The Boston area is home to a large Haitian-American community which stretches from Cambridge to Mattapan, placing Roxbury right in the center. On Oct. 27th, attend a panel discussion which discusses the rise, growth, and cultural life of the Haitian community in Roxbury. The panel includes Marjorie Salvodon, Assoc Professor at Suffolk University; Kathleen Jeanty, Mayor's Office of New Bostonians; Gerard Georges, Senior Project Manager at Fletcher Thompson Architects; and Manolia Charlotin, Editor and Business Manager at the Boston Haitian Reporter.
Wednesday, October 27, 7pm-9pm Free
Haley House Bakery Cafe, 12 Dade St
Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Dinner is available for purchase.
The Dorchester Board of Trade Holiday Party will take place Tuesday, December 14th, at 5:30. The DBOT will accept cash contributions and donations of toys for distribution to worthy Dorchester charities at the event. The party will be at Phillips Old Colony House at 780 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester. Tickets are $15.00. There is plenty of free parking!
Halloween Teen Skate Night: The John P. Holland Council presents Halloween Teen Skate Night, Oct 29, 6-10pm. Cleveland Community Center, 11 Charles St, Dorchester. 617-635-5141.jpg)
Stay informed about local education! The BPS now offers a new site that will keep every family and student up to date on what’s taking place within the Boston Public Schools: visit 
Community members: opportunities abound during the holiday season! The ABCD Dorchester Neighborhood Service Center, Project Bread, Salvation Army, Toys for Tots (City of Boston), Globe Santa, and many other local organizations offer a variety of holiday assistance programs. Look for more updates as the holidays approach! Specific program info after the break. (Image Credit: .jpg)
Traverse Boston during October's spooky twilight. Wear your costume and bring a bag on a scavenger hunt through Egleston's creepiest haunts! Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. 4:00 pm Oct. 29. Location(s) after the break.
Join Liora Beer, Director of Artmorpheus, an organization which connects artists with resources, for the next Dorchester Arts Collaborative Breakfast on Oct. 29 at Victoria's Diner. Learn about Liora's recently launched program, "Micro-loans for Artists.".jpg)
Bundle up for a Ronan Park Movie Night on Friday, October 29 at 7pm. "Coraline" will screen at Ronan Park, near the tot lot. Join the Friends of Ronan Park for a screening of Coraline. Free refreshments (including hot apple cider!) while they last. Bring your family, coats, blankets, and something to sit on!
Join Four Corners Main Street at their 10th Annual Meeting to discuss ideas and share resources for operating your business in these challenging times. Connect with leaders in banking and insurance! The event will take place at 6:30pm, in the Dorchester Neighborhood Service Center.
Dorchester House, one of two health centers parent to DotWell and MyDorchester, will hold a "groundbreaking" event to celebrate the start of its expansion. The construction project, titled "The Doctor Will See you NOW!", will commence Tuesday, October 26th at 11:30am. Mayor Menino will be in attendance, and members of the community are invited to attend! Light refreshments will be served after the event. Please RSVP by emailing 
