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"We are College Bound" |
 The community is invited to celebrate College Bound Dorchester's commitment to helping Dorchester embrace education. We are College Bound will also honor State Representative Martin Walsh for his dedication to the organization, as well as his commitment to transforming the neighborhoods of Dorchester. This event will showcase College Bound's tireless efforts to better our community's youth and educational programs. |
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Workshop on Preserving Historic Property
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 Boston Preservation Alliance presents, "Places Worth Preserving, Stories Worth Telling in Upham's Corner." This is a free workshop all about preserving history. Relax, learn, and enjoy light refreshments with your neighbors in a beautiful historic church this Thursday evening.
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| MyDorchester Night! | |
 The night is finally upon us! Get ready to celebrate the rich culture and diversity of the Dot with MyDorchester Night! On June 10, MyDorchester Night will feature food, performances, music, art and awards, all focused on the positive happenings in Dorchester! All are cordially invited to join us at the Great Hall in Codman Square to network with your neighbors and enjoy the lively talent and energy this community embodies. Performers include CatchWreck, the Dorchester Symphony Orchestra musicians, DYC Krumpers, Thao Le, and more!
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| At Home With the Arts Soirée | |
 The Boston Home will honor its 8th annual At Home with the Arts celebration with a community fundraiser for its watercolor program. The Boston Home is a Residence and Center for Care for adults with advanced progressive neurological disease. Come enjoy live jazz, wine, refreshments, and beautiful art.
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| Moonlight Neponset Paddle | |
 Take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and watch the sunset while floating on the estuary this Friday evening. You can register for a canoe trip with Boston Natural Area Network, which will begin by Neponset Park. Start the weekend with a relaxing boating trip through the Neponset waters.
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Clean Up Dorchester Park! |
 Show your local park and residents that you care this Saturday! Help clear litter, broken glass and catbrier vine from areas in Dorchester Park. Bring your own gloves and tools will be provided. The Dorchester Park Association would really appreciate your help to make Dorchester Park sparkle for all to enjoy it this summer season. |
| Book Sale at Adams Street Library |
 Now that summer is right around the corner, stop by the Adams Street Public Library to pick out some great books to read at the beach. The Friends of the Adams St. Library are holding a book sale for the community this Saturday. Looking to donate some of your old books? Bring them by, donations are also graciously accepted.
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Franklin Park Tours |
 Discover all the hidden secrets about Franklin Park this Saturday morning. See old bear dens from the Zoo's early days, stone ruins from Frederick Law Olmstead's Field House and wander along woodland paths. This educational tour is the very LAST of three walks which explore different areas of Franklin Park. Walks will be led by a local historian, a FPC member, and author Julie Arrison! The community is invited to join in on the history fun and take a walk through Franklin Park while the beautiful spring weather lasts. |
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Living S.M.A.R.T. Community Health Fair |
 Come by the Perkins Community Center to learn how to live S.M.A.R.T this Saturday. This free event will have zumba classes, health screenings, hip hop classes, dental screenings, free giveaways, S.M.A.R.T. Zone for Youth and much more! All the activities at this health fair are designed to teach the community how to take small, but important steps in adapting a healthier lifestyle. Learn how to get healthy while having fun with the whole family at this community health fair! |
| "Pink and White Affair" Supports Codman |
 Dance the night away while supporting breast cancer research and the Codman Square Health Center! Jonathan Gates in association with Touch 106.1 FM presents the 2nd annual "Pink and White Affair." Dance to sets from DJ Philly Black, DJ Wade, DJ Dru Nyce and DJ Saki at the Russell Auditorium. All proceeds will go to benefit the Codman Square Health Center, so party this Saturday night while giving to a great cause!
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| Boston Race Amity Day 2011 |
 Out of many, one! Governor Patrick and Mayor Menino invite the community to a day of music, art, games and fun. Race Amity Day celebrates the intercultural and multiethnic wealth of our society. Bring your family downtown for hours of fun, or simply follow up with the National Center for Race Amity to learn more about Race Amity in Boston!
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| Gospel Brunch at Dot 2 Dot |
 Dot 2 Dot Café invites the community to enjoy a Gospel Brunch with Alexi Paraschos and band. Soul-pop singer/songwriter Alexi Paraschos is very familiar with Dot 2 Dot, she has previously performed at Open Mic and has become a regular at Sunday brunches. Come by for delicious brunch treats and great music this Sunday afternoon. |
| Fields Corner Main Street Annual Meeting |
 Join Fields Corner Main Street on Tuesday to hear about their plans for the coming year and catch up on recent accomplishments. Fields Corner Main Street strives to bring thriving businesses which will benefit the community into the bustle of Fields Corner. FCMS will be electing new members to their Board of Directors, celebrating volunteers, and refreshments will be provided. Come learn about all the great stuff happening right here in Dorchester! |
| 12th Annual Family Health Fair Fun Day |
 Come one, come all to the 12th Annual Family Health Fair Fun Day 2011! This day of recreation and family bonding features food, free give-a-ways, health screenings, games, prizes, information booths and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Bring all your friends and family to a day of healthy activities, music entertainment, and even a magician & pony rides! |
| Musicology at the GNA Teen Center | |
 Have you ever dreamed of writing and performing your own music? Discover your inner talent at Musicology! This free series of workshops will bring in local musicians to teach the basics and then some of performing, recording, marketing and songwriting. This summer program will give you the opportunity to receive tips and feedback, meet other teen musicians, take a field trip to the Berklee College of Music, and have fun! Sign up now while there is still space, workshops begin on July 14.
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| Karate Ka for Peace's Summer Camp | |
 Looking for a fun way for your kids to get excersize and learn something new this summer? Check out Karate Ka for Peace's summer camp program filled with field trips, knowledgable instructors, physical fitness and fun! The summer program is open to all kids ages 11 - 15 and scholarships are available.
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| Buy a Brick for Leo J. Lydon Memorial Clock | |
 The Buy-A-Brick program has returned! Buy-A-Brick will give friends and neighbors an opportunity to purchase an engraved brick for the Honorable Leo J. Lydon Memorial Clock in Savin Hill. These bricks will be incorporated into the design of planters that will complement the clock. You can have your brick engraved to commemorate a birth, death, wedding, gift, retirement, anniversary, message of love, message about a beloved pet or any other event, milestone or special message. All bricks must be ordered by July 22, so make your mark in Savin Hill before it's too late!
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Monday, June 13: Parents' Night - a free event at the GNA Teen Center to celebrate the youth's acheivements and their parents
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~ Wednesday, June 22: UCMS Urban Safari - a celebration of the Upham's Corner community at the Franklin Park Zoo ~ Thursday, June 23: Passing the Mic - perform alongside old-school rappers and Chubb Rock! ~
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Congratulations Phil Lindsay, you guessed the photo of the week correctly! Way to know your Dorchester week after week! The location was in back of the William E. Endicott school on Glenway Street, off of Blue Hill Avenue.
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 |
Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1560
Today's photo shows Emilie (on left) and Frieda Bethmann. Frieda was Emily's daughter. Frieda built 13 Carruth Street and was the kindergarten principal who went to teach Cleveland's children in the White House
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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