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DotWell's 2012 Marathon Team

Submitted by colin h on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 2:02pm

The Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative (DFSI) Boston Marathon Fundraiser has found two runners to represent us for the 2012 Boston Marathon. Gwendolyn Stewart and Christy Roush are were kind enough to participate in our fundraising efforts along with running the grueling 26.2 miles. If you want to donate to Team DotWell for this marathon fundraiser please click here: crowdrise.com/DotWell-DFSI/fundraiser

All money raised will help DFSI to support before-school and after-school programming, coordinate social and emotional services within schools and connect families with community program and services. For more information contact Tom Powers at tom.powers@dotwell.org with questions.

Learn How Volunteering Can Get You a Job!

Submitted by alyssakeil on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:50pm

On Tues. Feb 7, 2012, the Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library is hosting a free workshop for adults on Strategic Volunteering and how it can eventually lead to paid employment. Presented by Operation A.B.L.E., the workshop will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This free workshop is for individuals wishing to give back to the community and/or who are unemployed and looking to bridge the gap between jobs by working in a skills-based volunteer position. To register, please call Operation A.B.L.E. 617.542.4180 x122.

The Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library is located at 690 Adams Street, 02122.

Funds Available to Plant Trees in Boston!

Submitted by alyssakeil on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 12:33pm

Grow Boston Greener (GBG) is a competitive mini-grant program administered by Boston Natural Areas Network in partnership with the City of Boston that provides funding of up to $2,500 for tree plantings in neighborhoods throughout the City of Boston.  Funding for the GBG program is provided by the support of corporate and philanthropic donors through the Fund for Parks and Recreation in Boston! The application deadline for the spring grant round is March 19, 2012.

On February 16, there will be a Grant Briefing Session from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will help applicants plan their projects and answer questions. The session will be held at the BNAN office, 62 Summer Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA.

For more information, questions, assistance with formulating your project, and to RSVP, call 617.542.7696, or email mathew [at] bostonnatural.org.

GBG grants are available to non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and their partners, such as community gardens, friends groups, schools, libraries, civic associations and neighborhood associations. Organizations without tax-exempt status can apply with a 501(c)(3) organization serving as the fiscal agent.

To download the application and grant guidelines, visit www.growbostongreener.org

Circle the City Input is Needed from Dorchester!

Submitted by alyssakeil on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:25pm

A group of park and fitness advocates are proposing a Circle The City event, which would close selected roads and lanes on a spring or summer Sunday, connecting parks and bike paths.  The group needs suggestions for possible temporary road or lane closures between Dorchester and Franklin Park, and possibly to the Neponset Greenway and the Boston Harborwalk. Want to weigh in? Email dotbike@bostonbiker.org.

Your suggestions are needed! What route do you think would make a good connector to Franklin Park from major Dorchester hubs, if a temporary road or lane closure was possible?  What intersections would need to be carefully marked and monitored?  Keep in mind that major through ways, like Gallivan Blvd. are not good candidates for a proposed road closure, nor are routes with no good possible detours.
 
As an example, see this Google map with a couple of proposed routes and notes on what could be a closed road or lane, and what intersections would still be tricky. These are just suggestions to start discussion.
 
Can you create a similar map to share?  Or just a description of a possible route would be great.  Perspectives from all parts of Dorchester are very important.  Please share your suggestions!

Yoga and Olmsted in Franklin Park, Saturdays in Feb

Submitted by alyssakeil on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 2:48pm

What do landscape architecture and yoga have in common? Find out for yourself this February in Franklin Park! Learn more about Frederick Law Olmsted's design philosophy and the practice of Amrit yoga - and how the two connect! Fitness walk in the park, and a yoga class in the clubhouse. Open to all - even those new to Olmsted and yoga. The sessions are from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Saturday in February. Meet at the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse on Circuit Drive. To RSVP, please call 617.396.7918. Check out the event's facebook page here!

Open Policy Classroom Series at Northeastern, Spring Semester

Submitted by alyssakeil on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 4:20pm

Every semester, Northeastern University holds an Open Series Classroom Series. In this series, one graduate-level seminar is opened to the public each semester. Each week, prominent guest lecturers are featured who have real-world expertise and experience. The Open Classroom Series topic for Spring Semester 2012 will be “Food & American Society: An Urban Perspective: What we eat, why, where it comes from, and how it all matters, everyday.” The series will be held every Wednesday evening from January 11 through April 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in West Village F, Room 20. For more information, including a schedule, detailed course information, teachers, and guests, or to RSVP, visit the Series' website here!

Howard Art Project Call For Submissions: Net Works

Submitted by alyssakeil on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 4:56pm

Howard Art Project, a gallery, studio, and performance space new to Fields Corner, has announced a call for submissions, in conjunction with MOLTENi NET WORKS! Over a year ago, NCAA (New Craft Artists in Action) team captain launched MOLTENi NET WORKS in Boston. Brinking together makers and players in collaborative exchange, the project aims to create functional, hand-crafted basketball nets for neglected public hoops without nets. The project is designed to inspire creative problem solving, urban upkeep, and to link artists, athletes, and neighbors. The project has spread as far as South Africa - do you have any ideas for a net you would like to see in Dorchester? Check out the projects website here.

City Spotlights Spoken Word Project

Submitted by alyssakeil on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 4:49pm

Citi Performing Arts Center and Dudley Branch Library are looking for youth ages 11-19 for its winter City Spotlights Spoken Word Project. In this FREE program, participants will develop spoken word, storytelling and performing arts skills while exploring hip hop culture. No prior experience is required. Participants must be able to attend all sessions. Sessions will run from January 11 to February 15, on Wednesdays, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Dudley Branch Library. For more information, please call 617.532.1221.

Financial Aid Help From ACCESS

Submitted by alyssakeil on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 4:38pm

Get free financial aid help from ACCESS! ACCESS is hosting walk-in hours to help students and families with financial aid. Bring a valid photo ID and your (and your parents’) most up to date tax returns to get started on the financial aid process today! Every Tues & Thurs, 3:30-6:30pm. Center for College Affordability, 31 St. James Ave, Suite 520, Boston.

New Membership Rates @ Dorchester House Swimming Pool

Submitted by alyssakeil on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 12:57pm

The Dorchester House Swimming Pool is announcing new rates for the upcoming year. Prices will be as follows:

 

Public Swim Time Fees: 16 & Under: $ 2.00 / 17 – 59: $ 6.00 / 60 & Up: $ 2.00

 

Membership Prices:

Family of 4, 2 adults & 2 children (16 & under) Annually $400.

Note; all must be in same family for these additional family member prices.

 

Each additional child: $80. Each additional adult: $160. Each additional senior $60.

Adult Membership: 17 & up: Annual: $250.

 

Youth Membership: 16 years of age & under: Annual: $120.

Senior Membership: 60 years & up

Semi Annual, 6 month Membership Prices Family of 4, 2 adults & 2 children (16 & under) Semi- Annually $250.

Note; all must be in same family for these additional family member prices. Each additional child: $40. Each additional adult: $80. Each additional senior $30. Semi Annual Adult Membership: 17 & up Semi- Annually: $130.

Semi Annual Youth Membership: 16 years of age & under: Semi- Annual: $70.

Semi Annual Senior Membership: 60 years & up Semi- Annual: $60.

 

Swim lesson prices are $60 for a member and $80 for a non-member.

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