#WhereToBe: 6.3.16–6.9.16
Each Friday, we feature a special “where to be” post on our blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community, learn, and commemorate some influential people and events around Boston! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us Epicenter Community @epicentercom #WhereToBe
Tonight, Friday, 6.3.16
Brooklyn Boulders Festival
Escape the daily grind early on a beautiful
Friday afternoon with Brooklyn Boulders Somerville, right in Downtown Dewey Square
Join BKB for an active, interactive event with climbers,
athletes, yogis, artists, musicians and more. Get inspired
to climb something other than the corporate ladder.
Mark your calendars now and don’t miss out.
#BKBFEST
When: Dewey Square | Boston, Massachusetts 02110
http://brooklynboulders.com/somerville/
Tomorrow, Saturday, 6.4.16
13th Annual Haley House Block Party!
Help celebrate Haley House’s 50th anniversary at our 13th annual Summer Block Party & Fundraiser at our original South End location! This fun neighborhood event features fabulous silent auction items & raffle prizes, music, games and activities for kids, a wine tasting, and delicious food; all proceeds benefit programming for our community and ALL ARE WELCOME!
When: 8:00PM
Where: Haley House | 23 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116
Sunday, 6.5.16
Jazz Under Glass 2016
Come out to the 4th Annual Jazz Under Glass fundraiser at the Dudley Greenhouse, featuring the Fred Woodard Quartet with guest vocalist and emcee Fulani Haynes and fashions by The House of Nahdra. Ticket price includes dinner from neighborhood chefs, greenhouse tours, and activities for children. Join us!
$25/person, free for children under 12.
The event is a fundraiser to support community-based programming at the Dudley Greenhouse. Sponsored by The Food Project and DSNI.
The Dudley Greenhouse is a community food growing and learning space in the Dudley neighborhood of Roxbury. Its use is managed through a partnership between the Food Project, Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, and the Dudley Greenhouse Advisory Committee. Its primary goal is to support the efforts of residents in Dorchester and Roxbury who are working to strengthen our communities through food production and education.
When: 5PM
Where: The Dudley Greenhouse | 11 Brook Ave., Roxbury, MA
Purchase Tickets HERE ($25)
Monday, 6.6.16
@SoJust ProfDev: Effective Volunteer Engagement
**Register at www.SoJust.org **
Need (volunteer) help with your charitable endeavors?
Join Socializing for Justice for a ProfDev on Effective Volunteer Engagement
Limited space — register ahead of time at www.SoJust.org
Credit cards accepted online. Cash only at the door (if space available). Newcomers always welcomed!
*This is a fragrance-free event. Please do not wear fragrances (perfumes, scented lotions, hair products, fabric softeners, laundry scents, etc.) or smoke just prior to attending. Thank you.*
Effective Volunteer Engagement
Why should we engage more people in our work, beyond helping us literally complete the work? How do we attract and engage motivated volunteers who will further our charitable work? We will consider motivation, from the benefits of volunteering, to our needs and the effort required to manage/support volunteers. No prior knowledge expected — we’ll be discussing fundamentals. Participants will come away with a position description template, soft skills to consider, and strategic approaches for customized volunteer recruitment and engagement.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTER
Lori Tsuruda is the founder and executive director of People Making a Difference® (PMD), a non-profit which organizes one-time, hands-on volunteer projects for individuals who work in teams to assist community-based charities, and trains and assists nonprofit leaders in quality volunteer management. She recruits and manages 750+ volunteers/year and helps charities and companies improve their community involvement programs. Over the past 24 years, she has engaged more than 8,100 PMD volunteers in 1,155+ service projects helping 137 charities in Greater Boston. She has led the Directors of Volunteer Administration (DOVA) in Boston for more than a decade. As a volunteer for her alma mater, she led her 25th reunion class in donating more than $1M.
Socializing for Justice — www.sojust.org
Tuesday, 6.7.16
BostInno’s State of Innovation 2016
Over the past four years, State of Innovation has established itself as the leading forum for conversations evaluating the key issues and trends facing Boston’s startup and business communities. #BOSSOI takes you inside our innovation economy with candid commentary from the most influential thought leaders in the area’s fastest growing sectors.
Comprised of digital content, interactive panels, and distinguished keynotes, BostInno’s State of Innovation is a can’t-miss opportunity to network with 1,000+ of Boston’s most prominent business leaders and young professionals.
See the full list of 2016 panels and keynotes here: http://strtwi.se/1WHSGqE
And find more info here: http://bostonstateofinnovation.com/
When: 12:00PM
Where: Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel | 425 Summer St, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Purchase Tickets HERE
Wednesday, 6.8.16
2016 Taste of Somerville
Held in the heart of Davis Square, this year’s Taste is scheduled from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 (with rain dates on 6/15, 6/22). As one of the most impressive food festivals in Greater Boston, the Taste features dozens of outstanding local restaurants, farms and beverage providers.
Organized by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce Dining & Nightlife Group, this year the 2016 Taste of Somerville will benefit Somerville Community Agency Network (CAN), a network of 11 Somerville community organizations. Last year’s event raised over $50,000 for The Somerville Home.
Follow them!
https://twitter.com/TasteofSomervil
https://www.instagram.com/tasteofsomerville/
When: 5:30 pm
Where:Davis Square | Somerville, Massachusetts 02144
Thursday, 6.9.16
Urban Money Matters — How to Achieve an 800+ Credit Score
How life differs from those with good scores & those with bad
Overview of 3 credit bureaus and why they matter
How to build your credit, repair bad credit & how to maintain your credit profile Carrying high balances & the length of your credit history — what it all means Loan to value & debt to income ratios — why you must understand these terms! Resolving debt and Installment loans — What they are and how they differ How to pull your personal credit report and what to look for
What types of credit to avoid and why these loans are bad for you
How to teach your children about credit and put them on the right path
What to do when cash is short and bill are looming — survival tips!
When:6:00PM
Where: Roxbury Community College | 1234 Columbus Ave, Roxbury Crossing, 02120
RSVP HERE
