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Come and join the friends and family of the Ashmont Nursery School for a night of food, fun and entertainment. Bid in silent and live auctions for wonderful items donated by local businesses and individuals.
Enjoy music, free food, cash bar
Free admission! >>Read More
"Dorchester Winter Sunshine, " paintings of Dorchester and beyond by Vincent Crotty: another great local artist showcased in the revolving art shows at Dot2Dot Cafe.
Opening Reception, Thursday Feb. 25, 7 PM
1739 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester MA 02124
Phone: 617-436-2368
dot2dotcafe.com
See Vincent's work at vincentcrotty.com.
Baker Chocolate Talk & Great Chocolate Cook-off Extravaganza 2010!
Do you believe that you make the absolute best chocolate brownies? mole sauce? cake? truffles? pudding? Then the Great Chocolate Cook-Off is for you! The Dorchester Historical Society invites amateur chefs and professionals alike to submit their best chocolate creations (savory or sweet) on Sunday, February 21, when a panel of judges perform a blind tasting to determine the winners.
To participate in the cook-off, contact Earl Taylor and fill out this form. Then deliver your creation to Dorchester Historical Society headquarters, 195 Boston Street, on Sunday, February 21 by 11 a.m. >>Read More
You are invited to the Nightingale Community Gardens Community Meeting on Thursday January 14, 6:30 PM at the Codman Square Health Center Tech Center 450 Washington Street, (corner of Park Street, across from KFC).
Everyone in the Park Street/Washington Street vicinity is invited to participate in this open community meeting hosted by the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN) to discuss proposed renovations at the large open space community gardens located at 512 Park Street.
This is a huge underutilized green space near Codman Square. BNAN expects the following to be included in the plans for the construction phase: >>Read More
“Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.”
- Wiliam Arthur Ward
THE CALL IS OUT FOR THE ANNUAL SCARECROW CONTEST
at Cedar Grove Gardens
Express some creativity in a scarecrow contest.
Individuals or groups display their scarecrows for all to enjoy.
Our customers then vote for their favorite entry.
On October 25 we count the votes, name the winners, and provide a festival with horse drawn wagon rides through Cedar Grove Cemetery. Everyone shows up in costumes to enjoy FREE balloons, games, and refreshments. It's a great way for families to enjoy the Season.
SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Cedar Grove Gardens
Sunday, October 25th
1:00 to 3:00 >>Read More
Changed to Sat. Oct 10 @ 9 am, please see www.ashmontadams.org for more details.
The Upham’s Corner Health Center (UCHC) will once again host the Upham’s Corner Health Festival from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Strand Theater, which is located at 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125.
In its 36-year history, UCHC has been able to hold approximately 24 health fairs for the residents of Upham’s Corner and North Dorchester at no cost to families who attend these events. In addition, through the ongoing generosity of a variety of organizations, UCHC has been able to provide door prizes.
This year, the American Red Cross Disaster team, Animal Rescue League immunization van, Fallon Ambulance and Boston Fire Department will be participating at the event.
Also, seasonal flu vaccines will be provided to all who request it for free at the health fair.
Multicultural music is part of the health fair, and on-site staff speak English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese, French and Vietnamese.
For more information contact Mélida Arredondo, MPH, 617-740-8129 or email marredondo1 [AT] partners.org
Attend one of our Free seminars to learn how the Home Center can help you find out:
How To Purchase A Home That Needs Work
On Tues. Sept. 22, from 6:30-8:30 PM
at the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation
587 Washington Street, Codman Square.
www.thebostonhomecenter.com
The polls for the PRELIMINARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION will be open at 7:00 A.M. and will close at 8:00 P.M. For information as to the locations of polling places, contact the office of the Election Commissioners in room 241, Boston City Hall or at www.cityofboston.gov/elections.
