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The eBlast highlights select Dorchester happenings: Check MyDorchester.org or the calendar for a list of all upcoming events.    
Thursday, July 14  
Tour De France Night at Dot2Dot Cafe
DotBikeJoin Ashmont Cycles and Dot Bike on Thursday July 14th to watch a great stage of this year's Tour de France! There will be trivia with prize giveaways. Food available for purchase and free beer while it lasts. If you don't plan to order off the Dot2Dot menu, DotBike asks that you to provide a small donation for beer and snacks.

The Legend of Marshmallow Island
Marshmallow IslandThe Legend Of Marshmallow Island is a show that includes musical blends multicultural music themes and interactive audience participation with high tech projections, sound effects, and unique instruments from around the world. Don't miss this free event for kids! Be there to join the fun! (Children ages 5+ are welcome.)

Friday, July 15    
Groovin' to Motown with Four Corners Main Street

GroovyJoin Four Corners Main Street for a night of dinner, music and dancing that will take you back to the Golden Age of Motown! Groovin' to Motown will once again feature the music of the internationally acclaimed - and Whoopi Goldberg endorsed - "Soul Sound Revue." This year's theme is "Motown Style," invoking Motown's finest fashions!

 

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No Strength to Cry

No Strength to Cry

The Strand Theater presents Joseph Goncalves' "No Strength to Cry." Mr.
Gonsalves started writing this play in high school and finished it in his first year of college. The play will be performed with a cast of 7 people. The play will take place on July 15.

 

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Deadline for Mayor Menino's Garden Contest

GardenBoston's gardeners work long and hard to beautify their homes, businesses, and neighborhoods," said Mayor Thomas M. Menino. "This contest recognizes and honors these green thumbs who are helping to improve our city with their talents." Launched fifteen years ago as part of Mayor Menino's citywide beautification initiative, the contest recognizes gardeners who have landscaped, planted flowers, trees, and shrubs, and, in the process, beautified their own small piece of Boston. First place winners in eight categories will receive the coveted "Golden Trowel" award from Mayor Menino. 


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Saturday, July 16 
Street Bazaar/Block Party
Block PartyDon't just have fun, have fun while supporting your community! Masjid Al-Quran and GS Troop 79742 are holding a block party. Enjoy delicious food, fun games, arts and crafts, and even things to buy! Don't miss this fun-filled event and a chance to participate in your community.

Food For Thought: Scoops N Hoops
Scoops N HoopsYouth In Crisis invites the community to come get your 'hoops and scoops' on Saturday, July 16th. The 6th Annual Food For Thought Cookout will feature free food, ice cream, basketball games and trophies on the court. All are welcome to this summer event for the whole family. Stop by for a day of fun filled activities!

Outdoor Vendor Expo Day
Vendor ExpoBrowse, shop, meet the new CEOs in your community! Business Not As Usual Networking Koinonia Group presents Outdoor Vendor Expo Day on Saturday, July 16. Buy jewelry & accessories, books, specialty items, clothes, handbags, candles, crafts, soaps, food and much more. Admission is free and parking is available. All attendees' names will be entered in a free raffle to receive door prizes!!!

July 7, 2011  

In This Issue
Tour De France Night
Legend of Marshmallow Island
Groovin' to Motown
No Strength to Cry
Block Party
Scoops N Hoops
Meet the Neighbors
Complete Streets
Dear #RoxTweet
Volunteers Wanted
Morning Movies
Kid Performances
Youth Sports Night
Save the Date!
Dorchester Flashback
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Monday, July 18

"Meet the Neighbors" in Blue Hills Wetlands

Blue HillsWant to see what happens when invasive plants take root in sensitive wetland habitat? Take a tour of Fowl Meadow with Carly Rocklen, Restoration Manager at the Neponset River Watershed Association (NepRWA). Carly leads the effort to control the invasive plant purple loosestrife by releasing beetles.

"Illusions Up Close" - Picnic in the Park Series 

Picnic in the ParkPicnic in the Park Community Bridging is a program that offers an opportunity for children, teens, and families to join together with our Seniors to share knowledge & experiences while enjoying music, crafts, and other activities. On Monday, July 18, come witness the amazing magic of Dennis Blanchard with "Illusions Up Close"! Dennis will dazzle the crowd with arcane tricks and sleight of hand - prepare to be bewitched!

Tuesday, July 19

"Complete Streets" Neighborhood Walk

Complete StreetsPlease join SMAMS, Fields Corner Main Street, Boston Transportation Dept and Boston Public Health Commission for a "Complete Streets" Neighborhood Walk from Fields Corner to Peabody Square on Tuesday, July 19! The walk leader will be Mark Fenton, host of the

"America's Walking" PBS TV series and one of the country's leading experts on the relationship among walking, street design and public health. 

 

"Dear #RoxTweet" Networking Event

Complete StreetsEnjoy some apps with your advocacy and bring social consciousness to social networking by joining #Roxtweet, a tweet-up/networking event at Haley House Bakery Cafe. A special partnership with Dear World will "create an innovative photography experience [...]" Social Capital Inc. (@socialcap) is one of the host organizations and MyDorchester (@mydorchester) will attend!   

 

Wednesday, July 20

How to Buy a Foreclosed Property

Home CenterThe Boston Home Center and DotWell will hold a joint workshop on purchasing foreclosed properties. This free two-hour seminar, "Homebuying 104: How to Buy a Foreclosed Property," includes information about the foreclosed property purchase process, legal issues, mortgage and property selection, and information about special home repair resources. You must pre-register to attend and space fills up quickly.

 

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Healthworks at Codman Seeks Volunteers

Healthworks

Healthworks at Codman is seeking several female volunteers to help with closing Monday through Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Volunteers would close the facility one or more nights a week. Cleaning and customer service are the primary components of this volunteer opportunity. Volunteers will receive a free membership in gratitude for their service. Please email Carrie at cmead@healthworkscommunityfitness.org with questions or to apply! 

 

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Saturday Morning Movies

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The Strand Theater (543 Columbia Road, Dorchester) is hosting free movies for kids on Saturday mornings. Five different movies that kids have loved over the years will be played in certain Saturdays in July and August. Movies include Megamind, Antz and Shrek. Don't miss this fun filled event for kids. Contact 617-635-3911 with questions. For the schedule of movies, click more info. 

 

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Performance Starts at Ryan Playground
Ryan PlaygroundThe Neponset River Greenway "Especially for Children Performance Series" begins! Every Thursday morning in July, there will be a series of kid-friendly performances. All kinds of entertainment will be featured at Ryan Playground. Amazing musicians, live animals, and even storytelling! That's not all! After every event kids will be allowed to play in the park's wading pool. Check www.bostonnatural.org or call 617-542-7696 for more information and performance schedule.

Youth Sports Night

Youth Sports NightInterested in tennis? How about basketball? Maybe double dutch? You can do it all at Franklin Park's Drop-in Youth Sports Nights! This program will run every Thursday from July 8 to August 12 and provide sports equipment for all kinds of activities. Youth groups, families, and everything in between are all welcome to this community event. So let's get out and play this summer season! 

 

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Save The Date!

~ Sat. July 23: The Greater Four Corners Action Coalition is celebrating 20 years of community service


~ Thu. July 28: Free 80's Concert (Fast Time Band) at Dorchester Park

~ Fri. July 29: Open Mic at Dot2Dot Cafe with Alexis Paraschos and Henry Paige

~ Mon. July 25: Fun with DJ Steve at Garvey Park, music for kids

~ Thu. August 11: Motown Night at Harambee Park for R&B Fans

See the MyDorchester Online Calendar for more events and information: http://www.mydorchester.org/dotcal

Dorchester Flashback

Eddy Refrigerator
Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1585

 

In 1847 Darius Eddy established the Eddy Refrigerator company on Gibson Street.  His iceboxes were wooden with metal lining to hold a block of ice in the top compartment.  The food was held in the bottom on slate shelves.  The company did not make the transition to electricity and ceased to exist after World War I. 

 

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.

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