The "more info" link for National Night Out at UMass Boston has been fixed and now goes here: http://mydorchester.org/National-Night-Out-2011. Besides UMass Boston, National Night Out will be celebrated locally in Savin Hill and Grove Hall.
The eBlast highlights select Dorchester happenings: Check MyDorchester.org or the calendar for a list of all upcoming events.
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| Fast Times Band at Dorchester Park |
 This musical interlude is anything but "Back to the Future." Join Fast Times Band for a rollickin' return to the 1980s. This free, outdoor performance will feature some of the greasy generation's greatest hits.
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IBEW Wind Turbine Fest
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 "Blow, winds, blow! And crack your cheeks!" Visit IBEW's Wind Turbine! King Lear will not be present for the occasion, but you are nevertheless invited to join Mass Energy and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for an evening of fun, learning, socialization and renewable energy!
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| LDB Peace Garden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | |
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute's garden is ready for unveiling, and there's quite a show to be had! Join the Peace Institute for a performance by ASW Youth, a community partners appreciation ceremony, a garden dedication and a special luncheon.
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| Ashmont Farmers' Market Amps Up! | |
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The Peabody Square Farmers' Market brings together a great crew of farmers, foodies, fervent locavores and devoted community members every week. Come by this week for some special fare: folk & bluegrass music by The Pork Choppers will enrich the afternoon and bike inspections by the Boston Cyclists' Union will keep bikers' wheels rolling! Free recipes and samples also available!
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| "Together with Haiti" @ Still Harbor | |
 Music, poem, image, story: join Still Harbor in helping to cultivate a thriving community network. Supporters of the Haitian community will gather just south of Dorchester in Andrew Square for an evening of art, reflection and meditation.
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| Geneva Cliffs Community Celebration |
 Geneva Cliffs Urban Wild has a new gateway arch! Celebrate the arch as you sample refreshments, enjoy free bike repairs from the Boston Cyclists' Union and catch up with the neighbors!
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| Franklin Park Tot Lot Opens |
 The fence is down at the Tiffany Moore Tot Lot and playtime is imminent. Eat ice cream! Snack on refreshments! Meet sports stars! Check out this great new addition to Franklin Park!
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| B-2 Station Ribbon Cutting |
 Home, sweet home: Area B-2 has a new one! The City of Boston and the Dudley Vision Advisory Task Force invite you to this ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Roxbury Neighborhood Station.
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| Peace Night at Chez Vous |
 Get on film! Rappers "Me, Myself & I" are shooting a music video at Chez Vous Roller Rink and you can be a part of it. Musical performances by guest artists & a behind-the-scenes documentary shoot keep the evening lively at all hours.
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MBTA Meeting on Ashmont Station
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 Cheer on the MBTA, complain about ongoing problems, listen to construction updates: it's up to you. The MBTA will hold a public meeting to discuss the opening of a new station entrance.
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Groundbreaking at First Parish
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 The Meetinghouse Restoration Project begins! Join First Parish Church & Mayor Menino to celebrate the preservation of this historic building.
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National Night Out at UMass Boston
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 Strengthen community partnerships and honor local champions of safety during this annual event, held for the first time at UMass Boston. NNO offers entertainment, food and kids activities. Transportation is provided from JFK/UMass as well as from all BPD district stations.
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Drop-in Writing Workshop w/ DAC
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 Pick up your pens! Get some creative ink spilled on the page, or simply stop by and talk about your latest great read (or your latest theory on literature). Writer-in-residence Aaron Devine will staff DAC's Pearl Street Studio with advice, commentary and his humble personage.
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Check out Carney Hospital's New OR!
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 See medicine's latest innovations on a tour of Carney Hospitals new, hi-tech operating room suites! This will be, by far, your greatest visit to the hospital. Ever. A friendly staff will lead guests through a series of informative activities. Refreshments served.
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The Fields Corner Collaborative is pleased to kick off My Dot Tour, a multimedia, youth-led walking tour of Fields Corner in Dorchester this August! On the first two weekends in August, My Dot Tour teen guides will for the second year lead participants on hour-long walking tours of Fields Corner. The tours will present a narrative of not only the past, but also the present and future of this diverse and exciting community.
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Save The Date!
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~ Sat. August 6, 13; Sunday August 7, 14: My Dot Tour Fields Corner gives tour of past, present, future ~ Thu. August 11: Motown Night at Harambee Park for R&B Fans
~ September 23 - 25: Dot Park Gala V: Music, car show, pancakes, support your local park
~ Thu. October 20: IDEAS Boston Conference at UMB. Early Bird Registration Open! |
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Dorchester Flashback
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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1593
The delicate Simon Willard banjo clock was known in the early 19th century as a presentation timepiece. This one was made in 1815 by Simon Willard for the marriage of a Wyman family member of Dorchester. Miss Margaret Wyman, a descendant of the family, presented it to the Dorchester Historical Society in 1972.
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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