Summer/Vacation Programs

Dorchester Music Clubhouse Summer Bash, Aug. 12

The Dorchester Music Clubhouse will be hosting an extraordinary event on August 12! The "End of the Summer Bash" will conclude the clubhouse's summer programming with a BBQ & Concert. Special guest performers, including a new recording artist "P'Tah" who will be doing a meet and greet, will provide entertainment. Please see the attached flier. You don't want to miss this!

BBQ begins at 6 p.m.; concert follows at 6:30 p.m. A meet and greet will follow. All events take place in the Nike Court. For more information, contact Ayeisha D. Mathis, Music Director, at 617.288.7120 x1410 or amathis@bgcdorchester.org. The Music Clubhouse is located at 1135 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125.

Picnic in the Park: Toe Jam Puppet Band, Aug. 16

Toe Jam Puppet BandPicnic in the Park Community Bridging is a program that offers an opportunity for children, teens, and families to join together with the elderly to share knowledge & experiences while enjoying music, crafts, and other activities. All events take place in Garvey Park. On Tuesday, August 16, experience the unique charm of marionettes when Toe Jam Puppet Band performs at 6:30 p.m.! Sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun. Read on for complete schedule, or check out a flyer here. >> Read More

Picnic in the Park: Rosalita's Puppets, Aug. 8

Rosalita's PuppetsPicnic in the Park Community Bridging is a program that offers an opportunity for children, teens, and families to join together with the elderly to share knowledge & experiences while enjoying music, crafts, and other activities. All events take place in Garvey Park. On Monday, August 8, experience the unique charm of marionettes when Rosalita's Puppets performs! Enjoy tales of dragons, kings, princesses, mermaids and ghosts who sing and dance. Read on for complete schedule, or check out a flyer here. >> Read More

Picnic in the Park: Fun with DJ Steve, Jul. 25

DJ StevePicnic in the Park Community Bridging is a program that offers an opportunity for children, teens, and families to join together with the elderly to share knowledge & experiences while enjoying music, crafts, and other activities. All events take place in Garvey Park. On Monday, July 25, party with Boston's DJ Steve! Songs, games and trivia will light up Garvey Park! Read on for complete schedule, or check out a flyer here. >> Read More

Picnic in the Park: "Magical Creations," Jul. 21

Magical CreationsPicnic in the Park Community Bridging is a program that offers an opportunity for children, teens, and families to join together with the elderly to share knowledge & experiences while enjoying music, crafts, and other activities. All events take place in Garvey Park. On Thursday, July 21, enjoy "Magical Creations" with Su Eaton! "Magical Creations" helps you create your own celebration. Discover and express your own magic in song, movement, art, games, stories and play! Read on for complete schedule, or check out a flyer here. >> Read More

Picnic in the Park: "Illusions Up Close," Jul. 18

Pope's Hill Neighborhood AssociationPicnic in the Park Community Bridging is a program that offers an opportunity for children, teens, and families to join together with our Seniors to share knowledge & experiences while enjoying music, crafts, and other activities. All events take place in Garvey Park. On Monday, July 18, come witness the amazing magic of Dennis Blanchard with "Illusions Up Close"! Dennis will dazzle the crowd with arcane tricks and sleight of hand - prepare to be bewitched! Read on for complete schedule. >> Read More

Parent's Summer Hotline

The City of Boston has just announced the Parent's Summer Hotline. By calling this line - (617) 635-4500 - parents can receive answers to any questions about summer sites, summer programming and safety concerns surrounding both. The line is staffed 24 hours a day. Read on for a message from Mayor Thomas Menino. >> Read More

Lego & Theater Clubs for Kids, PHNA

Lego Club for Kids Update: the Lego and Arts in the Park programs are full! The response was huge; stay tuned for announcements of other summer programming in Dorchester! The Pope's Hill Neighborhood Association is proud to present a very special Lego Club for children at Dorchester’s Garvey Park. As your child moves through the many stages of growth, Lego’s offer toys that foster creativity and encourage the development of motor skills, role‐playing and problem‐solving abilities. The Lego Club @ Garvey Park, sponsored by PHNA, will meet Mondays and Wednesdays July 11th through August 23rd, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a FREE program for children ages 5 to 9. Space is limited. Registration will be based on space availability. Read on & see attachments for registration info.

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"Blue is Back" Family Beach Bash and Splash, Aug. 12 and 13

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay "Best Beaches"Save the Harbor / Save the Bay will host the "Blue is Back" Family Beach Bash and Splash for kids and families on Carson Beach on August 12 and 13, 2011. On Friday, August 12 the celebration will kick off with a day of kids' events and activities on Carson Beach, including a sand castle competition and kite-flying contest. On Saturday, August 13 at noon there will be a family friendly beach party with a short swim and splash, followed by an afternoon concert on Carson Beach. Please stay tuned for more on this exciting event! >> Read More

Fun in the Sun with WIC, Aug. 19

Come have fun in the sun with WIC in Franklin Park and enjoy free raffles, free giveaways and free prizes! "Fun in the Sun" will take place at the Franklin Park Zoo on Friday, August 19, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a free informational day to provide the community with WIC information and other services available to them such as Daycare, Nutrition, Health, Fuel Assistance, Insurance, Housing, Job, Playgroups and Libraries. This event will be held outside of the zoo’s zebra entrance (across from Peabody Circle). Event does not include admission to the zoo. 

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