pimg height=200 align=right style=padding: 10px; src=/files/summer girl fountain.jpg /The Dorchester FAMILYnbsp;School Initiative can help.nbsp; Keep in mind, spots fill up fast, and scholarships and EEC income-eligible contracted slots fill up even faster! Here are some good places to start your search:/p ul listrongDFSI Summer and Out-of-School Time a href=/files/DFSI Resource Booklet 2010 final_0.pdfResource Guide/a/strong pSummer and out-of-school time programs in Dorchester including up-to-date schedules, fees, and contact information. a href=/files/DFSI Resource Booklet 2010 final_0.pdf target=0Click here/a to download a copy./p /li listrongBoston Public Schools' uSummer Stuff/u and uSummer Stuff Jr./u/strong pCatalogs of summer camps and programs throughout Boston. Download a copy online at a href=www.bostonpublicschools.org/summer target=blankwww.bostonpublicschools.org/summer/a or ask your school./p /li listrongMyDorchester Neighborhood Guide/strong pSearchable database of resources in Dorchester, including summer programs. Click quot;Dorchester Guidequot; above and under quot;Servicesquot; select quot;Summer/Vacation Programs.quot;/p /li listrongBOSTONavigator/strong pDatabase of summer and out-of-school time programs in Boston. Visit online at a href=http://bostonavigator.org/ target=blankwww.bostonavigator.org/a./p /li /ul pIf you need additional assistance finding a summer program or want a specific kind of program, contact DFSI Community Liaison Laura Santel at (617) 474-1453./p

pimg height=150 width=200 align=right src=/files/vegetables.jpg alt=Veggies /Local, Fresh, Organic Produce br /Every Thursday, June 24 through end of October, 1pm ndash; 6pm br / At Codman Commons, Corner of Washington St. amp; Talbot Ave (Codman Square, across from Great Hall). Get half off when using your EBTnbsp;(Bay State Access) card!/p pFood Demonstrations br / Recipes br / Nutrition Information br / Bike Tune-upbr / Local Vendors br / Raffles amp; Coupons /p pAccepting WIC, Senior Coupons, EBT, Debit amp; Credit Cards /p pEvery Thursday, from July 1, 2010 to October 28, 2010, walk from Codman Square Farmers Market (corner of Washington Street and Talbot Avenue) from 2-3pm. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors while also getting in shape!span class=read-morea href=/node/6415strong Read More/strong/a/span/p

pimg width=150 height=113 align=right src=../../../../files/joshuatree.jpg /The Joshua Tree, a U2 tribute band, will perfom at Dorchester Park on Adams Street, at 7 pm./p pWithout compromising artistic integrity, the band has gone to great lengths to reproduce the distinct sound of one of the worldrsquo;s most popular rock bands. Unique to The Joshua Tree is their dedication to the entire U2 songbook, including early fan favorites from the 1980-1987 period (Boy, October, War, The Unforgettable Fire, and The Joshua Tree)./p pPlaying each song with the same intensity and emotion, the band covers all phases of U2rsquo;s career from their first album Boy to the most recent, No Line on the Horizon./p pThe band's a href=http://www.joshuatreeband.com/website/a/p

pCome to their NEW Location - right in front of Ashmont T on the plaza!br / Food Demonstrations, Free Samples, Recipes, Nutrition Informationbr / And, of course, Local Grown Fresh Produce/p pAccepting WIC, Senior Coupons, EBT - Bounty Bucks - Get half off when using your EBT (Bay State Access) card!/p pSign up for Farmers Market updates and more at a href=http://www.dehc.orgDEHC's website/a./p pFriday afternoons, 3pm – 7pm, until the end of October/p

pimg src=http://www.mydorchester.org/files/elmhurstparkcelebration.jpg align=right height=150The Talbot Norfolk Triangle Neighbors United hosts family friendly neighborhood events like Monday Family Fun Nights at Elmhurst Park.br / August 2, come watch a family friendly movie in Elmhurst Park, off Norfolk Street near Codman Square.br / Show time starts at 7:30 pm./p

pimg width=140 height=142 align=right src=http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/169337779_31a017eeae.jpg /The dancers of OrigiNation are dedicated to promoting the importance of self-respect, health, nutrition, education and self-esteem, while emphasizing the impact that African influences have had on dance. Under the direction of choreographer Shaumba Yandje Dibinga, they specialize in hip-hop, jazz, tap, step and Caribbean dance. Valley Gates, next to The Playstead.br / 11 am - 12 pmbr / See this link for a complete calender of a href=http://www.franklinparkcoalition.org/index.php?option=com_contentamp;view=articleamp;id=22amp;Itemid=23Elma Lewis Playhouse events/a/p

pimg src=http://www.mydorchester.org/files/bostonsoulrevue.jpg align=right height=150This local favorite plays timeless classic dance hits of the 60's and 70's. Selections include songs by Otis Redding, The Temptations, Sam amp; Dave, Aretha, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Al Green, Etta James, Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes, Commodores, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer, the O'Jays, and all the great disco and funky dance music.br / Location: Valley Gates, next to The Playstead, the big field in Franklin Parkbr / 6 - 8:30 PMbr / See a href=http://www.franklinparkcoalition.org/index.php?option=com_contentamp;view=articleamp;id=22amp;Itemid=23this link/a for more information about the Elma Lewis Playhouse at Franklin Park./p

pimg src=http://mydorchester.org/files/neponset greenway.bmp align=right height=150The Mass. Department of Conservation amp; Recreation (DCR) has plans to extend the Neponset Greenway beyond where it now ends at Central Avenue in Milton to Mattapan Square and Blue Hill Avenue, which will open about 7 miles of trail along the Neponset River and connect Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester to the Neponset Valley Parkway in Hyde Park. For more details on this project, please a href=http://www.dehc.org/2010/07/13/neponset-river-trail-extensionclick here./a/p pTo allow the public to view the alternative proposed routes, two site walks have been scheduled by DCR on July 22 and 26, 6:30-8:30 PM, and the public comment period has been extended to August 14, 2010. In early fall, DCR will hold a public meeting to present the recommended alternative, so be sure to check our online calendar at a href=http://www.dehc.org/dehc-calendar/dehc.org/a for further updates. /p

pspan class=event-descriptionimg width=140 height=140 align=right src=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2119/2235525962_3ac08d6374.jpg //spanspan class=event-descriptionBusiness Not as Usual Networking Koinonia Group invites members of the business community to an Outdoor Vendor Expo Day. Founded by current President and CEO Barbara Dulin, the group focuses its energy on bringing professionals together for networking opportunities and professional development. The group is driven by four key goals: empower, motivate, assist, and equip. The Outdoor Vendor Expo Day Committee Chair, Cynthia Younger, having attended other business fairs feels it is extremely important to promote businesses in her community./p pFree to the public! $40 to purchase a table as a vendor. br / 1-4 pmbr / /spanspan class=event-where3 Herbert Street, Dorchester, MA 02124/spanspan class=event-description/p pMore information: a href=mailto:Richardsonassoc@verizon.netemail Richardson Associates.gt;br / /a/span/p

pspan class=event-descriptionimg width=120 height=173 align=right src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3791897464_33576947d8.jpg //spanspan class=event-descriptionHoward Bryant, author of uThe Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron/u, will discuss his definitive biography of Baseball Hall-of-Famer Henry Aaron, whose reputation only grows as those of modern-day sluggers become tainted. Free!/p p/spanspan class=event-whereCentral Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116 /p p6- 7:30 pmbr / a href=http://www.bpl.org/news/author_series.htmMore info about the series, and upcoming authors/abr / /spanspan class=event-descriptionbr / /span/p

pa href=http://mydorchester.org/franklinparkzooimg width=140 height=140 align=right src=http://opencage.info/pics/files/800_12812.jpg //aspan class=event-descriptionJoin Dad, Beau and Mom, Jana to help celebrate the birth of their male offspring, Hamisi, during a special 1st birthday party at a href=http://mydorchester.org/franklinparkzooFranklin Park Zoo. /abr / Hamisirsquo;s parents, Beau and Jana, are both ranked very highly in terms of their importance to maintaining the genetic diversity of the North American captive Masai giraffe population. Hamisi was the third calf born to Beau and Jana. The giraffes make their home on the Giraffe Savannah at Franklin Park Zoo. /p pIn honor of the celebration, Zoo visitors will enjoy complimentary ice cream samples of J.P. Licksrsquo; limited-edition giraffe-themed flavor, TreeTopper Delight, available at all J.P. Licksrsquo; locations for the month of July. Guests are also welcome to enjoy a complimentary animal-themed yoga class for all ages, led by instructor, Katy Orsquo;Brien, from Stil Studio at Dedhamrsquo;s Legacy Place, special zookeeper encounters throughout the day and the opportunity to sign a giant birthday card for Hamisi. br / /spanspan class=read-morea href=/node/6465strong Read More/strong/a/span/p

pspan class=event-descriptionimg width=160 height=107 align=right src=http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4412103710_b3bf8394a3.jpg //spanspan class=event-descriptionMango Blue blends an exciting mixture of styles to create a refreshing new sound in Afro-Latin and World music, through songs of celebration and social conscience. Led by Ecuadorian composer, bassist and singer Alex Alvear, this invigorating hybrid playfully integrates a wide array of influences from Rhythm amp; Blues, Jazz and Funk to Caribbean Roots, with a strong rhythmic foundation that draws from diverse Afro-Latin musical traditions. Valley Gates./p p6- 8:30 pmbr / /spanspan class=read-morea href=/node/6464strong Read More/strong/a/span/p

pimg width=150 height=152 align=right src=http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/169337779_31a017eeae.jpg /Stajez has been teaching dance to children in the Boston area for over 15 years. This Randolph-based companyrsquo;s performance team has a huge repertoire that includes Modern, Tap, Afro-Caribbean, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Liturgical dance and more. All members of the company, who come from Dorchester, Roxbury, Hyde Park and other communities, are honor roll students and dynamic performers who have performed all across the country./p pGeared toward children, families and summer camps.br / 11am- 12pm /p pElma Lewis Playhouse is located at a href=http://mydorchester.org/franklinparkzooFranklin Park Zoo/a, 1 Franklin Park Rd span class=localityDorchester/span, span class=regionMA/span, span class=postal-code02121, the playhouse can be found between White Stadium and the rear entrance to the zoo. br / /span/p

pimg width=170 height=113 align=right src=http://farm1.static.flickr.com/56/150799211_417b3964f0.jpg /Love that dirty water? Want to make it a little less dirty? The a href=http://www.neponset.org/Neponset River Watershed Association/a is organizing a Neponset River Clean Up. The group will meet in the parking lot off Granite Ave at Hill Top Street (across from Martin Playground, along the Milton-Dorchester bike path). Teens and children are welcome. Wear clothes for a marshy area: waterproof boots, old clothes,nbsp; hat to protect against the sun. They will be providing gloves and tools. FREE REFRESHMENTS! 10am- 1pm/p pIf you are interested, please RSVP to Alexa McKenzie, at 617-513-9258 or alexamck@yahoo.com. /p

pimg width=150 height=120 align=right src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2553923764_b8e3751a3f.jpg /Pizza, prizes and FUN! Free! 5:00 pm at thea href=http://mydorchester.org/libraries/lowermills Lower Mills Branch of the Boston Public Library/a, /p p27 Richmond Street, Dorchester MA, 02124. For teens. /p

pimg width=150 height=100 align=right src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3390432019_bf9d17e4c5.jpg /The quot;a href=http://www.nationalnightout.org/nno/about.html27th Annual National Night Out/aquot; (NNO), is a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). The purpose of the night is to:/p ul liHeighten crime and drug prevention awareness;/li liGenerate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;/li liStrengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and/li liSend a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back/li /ul pFree admission and food! Featured entertainment by Zili Misik. br / 5- 8 pm. a href=http://mydorchester.org/franklinparkzooFranklin Park Zoo/a, One Franklin Park Road, Dorchester. /p

pspan style=font-size: 10pt; color: black;img width=170 height=113 align=right src=../../../../files/coiheader-dvd_0.jpg //spanspan style=font-size: 10pt; color: black;In it's 12th year, the Roxbury International Film Festival continues to showcase and honor the work of emerging and established filmmakers of color and has become the largest festival in New England dedicated to this genre. Since its inception, the festival has welcomed over 30,000 attendees, and has screened more than 450 films by or about people of color./p pFilms include: br / a href=http://offandrunningthefilm.com/trailer.htmlOff and Running/a- Nicole Opperbr / a href=http://doitagainthemovie.com/Do It Again/a- Robert Patton- Spruillbr / a href=http://www.childrenofinvention.com/video.htmChildren of Invention/a- Tze Chunbr / /spanspan class=read-morea href=/node/6457strong Read More/strong/a/span/p

pimg width=160 height=120 align=right src=/files/Bikes.jpg /Free bike quot;rentalsquot; for all ages, guided bicycle tours, bike repairs, helmet fitting, and bike games. Come enjoy the park on wheels! At the rear entrance to the Zoo near Seaver Street amp; Elm Hill Avenue, adjacent to the Playstead ballfields. Sponsored by Boston Bike, Boston Center for Youth amp; Families, DotBike, Rozzie Bikes, JP Bikes, and the City of Boston. /p p10 am- 2 pm.span id=map_link class=extracontentspan style=font-weight: bold;nbsp;/span/span/p

pA day filled with fun amp; activities!img width=170 height=113 align=right src=/files/BBQ.jpg //p pFree Food... Trophies on the Court... Ice Cream... Basketball Games/p pContact: Anthony Robinson: 774-244-7015, yicmyouth@yahoo.com/p p2- 8pmspan id=map_link class=extracontentspan style=font-weight: bold;.nbsp;nbsp;/span At Walker Playground, Norfolk St, Mattapan. /spanspan id=map_link class=extracontentHosted by the a href=http://mydorchester.org/node/5784Mildred Avenue Community Center/a./span/p

pYou are invited if you are... br / Cape Verdean or of Cape Verdean descent and:nbsp; img width=200 height=252 align=right src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/Jm_neves.jpg /br / Bu sta konvidadu, sib u ecirc; kabuverdianu ocirc; desendenti y:/p pAre you between 16 and 35 years of age? br / Bu ten idadi entri 16 y 35 anu?/p pAre you older but young in spirit?br / Bu ten mas idadi macirc; ten spiritu joven?/p pDo you care about Cape Verde?br / Bu ta priokupa ku kabu Verdi?/p pAre you a college student?br / Bocirc; ecirc; studanti de Universidadi?/p pAre you a high school senior or just graduated from high school?br / Bu sta termina ocirc; termina Liceu?/p pWould you like to sit down and have dinner with Prime Minister Neves and his delegation during his visit to the United States?nbsp; Register for the dinnerbr / Bu ta gostaba di xinta ku Primeru Ministru di Kabu Verdi y secirc; delegason duranti secirc; visita na Merka? Inscrevi pa kel jantar/p pa href=http://janjovpriministro-zvents.eventbrite.com/Register/a/p pAt a href=http://www.ccab.org/Catholic Charities'/a Teen Center at St. Peters, 278 Bowdoin St., Boston, MA, 02122. 6:30 pm/p