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| Tide Mill Conference, Nov 7 |
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The Tide Mill Conference for 2009 is scheduled for Saturday November 7, 2009.
The venue will be the Dorchester Historical Society's William Clapp House at 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA.
On Friday evening, November 6, there will be a reception for socializing. The Tide Mill Institute, under the auspices of The Dorchester Historical Society is hosting the fifth Annual Tide Mill Conference.
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| Boston Bowl, Nov 7 |
Remember 1959? Well even if you don't, relive it this weekend at the Boston Bowl.
Boston Bowl turns 50 this year, and to celebrate, the Dorchester alley and brewery is rolling back its prices to match 1959 prices on Saturday.
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| A Trip to Nowhere, Nov 8 |
This Sunday the Harbor Gallery Presents: A Trip to Nowhere-True Stories of a Secret History.
The film depicts Polish Stories from the Soviet Gulags. The Film Premier will be immediately followed by a reception.
The film is written, directed & illustrated by Shannon Hart-Reed. Co-Produced by Grazyna Balut Ostrom >>MORE INFO | |
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| Green Perspectives Community Forum, Nov 10 |
 Tuesday, join in the coversation about the environment as it relates to your health and wealth.
Workshops on topics like:
-What is all this green talk? And why should I care?
-Green Jobs/Business Training and Recruitment
-Equity and the Environment
-Adapting current job skills to fit the new "GREEN" job market
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| November's Business of the Month |
In an effort to support local business, especially those businesses who give to the Dorchester community, MyDorchester is beginning a Business of the Month Feature! Businesses are selected based on three criteria: contribution to the Dorchester community, quality of service/product, and being locally owned in Dorchester.
This Months Business is
Only One Jamaican Resturant
Only One was opened in 2003 by Elliot Beale and has served great quality Jamaican Food over the past 5 years. Only One generously donated a large amount of food to the Men of Boston Cook for Women's Health event in Codman Square this past September.
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MyDorchester Photo Contest |
Can you identify where in Dorchester this photo was taken? Be the first to identify the photo and have your name entered into a drawing for a free print!
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| Fall 2009 DotWell Programs |
Dorchester Youth Council Needs New Recruits
We are looking for youth aged twelve to eighteen to become positive agents of change within their own community and the surrounding areas. As a Youth Council Member, you will have the opportunity to identify areas of need in your own community and work towards solving them. Want more information? Contact Keith Pernell or visit mydorchester.org. 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 Tech Center this Fall, please visit this website for more information and to register. |
| 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, Dorchester House Mutli-Service Center, and Upham's Corner Health Center are no longer offering Seasonal Flu Shots due to a national shortage.
-Geiger Gibson Community Health Center is offering 3 Seasonal Flu Clinics this month: Nov 14 from 9 am to 12 pm, Nov 18 from 4 pm to 6 pm, and Nov 24 from 9 am to 11 am.
-Dorchester House is offering a Public H1N1 Flu Clinic this Saturday, Nov 7 from 9 am to 1 pm. They are encouraging those at higher risk at getting the flu (ie pregnant women, children, and adults with respitory problems or immune problems) to attend. For additional information, please call 617.740.2553.
-Upham's Corner Health Center is offering a Public H1N1 Flu Clinic on Monday, Nov 9 from 3 to 7 pm. Due to a limited supply, vaccine will be available for the following people ONLY: pregnant women, children, caregivers of infants, healthcare workers with direct patient contact, young adults up to 24 years old, and adults 25-64 with chronic health problems.
Click here for more information about both influenza viruses and about the city's flu preparations. |
| Save the Date! |
Sun. Nov 15: Clapp Family Farm Event, explore this historical Dorchester site
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Sun. Nov 15: Photo History Book Talk and Signing, Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Thurs. Nov 19: Lower Mills Holiday Stroll; discounts, giveaways and exhibits!
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Fri. Nov 20: Hidden Heroes Banquet, 6:00 pm
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Sat. Nov 21: Franklin Park Leaf Raking, 10:00 am - noon
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Sat. Nov 21: Community Asthma Forum, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Sat. Nov 21: Children's Challenging Behavior, parent and caregiver workshop, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Sat. Nov 28: St. Brendan Holiday Festival/Bazaar, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Fri. Dec 4: St. Gregory's Christmas Party, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Sat. Dec 12: Four Corners Holiday Celebration
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Please check our regularly updated Calendar for lots of other events! |
| DotBoard |
The DotBoard is back up and running! Register on mydorchester.org and post your organizations opportunities. Check out the current active DotBoard opportunities, including local jobs, classes and community activities: mydorchester.org/dotboard
Local Volunteer Opportunities
There is a new Volunteer eBlast featuring various opportunities throughout Dorchester. To sign up for this email or for more volunteer opportunities, please contact SCI Dorchester, 617-822-8297 or email Lauren Anderson. For an example Volunteer eBlast check one out here. |
| Dorchester Flashback |
 Dorchester Illustration of the Week
Today's illustration is a postcard of Daly Industrial School and Grounds by J.V. Hartman.
"The Daly Industrial School was located on Pope's Hill. Some time between 1898 and 1904 the Catholic Archdiocese took over the property formerly owned by the Spaulding family for a trade school for poor but respectable girls. In the map, Gustine Street is now called Daly Street. Train Street is on the right." 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 Collects Cans, Carves Pumpkins |
The SCI Dorchester Team participated in a number of festive events surrounding Halloween this past week. In partnership with the Melville Park, Ashmont Hill and Field's Corner communities, SCI Dorchester collect approximately 700 cans of food at the  Annual Trick or Treat Canned Food Drive on Halloween this past Saturday. These cans will be donated to local food pantries at the Codman Square Tech Center and the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center.
In addition, SCI team members showed their festive spirits through the carving of pumpkins. These pumpkins here feature the logos of all our partner organizations: SCI, DotWell, Codman Square Health Center, and Dorchester House Multi-Service Center. |
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.
The mission of DotWell is to work in collaboration with our founding health center partners - Codman Square Health Center and Dorchester House Multi-Service Center -
to provide integrated clinical and community services that address
health disparities, build social capital, and meet the complex needs of
our communities.
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