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"Hunger Then, Hunger Now: Black and Green" event, May 6

All are invited to the 18th annual Black and Green in Boston bridge-building event this Sunday afternoon, May 6th in Dorchester. The discussion portion will cover the Great Irish Famine, the current famine in Somalia and local hunger in Massachusetts.

Black and Green in Boston is co-organized by the Irish International Immigrant Center and the Montserrat Aspirers as a unique event bringing together Boston’s diverse communities for an afternoon of making new friends, discussion, entertainment and sharing a meal. It will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Montserrat Aspirers Hall, 364 Washington St., Dorchester (Four Corners).

For more information please contact Ally Tzovaras at the IIIC at 617.542.7654 ext. 43 or atzovaras@iiicenter.org. Or, continue on for a video about the event from BNN and to read more! >> Read More

The Spot in DOT, Nov. 6

Designed and led by teenagers, The Spot in Codman Square is a teen cafe held on the first Sunday evening of each month. Raffles, video games, dominos, free food, music, dancing, and more happening at 89 Southern Ave (Syria Temple community room). Special 20 minute program each night. Open from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Free.
Check out The Boston Project Ministries' Facebook page for The Spot in Dot.
Fall Spots: Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4. 

Free Basic Bike Maintenance Class, Oct. 30

Do you want to learn how to change a flat tire? Have questions about what you can do to get the best performance from your bike? Want to continue to ride even though the halcyon days of summer are gone? Come to Ashmont Cycles (551A Talbot Ave., Dorchester) at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, October 30th, for instruction/discussion about those and other bike-related matters. Bring your bike or a wheel from the bike and be prepared to get your hands dirty. Coffee and donuts/bagels will be provided. Please RSVP (email: jackATashmontcyclesDOTcom or telephone 617-282-6552) so Dot Bike will know how many people to expect.

This is a free workshop.

Preparing Your House of Worship for Winter, Oct. 29

"Preparing Your House of Worship for Winter: A Workshop by the Boston Preservation Alliance" will take place on Saturday, October 29th, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 14 Cushing Ave. Dorchester. What can you do to protect your historic religious building from the rigors of the winter ahead? LOTS! Come hear Jeff Shaw of Donham & Sweeney, Architects, and Tom Nutt-Powell from Massachusetts Interfaith Power and Light (MIP&L) discuss quick, easy, and inexpensive ways to minimize weather-related damage and save energy and money at the same time! Topics to be covered will include protecting foundations, walls and roofs, windows and doors; the different challenges facing masonry, wood, and metal; and how thermostats, interior "storm" windows, and added insulation can cut your energy costs and make your congregation and other users more comfortable. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free but space is limited so advance registration is required. Please RSVP to jneiswander@bostonpreservation.org. Read more at http://www.historicbostonblog.org/2011/10/upcoming-preservation-alliance-workshop.html.

Putting Your Garden to Bed (Leyland Garden), Oct. 6

The end of the growing season is just around the corner! On October 6, learn the options for wrapping up the season right, including mulch, cover crops and growing fall vegetables. Free cover crop seed will be available for workshop participants. Come to Leyland Street Community Garden, 6 - 18 Leyland St., Dorchester, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Can't make it? Check out the same workshop at Nightingale Garden on Oct. 8. This free event, open to the public, is organized by the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN). To register and for further information, contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or write to info@bostonnatural.org. For updates, maps to locations and further details, visit www.bostonnatural.org (calendar entry here).

(Photo Credit: Tim Sackton). 

Food Coop Ambassador Training, Sep. 30

Bring food access to Dorchester! Come hear about the plans to get healthy, affordable food in Dorchester by building a Community Food Co-op. A training and educational workshop will take place Friday, September 30 at the Codman Square Tech Center (450 Washington Street, Dorchester) from 10 to 12 p.m. You may also visit www.dotcommcoop.wordpress.com

Want to contribute in another way? Lend your voice by taking a survey - what would YOU want a co-op to offer? Where should the coop go? Help define a community-inclusive mission by taking the Food Co-op survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L5VMQDC.

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Community Meetings: Urban Agr., Sep. 29 and Oct. 4

Fresh Fruits and VeggiesAs part of an ongoing effort to increase access to affordable, fresh food in Boston, the City of Boston Department of Neighborhood Development has solicited proposals from qualified farmers to cultivate on two City properties in Dorchester. Join the DND as these farmers present their proposals.

A proposal for development of 131 Glenway St. will be presented on Thursday, September 29, at 6:00 p.m. This community meeting will take place at the Erie Ellington Community Center, 31 Erie St., Dorchester, MA. A second proposal regarding 23-29 Tucker St. will be presented on Tuesday, October 4, at 6:45 p.m. The second meeting will be heled in the Great Hall at Codman Square, 6 Norfolk St. Dorchester, MA. View an event flyer or continue on for additional information. >> Read More

DotRox Cooperative Gardening Center Community Mtg., Sep. 22

Do you like to grow plants? Is it hard to buy things nearby for your garden? Come to a meeting about the upcoming DotRox Cooperative Gardening Center on Thursday, Sep. 22, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the Cape Verdean Adult Day Health Center (34 Hancock Street, Dorchester). Info sessions will also be held in Codman and Egleston squares in October. For more information contact Gerald Robbins at 617-241-7717 or gmrobbins@yahoo.com. Read on to learn about the store's offerings and opportunities! >> Read More

DotRox Cooperative Gardening Center Community Mtg., Sep. 15

DotRox

Do you like to grow plants? Is it hard to buy things nearby for your garden? Come to a meeting about the upcoming DotRox Cooperative Gardening Center on Thursday, Sep. 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Grove Hall Library, Jazz Room (41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester). Info sessions will also be held in Codman and Egleston squares in October. For more information contact Gerald Robbins at 617-241-7717 or gmrobbins@yahoo.com. Read on to learn about the store's offerings and opportunities! >> Read More

Brew at the Zoo, Oct. 1

Don’t miss the Second Annual Brew at the Zoo to be held at Franklin Park Zoo on Saturday, October 1 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. To order tickets, please call 617-989-2012 or visit the website http://www.zoonewengland.org/page.aspx?pid=581. Brew at the Zoo tickets cost $50. 

Brew at the Zoo is a “beer tasting” event that features stations hosted by local breweries as well as an opportunity to stroll among the animals in the signature Tropical Forest, which is home to gorillas, lemurs, and many other species. Participating vendors include Berkshire Brewing Company, Blue Hills Brewery, Clown Shoes Beer, Greenvale Vineyards, John Harvard's Brew House, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Long Trail Brewing Company, Narragansett Beer, Peak Organic Brewing Company, Samuel Adams and Watch City Brewing Co. Brew at the Zoo will also feature musical entertainment.

John Harvard’s Brew House is sponsoring and providing all of the food for the event. >> Read More

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