CTDN Unity Day Celebration-Egleston Sq; 3 Election Candidate Forums--schedule; Eviction Blockade POSTPONED, Foreclosure Prevent Wrkshp

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The Antidote For The Apathetic

 

CONTENTS

 

1.     SBN's Seventh ALLocal Dinner with Garden Girl  (8/21--5:00pm)

 

2.     Unity Day Celebration! In Egleston Square (8/22--1:00-5pm)

 

3.     Boston City Council Weekly TV Programming Schedule (8/23-9/3)

 

4.     THREE ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUMS (8/24, 8/26, 9/1--each forum begins @ 6:00pm/doors open @ 5:00pm)

        (SEE SCHEDULE BELOW...)

 

5.     Eviction Blockade in Everett called off.  (POSTPONED TO 8/26, or maybe 9/19)

 

6.     Foreclosure Prevention Workshop (8/26--8:00pm)

 

7.     Enjoy two mid-summer evenings on Fort Hill (August + September 2010)

 

8.     Meeting to discuss how we make Egleston Square a better place to live, work + play.  (8/25--7:00pm)

 

9.     KINGS & QUEENS of BOSTON--Labor Day Weekend Jam @ Prince Hall  (9/4--10pm-2am)

 

10.   Health Care is a Human Right!! (10/5--7:00pm)

 

DETAILS BELOW...

 

 

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1.   SBN's Seventh ALLocal Dinner with Garden Girl  (8/21--5:00pm)

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Join Sustainable Business Network's Seventh ALLocal Picnic Absolutely Local & Luscious Eat Local Food & Meet Local People On Saturday, August 21st from 2 pm - 5 pm, the Local Food Committee of the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) in collaboration with The Partnership, Inc. invites you to our ALLocal Picnic with Garden Girl This will be a very special summer afternoon at the home and gardens of Patti Moreno of Garden Girl TV.  Enjoy a $35 family style picnic in Roxbury with fresh ingredients harvested from Patti's own gardens as well as other gardens in the Boston area.  Children under 10 are welcome for $10. ALL = Absolutely Local & Luscious!  ALL ingredients will be: sourced, processed, prepared as close to Roxbury as possible and within New England.  Registration and Directions and Details On her Garden Girl TV website, Patti says "I want to bring you into my home and garden, to let you twist those juicy tomatoes off the vine and bring them to the dinner table. I want to empower individuals to supplement their daily diets with fresh locally grown food from their back yards, patios, decks and window boxes." and you are getting the chance to actually do this for real!!! "The Garden Girl compound, three-quarters of an acre, is just up the road from Roxbury Crossing. Her main garden is made of 16 raised beds and she also has a 40-by-13-foot raised bed "kitchen garden" designed to feed her family of three for at least six months of the year - plus coops she built for eight chickens, stalls for two cashmere goats, and hutches for eight angora rabbits." (Boston Globe) From this setting, Patti has created hundreds of how-to videos, easily viewed on her website, that motivate thousands across the country to get growing.  Sign up for this picnic of grilled meat, corn on the cob, a variety of salads and a seasonal dessert and then go for information packed entertainment and inspiration at Garden Girl TV. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.  www.mass.gov/agr Below are the facts about the ALLocal Picnic: Registration What:   Buffet Family Picnic with appetizers, salads, grilled food & dessert      Prepared with 100% hyper locally grown and processed food      Sponsored by Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston Where: Home of Garden Girl, Patti Moreno      Highland Park/Fort Hill      Roxbury, MA      Directions will be sent after registration When:  Saturday, August 21 from 2 - 5 pm   Menu:  Picnic style event:  choice of grilled meats or vegetarian salads     (Specify preference when you register)   Price:   $35 including beverages (no alcohol)                $10 for kids under 10 years old   Transportation:  Buses: 14,15, 22, 23, 28, 29, 41,42,44,45,66 Parking available on the street Funds Benefit:  Sustainable Business Network's Local Food Committee,        Registration: With limited seating, these events sell out quickly.      Register now by clicking here.                                                                                                                                  The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston (SBN) is an organization of almost 1000 locally owned and independent businesses and their friends whose mission is to engage business and community leaders in building economies that are green, local, and fair. For more information please email: emily@sbnboston.org

 

 

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2.  Unity Day Celebration! In Egleston Square (8/22--1:00-5pm)

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UNITY DAY

CELEBRATION!

Photo by Shonda Williams

 

FEATURING

Music & DJ

Refreshments

Kids' games

Basketball tournament

Raffle

Talent show

Free resources for your family

and tons of fun!

 

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Family fun for all ages.

No RSVP necessary!

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Sunday, August 22, 1:00–5:00

in Egleston Square

Corner of Washington & School Sts.

 

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SPONSORED BY THE EGLESTON SQUARE COALITION

Egleston Square Main Street · US Security · 826 Boston · St. Mary of the Angels · Franklin Park Coalition JPNDC · Urban Edge · Father Jack Roussin Community Center · YMCA · The Dimock Center Teen Empowerment · Egleston Square Library · The Office of Councilor Chuck Turner

· E-13 Police Frank-lin Park Tennis Association ·

Boston Public Schools Office of Family and Student Engagement

 

 

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3.   Boston City Council Weekly TV Programming Schedule (8/23-9/3)

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Boston City Council

Television

Comcast Channel 51

10 AM to 5 PM

and

www.cityofboston.gov/citycouncil/live.asp

      

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Weekly Programming Schedule    8/23 – 9/3 2010*

 

Monday August 23

10:30am        Housing regarding funding for repairs and renovation to BHA properties 8/17 (1:08)

12:30pm        Women & Healthy Communities on families impacted by violence and recommendations regarding City's response 8/11 (4:08)

 

Tuesday August 24                          

10:00am         Committee of the Whole on free cash and special funds available to the general fund 6/2 (3:28)

12:30pm         Economic Development & Planning on grant appropriations for Living Cities grant (LIVE) 

  3:00pm         Education on Food & Nutrition Services Program 4/15 (1:59)

 

Wednesday August 25

10:00am         Education/ Labor, Youth Affairs & Human Rights on maintenance and upkeep of Boston Public School buildings 6/24 (1:47)

12:00pm         Boston City Council Meeting (LIVE)

  2:00pm         Economic Development & Planning on the Downtown Business Improvement Petition 8/2 (2:13)

 

Thursday August 26             

10:00am         Public Safety on eliminating community liaisons/ diversifying the police force 6/8 (3:40)

  2:00pm         Ways & Means FY11Budget: Boston Fire Department 6/18 (2:24)

 

Friday August 27

10:00am         Boston City Council Meeting 8/25

12:00pm         Boston City Council Meeting 8/4 (3:54)

  3:00pm         Government Operations on various fees and fine changes 6/14 (1:24)

 

Monday August 30

10:30am        Ways & Means on City's financial investments and the utilization of community banks 5/25 (1:52)

12:30pm        Ways & Means FY11Budget: Boston Public Schools- Schools Assignment & Transportation 5/24 (3:40)

 

Tuesday August 31              

10:00am        Economic Development & Planning on Downtown Business Improvement District Petition 8/2 (2:13)

12:30pm        Ways & Means FY11Budget: Property & Construction Management 5/14 (1:57)

   2:30pm        City & Neighborhood Services & Veteran Affairs on mobile restaurant industry licensing and regulation (LIVE)

                       

Wednesday September 1

10:00am         Boston City Council Meeting 8/25

12:00pm         Boston City Council Meeting (LIVE)

  2:30pm         Ways & Means FY11Budget: Boston Police Department 6/14 (2:11)

 

Thursday September 2                   

10:00am         Education on the inclusionary model for special needs children in Boston Public Schools 5/4 (3:44)

  2:00pm         Ways & Means/ Education on FY11Budget: Boston Public Schools- Access & Achievement Gaps 6/15 (2:42)

 

Friday September 3

10:00am         Boston City Council Meeting 9/1

12:00pm         Ways & Means FY11Budget: Boston Centers for Youth & Families 6/7 (3:18)

3:30pm         Post Audit & Oversight on review of FY10Budget- Boston Centers for Youth & Families 4/6 (1:12)  

 

   * Note: Programming Schedule is subject to change based on the scheduling and length of Live Hearings and Meetings, which will be carried in their entirety.

 For more information on Boston City Council Television, contact Kerry Jordan at 617-635-2208 or Kerry.Jordan@cityofboston.gov

 

 

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4.   THREE ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUMS (8/24, 8/26, 9/1--each forum begins @ 6:00pm/doors open @ 5:00pm)

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See attached Flyer Forum 1,2,3 FINAL

 

 

 

FORUM 1                                                         FORUM 2

2nd Suffolk Senate and                                            2nd Suffolk Senate and

5th Suffolk Representative Candidates                     6th Suffolk Representative Candidates

(Marie St. Fleur's open seat)                                  (Willie Mae Allen's open seat)

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - (6:00pm)                     Thursday, August 26, 2010 - (6:00pm)

Hibernian Hall                                                     Prince Hall Grand Lodge

184 Dudley Street Roxbury, MA 02119                               24 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02121

 

 

FORUM 3

State Auditor & Treasurer Candidates

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - (6:00pm)

Reggie Lewis Athletic Center

1350 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02120

 

TIME

All Forums Start @ 6:00 pm - Doors Open @ 5:00 pm

 

 

Co-Sponsors:

Alpha Phi Alpha Gamma Epsilon Lamda

Black Ministerial Alliance

Boston Tenant Coalition

Boston Workers Alliance

Chelsea Collaborative

Chinese Progressive Association

Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated

Disability Policy Consortium

Dorchester Bay Economical Development

Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative

East Boston Ecumenical Community Council

Garrison Trotter Neighborhood Assoc.

Greater Boston Interfaith Organization

Hyde Square Task Force

La Alianza Hispana

Lawrence Community Works

Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights

Madison Park Development Corporation

Mass Alliance of HUD Tenants

Mass. Immigration and Refugee Assoc.

Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance

Massachusetts Senior Action Council

Massachusetts Transgender Political

Coalition

Mattapan Civic Association

NAACP - Boston Branch

New England United 4 Justice

NUBE

¿ Oíste?

Project R.I.G.H.T.

Providers' Council

Think Politics

Union of Minority Neighborhoods

Urban League of Eastern MA

Young Professionals Network

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.,

Delta Omicron Zeta Chapter

 

Sponsored By:

 

                               

 

 

 

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5.  Eviction Blockade in Everett called off.  (POSTPONED TO 8/26, or maybe 9/19)

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Monday Everett Eviction Blockade called off

  Eviction postponed at least to Aug. 26, maybe to Sept. 19

  We hope to complete negotiations for a sale by then

 

Dear friends

 

     Thankfully, the Dumerant families were given more time by the Malden District Ct.  GMAC's lawyer rejected any further stay, despite a new offer from Boston Community Capital to buy the property at real value and resell to the Dumerants, and despite the fact that Mrs. Dumerant had surgery only Thursday.  Nothing matters to the Bank but the bottom line.

     We only put out our alert when it was clear the Bank would not voluntarily back down.  The court was our last effort before the blockade became necessary.

 

     As always, thank you for following our eviction blockade alerts.  We are winning many cases.  Families regularly proclaim victory in our Tuesday night meetings.  But the struggle remains very tough.  Our victories are often won at the last minute.  We count on your support to make that possible.

     We will continue to follow the Dumerant's case.  And there are other families who may need a blockade alert in early September.

 

The new law

     Passage of the new law mandating just cause eviction protection for tenants in foreclosed buildings (the Governor signed last Saturday) was a very significant victory.  Banks will be forced to end all no-fault evictions of tenants.  We still must defend former owners in street actions against the Banks.  And the Banks may sell tenant-occupied properties to investors who will then themselves seek to evict (the new law applies only to the foreclosing lender).  We will be defending our members against those investors.  We encourage everyone facing a foreclosure sale to have their buildings well decorated with our signs and arrange for some of our members to come with our banner at the auction

 

     Thank you again.

 

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6.    Foreclosure Prevention Workshop (8/26--8:00pm)

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Hi Everyone -

Please see info attachment (Boston Invitation) re a home foreclosure prevention workshop

Thursday, Aug. 26, 2:00 - 8:00 PM, at the Hynes Convention Center. 

Sponsored by Governor Patrick and Mayor Menino.  This session has two fantastic opportunities: 

• Meet with housing and credit counselors

AND

• Meet face-to-face with mortgage lenders (please see attachment for specific lenders)

 

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7.  Enjoy two mid-summer evenings on Fort Hill (August + September 2010)

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August 16, 2010 Tours  Donate  Employment  Volunteer  Internships  Heart of the Hub Follow us on

It's that time of year when we start hearing words like "harvest" and "back to school" returning to everyday conversation. As hot as it's been this year, it's hard to believe that the countdown to autumn is already happening! However, with a couple of weeks left in August, we're determined to make the most of the rest of summer. Join us for two memorable mid-summer nights featuring the food and art that make being in Roxbury so special. Space is limited and nights like these are rare pleasures. In the meantime, we are happy to announce that Discover Roxbury is growing and looking for people to join our team. We have part-time job openings, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Please visit the respective pages on our website for details and information on how to apply. See you around the neighborhood.

Tours & Events: Ekua's Evening Art Walk Follow Ekua Holmes, an exceptional Roxbury-based artist, on a leisurely walking tour of the visual arts on Highland Park/Fort Hill. In addition to visiting impressive pieces of public art around the neighborhood, enter the private home studios of local artists. This personalized look at Roxbury's art community is a fantastic introduction to the variety of artists and types of art on view during Roxbury Open Studios. Thursday, August 26, 6pm-8pm. Limit 20 people. RSVP ($5) online or by calling 617-427-1006. Tour departs Roxbury Crossing Station at 6pm. Get more! *Visit our Tours & Events page for details about these events and others this summer. Additional happenings around Roxbury: HYCC Flea Market Find great deals on back to school, houseware, and other items at this community flea market. Baked goods and other refreshments will be available. Saturday, August 21, 10am-3pm Marcella Park Directions, vendor, & rain date info: 617-427-0613 or hyccroxbury@hotmail.com. ----------------------------------------------------------- Boston Day & Evening Academy Garden Dedication Join Mayor Menino and student gardeners and artists as they dedicate BDEA's new sculpture installation. The butterfly garden, organic vegetable garden, and renovated greenhouse will also be open for viewing. Wednesday, September 15, 5:30pm Boston Day & Evening Academy, 20 Kearsage Ave Info: akunst@comcast.net ----------------------------------------------------------- 33rd John Coltrane Memorial Concert The Boston-based John Coltrane Memorial Concert (JCMC) is an annual recognition of Coltrane's spiritual and musical legacy and the world's oldest annual performance tribute to Coltrane. The special guest for JCMC 2010 will be Anthony Brown's Asian American Orchestra from the San Francisco/Oakland Bay area. Thu, Sept 16-Sat, Sept 18, various times Northeastern University Info: www.jcmc.neu.edu, 617-373-8700, EW.OToole@neu.edu

Foundation Supporters: Anonymous (2)                                  Sponsors:

Click Here To Join Our Mailing List!

 

 

 

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8.  Meeting to discuss how we make Egleston Square a better place to live, work + play.  (8/25--7:00pm)

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YOU CAN MAKE EGLESTON A BETTER

PLACE to live, work and play!

 

 

JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS,

MERCHANTS AND

FRIENDS…

 

…AND SHARE IDEAS:

 Where should we paint a mural?

 Where do we need more flowers?

 What things do YOU want to see in Egleston?

 

JOIN US FOR A BRIEF CONVERSATION…

WEDS. AUG. 25TH  -  7:00pm

2nd floor YMCA/GECHS

For more information:

Contact Reyito Santiago: 617-210-5547

or

Betsy Cowan: 617-522-7752

 

 

 

 

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9.   KINGS & QUEENS of BOSTON--Labor Day Weekend Jam @ Prince Hall  (9/4--10pm-2am)

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10.   Health Care is a Human Right!! (10/5--7:00pm)

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health care is a human right

So get your corporate hands off my health care!

 

Quentin Davis     evolving status quo with national health reform

Sandy Eaton     single payer fight - state & national campaigns

Cliff Holmes      socialized medicine around the world

A discussion on the healthcare crisis & what to do about it. 

Tuesday evening, October 5th @ 7:00

82 Green Street, Jamaica Plain

formerly the Bowditch School

near Green Street Orange Line 

free & open to the public

refreshments provided

Massachusetts Committees of Correspondence

for Democracy & Socialism

PO Box 301516, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

617-510-6496 - MWOLFSON@hsph.harvard.edu  

 

 

 

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ROXBURY:                   WARD 8, Pcts 3-4, 7;           WARD 9, Pcts 3-5;          WARD 11, Pcts 1-3, 5;     WARD  12, Pcts 1-9

DORCHESTER:            Ward 7, Pct 10;                    Ward 8, Pcts 5-6;             Ward 13, Pcts 1-2, 4-5

SOUTH END:                Ward 4, Pct 4;                      Ward 9, Pct 2

FENWAY :                     Ward 4, Pcts 5, 8-9 

 

 

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