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Greater Four Corners Action Coalition 20th Anniversary Celebration & Meeting |
 All residents of the Four Corners and surrounding neighborhoods are invited to an Annual Meeting and celebration of 20 years. A donation of two dollars is suggested and dinner, childcare and Spanish translation will be provided. |
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Rory Kennedy Shows Documentary on US-Mexico Fence |
 Friday evening Rory Kennedy will be screening her new documentary titled, "The Fence (La Barda)" at the JFK Library free of charge. The film depicts the issues behind the construction of a 700-mile-long fence along the Mexican border designed to keep out illegal immigrants. Was the project really worth the time, energy and 3 billion dollars invested? |
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Free Tutoring Through No Child Left Behind! |
If your child attends the Boston Public Schools, this Friday, October 15th is the last day to register for Free Tutoring at the Boston Learning Center through No Child Left Behind. If you miss the deadline, you will have to wait until next year to apply. BPS students can receive up to $2,136 worth of tutoring in reading, writing, and math for grades K-12, at no charge to you! |
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| Public Art Dedication in Edward Everett Square |
 This Saturday the Friends of Edward Everett Square along with Mayor Thomas M. Menino will be dedicating ten new bronze statues to the history and activism that Dorchester has prided itself in. These statues will complement the nearby "Clapp's Favorite Pear". So come and celebrate the unveiling of these new pieces of art! |
| Boston Natural Areas Network Annual Pumpkin Float |
 Community members are invited to join BNAN at the 9th Annual Great Pumpkin Float as we watch a parade of spooky pumpkins float down the Neponset River. The event is free to the general public and begins at 5:30 p.m.
Children (and adults) are encouraged to get into the Halloween-holiday cheer and wear costumes.
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| Boston Police District B-3 Comedy Night & Silent Auction |
 Michael Canty and a special guest comedian from the B-3 police force will be performing stand up comedy Saturday evening which will be followed by a silent auction with all kinds of great goodies. The B-3 District Boston Police Department invites you to support them in an evening of entertainment, food, laughs and prizes.
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| Open Studios Week is Coming! | |
The 9th Annual Dorchester Open Studios Week will take place Oct 17-24, presented by The Dorchester Arts Collaborative . A group of young poets, musicians and spoken word artists will perform at Humphreys Street studios October 17 to start off the week. Open Studios Week will continue with lots of galleries to visit, receptions and new artists to appreciate all across Dorchester.
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| Mt. Washington Bank 5K Bay Run/Walk | |
This Sunday the Mt. Washington Bank is holding a 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Mt. Washington Charitable Foundation. Awards will be given out and there will be events for the whole family!
Participants must first register online. If you register online now you will get a t-shirt the day of the race!
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| Leaf and Yard Waste Clean Up | |
 The Boston Public Works Department is collecting leaf and yard waste on recycling days between October 18 and November 27. The collected debris will be used as a natural fertilizer for Boston's community gardens.
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| Fall Business Networking Breakfast |
Bowdoin-Geneva Main Streets are hosting a Networking Breakfast with guest speakers and a hot buffet breakfast included with your ticket. This is a great opportunity to get some advice on networking and swap business cards with important people in your community. RSVP is required by October 15.
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| Domestic Violence Digital Story Showcase |
 Close to Home will be hosting a series of Digital Story Showcases in October for Domestic Violence Awareness month. These videos will open your mind to domestic violence within your own community and teach you how to develop skills and solutions for prevention. Wednesday, October 13 will initiate the series of videos.
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More information on Close To Home |
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Save The Date! |
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Sunday, Oct. 31: Harvest Festival - Sportsmen's Tennis Club presents a Halloween event for the whole family ~
Until the end of October: All Farmer's Markets are still open! Support local produce while you still can! To find times & locations near you visit our website |
| Business of the Month; Repeat Boutique |
Recently opened in May 2009, Repeat Boutique is a designer consignment shop that's all about going green, recycling and giving back to the community. The shop offers a selection of men's and women's clothing, as well as shoes, house wares, small furniture and a stunning jewelry collection. Repeat Boutique also donates all products that aren't sold after 90 days to local charities. Tracey, the store owner, is a bubbly woman with a warm heart and is very passionate about bringing a positive message to Dorchester and the Greater Boston Area. Located right on Neponset Ave, come stop by and sell some of your old clothes or find some new treasures!
MORE INFO on October's Business of the Month
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| Sign Up for Bloomspot & Help SCI |
Bloomspot is donating $5 to SCI for every member that signs up using this link. Bloomspot is a website that offers exclusive deals on getaways, restaurants, spa packages and more. It is free to sign up and takes only a minute.
Bloomspot has also committed to making a contribution to SCI for every purchase made by a member that signed up through the link provided above. This is a quick and easy way to help SCI meet its fundraising goals for the season and a great way to receive deals in the Boston area. We appreciate your support! |
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Send Us Your Photos for the MyDorchester Photo Contest! |
If you have photos of unique Dorchester outdoor artwork, monuments, you name it, email info@mydorchester.org with your pictures of Dorchester and their locations so we can keep the photo contest up and running. We'll credit you as the author, of course.
Want to know where the past Photos of the Week were taken? Visit our Archive. |
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Dorchester Flashback | |
Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1405
Today's image is one-half of a stereo view card showing the Wilbar & Guild store in Neponset.
The photo shows the store sign Wilbar & Guild, Groceries & Provisions. Note the brick sidewalk and the steps up into the store. Behind the window at the left there seem to be baskets of potatoes and beans; behind the window to the right is an artful display of canned goods. The men wear long coats, while the boys wear shorter jackets like the suit jackets for men today.
Probably from the 1860s or 70s. The Dorchester and Quincy Directory for 1868-9 has a listing for a grocery store called Harding & Wilbar, grocer, Neponset Avenue corner Walnut. Jason Wilbar one of the proprietors lived on Minot Street.
If you would like to receive a historical image via daily e-mail, please
join the Dorchester Historical Society's group by joining this google group. You may also want to contact Earl Taylor |
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
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