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| DotWell Tax Clinic is Open! |
Confused by taxes? Uncertain of how to file? There's no need to pay a tax preparer. If your are earning less than $49,000 a year come to Dotwell's Tax Clinics to get the Earned Income Tax Credit you deserve! When visiting our sites you will be able to complete Federal and State taxes, receive a review of their credit report and score, buy savings bonds, and open bank accounts.
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Support DotWell in January!: Monday Night Wine Club
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Give back with the Grill! Grab a glass or two of your favorite grape beverage, enjoy a four-course meal and support DotWell (that's us!)--all at the same time. Ashmont Grill has designated DotWell Tax Clinics as the Jan. 2011 charity for its Monday Night Wine Club. Meals are always four courses, always 6:30pm, and always $35. $5 from each Monday Night Wine Club meal will be donated to DotWell for our tax sites. Grab some colleagues and call in a reservation. Spaces are limited each Monday night. MORE INFO
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| Dorchester Milton Restaurant Week 2011 | |
Support local eateries this wintery month from January 17-21. Sunday through Thursday evenings a selection of restaurants throughout Dorchester and Milton will be offering three-course dinner specials. Participating businesses include 224 Boston Street Restaurant, DBar, Tavolo, Blarney Stone and much more!
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Third Thursdays at Hancock 309 Gallery
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 Hancock 309 Gallery is hosting an evening to showcase local artists and support Fields Corner Main Street on Thursday, January 20. Come view the works of artists in the Southern New England Artists Community (SNAC), sample delicious appetizers and enjoy the company of your friends and neighbors!
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DAC Breakfast with Ayanna Pressley
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 Come and share ideas with Ayanna Pressley, Chair of the Committee on Arts, Film, Humanities and Tourism. The community is invited to learn about art services and to visit Dorchester's beautiful new art gallery, 309 Hancock Gallery.
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BPS DELTAS Literacy Comes Alive Deadline
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 Boston Public Schools Department of Extended Learning Time, Afterschool, and Services (DELTAS) are promoting the importance of literacy in afterschool programs. A 10-session course taught by ReadBoston will give participants opportunities for hands-on learning, practicing of new skills, group discussions and more. Deadline for applications is this Friday, so apply now before it's too late!
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Spelling Bee Warm-Up at Adams Branch Library
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 The Adams Boston Public Library is offering a practice competition for the upcoming nation-level qualifying Spelling Bee at the Leahy-Holloran Community Center this February. Prizes and refreshments are provided and all kids from grades 4 through 8 are encouraged to register.
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Mayor Menino Hosts, "Remembering Haiti: One Year After The Earthquake" |
Join Mayor Menino and the Hatian Community for an evening of remembrance and reflection at The Strand Theatre. There will be an art exhibit, dance, music, and a presentation on mental health and immigration.
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| Sunday @ 3: Saxophonists Eric Hewitt & J. Philipp Stauden | |
Eric Hewitt and Philipp Stauden, brothers of the saxophone, will present the music of Gubaidulina, Lassus, Hindemith, Teleman, and more this Sunday.
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| "What's on Your Plate" Screening at Upham's Corner BPL | |
Boston Natural Areas Network invites you to come watch a fascinating film on kids from New York City exploring food politics in the Big Apple. This is part of a free series of movies that focus on community gardens, the people who make them possible, food systems and the importance of eating fresh, healthy foods.
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| St. Mark's Community Education Program Reception | |
 Residents and community leaders are invited to a reception sponsored by the St. Mark's Community Education Program regarding board recruitment and other volunteer opportunities. So come learn about the many programs and benefits that the St. Marks Community Education Program brings to the Saint Marks community and beyond!
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Field's Corner School Readiness Round Table
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 The 3rd meeting for the Readiness Round Table has been rescheduled to January 26 due to inclement weather on it's original date. Dinner is provided and gift cards are available, so come help create a plan that supports early childhood education and care. RSVP for provided childcare.
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Healthworks at Codman's 2nd Birthday & Open House
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 YOU are cordially invited to DotWell partner Healthworks at Codman's 2nd birthday party and Open House! The celebration will have raffle prizes, healthy snacks, Fitness Center tours and group exercise classes for the whole family!
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Parent University Winter Session, Enroll Now!
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Parent University provides parents and caregivers with information about their important responsibility in shaping children's lives. Participants at the 2011 Winter Session will also be able to complete a FAFSA application to receive financial aid for college, what a great opportunity! This class is free of charge and located at Northeastern University, so sign up before it's too late! MORE INFO
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First Annual Dorchester Park Photo Contest
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Lower Mills Web Designs and EasCare Ambulance are sponsoring the very first Dorchester Park Photo Contest this year. Prizes for winners include an iPod Touch, CPR certification and a movie gift card! The community is encouraged to share your artistic talents and maybe it will pay off!
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Save The Date(s) |
~ All January: Dorchester Artists Show Downtown - Judith Brown will exhibit work at the Kingston Gallery. Joe Wheelwright shows at the Boston Sculptors' Gallery. ~ Ongoing: iTeen Program - Researchers from UMass Boston seek girls 11-13 for ongoing study. ~ ~
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Congratulations Frank Fort, you guessed last week's photo correctly, you really know your Dorchester! The location was the Luc Hao Buddhist Center in Fields Corner.
New Photo: Email eBlast@mydorchester.org if you know the location of the photo below and we will give you recognition in the next eBlast!
Send Us Your Photos for the MyDorchester Photo Contest!
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If you have photos of unique Dorchester outdoor artwork, monuments, you name it, email eBlast@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
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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1466
For transit enthusiasts, today we have a photo of a snowplow at the Park Street yards, probably from about 1940.
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
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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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