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First Annual Cruise Night, on Sunday
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This Sunday, October 4 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm there will be the First
Annual Cruise Night sponsored by Meetinghouse Bank. The Cruise Night is
taking place at Meetinghouse Bank on 2250 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester.
There will be Hot Rods, Antiques, Balloons, Hot Dogs, Italian Ice and Live music.
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The Great Pear Wash
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 It's time once again for the Great Pear Wash!
The Clapp Pear sculpture at Edward Everett Square hasn't had a bath in over a year, and the grime is getting thick! Please join in as the community gives it a soaping and a rinse and a wipe and a polish and an affectionate rub-down.
This will be a great party.
Click Here for Pear Information
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Field's Corner Farmers Market
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 Just a reminder that on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm there is a Farmer's Market in the parking lot at the corner of Dorchester Ave and Park St. This week there will be fresh arugula, beets, chili peppers, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, peppers, radishes, summer squash, tomatoes, and dill, among other items. Come out and support your local farmers.
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School Fair to Promote Diversity
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 On Sunday, October 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Blue Hill Boys
& Girls Clubhouse (15 Talbot Avenue Dorchester) there will be a
school fair for up to 50 boarding and day schools for various grades.
Come and learn more about:
The value of an independent school education.
The Admission Process for independent schools.
Financial aid, tuition assistance & scholarships.
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| Shirley-Eustis House Event |
 ...An interesting and free event happening at a wonderful historic
house located on the historic boundary between Roxbury and Dorchester...
You are invited on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 3:00 p.m to a joint
Program between the Shirley-Eustis House Association and the
Massachusetts Lafayette Society. There will be a tour of the carriage house containing the original carriage used to transport Lafayette from Rhode Island to Roxbury.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
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 Support Breast Cancer research during this month of Breast Cancer Awareness. The walk beginning at the Charles River Esplanade will have a rolling start between 8 - 10 a.m.
The day will feature inspiring speakers and entertainment on stage at the DCR Hatch Shell.
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Two Great Youth Meetings
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 On Monday, October 5 there are two great meetings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Dorchester House Teen Center -5:00 to 6:00 pm, Arts
and Multi-Media Collective Meeting: this will be the first ever! If you
are interested in film, drawing, painting, music, dancing, or comics
and between the ages of 12 and 18, you are invited to attend. Pizza
will be provided. -6:00 to 7:00 pm, Dorchester Youth Council: hear how you can plan events and volunteer activities in your neighborhood. Be on the Youth Council and make positive changes to Dorchester. Space is limited. |
Journey Through Boston Irish History
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On Monday, October 5 at 7 pm there will be a free lecture on the history of the Boston Irish Tradition.
Learn about this great cultural tradition of Boston before the Irish Heritage Festival next week.
Located at the Adams Street Branch, Boston Public Library, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester.
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| Friends of Ronan Park, Tuesday, Oct 6 |
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This Tuesday is the first Tuesday of the month, and that means a Friends of Ronan Park meeting! The meeting's purpose is to generate ideas for events and discuss anything and everything related to the Ronan Park neighborhood that surrounds the 11 acre park near Fields Corner, Dorchester, MA.
They meet at the Bowdoin Street Health Center, 230 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
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Midas Logo Contest, Win $150!
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Midas is having a logo contest in which you can win $150 and the deadline has now been extended until October 16th. Get in touch with your creative side or reconnect with your artist friends and have them earn some cash! For more information on the Contest Click Here |
| Fall 2009 DotWell Programs |
Dorchester Youth Council, Asthma Swim and Free Credit Counseling are just some of the great programs offered by Dotwell, at Dorchester House and at the Codman Square Health Center's 450 Washington Street learning center this Fall, please visit this website for more information and to register.
The Dorchester Youth Council is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year. Please contact Keith Pernell or Maggie Casey, visit the Youth Council Webpage for more information, or attend one of the meetings on Monday night at 5 pm at the Dorchester House Youth Center. |
| Seasonal & H1N1 Flu Clinics |
Please check the eBlast each week for information about where you can get your free seasonal
and H1N1 flu shots in Dorchester.
- Codman Square Health Center Flu Clinics are free for patients. You don't need an appointment for a flu vaccine. The health center will have flu clinics in September through December 2009 on Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Folks who are not patients can get a flu shot for $10. Please get your flu shot. If you have any question please call 617 825-9660. - At Dorchester House: 8 Free Public Flu Clinics beginning September 26th. 9 am - 1 pm. Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14. Please call 617-288-3230 for more information. - Upham's Corner Health Center is offering free Flu Clinics at various places and times throughout October and November. For specific times and locations please click here. Click here for more information about both influenza viruses and about the city's flu preparations. |
| Save the Date! |
Sunday, Oct 11 - Irish Heritage Festival at Adams Village: All day celebration of Irish Culture and History
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Saturday, Oct 17 - Discover Roxbury Bike Ride: tour the Main Street districts around Franklin Park, 10 am to noon
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Saturday, Oct 17 - Weeds as Feed Walk: Finding Edible Plants, 2 to 4 pm
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Sunday, Oct 18 - Concert at St. Mary's: Enjoy the music of Mozart and Beethoven, 3:30 to 5 pm.
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Thursday, Oct 22 - City Council Candidates' Debate on Parks & Open Space, 6:30-8:00pm
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Saturday, Oct 24 - Flat Black "White Chrome Throwdown," a barista competition, from 2 to 9 pm.
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Thursday, Oct 29 - Martinis Haunt the Avenue, Blarney Stone, 7 PM
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Saturday, Oct 31 - Trick or Treat Canned Food Drive: Collecting cans of food on Halloween
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Community Opportunities
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In addition to community events and volunteer opportunities, SCI is working to provide you with classes and activities to learn different skills. Here are a few of these opportunities (space is limited):
-Basic Computer Class: at 450 Washington St, times are flexible. Come by 450 Washington St and make an appointment.
-Office Computing Class: at 450 Washington St, Tuesdays at 10 am. Register at 450 Washington St.
-Beginning Spanish Class: at 450 Washington St, Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:00-6:00 pm, starting Oct 19. Come by 450 Washington St to register.
-Couples 1st Dance, Beginner Steppin 101, 102, & Men ONLY
Intro to Steppin
is FREE (no prior classes - 1st timers): all during Veteran's Day Weekend (Nov 13-15). Register by going to www.steppin.myevent.com or contact Ms Sonia 781-325-2460.
For more information on these or other Community Opportunities call our the SCI Dorchester Office at 617.822.8297.
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Local Volunteer Opportunities
The Dorchester Historical Society welcomes volunteers this Saturday,
October 3rd, from 9 am to 12 noon to help with cleaning our farm
implements. We need to care for
some of the objects in the barn, so we will be inside out of the
rain. No lifting involved. This
can be a lot of fun! For more information, contact Earl Taylor, Dorchester
Historical Society, cell 617 293-3052.
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For women 18 and older who live in Dorchester and the surrounding neighborhoods - you are urged to apply to mentor a girl. For more information, please call 617.236.8057.
Be a Big Sister at the Lilla G. Frederick Middle School in Dorchester! ~ For more volunteer opportunities, please contact SCI Dorchester, 617-822-8297 or email Lauren Anderson.
Local Job Opportunities
The Massachusetts Service Alliance is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to join its team. The job listing is posted on MSA's homepage: www.mass-service.org. |
| Dorchester Flashback |
 Dorchester Illustration of the Week
Today's illustration is a photograph of the burned remains of St. Mary's Episcopal Church.
"On June 15, 1887, the church building of St. Mary's Episcopal was
consumed by fire. St. Mary's acquired land on Cushing Avenue and
Stoughton Street for the construction of a new church in the English
Gothic style of the 15th century.
Today we see the burned hulk of the old building, and if you look closely you can see a man standing among the wreckage."
The Illustration of the Day is brought to us by the Dorchester Atheneum, if you would like to be added to the list, please contact Earl Taylor by email or call 781-272-6700. |
| SCI Dorchester Welcomes New Americorps Members |
| As a way of introducing the new AmeriCorps members, each week we will be featuring a biography of a new member. Our featured member this week is Lauren Anderson.
Lauren Anderson joins us from Oklahoma to serve the Dorchester community through coordinating the SCI Dorchester Volunteer Program. Before serving at SCI Dochester at DotWell, she majored in International and Area Studies at the University of Oklahoma. While a student at OU, Lauren worked for the Oklahoma Scholar Leadership Enrichment Program. She also served as the Work of Women intern at the nonprotfit organization World Neighbors based in Oklahoma City. Lauren is excited to learn more about Dorchester as she familiarizes herself with the Boston area. Please contact Lauren if you are interested in volunteering in Dorchester or if your organization has a need for volunteers. |
| SCI Dorchester's mission is to strengthen the Dorchester community by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. We envision a community where individuals are strongly connected to their neighbors and play an active role in shaping the destiny of our community. This increase in 'social capital' will result in a community that is safer, healthier and more vital. For more information click here. | |
