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Welcome to MyDorchester.org
Join a connected community of users committed to building community one click at at a time.
Find activities and resources for all ages
Share what you know about Dorchester
Connect with your neighbors
Mobilize others to get involved in issues, groups & events
We hope you will take a look around,
MyDorchester.org is a social networking website dedicated to building social capital and increasing civic engagement in the Dorchester community. This community building tool was initiated by SCI Dorchester's Dorchester Guide Project, with the support of community partners, as a launching pad to develop a site to connect people to people; people to resources & opportunities, people to groups & organizations; and people to ways to get involved in their neighborhood.
Since its launch in December, the website has since been replicated by Social Capital Inc., SCI Woburn, SCI Lynn and MassYouth.org.
Dorchester Energy Fair
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Expert Speakers!
Exciting demonstrations!
Great Energy Saving ideas & devices!
Free and open to the public!
See how to save money on your energy bills!
Go Green to Save Green!
For more information, call ACORN at (617) 436-7100
Shawmut Garden
Coming soon!
Shawmut Garden Grand Opening Celebration
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Join community members, Mayor Menino, and elected officials on the Shawmut T walkway to celebrate the opening of Dorchester's first healing and medicinal garden. Healers from the Dorchester community will be on hand offering free massage and yoga demonstrations. Food, face-painting, games, and garden guides will make this a fun time for all families! So jump on your bike, walk or take the T...but by all means, stop by!
For more information call: 617.282.8309
Art Exhibit entitled, "The 84"
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The DotWell Teen Center was awarded with a grant from the 84 project to celebrate the fact that 84% of Massachusetts teens choose not to smoke.
DotWell Teen Center will present an art exhibit entitled "The 84" to display teen art projects around the theme "Why I'm a part of the 84." 84 paintings, drawings, collages, and sculptures created by 84 teens will explain why they choose to be non-smokers. Teens reasons include "I wouldn't be able to play basketball as well if I smoked and had trouble running and breathing," and "If I smelled like smoke, my girlfriend wouldn't kiss me. The projects will be judged by Teen Center peer leaders and winners will each be awarded $84. Please stop by to view the projects, invite local youth, and teens are welcome to visit the Teen Center for 84 open art studio all week if they are interested in creating and displaying a project.
FPC Annual Meeting
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We have a wonderful guest speaker, Chris Cato from Eagle Eye Institute and YouthBuild to talk about the transforming power of nature for young people. Please RSVP - reply to this email or call: 617-282-2881. There will be a light breakfast buffet and children's corner. Come learn more about your park and how you can get involved. Meet neighbors and other park lovers!
AIDS Walk Boston
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Raise money for the aids AID Committee and help to raise awareness about AIDS and HIV. Come out and enjoy the fun.
Talented and Gifted Latin Night
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Be, eat food, and party while celebrating the Latino culture at the annual tag show. For more information please call Joel Mora 617-287-7603.
Boston Kidney walk
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26 million people have kidney disease and millions more are at risk. Celebrate life and find a cure for people suffering from kidney disease.
Avon Breast Cancer Walk
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Help to find a cure for breast cancer by walking or volunteering. The walk is 26.2 miles on Sat and 13.1 miles on sun.. For more information pleas go to walk.avonfoundation.org
