On Thursday July 7, 2011 from 3 to 6 p.m. the Bowdoin Street Health Center at 230 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester will launch the 2011 Bowdoin Geneva Farmer’s Market. The kickoff event will include free samples, games, music, face painting, and prizes! Join us for an afternoon of fun, family and food! Fresh vegetables, fruits and baked breads are available from local farms and bakeries, including Land’s Sake, City Harvest and Ward’s Berry Farm.
The Farmer's Market events will run every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Bowdoin Street Health Center Parking Lot, starting July 7 and ending October 27. Cash, EBT, WIC and Senior Coupons are accepted and you save 50% when you use your EBT card at the market!
For more information: 617-754-0026, bgfarmersmkt@gmail.com.
Are you interested in buying healthy food in your own neighborhood? Do you want to find out more about the Healthy Corner Store Initiative, the Bowdoin Geneva Farmers' Market, and more? Join Food in the Hood for their next meeting, January 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bowdoin Street Health Center.The Bowdoin Street Health Center is located at 230 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester. The meeting will include homemade pumpkin bread and fresh churned butter from the Senior Healthy Champions! For more information, please call 617.754.0026 or email 
Bowdoin-Geneva Community Day will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Reverand Allen Park in Dorchester across St. Peter’s Church from 12 to 4 p.m. (rain date, August 14, 2011). The community day features ample entertainment, free food (hamburger, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream) and fun. Boston Police K-9 dogs will be present, as will a fire truck, face painters and more. There will also be resources there for the community. This event is open to the whole Dorchester Community, for all ages, young and old. This event is being put on by Bowdoin/Geneva Violence Intervention Program, along with St. Peter’s Teen Center and St. Peter’s Parish. With questions, contact Susan Young by emailing 
