Boston resident with a 1-3 year old child can attend. Registration is required, but is ongoing, and each playgroup is limited to 8-15 families. The playgroup leader speaks English and Spanish. For more information, please contact Kendra Bucklin at 617-756-9492 or kbucklin@boston.k12.ma.us.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

This workshop gives families a comprehensive overview of the statewide standardized test. Participants will engage in activities that will help them understand what is expected on the exam, including techniques to help students do well. Participants will receive suggestions on how they can help their children at home. This workshop will be presented in Spanish and English.

Audience: Parents, school staff and FCE Professionals

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm

The next DotBike meeting will be Tuesday March 4th at 6:30 pm at 18 Samoset Street. This is the former convent building of St. Mark's church, which is located behind the church. The conference room is located on the second floor.
See www.dotbike.org for details on this group.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm

Friends of Ronan Park meet monthly to plan activities at the 11 acre park on historic Meetinghouse Hill near Fields Corner. See www.friendsofronanpark.org.

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm

 

Boston Tap Company Presents its showcase premier “Rhythm In The Night.”   Come be a part of   a night filled with energy, excitement, entertainment, diversity and creativity.   Currently one of the most anticipated shows in the tap community, “Rhythm In The Night” provides a mosaic display of the area’s greatest tap dancers.   Under the artistic director of Sean C. Fielder, “Rhythm In The Night” is promised to be a night to remember!

03 / 5
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Neponset River Greenway Council

Monthly meeting. All are welcome. For more information contact Candice Cook at BNAN at 617-542-7696 x16 or candice@bostonnatural.org

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

You are invited to take part in revitalizing the Dorchester Historical Society (DHS) Clapp Farmstead on Boston Street.
The DHS has received two grants — one from New England Grassroots Environment Fund for improving the landscaping and grounds around our historic buildings, and one from MA Cultural Facilities Fund for improving public use of the buildings themselves. These two projects will help coordinate much-needed improvements to the 19th c. William Clapp house and the 18th c. Lemuel Clap house plus an old barn and other farm buildings at the DHS headquarters on Boston Street.
There will be regular meetings on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. until June.
If you are interested in giving us your ideas, please contact Earl Taylor at 800-663-6063 or by e-mail at ERMMWWT@aol.com, or attend a meeting.
Funding for this project has been provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund, a program of the state of Massachusetts administered through a collaborative agreement between MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

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Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm

This workshop gives families a comprehensive overview of the statewide standardized test. Participants will engage in activities that will help them understand what is expected on the exam, including techniques to help students do well. Participants will receive suggestion