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THE TOWN MEETING: Defining Dorchester’s History, 1633-1870.  Celebrating the 375^th anniversary of American town government, created on the corner of Pleasant, Pond, and East Cottage Streets in October 1633 by an agreement forming a system of self-government to order the town’s affairs. The Town Meeting, as this system would be called, not only provides a window on the history of the Town of Dorchester, but in a sense is the history of the Town. Using the archival records of the Town, City of Boston Assistant Archivist Patrick Collins will explore how the Town Meeting encompasses all of Dorchester’s history as an autonomous municipality.  Program, October 19, 2008, 2 pm Dorchester Historical Society195 Boston StreetDorchester, MA  02125 Suggested donaton $5.00 

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The days are gettingshorter...but the nights are getting longer.  Don't hesitate to celebratewith friends so great they radiate. We'll raise a glass, apps will pass, andwe'll move into the night en masse.

Informal ice-breakers,appetizers, cash bar and optional group formations for dinner at Vloraand outings to dance & film will be orchestrated. Yourprogressive event fliers are welcome.

$10 at the door

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ODWIN welcomes you to its 44th anniversary gala to recognize those who demonstrate devotion and selflessness to their community and raise funds for their work: enabling adults who would not otherwise be prepared to enter college to do so, thereby creating a better life for themselves and their families.  The event will feature international beer, wine and cuisines as well as a DJ's dance party. This fabulous event is not to be missed!

Cost: $90

Ticket sales, sponsorship opportunities and award nominations can all be handled through the center’s web site www.odwin.org or by contacting the event’s organizers at Consortium Events 617-267-7526. 

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Please join us on Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ Florian Hall 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester MA 02122. 7 til 11pm to help Jake and Kelli on their journey of dealing with Jake's terminal illness.  We will have a silent auction, raffle and 50/50.  All proceeds will go to The Jake A. Severino Fund c/o Mt. Washington Bank Gallivan Blvd Attn: Melanie Anderson.  Please come out and help this young couple in this very difficult time.

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Dorchester Beach Festival
Saturday, August 16th 11:00a to 4:00p at Malibu Beach,  Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA, 02125

The FREE event will feature various games, contests, interactive presentations and activities that will engage attendees in a celebration of the ever-improving Dorchester waterfront. A goal of the event is to encourage families and individuals to enjoy the Savin Hill / Malibu shoreline while heightening awareness of conservation, water safety, health & wellness, recycling, litter control, history and more. Groups such as the Boston Natural Areas Network, New England Aquarium, Dorchester Historical Society, University of Massachusetts Boston, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Franklin Park Zoo, Department of Fish and Game, DotWell, DotBike and more will help facilitate events such as "Under the Sea" sidewalk chalk drawing, NE Aquarium’s Traveling Tidal Pool exhibit, canoeing in the cove, eco-scavenger hunts, beach combing tours led by naturalists, field games and contests, kite decorating/flying, face painting, etc.

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Enjoy a free summer concert in Hemingway Park. Code 51 & DD Martin on August 7 at 7:00pm.

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We are hosting our 1st Sistahood meetup. The purpose of our meeting will be to connect both new sistah's and old ones to resources and info in Boston that they may not know about.

We are leaving the rumors behind about Boston, We will be the difference that we need to see in Boston's Sistahood. "We are welcoming new sistahs and embracing the old."

See the full event details at http://women.meetup.com/1224/calendar/8315585/.

Please RSVP seats are filling up fast!

Carla Smith, Sistahood Organizer

617-989-1002

boston.sistahs@gmail.com

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The Road Race to support Kit Clark Meals on Wheels Program. Over 600 meals are delivered daily to homebound seniors in the Greater Boston area. Kit Clark serves 4,000 seniors with a wide range of supportive services to help seniors to live independently and with dignity in their community

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You are cordially invited to a
Dorchester Poolside Barbecue see attachment for more details.

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Berklee College of Music, the Fenway Civic Association and ParkARTS present Swingin' in Mothers Rest a series of outdoor concerts (weather permitting) from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Mothers Rest Playground located down the stairs from the Boylston St. bridge at the corner of Boylston St. and The Fenway, Boston, MA. Folding chairs, blankets and picnic dinners are encouraged. For more information, call (617) 747-2447. This is a FREE event.

July 23: Berklee Jazz Workshop directed by Terri Lyne Carrington and Rick DiMuzio