Submitted by alyssakeil on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 2:56pm
Earl Taylor, President of the Dorchester Historical Society, and Bill Walczak, co-founder of the Codman Square Health Center will be speaking a the Old South Meetinghouse on February 9, at 12:15 p.m. They will present the history of Boston's largest and oldest neighborhood, Dorchester, and how it began as a small settlement established by a group of hardy English families in 1630, and how it became a wonderful neighborhood that has appealed to immigrants throughout the world! Hear Dorchester represented as a beacon of community, and a compelling neighborhood of distinct communities. The event will be $6, but free for Old South Meetinghouse Members. Old South Meetinghouse is located at 310 Washington Street, in Boston, MA.
The historic Old South Meeting House is hosting a variety of weekday events through February and March, designed to help local residents learn about Boston’s history. The series “Building Beantown: Exploring the Neighborhoods that Make up the ’Hub’” promises to go beyond the Freedom Trail and into the city’s diverse and complex neighborhoods, each with a distinct population and history. >>Read More
Submitted by alyssakeil on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 10:44am
What you think we should all know about the school desegregation crisis of the 1970s and its connection to today? The Boston Busing/Desegregation Project (a project of Union of Minority Neighborhoods) has partnered with Freedom House is going to hold a two part discussion entitled 'Can We Talk?: The Black Community and the Boston Busing Desegregation Crisis.' On Tuesday, January 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. see a clip from the Boston Busing/ Desegregation Project's film "Can We Talk" (Directed by Scott Mercer) and discuss the film and the project.
On Tuesday, January 31st, a panel of community members will discuss and respond to issues raised at the first event. The event will be held at Freedom House, 14 Crawford Street in Dorchester. Come continue the conversation about the crisis of school desegregation in the 1970s and its impact today. This event will also be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, please email umnunity [at] gmail.com or call 617.522.3349.
Submitted by alyssakeil on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 12:32pm
The next Boston Urban Forest Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday January 24, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This meeting is for all of those interested in improving and expanding Boston's Urban Forest! Become a part of a resident based stewardship group whose goals are to plant trees and educate the public about the benefits of trees. This meeting will feature guest speaker Tabatha White from Boston Parks & Recreation Department to answer questions about the city's street tree program. This meeting will be at the Boston Natural Areas Network office at 62 Summer St., 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02110. To reserve a spot, please RSVP at 617.542.7696 ext.20. You can also email mathew [at] bostonnatural.org. For more information about Boston Natural, visit their website at www.bostonnatural.org
Submitted by alyssakeil on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 10:37am
On January 29, at 2:00 p.m. Stephen Puleo, author of Dark Tide, will discuss the historic Great Molasses Flood that ravaged the city of Boston on January 15, 1919. A very notable event in Boston's history, a 50-foot tall steel tank filled with 2.3 million gallons of molasses collapsed on Boston's waterfront. The flood demolished homes, and even a brick fire station! The flood ultimately killed 21 and injured 150, and became an unforgettable interest of historians and Bostonians for decades to come. The Dorchester Historical Society is located at 195 Boston Street. For more information about the Dorchester Historical Society, please visit their website!
Submitted by alyssakeil on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 2:14pm
First Night is an annual festival celebrating art and community in Boston and the coming of the new year! The event is the oldest and largest of its kind in North America, typically attracting about one million people! The day long celebration is from 1 pm to midnight on December 31st. First Night activities include a Family Festival at the Hynes Convention Center, a Grand Procession down Boylston Street, colossal ice sculptures and a fireworks display at midnight. The event showcases the work of 1,000 artists in 200 performances and exhibits at 35 venues both indoor and outdoor throughout downtown Boston on New Year's Eve - admission to these and to museums and other fun activities is free to those who buy and wear a First Night pin (cost: $15) - buy one by clicking here. Check the schedule here. All proceeds benefit First Night, Inc. a private non-profit organization.
Submitted by alyssakeil on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:51pm
Nell Irvin Painter will be giving a lecture as part of the 2011-2012 Lowell Lecture Series at the Rabb Lecture Hall in the Central Boston Public Library. The lecture will be held on December 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nell Irvin Painter, a graduate of Harvard University, went on to become the Edwards Professor Emeritus of American History at Princeton University and directed the program in African-American Studies from 1997 to 2000. She has written extensively about the American South, and is the author of seven books and many articles. The theme of the 2011 - 2012 Lowell Lecture series is "Remembering the Civil War." The event is part of the Boston Public Library's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The Copley Square Branch of the BPL is located at 700 Boylston Street in Copley Square. For more information about the event, visit the BPL's website here.
Submitted by alyssakeil on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 10:32am
Freedom House is teaming up with Fourth Wall Project to host "The Bridge" — a networking party and fundraiser in support of Freedom House. Freedom House is a Dorchester-based charity dedicated to inspiring and teaching young people in under-resourced communities to succeed academically. "The Bridge" is designed to serve as a link between professionals from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds. The event sponsors are a network of professionals in ten different industries, so expect to broaden your network of contacts and meet new people. You will have an opportunity to hear about Freedom House's positive impact on the lives of teenagers!
The John O'Toole campaign is holding an event for friends and supporters of his Boston City Council run. Join them for an evening of Irish Entertainment on Sunday, August 7 at Florian Hall. Entertainment will include the Noel Henry Band and also the Greene O'Leary School of Irish Dance and special guests and open mike! The event will go from 6 to 11 p.m. $20 suggested donation children free. More info: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=269853126364533 >>Read More
Codman Square Health Center is proud to be a part of the Civic Engagement Committee for this year’s National Urban League Conference in Boston (July 27-30). "During one critical and dynamic week in July, Boston will make history," said Darnell Williams, President and CEO, Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts. "For the first time in 35 years, the National Urban League Conference will provide Boston with a platform to show the country that we are a friendly and culturally diverse city that appreciates the strengths and benefits of an inclusive society. We are looking forward to maximizing that opportunity."
Submitted by JoelWool on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 12:01pm
The City of Boston conducts an Elder Volunteer Property Tax Work-Off Program each tax year. The goal of the program is to match qualifying applicants with suitable volunteer positions within various public departments throughout the City of Boston in order to provide limited tax relief to senior homeowners. You must be age 60 or over by July 1 of the tax year for which you are filing and meet certain other eligibility requirements.
Applicants can earn up to $1,000 per fiscal year off their property tax bill. The Property Tax Work-Off Program is limited to 50 participants per fiscal year. For more If you feel you meet the program requirements, contact the Elderly Commission for an application. Call (617) 635--4366 or visit the Elderly Commission office at Room 271, Boston City Hall. Office hours are weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Application filing deadline: August 1, 2011. View attachment for more information.
Earl Taylor, President of the Dorchester Historical Society, and Bill Walczak, co-founder of the Codman Square Health Center will be speaking a the Old South Meetinghouse on February 9, at 12:15 p.m. They will present the history of Boston's largest and oldest neighborhood, Dorchester, and how it began as a small settlement established by a group of hardy English families in 1630, and how it became a wonderful neighborhood that has appealed to immigrants throughout the world! Hear Dorchester represented as a beacon of community, and a compelling neighborhood of distinct communities. The event will be $6, but free for Old South Meetinghouse Members. Old South Meetinghouse is located at 310 Washington Street, in Boston, MA.
What you think we should all know about the school desegregation crisis of the 1970s and its connection to today? The Boston Busing/Desegregation Project (a project of Union of Minority Neighborhoods) has partnered with Freedom House is going to hold a two part discussion entitled 'Can We Talk?: The Black Community and the Boston Busing Desegregation Crisis.' On Tuesday, January 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. see a clip from the Boston Busing/ Desegregation Project's film "Can We Talk" (Directed by Scott Mercer) and discuss the film and the project.
The next Boston Urban Forest Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday January 24, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This meeting is for all of those interested in improving and expanding Boston's Urban Forest! Become a part of a resident based stewardship group whose goals are to plant trees and educate the public about the benefits of trees. This meeting will feature guest speaker Tabatha White from Boston Parks & Recreation Department to answer questions about the city's street tree program. This meeting will be at the Boston Natural Areas Network office at 62 Summer St., 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02110. To reserve a spot, please RSVP at 
On January 29, at 2:00 p.m. Stephen Puleo, author of Dark Tide, will discuss the historic Great Molasses Flood that ravaged the city of Boston on January 15, 1919. A very notable event in Boston's history, a 50-foot tall steel tank filled with 2.3 million gallons of molasses collapsed on Boston's waterfront. The flood demolished homes, and even a brick fire station! The flood ultimately killed 21 and injured 150, and became an unforgettable interest of historians and Bostonians for decades to come. The Dorchester Historical Society is located at 195 Boston Street. For more information about the Dorchester Historical Society, please visit their 
Freedom House is teaming up with Fourth Wall Project to host "The Bridge" — a networking party and fundraiser in support of Freedom House. Freedom House is a Dorchester-based charity dedicated to inspiring and teaching young people in under-resourced communities to succeed academically. "The Bridge" is designed to serve as a link between professionals from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds. The event sponsors are a network of professionals in ten different industries, so expect to broaden your network of contacts and meet new people. You will have an opportunity to hear about Freedom House's positive impact on the lives of teenagers!
John O'Toole campaign is holding an event for friends and supporters of his Boston City Council run. Join them for an evening of Irish Entertainment on Sunday, August 7 at Florian Hall. Entertainment will include the Noel Henry Band and also the Greene O'Leary School of Irish Dance and special guests and open mike! The event will go from 6 to 11 p.m. $20 suggested donation children free. More info: 
The City of Boston conducts an Elder Volunteer Property Tax Work-Off Program each tax year. The goal of the program is to match qualifying applicants with suitable volunteer positions within various public departments throughout the City of Boston in order to provide limited tax relief to senior homeowners. You must be age 60 or over by July 1 of the tax year for which you are filing and meet certain other eligibility requirements.