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“Making Strides for a Better Community” A 3-mile walk to benefit Cruz Youth Summer Works. 

Help Cruz Companies raise awareness and provide jobs to youth in Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan!

Through this walkathon, Cruz C.A.R.E.S. will be focusing on youth employment and theCruz Youth Summer Works program. The program targets youth living in Cruz managed properties and other youth that live in the area. Through a job for the summer, youth are offered an opportunity to develop a wide range of job skills and training in specific careers. A summer job also helps youth to prepare for college and develop their leadership potential.

When: Sat, June 4 8:00-11am

Where: Franklin Park, Dorchester Blue Hill Ave Entrance 

All are welcome to participate! For more information, please email CruzCares@CruzCompanies.com

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The Project D.E.E.P & The Blarney Stone presents the Dorchester Day 5K. Cookout, raffle and awards immediately following the race. 

When: Sun, June 5th 12pm, Registration at 11am.

Where: The Blarney Stone, 1505 Dorchester Ave

Adults:

• $30 Pre Race Fee/$35 Race Day Fee

Children Under 12:

• $15 Pre Race Fee/$20 Race Day Fee

Free T-shirt for the first 50 entries received. 

For more inforamtion or to register online visit projectdeep.org

There’s no need to travel to a galaxy far, far away to get into the Star Wars spirit – The Force will be strong at Franklin Park Zoo.  When members of the New England Garrison and Alderaan Base dressed as characters from the films roam the zoo! The costumed characters are local members of the 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion; groups of Star Wars fans who, with the use of their movie-quality costumes, contribute to the local community through charity and volunteer work.

Guests are encouraged to wear their own Star Wars attire, take photos with the costumed characters and learn about how animal adaptations and behaviors in our galaxy relate to the creatures from the films through scavenger hunts and other activities. The animals will also join in on the fun as they enjoy treats and special Star Wars themed enrichment items throughout the day.

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The purpose of the event Is to have a conversation about the effects of Prostate Cancer and how the barbershop can play a role in decreasing the health inequities of men of color. Food will be available.

When: June 4, 12pm

Where: 663 Warren St • Dorchester, MA

For more info: Please call Mattapan's Finest Barbershop at (617)904-1101

Since 2010 the Friendship Social has provided the oopportunity for enjoyment  for people of all disabilities. It also provides a much nneeded opportunity to socialize with others from the community. More sponsors, gguests and volunteers are welcome.

This event is for everyone with All Disabilities, as well as anyone who would like to make new friends.  Come and take advantage of this opportunity to get together for an amazing night out filled with fun, food, dancing and socializing.

Where:  Florian Hall, 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester, MA

When: Sunday June 12th, 2016, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Music Provided by “Gifted Fingers” Joe Peters And Tony Funches of “The Platters”

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