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Organic Produce, Monster Mutants at the Market
The farmers' market had two rainy weeks, but the farmers and customers still came out, and this Friday's forecast calls for sun! A notable item not publicized before - Tria and Tong Yang, who are part of the Flats Mentor Farm Project, are certified as an organic farm. A few highlights for this Friday - 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. Follow the market on Twitter! |
"Launch Your Business" Clinic at Epiphany School Sept. 12
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
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Teen Peer Leader Training/Jobs
The Harbor Health Peer Leadership Program, co-sponsored by Harbor Health, Greater Boston Center for Healthy Communities, and SMAMS, will begin Wednesday, August 12 and continue weekly until Sept. 16, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, at GBCHC's office in Codman Square. The program is free to Boston teens ages 16-18 and features:
- Job Skills
- Violence Prevention
- Substance Abuse
- Health Education
- Outreach Skills
Teens who attend all classes and complete all course requirements will be appointed as per diem peer leaders for Harbor Health (which includes Neponset Health Center).
Spaces are limited! For more information or to register, please contact Stacey Robinson at Harbor Health, 617-282-3200 x 167 or Srobinson@hhsi.us
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Elsewhere in Dorchester...
Boston Landmarks Orchestra at Dot Park
Boston Landmarks Orchestra will be performing in Dorchester
Park Sunday, Aug. 9. The event begins with a picnic contest at 5:30 pm, followed by a concert at 6:00 pm. This year they will have
a special piece dedicated to Frederick Law Olmsted (whose firm designed
Dot Park) in addition to pieces by Haydn and Mendelssohn. Free parking at the Carney Hospital. The concert will be in the large
baseball field in back of the Carney. In the event of rain, the concert
will be held at St. Gregory's auditorium on Dorchester Ave.
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. |
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