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Grove Hall Youth Workers Alliance is meeting to discuss several important topics, including  the House Ways & Means Committee releasing their budget!

When: Wednesday, May 27th, 2015

12:00PM-1:30PM

Where:  Grove Hall Community Center

51 Geneva Ave, Dorchester

*enter through main door and sign in at main office, signs will direct you to the meeting room space

For more info: Call 617.541.5451.x102

Join the Reach Coalition next Monday for their monthly meeting! Dinner will be served and the meeting will be open to the public! See agenda below:

Quick update – Grocery Store Initiative
The REACH steering committee will provide an update on the Grocery Store Initiative training (3/24) and any opportunities to still join a BPHC Health Champion Team.
Harvard School of Public Health Prevention Research Center
Harvard School of Public Health Prevention Research Center will provide updates on the out-of-school initiative as well as the healthy beverage and sodium reduction work. Facilitators: Dr. Steve Gortmaker- Professor of the Practice of Health Sociology, Director, Harvard Prevention Research Center, Dr. Angie Cradock - Deputy Director, Harvard Prevention Research Center, Dr. Bekka Lee - Research Manager, Harvard Prevention Research Center
Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration – Portion Control and Sodium Reduction for Meals on a Budget 
Boston Public Health Commission Chronic Disease Prevention staff will lead a discussion on healthy eating habits including portion control, sodium reduction, and meals on a budget.Facilitator: Elisa Rodrigues.
Make Your Own Healthy Dressing!
To end the night on a fun note, we will be split up into teams and create healthy low sodium salad dressings to take home to family and friends. Creativity encouraged! 

When:  Monday, April 6th

6:00PM-8:00PM

Where:  Grove Hall Community Center

51 Geneva Ave. Boston

For more info: visit the REACH Coalition Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-REACH-Coalition/703541479671912

Discuss your school year plans.  There are lots of exciting initiatives underway!  Check out the exciting activities at the Melnea Cass Recreational Complex! Come to the Grove Hall Youth Workers Alliance Meeting!

When: Wednesday, March 18, 2015

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Where: Melnea Cass Recreation Complex

120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

For more info:  call 617.541.5451.x102

GHYWA is provided support through the Grove Hall Safe Neighborhood Initiative, Boston Public Health Commission, Mayor Marty Walsh, Department of Public Health, Boston Police Department, Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley’s Office, MassHousing, Choice Neighbohood/ JCS,  Hayden, Hyams,  Yawkey, Cummings, Citizens Bank and anonymous Fnds and Children’s Hospital. >> Read More

The Boston Redevelopment Authority will meet as the Working Advisory Group of the Four Corners/Geneva neighborhood to discuss plans regarding the Fairmount-Indigo Planning Initiative. They will cover topics involving key development areas, feasability implications and zoning/urban design implications. The public are encouraged to attend and provide feedback.

When: Tuesday March 10th 2015

6:00PM-8:00PM

Where: Holland Community Center

85 Olney Street, Dorchester

For more info: www.fairmountindigoplanning.org

Hear presentation from Boston2024 about plans for Franklin Park and ask questions. Then engage with other park users in a discussion about what this means for the park and surrounding communities!

When: Thursday, March 5

6:30PM

Where: Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester

For more info: Call the Franklin Park Coalition at (617)442-4141 or visit their website at www.franklinparkcoalition.com