Location
846 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester,
MA,
02125United States
42° 19' 18.8508" N, 71° 3' 24.4224" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Tuesday - Friday: 10am to 8pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 12am to 6pm
Monday: Closed
Mission:
Knit Sew Quilt Create!
Stitch House Dorchester is yarn & crochet store offering high quality materials and supplies. We also offer classes in all of the fiber arts , including sewing and quilting.
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Charge for services:
Yes (some classes/clubs are free)
Key Programs Offered:
Stitch House offers various Classes and Clubs.
To see their current list of classes visit here and clubs here, or drop in for more information.
Location
Columbia Point
Boston,
MA,
02125United States
42° 18' 50.13" N, 71° 2' 0.348" W
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Phone:
1.866.JFK.1960 (1-866-535-1960)
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
*Holiday Hours* The JFK Presidential Library and Museum will close at 1:00 p.m. on December 24, 2009 and will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Hours
The Museum is open 7 days per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the exception of New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Our last Introductory Film of the day is at 3:55 p.m.
The Research Room is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only and is closed on weekends and federal holidays. To speak to our research room staff, please call 617.514.1629.
Museum Admission
Adults $12.00, Seniors (62 and over) and Students (with valid college ID) $10.00, Ages 13-17 $9.00, Children 12 and under are free.
Group visits of 12 or more are eligible for a group visit discount with advance reservations.
Students in grades K-12 from New England Schools on an educational group tour are eligible for free admission. Please contact the Group Tours office for more information at 617.514.1589.
Mission:
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world.
Located on a ten-acre park, overlooking the sea that he loved and the city that launched him to greatness, the Library stands as a vibrant tribute to the life and times of John F. Kennedy.
Tour the Museum which portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President.
Students and scholars can also arrange to conduct research using the collection of historical materials chronicling mid-20th century politics and the life and administration of John F. Kennedy.
The Kennedy Library is one of 13 Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.
Transportation provided:
Free shuttle from JFK UMass Red Line T station
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Transportation
The Library and Museum is easily accessed by public transportation. Take the MBTA Rapid Transit, Red Line (any red line train) to JFK/UMASS Station. There is a free shuttle bus to the Library every 20 minutes beginning at 8:00 a.m. and running until Museum closing. Please take the buses marked ‘JFK.’
Mailing Address (if different than physical location):
The Boston Harbor Association
374 Congress Street, Suite 307
Boston, MA 02210
Mission:
The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) is the leading harbor advocacy group working to promote a clean, alive, and accessible Boston Harbor. Founded in 1973 by the League of Women Voters and the Boston Shipping Association, TBHA prides itself in its creative and innovative programs to help educate the public and build a consensus for a clean and alive Harbor. The Boston Harbor Association is making a difference today and for future generations with solutions and programs that promote maritime industrial activities, environmental protection, and public access around Boston Harbor.
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Location
800 Columbia Road
Dorchester,
02125United States
42° 19' 14.16" N, 71° 3' 27.36" W
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Mailing Address (if different than physical location):
DOTtots Playgroup
C/O C. Gillis
14 Hinckley Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30 AM
Mission:
Parents and caregivers of children under 5 are invited and encouraged to attend this weekly neighborhood playgroup. It is a great opportunity to connect with other local parents and give your child(ren) an opportunity to socialize with other youngsters. Come for support, conversation, even snacks! We have toys and equipment for children from birth to preschool and everyone is welcome.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Contact C. Gillis or R. Gould
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Location
500 Columbia Road
Dorchester,
MA,
02125United States
42° 18' 52.74" N, 71° 4' 2.748" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Mon through Weds: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thurs: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mission:
The Boston Public Library's mission is to preserve and provide access to historical record of our society, and to serve the cultural, educational, and informational needs of the City and the Commonwealth
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Georgia Titonis, Branch Library
Key Partners:
Part of the Boston Public Library system. Click here to learn more about Dorchester's libraries!
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Click here to register for a free library card online!
Key Programs Offered:
- Homework Assistance Program
Free one-on-one homework help for students in grades K-8 from high-achieving high school mentors. Available at every BPL branch Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30PM.
- Boston Teachers' Union Tutors
Tutoring for students in all grades from BPS teachers. Days and times vary by location. Upham's Corner: Thursday 4-6PM.
- Ongoing Programs
Wednesdays: 10:30am, Reading Readiness Dance Workshop: Erica Siegel will lead pre-reading children in a fun reading readiness program that incorporates dance, movement, and stories.
Thursdays: 5pm, Crafts with Mrs. C: Children aged 8-16 are invited to come make a craft to take home.
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State/City/Municipal Building
DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The Uphams Corner Branch has a collection which reflects the needs and interest of the surrounding community. In addition to a core group of popular fiction and representative nonfiction, there are materials in French, Portuguese and Spanish languages, well rounded African American authors and reference sections and a large DVD collection.
RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Preschool, Reading Readiness and toddler programs are offered weekly. Teenagers are available four afternoons a week to help children with their homework through the HAP program.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
The branch hosts monthly programs for adults and families alternating between informational and entertaining offerings. During the summer Uphams Corner participates in the Read Your Way to Fenway and Statewide Summer Reading programs.
HISTORY
In 1904 the Uphams Corner Branch Library moved from a temporary store-front location on Dudley Street to the two-year-old municipal building on Columbia Road. Upon entering the building, the adult room was on the left, a floor above the swimming pool, and the children's room used a common area on the right side of the hall. When the swimming pool developed leaks and fell into disuse for some time, the children's room took occupancy in this space. It maintained a separate entrance and circulation desk until the 1970s. After renovations to the building in 1989, only one entrance to the Library remained -- through the adult room. Many residents still recall the swimming pool and public showers of their childhood.
Location
555 Dudley Street
Dorchester,
MA,
02125United States
42° 19' 16.3848" N, 71° 4' 20.7228" W
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Mission:
To grow a thoughtful and productive community of youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work together to build a sustainable food system. This community produces healthy food for residents of the city and suburbs, provides youth leadership opportunities. Most importantly, we strive to inspire and support others to create a change in their own communities.
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How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Donate, volunteer, buy our food, work on our farm, sign up for our mailing list, shop weekly at any of the Dorchester farmers' markets July through October.
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Location
Annapolis St
Upham's Corner,
02125United States
42° 19' 2.2476" N, 71° 3' 41.0364" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Last Thursdays, 7PM, Community Hall of Annapolis Street Development
Mission:
Keeping our Neighborhood Safe
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Gloria-Ann Vieira - Chairperson
Key Partners:
Columbia Savin Hill Civic Assocaition, Neighbors of Annapolis, Sumner, Stoughton, Bakersfield, Willis, Morrill, Mayfield, Trescott, Chase, Sumner Pk, Sumner Sq, Conrad Sumner Place Kevin Road
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Flyers are given out each month announcing upcoming meetings.
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Location
25 Kingston Street 4th Floor
Boston,
MA,
02111United States
42° 21' 13.4748" N, 71° 3' 32.2704" W
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Mission:
Uniting older adults and youth in service to strengthen individuals and communities. Generations Incorporated unites older adults (55+) and youth in service to strengthen individuals and communities. We are the Boston host to Experience Corps, a national program that engages older adults in community service.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Older adult volunteers are always needed to read with and mentor elementary students throughout Dorchester and in neighboring Boston communities. We are also always looking for help with community outreach. Please call 617-778-0553 to get involved.
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Mailing Address (if different than physical location):
c/o The Boston Globe; Attn: Cathy Downs
P.O. Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Meeting time: Thursday, 8:00 a.m.
Mission:
Columbia Point Associates (CPA) is the association of organizations on the Columbia Point peninsula. The goal of CPA is: (1) to exchange information and discuss relevant issues on Columbia Point; (2) to seek joint principles for future development on the peninsula; (3) to develop positions on area of common interest and civic concern and take action when needed; (4) to share resources and serve the community. CPA membership is open to any institution with a major physical presence on the peninsula.
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Key Partners:
Bayside Exposition Center Boston College High School The Boston Globe The Boston Teachers’ Union Health and Welfare Fund Club Doubletree Hotel at Bayside Corcoran Jennison Companies the Walter Denney Youth Center Dever Elementary School Geiger-Gibson Comm
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