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| Free Film Screening |
 Come see the film In the Land of Apartheid: A Ripple of Hope documenting Robert Kennedy's 1966 historic trip at the JFK Library for free!
Using never before seen archival footage, and interviews in South Africa and the United States, filmmakers Larry Shore and Tami Gold tell the unknown story of Robert Kennedy's 1966 visit to South Africa during the worst years of Apartheid.
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| Dorchester PFLAG Meeting |
 Dorchester PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) will hold their monthly meeting this Thursday January 21st from 6:30p.m. to 8p.m. at Codman Square Health Center, 637 Washington St., Conference Room A, Dorchester.
Call 781-891-5966 for more information. |
| Free Gospel Performance |
 Come and share in the awesome (free!) experience of The Green Room Gospel Sound Stage at the Perkins Community Center, a collection of seven live gospel performances incorporating various styles of music and poetry.
This live show showcases established and new artists through an artist interview and live performance of music and poetry with a positive message.
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| Post-Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Training |
 Come participate in this training to help us all deal with the Earthquake in Haiti, whether you have family and friends who are affected or are a service provider.
The session will focus on:
*Access to Information on the Ground
*Understanding Psychological Responses
(short and long term)
*Identifying Vulnerable Groups
*Building Community Resources
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| Free Guitar Concert |
 The First Parish Church will host a free "Sunday at Three" concert with solo guitarist Andrew Leonard this Sunday. Donations are welcomed.
"Andrew Leonard is a guitar phenomenon...See this master"
Portland Phoenix -- Maine
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| Last Chance for Restaurant Week |
 Come out and try a new local restaurant on the cheap!
Eight restaurants, including 224, 88 Wharf, Abby Park, Ashmont Grill, Blarney Stone, dbar, Ledge, and Tavolo, will offer special three-course menus for $30.10 during Dorchester / Milton Restaurant Week, up to January 31, 2010.
The menus are only available Sunday -- Thursday, and will be offered in addition to their regular fare.
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| Water and Pedialyte Drive for Haiti |
Mt. Washington Bank in Codman Square is the drop-off location for a supply drive focused on collecting bottled water and Pedialyte for transport to Haiti this weekend.
The collection effort continues today (Thursday, Jan. 21) from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Friday (same hours) and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. According to event organizers, the Boston Harbor Ship Yard Marina of East Boston has donated a ship to send relief supplies and is sailing for Haiti on Sunday Jan, 24. >>MORE INFO |
| Get Recognized for Being "Green" |
 Nominations are now open for the Mayor's 2010 Green Awards, which recognize local sustainability and environmental awareness leaders.
Be rewarded for greening your home or for green business practices like building offices out of recycled plastic bottles, promoting bicycling to work, and much more. Past year's winners include Dorchester House Multi-Service Center in the Bike Friendly Business category.
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| Free Flu Clinics This Week |
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Highlighted DotWell Programs
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| Let DotWell Prepare Your Taxes for Free |
 DotWell, in partnership with the Boston EITC Coalition, will professionally prepare your taxes for FREE if you worked and earned less than $49,000 this year. Free tax clinics begin Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Codman Square Tech Center, 450 Washington Street, Dorchester, and at Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester.
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Eat Green, $ave Green |
There are only a few spots left in  Codman Square Health Center's free Eat Green, $ave Green cooking classes!
In class, you will:
- Learn new recipes for healthy meals you can take home
- Learn about nutrition
- Learn to maximize your food dollars by improving your fiscal health
- Take a trip to the grocery store to learn how to buy healthy foods at the best prices
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Spring Registration Open for DotWell Classes
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 Have you ever wanted to learn the ins and outs of Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word, learn Spanish, or learn how to use a computer for the first time? Do you know someone who does? The Codman Square Tech Center at 450 Washington offers these classes free or for a small fee to the Dorchester community. Take advantage and learn something new in the New Year! |
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January's Business of the Month |
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Stitch House is a colorful haven of yarn and patterns for knitters, sewers, and crafty people at all levels of experience.
Established in 2007 by Annissa Essaibi George, Stitch House offers a wide array of classes and clubs for those who wish to either begin learning to knit or want to learn a new knitting technique or craft.
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| Save the Date! |
Sat. Jan 30: Franklin Park Winter Volunteer Day
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Fri. Feb. 5: Boston Public Schools' Registration
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Tues. Feb. 16: Dorchester Summer & Afterschool Resource Fair
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Fri. Feb 19: Safe Love Dance
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Please check our regularly updated Calendar for lots of other events! |
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MyDorchester Photo Contest |
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Congratulations to Michael Mulyk for identifying last week's photo as the Soldiers' Monument in Rev. James K. Allen Park.
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!
Want to know where the past Photos of the Week were taken? Visit our Archive. |
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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 the firing of the Dorchester Pottery kiln.
"The Dorchester Pottery Works was located on Victory Road between the railroad overpass and Morrissey Boulevard. If you know the CVS store on Morrissey Boulevard, you can locate the Dorchester Pottery building behind it in the parking lot. The brick left half of the building with the 22-foot diameter kiln still stands. The wooden right side of the building has been replaced and is now used as a daycare center."
The Illustration of the Day is sent out via email by Earl Taylor of the Dorchester Historical Society. If you would like to get these daily images, please visit this site and join the group. Questions? 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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