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More than two dozen cooks will be competing for bragging rights to the best chili in town at the 10th Annual Dorchester Chili Cook-Off. Restaurant chefs and cooks from civic and youth groups, local police and fire stations, and a few politicians will offer all-manner of chili to patrons while the Hot Tamales Brass Band performs New Orleans and Dixieland jazz and DJ Ed Regal entertains the crowd. There will be games and great raffles, all to raise money for the Dorchester Day Parade.  

When: Sunday March, 13 4-7 p.m. 

Where: IBEW Local 103 Hall, 256 Freeport St. Dorchester. 

Admission is $20; $30 for a family of up to $4. Additional children are $5 and kids under 5 are free. 

In this one-hour presentation, historian Christopher Daley will explore the history of the Irish community in Boston from the first real migration of the Irish in 1718, to the arrival of the Scotch-Irish or the 'Ulster Irish', and the pre-famine trickle of Irish Immigrants and the corresponding increase in Anti-Irish/Catholic sentiment within Boston.

When: Tuesday, March 29 at 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Where: Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library
1520 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester 02122

Come enjoy a celebration of St. Patrick's Day as these dancers demonstrate their athleticism, skill, and poise while presenting traditional and contemporary styles of Irish dance.

The 'Celebrate!' series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America's rich cultural diversity through the arts.With generous support from the Highland Street Foundation, performances are free. >> Read More

ADSL annual fundraiser, please come out to support them and enjoy;

• Raffles
• Games
• Food
• Auctions
• Cash bar 
• And music

Please invite friends and bring lots of family, it is always a great time, and for a good cause. All proceeds go to developing and supporting the All Dorchester Sports League (ADSL). Without your support ADSL would not be able to continue it's mission to support the youth of Dorchester and its surrounding communities. They hope you will celebrate with them this past years accomplishments and enjoy the fun night they have in store for you.

When: Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Where: International Union of Elevator Constructors Hall - 50 Park St Boston, MA 02122  >> Read More

Louis D. Brown Peace Institute invites you to participate in the historic 20th Annual Mother’s Day Walk For Peace. Peace isn’t simply the absence of violence; peace is the presence of healing, reconciliation, and accountability.

The Mother’s Day Walk is a celebration to create communities where all families can live in peace and all children are valued. More than that, the Mother’s Day Walk is a commitment to do the work necessary to bring that vision of peace to life. Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is walking to raise $600,000 so that they can sustain the Peace Institute as a center of healing, teaching, and learning for families impacted by murder, grief, trauma, and loss. 

When: Sunday, May 8 at 7 AM

Where: Louis D. Brown Peace Institute,  15 Christopher St, Dorchester 02122

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