Events

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.

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

Boston R.O.C.K. It!!! Event at the Strand on February 20^th
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!

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

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.

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 (21^st floor) on February 20^th 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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Greetings,

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!

Jamarhl Crawford

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

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Help plan the 2008 DOT Day Parade.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Please join us as we gather with youth serving community based
organizations throughout Boston!  
*breakfast will be served

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?

617.279.2240 ext. 307

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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!

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

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

This workshop covers a variety of topics to help parents support at home what their children are learning in the classroom. Parents will discuss why homework is important, how to make homework time a productive learning time and how to help their children develop good study habits.

Audience:  Families and FCE Professionals

Good Credit Is Just Around The Corner!

Join DotWell's Credit Empowerment And Take Control Of Your Financial Future

FREE INDIVIDUAL CREDIT COACHING

At Codman Square Tech Center

450 Washington Street, Dorchester

Thursday, March 6, 6pm-8:30pm

Access your FREE report online

Create a strategy to reducce your debt and interest rates

Create a budget

To register, call Jared at 617-822-8171 orr email Jared.Elosta@dotwell.org

The Dorchester House Stingray swim team has a swim meet scheduled for Friday the 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!

SAVE THE DATE!

March 7, 2008

7:30am - 9:30am

11th Annual International Women's Day Breakfast

Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency: Globally & Locally

Simmons College

Linda K. Paresky Conference Center

For more information please contact Diane Hammer @ diane.hammer@simmons.edu

Organized by Girls' Coalition
There is a lot of talk about "going green" but what does this mean?  Simmons College
register by January 25th and be eligible for a random drawing for prizes
To download an application or to register: www.girlsgetconnected.org 
Attachments: Application (HTML Preview)
Click here for more information on the YWA web site.

Learn about the history of Long Crouch Woods and its centerpiece, the magnificent old Bear Dens from the original Franklin Park Zoo. Hear about plans to manage exotic invasive plants and promote native regeneration. There’ll be opportunities for discussion, input, and volunteer involvement.

Dorchester Avenue Streetscape & Transportation Plan Unveiling 

Please join Mayor Menino, the Boston Redevelopment Authority and City
agencies for the unveiling of the Dorchester Avenue Streetscape & Transportation Action Plan Saturday March 8, 11 AM to noon. For more information please visit www.dotavenueproject.com or call Jeremy Rosenberger at 617-918-4431.

This event is sponsored by the women's fightback Network. This is a rally to voice women concerns in today's world. For more information please call 617-522-6626.

Teens and Adults Telling Personal Stories and Experiences of Race and Ethnicity
using improvisational theater and intentional dialogue.
Hosted and Conducted by the acting troupe of True Story Theater and the dialogue program of City-Wide Dialogues on Boston’s Racial and Ethnic Diversity
Creating a safe and respectful atmosphere the actors and facilitators will lead audience members in small-group and full audience dialogue, story-telling, and improv theater vignettes depicting people’s experiences and observations about race in Boston.

The event is free admission.The location is
(down the street from Bayside Expo Center)
*Tell, Act, Listen, Know invites teens and adults of all races
to explore and build racial trust and community bonds
by sharing your true personal experiences of race and ethnicity.

Tour contemporary model units, with views of Downtown and the Blue Hills, at the brand-new transit-oriented Carruth Building at Ashmont T Station. Meet Best of Boston designer Dennis Duffy and see new model home. Taste fresh paninis from Chef Chris Douglass' new restaurant Tavolo at the Carruth. Sip organic coffee and discover a new way of banking with the Carruth's new duo, Flat Black Coffee Co. and Wainwright Bank. View emerging talent from the Dorchester Arts Collaborative and Red Dot Gallery. Imagine tactile possibilities with The Stitch House. Prepare for Spring with balcony gardening tips from Cedar Grove Gardens. For more info, see http://www.trinityfinancial.com/sub/carruth.html

Tour contemporary model units, with views of Downtown and the Blue Hills, at the brand-new transit-oriented Carruth Building at Ashmont T Station. Meet Best of Boston designer Dennis Duffy and see new model home. Taste fresh paninis from Chef Chris Douglass' new restaurant Tavolo at the Carruth. Sip organic coffee and discover a new way of banking with the Carruth's new duo, Flat Black Coffee Co. and Wainwright Bank. View emerging talent from the Dorchester Arts Collaborative and Red Dot Gallery. Imagine tactile possibilities with The Stitch House. Prepare for Spring with balcony gardening tips from Cedar Grove Gardens. For more info, see http://www.trinityfinancial.com/sub/carruth.html

American Jezebel: Witchcraft was serious business in the seventeenth century. On Sunday March 9 at 2:30, Eve LaPlante will talk about her ancestor Samuel Sewall, one of the judges in the Salem trials, and about her book on the same subject, Salem Witch Judge: The Life and Repentance of Samuel Sewall.
See www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org for more information on the DHS.

Monday March 10 Waking Ned Divine 1998 (91 min.) When word reaches two elderly best friends that someone in their tiny Irish village has won the national lottery, they go to great lengths to find the winner so they can share the wealth. When they discover the "lucky" winner, Ned Devine, they find he has died of shock upon discovering his win. Not wanting the money to go to waste, the village enters a pact to pretend Ned is still alive by having another man pose as him, and then to divide the money between them.

The Franklin Park Coalition is strengthening and building our youth programs through a new partnership with SCA – the Student Conservation
Association. Based in New Hampshire , SCA is a 50 year old organization that has involved high school and college age youth in outdoor work