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SCI Lynn is looking for translators to volunteer editing a Multilingual Publication for residents of Lynn. This publication will include listings of basic services and resources available to the Lynn community at large. The goal of this publication is to increase accessibility to resources, increase the usage of those services, and promote civic engagement. SCI Lynn hopes to have the publication finished by fall 2008 in the five following languages Haitian Creole, Khmer, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian. Voluteers may possibly recieve a small honorarium. For more information please contact Amanda Richardson at arichardson@socialcapitalinc.org or call 781-599-1269.

The Community Minority Cultural Center (CMCC) invites you to attend the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King Holiday Observance, starting at 9 AM to 10:30 AM on Monday, January 19th at North Shore Community College Gymnasium. The focus of the morning will be 'Through the Eyes of Our Youth'. After breakfast the winners of the CMCC's First Annual Essay Contest will share their essays.

Frosty is celebrating his birthday at the Lynn Public Library and everyone is invited on Tuesday, December 30th at 11 AM. There will be plenty of magic, comedy, audience participation and much more! Come and join Greg McAdams in celebrating Frosty's big day. Please contact Theresa Hurley by at (781) 595-0567 or email at lynnchild@noblenet.org with any questions.

This FREE workshop will help you gain a better understanding of the various SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration) programs and services that are available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses.

General information will be provided on the following programs and services:

·         SCORE - Counselors to America's

·         Small Business Small Business Development Centers

·         Women Business Centers SBA Loan Guaranty Program  

·         8(a) Business development Program

·         HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zones) Program

·         Government Contracting Opportunities

RSVP 617.565.5590

Location: U.S. Small Business Administration Thomas P. O'Neill Federal Building 10 Causeway Street, Room 265 Boston, Ma 02222

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Join us at this celebration and informational gathering.

Christmas
in the City is non-profit, all volunteer driven, organization. Once a
year we hold the Christmas in the City party for families living in
homeless shelters across the Greater Boston region. Once the families
arrive, they are greated by a welcome line of volunteers assisting them
to tables where they will be served a three-course Christmas dinner.
The children and parents are entertained with performance groups, face
painting and a special visit from Santa Claus before our Winter
Wonderland opens, with games, moonbounces and other activities. The
children are also given a gift from their Christmas list, a backpack
full of school supplies and small pieces of clothing, and with help
from Target, we are able to give out giftcards to every mother. The
Christmas in the City party is a one-day event, meant to give homeless
families a Christmas experience they may not be able to afford
otherwise.

The Christmas in the City Party will be held at the Bayside Expo Center on December 21, 2008.

For updates as they become available, people can go to our website:  read more »

Urban
Nutcracker presents a multicultural interpretation of the dance
classic, performed by professional dancers and a cast reflective of the
rich diversity & promise of Boston’s youth. Urban Nutcracker
follows the story line of the 19th century fairy tale fusing ballet,
swing, hip hop, flamenco and urban tap with the classical score of
Tchaikovsky and the pulsating beat of Ellington.

By
casting dancers from multi-ethnic backgrounds, Urban Nutcracker
provides the audience with an invaluable opportunity to bridge cultural
barriers. Designed to push beyond traditional interpretations and
therefore beyond the traditional audience reach of the holiday classic,
Urban Nutcracker will inspire a new generation of dance
enthusiasts/theater patrons!  read more »

Saturday,
December 20th 2008
BloodSkinLand Productions presents
WINTER WORDS 10: THE FINAL MELTDOWN
Began in December 1999, Winter Words have provided the community with a
variety of poetry, spoken word, rhyme, song, music, etc. as well as a
featured artist and a free prize giveaway. Now in 2009, the event also
known as "The Verbal Blizzard" is about to come to a close. Please come
out and enjoy one more experience of fun, poems and craziness!
@ The Great Hall
6 Norfolk St., Dorchester/Codman Square
(on the intersection of Norfolk St., Talbot Ave. and Washington St.
across the street from McDonald's)
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free admission / all ages
Hosted by ILLIN' P.
Music by DJ ZION
For more info contact VCR at 617-480-7663 or bloodskinland@yahoo.com Free admission (donations accepted)

Where:
The Great Hall,
6 Norfolk St.,
Dorchester

When:
3:00pm
-
6:00pm

Contact:
(617) 480-7663

Because of increased federal and state funding to the fuel assistance, Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) has broadened
eligibility for the program. It can now serve more moderate-income families than in past years. This year a family of four with an income of $53,608 is eligible for some assistance meeting their heating needs. The highest fuel assistance benefit is $1,305.

Also, due to an increased demand for fuel assistance, hours have been extended for accepting applications at the ABCD downtown office, located on 178 Tremont Street. The office will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning December 6 and continuing throughout January.

In addition, fuel assistance hours have been extended to provide access evenings and weekends at all ABCD neighborhood centers throughout Boston. Please call the ABCD Neighborhood Center
in your neighborhood for specific information.

During regular business hours you can call 617-357-6012 for more information or you can log onto www.bostonabcd.org at any time.  read more »

"Community Servings", needs help delivering holiday baskets and meals.  On Saturday December 20th holiday gift baskets are to be delivered, and then on Wednesday December 24th, 20 volunteers are needed to deliver holiday meals with all the trimmings to individuals and families living with critical illnesses.  For more info: www.servings.org or  contact volunteer coordinator Rebecca Ober at 617-522-7777 x 228 or rober@servings.org. 
Help Needed to Deliver
Holiday Baskets and Meals!
 
The holidays are right around the corner, and we are in the midst of planning a holiday feast for our clients, and delivering holiday baskets filled with gifts to their homes. We need your help to do it! If you are free on Saturday, December 20 join us to deliver holiday gift baskets. Then on Wednesday, December 24, we need 20 volunteers to help deliver holiday meals with all the trimmings to individuals and families living with critical illnesses.

If you would like to volunteer or learn more, contact Rebecca Ober, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, at 617-522-7777 x228 or rober@servings.org 
Thank you!   read more »

On Saturday, Dec 20th, there will be a Fundraiser to benefit Morgan Cronin, a 5 year old who is fighting leukemia.  There will be a Family Fun Afternoon from 1:00-3:00 pm (Treats, games, crafts, a visit with Santa,  etc.)  Adults $25, children under 12 are free.  The evening event from  7:00-11:00pm will include a buffet dinner, dancing, raffle, silent auction,  etc.  Cost is $25 per adult.   Kids 12 and under free.  read more »

On Saturday, Dec 20th, there will be a Fundraiser to benefit Morgan Cronin, a 5 year old who is fighting leukemia.  There will be a Family Fun Afternoon from 1:00-3:00 pm (Treats, games, crafts, a visit with Santa,  etc.)  Adults $25, children under 12 are free.  The evening event from  7:00-11:00pm will include a buffet dinner, dancing, raffle, silent auction,  etc.  Cost is $25 per adult.   Kids 12 and under free.  A  read more »

On Saturday, Dec 20th, there will be a Fundraiser to benefit Morgan Cronin, a 5 year old who is fighting leukemia.  There will be a Family Fun Afternoon from 1:00-3:00 pm (Treats, games, crafts, a visit with Santa,  etc.)  Adults $25, children under 12 are free.  The evening event from  7:00-11:00pm will include a buffet dinner, dancing, raffle, silent auction,  etc.  Cost is $25 per adult.   Kids 12 and under free.  Attending both events?  One ticket provides admission to both  events.  Both events will be held at the Sons of Italy, at 168 Lexington Street,  in Woburn.  read more »

• Woburn Local

Kick off the New Year with great programs for the entire family at the North Suburban YMCA in Woburn. Registration for the Winter 2009 session starts Wednesday, Dec. 17.  Little ones try out classes like Kiddie Cooking (3-5 years), Jr. Celtics Little Hoopsters (3-5 years), and Creative Movement (2-3 years).  Youths have a great time with your friends playing in our new Dodgeball Extreme Class for children 7 to 10 years old or make your own jewelry for the holidays with Jammin’ Jewelry (6-12 years).  Adults burn off those holiday meals with Ready…Set…Go! This great new class will allow you to choose the length of your workout and will change up your exercise routine with circuit intervals. Winter sports enthusiasts register for Winter Sports Conditioning and target specific muscles that will help you excel in winter sports like skiing, ice skating, and snowboarding.  Winter Session classes start on Monday, Jan. 5.  read more »

Underage drinking and fatal accidents dramatically increase this time of year. Educate yourself.

Myth #1: "Kids are going to drink anyway- It's a rite of passage."

REALITY: Contrary to popular belief, most kids don't drink. In Lynn, anonymous student surveys show that the majority of teens- including 61% of 10th graders and 53% of 11th graders- have not consumed alcohol during the past 30 days. Research shows that misperceptions that "everybody's doing it" actually make young people more likely to drink alcohol. On the other hand, when these misperceptions are corrected, and kids realize that "NOT everybody's doing it," they are less likely to drink alcohol.

To read more myths and find out what you can do to prevent underage drinking please click here to view the actual 'tis the season to bust the myths' document provided by Communities That Care (CTC) and Girls Inc.

Unfortunately, because of the adverse weather conditions expected this weekend, the recycling event at the Reeves school has been postponed.  Another date may be added at a later time, but for now, the next recycling event will be on January 17th at the Goodyear school, with all other information still applicable.

Getting something new under the tree this Christmas and wondering what to do with that old television, computer monitor or appliance that is broken, unwanted or unused and just taking up space?

Paul Medeiros has found and is working with a Massachusetts company that will collect these items at drop off sites set up throughout Woburn at various times throughout the year. This collection will be on Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Reeves School located at 240 Lexington St, in Woburn and will benefit the many Reeves School and PTO projects and programs.  Starting with this collection a portion of the proceeds will be used to set up a scholarship fund for a Woburn High School graduating senior that will be continuing their education in the field of environmental education.  read more »

• Woburn Recycling

SAVE

THE PEACE

  INSTITUTE!!!

Sunday, December 21st is Peace Boston's
3rd Anniversary.  Please join us in celebrating by attending the
fundraiser for the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute on Saturday.  We have
worked HARD for the past
3 years to support the efforts of the Peace Institute.  We, as a
community, cannot allow its doors to close.  They have provided support
and services to 100s of Boston's homicide victims' families for the
past 14 years. 

In the true spirit of Christmas, please give the gift of peace this
holiday season.  Be sure to purchase the Peace in the Streets CD at the
event or at Funky Fresh Records, 74 Warren Street in Dudley.  Unlike a
PSP or Ipod, the low price of $10 will change someone's life.  Peace Boston just
made a donation to the Gaskin's family to help with the burial of their
son David who was killed on Monday.  Your purchase will help us to
assist other families.

Calling all teen artists! 'Part of the Solution' (POS) is putting on an open mic night for teens on January 16th, from 6 PM until 9 PM. "Urban Expressions" is going to be one night of awesome live entertainment at LynnArts. There will be great performances, step dance, singing, and so much more! All teens and artists are welcome. To sign up early email Ryanne Filbey at rfilbey@girlsinclynn.org. The POS Youth Council looks forward to seeing you at LynnArts (25 Exchange Street) on January 16th ready for a fun evening of "Urban Expression"!

Catholic Charities North is asking all charitable givers to donate to families in need. With only $10 you can add some holiday cheer to a family this season. Please request a profile for a family, then you will be sent a brown paper bag and a list of items to fill it. Larger amounts will go a long way toward filling an oil tank or making a rental payment to keep a family in their home this winter.

For more information visit the website of Catholic Charities North by clicking here.

The Northeast Youth Ballet will be performing The Nutcracker from December 13th through the 21st.  Tickets are available at the Lynn City Hall Box Office, or visit ticketmaster.com.

For more information on the performance click here to visit the Northeast Youth Ballet website.