Food

Fresh Fridays with the Dorchester Food Co-op | Every Friday in August

Submitted by GLynch on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 11:37am

The Dorchester Community Food Co-Op needs 8 volunteers ( 1-2 people with vehicles) to help out at Fresh Fridays.  Volunteers with help buy fresh fruits the day befoe event, help set up and serve. on the day of. Fresh Fridays have live entertainment, recipes for new foods and activities for kids. Even if you can't volunteer come out and enjoy Fresh Fridays!

2nd Annual Four Corners Day

Submitted by Mayra Duran on Thu, 06/05/2014 - 2:22pm
Four Corners Day flyer

Greater Four Corners Action Coalition along with Four Corners Main Street and NAN(Neighborhood Association Network) present...

 

The Second Annual Four Corners Day

We Got Flava

 

A fun filled day for the whole family to enjoy!
 

Events and activities

The little ones will be kicking off the event with a fun and adorable parade...and will gather at Mothers Rest Park for cotton candy and carnival style fun! >> Read More

Super Foods and You | January 30

Submitted by RChambers on Thu, 01/23/2014 - 9:43am

On Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 3:30pm, the Uphams Corner Library located at 500 Columbia Rd. in Dorchester will host Super Foods and You.

Uphams Corner Health Center's Nutritionist Molly Warner will introduce Super Foods: Simple, inexpensive foods that revitalize the brain and heart. She'll also share a snack made from Super Foods.

This event is free and is open to the public.

FOr more information contact the Uphams Corner Library at 617-265-0139.

CARIBBEAN NIGHT | December 20

Submitted by RChambers on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 1:44pm
'It may be winter outside, but in my heart it's ....... playing parang, socca, calypso and eating some serious Caribbean food. This Friday December 20th at 6pm it's Caribbean Night Pt. II and we are rolling out the curried crab, Bajan fishcakes, calaloo, stewed chicken, rice and peas, coconut bake, sorrel and mauby .... need I say more! 
 
The location of this event is happening at the:
Dot 2 Dot Cafe
1739 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
                        617-436-2368 (phone) 
                 dot2dotmanager@gmail.com

Saint Brendan 5th Annual Holiday Festival & Bazaar | November 23

Submitted by RChambers on Wed, 11/20/2013 - 3:06pm
Holiday Festival with many vendors selling their unique items.  Triple Decker Designs, Children's Hair Accessories, Scarves, Engraved Items, Baked goods, Holiday Baskets, Jewelry, Raffles, Kids Korner (xmas shopping for the kids), Scholastic Book Fair, Reindeer Cafe, Pictures with Santa and much more. 
 
Located at the Saint Brendan Church, 589 Gallivan Blvd on Saturday, November 23rd from 11am-3pm
 
For more information, questions, or concerns contact:
Christine Bailey at marinb1@comcast.net
 
 

Welcome Back/Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Party | September 27

Submitted by RChambers on Thu, 09/26/2013 - 2:48pm
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2013 • 3-8 PM, the Boston Teachers Union Hall will be having a Back to School Bash / Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser. There will be music, dancing, & food. For 21+ there will be a cash bar. All of the proceeds collected will benefit the American Cancer Society. 
 
*Adults Only (18+)
 
For more information please feel free to contact Brenda Chaney bchaney@btu.org
 

Men of Boston Cook for Women's Health | Sept 26

Submitted by SHuber on Tue, 08/27/2013 - 3:43pm

Men of Boston Cook for Women's Health serves to join some of the Boston area's finest restaurants with local celebrities to help raise funds for critical women's health programs. Since its founding in the 90s, Men of Boston has grown in its impact; leading to the event gaining national attention in 2010 as John King, a supportive Dorchester native, filmed his nightly show John King USA live as he served food to guests. In 2011 celebrities like the Patriot's Vince Wilfork and Governor Deval Patrick joined as chefs, and since Men of Boston has been named one of the ten best Food and Wine Events in Boston by BizBash in consecutive years.

 

Men of Boston takes place at the Gala Tent in front of Codman Square Health Center at 6pm on Thursday, September 26, 2013.

Spring Planting 2013 | March 9

Submitted by otoney on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 12:22pm

 

Don’t Forget…Spring Planting in less than 2 weeks

 

The Green Neighbors Education Committee, Inc. and the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. present:

Spring Planting 2013

Saturday, March 9, 2013, 1:30 PM until 5:30 PM at First Parish Church, 10 Parish Street in the Meeting House Hill section of Dorchester.

 

Learn to grow food at your own home, in your yard, on your porch, inside your house.

 

This is a free event to help people learn how they can fight the world food crisis by learning to grow your own fresh, healthy nutritious foods.

 

Our co-sponsors include:

First Parish Church in Dorchester

Boston Natural Areas Network

The Family Nurturing Center of Dorchester

College Bound Dorchester

Bowdoin Street Health Center >> Read More

Dot 2 Dot Cafe Live Music | Nov. 9

Submitted by Ben Morrow on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 5:25pm

 

Ladies and Gents please come and join Dot2Dot Cafe this Friday for an evening of good food and great music, courtesy of Tolieth and Austin Marks.  Tolieth can nail any tune from gospel, soul, jazz and some very cool renditions of mainstream pop.  Look out for some very funky music, serious jazz on the keyboards and some drumming to get those toes tapping.  $5 charge on the door to go to the band.  Accessible menu, great family atmosphere so come eat, drink and boogie if the music moves you. 

To book a table, please call the café on 617 436 2368 or e-maildot2dotmanager@gmail.com. 

Dinner from 6pm, music from 7pm. 

Wrapping for a Cause | Oct. 28

Submitted by Ben Morrow on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 2:28pm

House of Tafari Collection invites you to a community dinning event happening at Taste of Eden to benefit Wrapping for a Cause. A portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting cancer survivors. Enjoy head wrapping demonstrations with Imani McFarlane and special guest artist Abdou Mboup.

October 28th 2pm-6pm

Taste of Eden 38 Norfold Street, Dorchester

More information: event@wrappingforacause.com 

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