D7DN City Council voting to replace Councillor Turner!!!, All out for the Demonstration at the School Committee Hearing Wed 6pm, + more...

Welcome to The District 7 Daylight Network:

The Antidote For The Apathetic

 

(Also known as The Chuck Turner Daylight Network)

 

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YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED  TO ATTEND THE

WED., DECEMBER 15, 2010 - 12:00PM

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

 

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND,

YOU CAN VIEW

THE PROCEEDINGS 'LIVE' ON

Comcast Ch 51.

 

"Order of Council President Michael P. Ross for a

Special Preliminary Municipal Election for District"

(City Council District 7--Chuck's Office)

 

 

CONTENTS

 

1.   -PARENTS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS--All Out To Defend Public Education - MEETING TONIGHT  (12/14--6:30pm)

      -DEMONSTRATION TO STOP THE VOTE AT THE BOSTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MTG.            (12/15--6:00pm)

 

2.    Grove Hall Update: Foreclosure Relief Forum                                                                     (12/16—6:000pm)

 

3.   HANCOCK CIVIC MEETING NOTICE/SCHEDULE                                                        (12/16--6:30-8:00pm)

 

4.   Dinner with Union of Minority Neighborhoods                                                                        (12/17--7:00pm)

 

5.   Please drop off unwrapped toys for The Dimock Center's Holiday Toy Drive                    (DEADLINE 12/18/10)

 

6.   3rd Annual Toy Give Away--Multi-Cultural Independent Living Center/Boston                    (12/18--1:00-4:00pm)

 

7.   Bicycle Survey Dinner (FREE DINNER) @ Project Right                                                                   (12/20)

 

8    Blood Drive @ St. Katherine Drexel Church                                                              (1/22/11--Noon-5:00pm)

 

9.   Message from Concerned Residents re: RNC---Roxbury Neighborhood Council

 

10  Season's Greetings From the Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program

 

DETAILS BELOW...

 

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1.   -PARENTS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS--All Out To Defend Public Education - MEETING TONIGHT (12/14--6:30pm)

      -DEMONSTRATION TO STOP THE VOTE AT THE BOSTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MTG.           (12/15--6:00pm)

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Take Action to
Defend Public Education
DEMONSTRATE 12/15 to STOP THE VOTE!
NO SCHOOL CLOSINGS!
SAVE OUR SCHOOLS!
The Future of our children is at risk

CEQE MEETING TUESDAY DEC 14 6:30 PM - English High
PLAN FIGHTBACK ACTIONS

 

 At the urging of the Boston Municipal Research Bureau, an organization representing big banks and financial institutions, on Dec 2 the school department presented an expanded plan to CLOSE 11 SCHOOLS AND MERGE 10 OTHERS! They plan to VOTE on this DEC 15 at ENGLISH HIGH! And in January they plan to present a student assignment proposal that will curtail choice and further return to racist segregated patterns of the past.  We must unite and organize to fight back even more strongly! Keep ALL of the schools open! No further Resegregation!

WE MUST DEMONSTRATE ON DECEMBER 15 TO STOP THE VOTE ON THIS PLAN WHICH IS AN ATTACK ON CHILDREN OF COLOR, SPECIAL ED STUDENTS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER STUDENTS OF BOSTON.

THOUSANDS OF FLYERS HAVE BEEN PRINTED -- PLEASE PICK UP FLYERS AT ENGLISH HIGH OR AT THE SCHOOL BUS UNION OFFICE at 25 Colgate Rd, Roslindale (near Forest Hills) (call 617-524-7073 or 617-524-3507) or at the International Action Center at 284 Amory St Jamaica Plain (call 617-522-6626 or 617-942-0669)

Or print out the flyer from the pdf below and make your own copies!

Please let Frank Neisser (frankneisser@gmail.com) know where you can distribute or which impacted school you can cover. Impacted schools listed below:

We want to reach all the impacted schools with the flyer between now and Wednesday! The directly impacted schools now include:

Slated to be closed: Fifield Elementary, Middle School Academy, Faragut Elementary and Agassiz Elementary, in addition to the East Zone Early Learning Center, the Gavin Middle School, the Roger Clap and Ralph Waldo  Emerson elementary schools, the Engineering School, and the Social Justice Academy and moving the  Community Academy of Science and Health. 

To be merged (involves program cuts): Lee Academy, Lee Elementary, Alleghieri, Umana, Urban Science Academy, Parkway Academy of Technology and Health, Brook Farm Business and Service Career Academy, Media Communications Technology High School, Excel High School, Monument High School.

Download pdf color  black & white

Coalition for Equal Quality Education - www.equalqualityeducation.org • EqualQualityEducation@gmail.com

 

 

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2.    Grove Hall Update: Foreclosure Relief Forum (12/16—6:000pm)

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This program is one of the more effective initiatives around.

Please share this information with those people who may need assistance.
  

FORECLOSURE RELIEF FORUM

 

Thursday, December 16, 2010

6:00 pm

 

Vine Street Community Center

339 DUDLEY STREET

 

Good Afternoon,
 
I hope that this message reaches you in good spirits. Allow me to take a moment on behalf of Boston Community Capital's Stabilizing Urban Neighborhoods (SUN) Initiative to invite you to our Foreclosure Relief Forum.

 

This forum is for anyone who may be experiencing the hardships of foreclosure.

 

You will learn of what options may be available to you. If you are not dealing with foreclosure learn how you can become a front line of defense in helping someone else. Speakers include Patricia Hanratty, President, Aura Mortgage Advisors and NSP Residential.

 

The Program will be held on Thursday, December 16th from 6pm until 8pm at the Vine Street Community Center, 339 Dudley Street. Refreshments will be served.
 
Please share this email with others. Foreclosure impacts all of us.
 
Sincerely,
 
Marchelle D. Jacques-Yarde
 Outreach & Marketing Specialist
 Stabilizing Urban Neighborhoods (SUN)
  Boston Community Capital
  57 Warren Street
  Roxbury, MA 02119
     617.933.5880 (O)
     617.980.3426 (C)

 

 

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3.   HANCOCK CIVIC MEETING NOTICE/SCHEDULE (12/16--6:30-8:00pm)

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***HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON and ALL THE BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR***

 

 

HANCOCK STREET CIVIC ASSOCIATION
c/o: Robert Mickiewicz, President
7 Whittemore Terrace
Dorchester, Ma. 02125
Fax:(617) 436-6438
 

TO:    ALL CIVIC LEADERS, RESIDENTS, GUESTS
         AND INTERESTED PERSONS

RE:    MEETING NOTICE                               


THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE

HANCOCK STREET CIVIC ASSOCIATION,

WILL BE HELD ON (Third Thursday of Each Month):

THURSDAY,  DECEMBER 16, 2010,  AT 6:30-8:00 PM

AT:   SECOND FLOOR (2ND FLR.)
        BIRD STREET COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING
        500 COLUMBIA ROAD,
        DORCHESTER, MA. 02125

Meet With Areas B & C Police, State & City Representatives, Discuss
Issues.  Find Out What's Really Going On In The Neighborhood!

If You Or Your Organization Wish To Make An Announcement Or
Presentation, please Contact Us In Advance To Be Placed On The Agenda. 

Flyers And Handouts Should Be Sent To:  

                7 WHITTEMORE TERRACE, DORCHESTER, MA. 02125-2119

YOUR ATTENDANCE IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED!

OUR NEXT MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON:         

 JANUARY 20, 2011
 FEBRUARY 17, 2011
 MARCH 17, 2011
 APRIL 21, 2011
 MAY 19, 2011
 JUNE 16, 2011
 JULY 21, 2011
 AUGUST 18, 2011
 SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
 OCTOBER 20, 2011

 NOVEMBER 17, 2011

 

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4.   Dinner with Union of Minority Neighborhoods (12/17--7:00pm)

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Dear Brothers and Sisters This holiday season, now more than ever, we need to come together. We began our discussions during The Gathering last weekend and we must continue them. Come and break bread in hopes that we can fight the powers that be. We encourage you all to bring drinks or a dish on Friday, December 17th at 7pm on 42 Seaverns Ave in Jamaica Plain. All of us, as Brothers and Sisters need to stick together. Peace and Love Horace Small Union of Minority Neighborhoods /  42  Seaverns Ave / Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130 /  617-522-3349

 

  

 

 

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5.  Please drop off unwrapped toys for The Dimock Center's Holiday Toy Drive  (DEADLINE 12/18/10)

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Holiday Toy Drive for The Dimock Center The Dimock Center provides new toys and books to over 1,500 children during the holidays each year. Please make this a holiday to remember by donating an unwrapped toy or book to our Holiday Toy Drive. You may drop your gift at the Development Office at 55 Dimock Street in Roxbury, Cheney Building, 2nd floor or you can visit our Henry Bear's Park. Henry Bear's Park is pleased to be the official sponsor of the Holiday Toy Drive. You can purchase a gift from one of their three locations located in Arlington, Brookline & Cambridge. They will match any toy or book brought into Henry Bear's Park, or purchased from them, for a child from birth to 14 years old. They are also offering a 20% discount on any toy or book purchased from Henry Bear's Park for the Dimock Toy Drive until December 18. If you prefer to purchase online, please visit www.henrybear.com and use the coupon code "DIMOCK"  at check-out. Please help us make this a special holiday for all of the children at The Dimock Center. The need is great and so many kids will benefit from your generosity! Who is Henry Bear's Park: "For over 33 years, Boston area families have relied on us for the best selection of quality toys, and our expert advice and service."  Their 3 stores are located in: Henry Bear's Park Cambridge Location: Porter Square Shopping Center Henry Bear's Park Brookline Location: 19 Harvard St. Henry Bear's Park Arlington Location: 685 Mass Ave. Special Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors: Henry Bear's Park Northeast Energy and Commerce Association: NECA NECN Northeastern University The Pohly Company Telemundo The TJX Companies Toys for Tots Verizon The Westin Copley Place THE WORD www.thewordboston.com pat@thewordboston.com (617) 775-4273

 

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6.  3rd Annual Toy Give Away--Multi-Cultural Independent Living Center/Boston   (12/18--1:00-4:00pm)

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7.  Bicycle Survey Dinner (FREE DINNER) @ Project Right (12/20)

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8  Blood Drive @ St. Katherine Drexel Church  (1/22/11--Noon-5:00pm)

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CELEBRATE, COMMEMORATE, ACT!

Give the Gift of Life.  Give Blood.

 

 

 Monday, January 17, 2011

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

at

St. Katharine Drexel Church

517 Blue Hill Avenue - Dorchester

 

Sponsored by:  Office of Outreach & Cultural Diversity – Black Catholic Ministries,

 The American Red Cross and the National Black Catholic Congress   

Snacks * Door Prizes

Please call 1-800-GIVE LIFE for more information or to make

an appointment to donate blood.

(Appointments preferred but walk-ins welcome)

 

			Advance notice requested for ASL interpretation.  Please call (617) 746-5815.

 

 

 

  

 

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9.   Message from Concerned Residents re: RNC---Roxbury Neighborhood Council

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To all,

 

I hope everyone received their recruitment packets. Due to the responses I have received today more than those in our database have responded and are willing to not only support our work to reform the RNC but sign up to become active in their sub - districts.

 

With the limited time I have to spend on this community emergency of the RNC, I have made a conscious decision to focus my time and energy with those who are recruiting and those who have become members through our outreach.

 

 A lot has been done. There's a lot more to be done in order to build bridges between community obstacles and community solutions. The process for the community RNC  election is on track. it is  important to combine efforts towards Roxbury's bigger picture.

 

I will contact all of you on the list. We will keep everyone apprised of upcoming meetings.

 

Thank You,

KXA

Roxbury Community Organizer 

 

Klare Allen  - roxsafetynet@yahoo.com

 

 

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10  Season's Greetings From the Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program

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Season's Greetings

 

We wish to thank you for your prayers

as we move towards s new year

We hope that your year will end with a prayer for others

As the prayer for a friend begins with we and not me

Happy Holidays

 

From the Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program

 

Performing,  

 "The Harlem Renaissance Revisited With a Gospel Flavor" 

 

At the Main Stage in the McCormack Building

At U/Mass Boston

 

 * April 21st  2011, 7PM *

& 

 ** April 23rd 2011, Matinee 2PM ** 

 

Thank You For Supporting The Arts

 

 

--Haywood Fennell, Sr.

 

 

 

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THIS  ISN'T  THE  END, 

IT'S  JUST  THE  BEGINNING?

This struggle will continue!!!!

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While we share this information with you, it should not be seen as an endorsement of their services.

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District 7 Boston City Council Office

One City Hall Square

Boston, MA 02201

Phone (617) 635-3510    /     Fax  (617) 635-3734

                                                   ChuckTurner --->  cturner694  @comcast.net                    Lorraine.Fowlkes   @cityofboston.gov

 

                                                   Paulette.Tillery                          @cityofboston.gov             Darrin.Howell        @cityofboston.gov

 

                                                   Edith.Monroe                            @cityofboston.gov             Angela.Yarde        @cityofboston.gov

 

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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