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Today, Thursday, December 10 |
| Winter Wonderland Event |
Bring your family and friends to the Bowdoin/Geneva Winter Wonderland Holiday Event at the Holland Community Center!
Carolers, Balloonist, Arts & Crafts.
Photographer will be on hand for kids to take pictures with Santa. >>MORE INFO |
| Franklin Park Author |
On Thursday there will be a great presenation of a new book on Franklin Park.
Hear stories and park history from the book's editor, see old photographs from 1880 through today.
See old pictures of the Zoo animals, of outings in the picnic groves, and the myriad activities that have brought generations to Franklin Park.
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| Baker Chocolate Author |
Anthony Sammarco will present an illustrated lecture and book signing on his new book on the Baker Chocolate Company, the oldest manufacturer of chocolate in the United States.
Learn how chocolate is something far different than what was enjoyed by our ancestors just a few centuries ago.
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| Resource Forum |
Representative Marie St. Fleur, Massachusetts state representative of the 5th District, is inviting all community members to a meeting at the Marshall School on Saturday, December 12.
This meeting will discuss recent incidents, the context, and what can be done to address the dangerous violence in the neighborhoods around the Marshall.
Residents, community leaders and local organizations will come together to discuss resources for the community. >>MORE INFO |
| Codman Square Library Open House |
The Codman Square Library is hosting a Holiday Open House this Saturday.
The fun-filled program will include a free family movie and story time.
Guests are invited to help make gingerbread houses and visit our arts and crafts, dessert and books tables.
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| Winter Stars Concert |
 Concert Boston City Singers' second annual "Winter Stars" holiday concert takes place on Saturday at the Parish of All Saints.
The concert will feature special guests Kimani Lumsden, African drummer, and members of the Boston Public Quartet.
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| Santa Pancake Breakfast |
This Sunday St. Anne's Parish Hall is hosting a Santa Pancake Breakfast.
Food! Music! Holiday Cheer!
$3 per person; $10 per family; seniors free.
What better way to spend a morning than eating delicious pancakes?
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| Historical Society Holiday Party |
 This Sunday is the Dorchester Historical Society's Holiday Party at the DHS headquarters.
The historic houses of the Dorchester Historical Society, the Lemuel Clap House (1765) and the William Clapp House (1806) - on Boston Street will be decorated for the holiday season.
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| Fields Corner: Past Present Future, Dec 14 |
 A presentation by MIT Urban Studies and Planning students.
What is the history of Field's Corner? How can the history of Fields Corner be inclusive to help us understand how to plan for the future?
Come see ideas and strategies for leveraging Fields Corner's historic resources for sustainable design and development.
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| Health of Dorchester Community Meeting, Dec 16 |
 The meeting will focus on prostate cancer, diabetes and heart disease - how they affect they community and what can be done together to improve health as individuals and as a community.
Dinner & Childcare Provided
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| Neighborhood Associations Map |
SCI Dorchester is proud to present the first-ever comprehensive map of the Dorchester Civic Associations.
Though the map is still being updated, it covers most of the Dorchester Civic Associations, showing boundaries and providing meeting times and contact info where it has been available.
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MyDorchester Photo Contest |
This is a difficult one... Can you be the first to identify where in Dorchester this photograph was taken? Be the first to identify and have your name entered into a drawing for a free print!
Congratulations to Emily Oldham for identifying last week's photo!
Want to know where the last Photos of the Week were taken? Visit our Archive. |
| 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 Tech Center this Fall. Please visit this website for more information and to register.
Check out the Youth and DFSI pages on our website to learn about some of the exciting programs going on at DotWell. |
| 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. There will be many Free H1N1 Public Clinics occurring in all Boston Neighborhoods throughout December and January, open to the general population.
-Codman Square Health Center is having a Free Public Flu Clinic with both the Seasonal Flu Vaccine and H1N1 Flu Vaccine on Saturday, Dec 19 from 9am to 3pm. Both vaccines will be available to the following target populations: Pregnant women, Household contacts of infants younger than 6 months of age, Household contacts of pregnant women in their third trimester, Children and adults 2 years to 24 years of age, People who have a chronic illness such as diabetes or asthma, CSHC staff who have direct patient contact.
-Geiger Gibson CHC is having a Free Public H1N1 Flu Clinic on Saturday, Dec 12 from 9am to 12 pm. Due to limited H1N1 Vaccine Supply, this clinic is ONLY for the following target groups most at risk: Pregnant Women, Caregivers of infants, Children, Healthcare workers with DIRECT patient contact, Adults under 65 with chronic health problems
Click here for more information about both influenza viruses and about the city's flu preparations.
For a full calendar of Flu Clinics across Boston go here. |
| Save the Date! |
Thurs. Dec 17: How to Choose the Right Mortgage Seminar, 5:45 pm
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Sat. Dec 19: Annual Strand (Theatre) Wonderland, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Sat. Dec 19: Family Information Meeting for Steppingstone Academy, 9:45 am
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Sun. Dec 20: All Saints Men & Boys Choir Lessons and Carols, 4:00 pm
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Tues. Dec 29: Mike the Boston Bubble Guy, 6:30 pm
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Please check our regularly updated Calendar for lots of other events! |
| 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
This week's illustration is a photo of Lyceum Hall on Meetinghouse Hill.
"Built in 1839 and dedicated in 1840, Lyceum Hall on Meeting House Hill served as a public gathering place for many Dorchester activities during its life. It was the scene of discussions of the abolition of slavery, recruitment for the civil War, discussion of the annexation of Dorchester to Boston, and lectures by traveling speakers from all over the country on the Lyceum circuit. In the 20th century the building was used by the School Department, but its condition deteriorated to the point that in 1955 it was demolished. Lyceum Hall came into existence in 1839, when several other buildings were built throughout the city to facilitate an election movement." 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'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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