As the summer progresses and new crops ripen, our farmers' offerings will change, so be sure to visit often!

Also, please help us spread the word by forwarding this newsletter to your friends.

A few highlights for this Friday -

• Asian vegetables, including water spinach, ta tsoi and joi choi at Flats Mentor Farm
• Wax beans, cucumbers, kousa squash, peaches & strawberries at Farmer Dave's
  
• Locally grown flowers at Cedar Grove Gardens;
• Corn, tomatoes & blueberries at Spring Brook Farm
  
• Plus much more!

The market, sponsored by SMAMS, ODWIN Learning Center, Wainwright Bank and the Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition, runs every Friday through October 30, from 3 to 7 p.m., rain or shine.  We are located at ODWIN Learning Center, 1943 Dorchester Ave., across from Ashmont Station and the Carruth Building.

To make this healthy food available to all, vendors accept Food Stamps, WIC coupons, and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition coupons.  Food Stamps up to $10 will be matched by "Boston Bounty Bucks."

For more information, please call the SMAMS office at 617-825-3846.

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Nicholas Lomba has joined Karen Henry-Garrett's team at the Dot-2-Dot Cafe, located at 1739 Dorchester Ave.  Nick, who has cooked at prestigious restaurants in Boston, around the US and overseas, combines sweet, spicy and savory flavors in unexpected yet delicious ways.  He also puts lots of emphasis on the veggies, treating them as equals of the heavier fare. 

With Karen on a brief vacation, Nick debuts as head chef tonight (Thursday) from 6:00 to 9:30 PM.  To view the menu, click here.  To check on general cafe hours during Karen's vacation, click here.

For more information, please call the Dot-2-Dot at 617-436-2368.  Bon appetit!

The Boston Pledge, which has helped people throughout the world to start their own businesses, is bringing the program home to Boston on Saturday, Sept. 12, 1:00 - 3:00 PM at the Epiphany School, 154 Centre Street (next to Shawmut Station).

The program is for those just toying with the idea of starting a business, working on their business plans, or already in a small business but looking to move to the next level.  The program will provide:

• Inspiration!
• Tools to explore your business concept, make a business plan, and finance your venture
• Information on funding sources
• A chance to meet successful local entrepreneurs
  
• Mentoring

The program is free, but attendance is limited to the first 100 registrants.  To register or for more information, please contact Nik at 508-740-9128 or LaunchYourBiz@gmail.com

Elsewhere in Dorchester...

Wainwright Park Weekday Fun and Saturday Cookouts - Monday - Friday, July 6 - August 14, 11 AM - 4 PM, rain or shine.  All youth ages 8-17 welcome!  Recreational activities supervised by a young adult coordinator and two teen peer leaders.  Also, family cookouts, 11 AM - 4 PM on the following Saturdays:  August 15 & 29.  Enjoy food from the grill, games, and activities.   Sponsored by St. Mark Parish, the Office of Mayor Menino, the Boston Youth Fund, Boston R.O.C.K.S, Boston Center for Youth and Families, the Boston Police Athletic League, and Boston Police Area C-11.  For more information, contact Saint Mark's Rectory at 617-825-2852.