The eBlast highlights select Dorchester happenings: Check MyDorchester.org or the calendar for a list of all upcoming events.
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| Dot Ave Zoning Meeting |
The BRA, in collaboration with the Mayor-appointed Advisory Group, has initiated a zoning update process for Dorchester Avenue which will provide a broad overview at the mid-point of the planning process. For more information on the second community-wide meeting click on the link below.
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Cardiovascular Screenings
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Healthworks at Codman will be holding free cardiovascular screenings this Wednesday. The event is provided by the Brigham and Women's Hospital Cardiovascular Wellness Service. Cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index screenings will be provided. All women are welcome!
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| Urban Agriculture community meeting |
As part of an ongoing effort to increase access to affordable, fresh food in Boston, the City of Boston Department of Neighborhood Development has solicited proposals from qualified farmers to cultivate on two City properties in Dorchester. Please attend this first of two community meetings to hear the farmer's proposal. At 31 Erie Street, Four Corners.
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| MAPS Dorchester Open House | |
Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers will be hosting an Open House to celebrate their 10th anniversary! MAPS is a private non-profit organization providing health and social services to Portuguese speakers in Massachusetts since 1970. The agency six offices in Greater Boston, Lowell and Framingham, and has been serving Dorchester and surrounding neighborhoods for more than 20 years.
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| Public Meeting on Transit Needs | |
Want to give the MBTA feedback? On September 29, The RDM (Roxbury Dorchester Mattapan) Advisory Group is holding a Public Meeting on A Transit Needs Study to discuss updates made in the study. Weigh in on alternatives being featured in the study. Hear ideas designed to get you to your destination more quickly, have more comfortable stops and stations, arrive on time dependably, and offer enough capacity for all riders.
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| DAC Breakfast |
Bring your questions, suggestions and ideas for this year's Open Studios and meet and greet your fellow exhibitors and performers. If you want breakfast, order a la carte and arrive a little early.
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| Dorchester Community Food Co-op event |
Help bring food access to Dorchester! Come hear about plans for getting access to healthy, affordable food in Dorchester by building a Community Food Co-op. At the Codman SquareTech Center, 10 AM. If you are interested in voicing your opinion on what you would want the co-op to offer or in what direction it should venture then contribute by taking the Food Co-op survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L5VMQDC.
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| Pitching for Tim |
A South Boston child has been diagnosed with leukemia, and on September 30th, you can attend an event to support him and his family as he battles this disease. The event will be held at the IBEW/Local 103. If you can't join the event, but would still like to help, you can donate online here.
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| Ashmont Adams Yard Sale |
It's time for bargain hunters and treasure seekers to come and enjoy a wonderful community event! The Ashmont-Adams Neighborhood Association annual yard sale is happening this Saturday(rain date Sunday, October 2nd). If you are interested in selling click on the link below to find out who to contact for more information.
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| Harvest Festival & Perennial Divide | |
The 6th annual Harvest Festival and Perennial Divide will take place this Saturday, October 1st starting at 10 a.m. Gardeners can exchange, donate or take home plants, as well as shop for compost, honey, and hard-to-find plants. The Clover Food Truck will also be there to provide a quick snack or vegetarian meal. The festival will include live music, cider pressing, and tours of a demo vegetable garden. At City Natives in Mattapan.
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Franklin Park Fall Festival
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Come to the Fall Festival - at Franklin Park! The event is free, and offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the "jewel of the Emerald Necklace." At the event you can forage for wild edible plants, borrow a bike and take a tour of the park, and climb trees.
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| Harrison Square Walking Tour | |
Michael Kozuch, a history teacher and Dorchester resident, will be leading a walking tour of the Harrison Square / Clam Point neighborhood. The tour begins at 2:30 p.m. The neighborhood showcases notable 19th century architecture and the industrial history of the neighborhood.
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| Riffs & Raps | |
Riffs & Raps Jazzin' the Generations will be held at the Adams Street Branch Library on October 1st. This free concert will feature musicians Arni Cheatham, Bill Lowe and Kevin Harris.
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| Brew at the Zoo | |
A "beer tasting" event that features local breweries as well as an opportunity to stroll among the animals in the signature Tropical Forest. Participating vendors include Berkshire Brewing Company, Blue Hills Brewery, Clown Shoes Beer, Greenvale Vineyards, John Harvard's Brew House, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Long Trail Brewing Company, Narragansett Beer, Peak Organic Brewing Company, Samuel Adams and Watch City Brewing Co. Brew at the Zoo will also feature musical entertainment.
Boston Duck Tours will be providing free transportation to Franklin Park Zoo from the Forest Hills T stop from 5:00-7:00 p.m., and free transportation from the zoo back to Forest Hills T stop from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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Private School Fair
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The Association of Independent Schools in New England is sponsoring a private school fair which will include as many as fifty different day and boarding schools. The schools include pre-kindergarten, kindergarten through twelfth grade, and postgraduate levels of education. If you are considering the possibilities for Fall 2012, now is the time to start looking at your options. Visitors would have the chance to speak to representatives, learn about the admissions process, along with the mission, culture, and programs of a wide variety of schools.
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| Caroline Kennedy Book Signing at JFK Library |
Members of the public are invited to join Caroline Kennedy as she signs copies of Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy, at the Kennedy Library.
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| Dorchester Garden Council |
Interested in supporting community gardening in Dorchester? Come to these monthly meetings every first Tuesday to get involved!
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Urban Agriculture community meeting #2
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As part of an ongoing effort to increase access to affordable, fresh food in Boston, the City of Boston Department of Neighborhood Development has solicited proposals from qualified farmers to cultivate on two City properties in Dorchester. Please attend this second community meeting to hear the farmer's proposal. At the Great Hall in Codman Square.
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#Roxtweet Meetup Event
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#Roxtweet is a recurring tweet-up/networking event designed to bring people together across sectors and industries. Use twitter to build new connections, whether you are an artist, professional, activist, foodie. Keep the conversation going after the conversation ends, and importantly, make real-life connections doing it! Find out more and how to reserve tickets below.
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Learn it Online provides FREE online tutoring in reading and math to students who attend the Boston Public Schools. The program is geared to improve MCAS scores. It is a state-approved Supplemental Education Service program, funded by NCLB, and if completed could leave your child with a new net-book!
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Save The Date!
~ October 9: Irish Heritage Festival
~ October 15: Upham's Corner Health Fair
~ October 16: Clapp Family Farm Day
~ October 28: Masquer-AID Ball
~ October 29: M.Y.H.O.O.D. Halloween Celebration
~ November 20: Haiti Movie Awards
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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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