June 28, 2007 — Vol. 42, No. 46
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FRI., JUNE 29

USTA Womens Wildcard Event
Sportsmen’s Tennis Club Hosts US Pro Circuit Women’s Open Wildcard Event
Sportsmen’s Tennis Club in Dorchester is hosting a United States Tennis Association (USTA) Wildcard Women’s Open Championship event Friday, June 29-Sunday, July 1. The Wildcard Event is open to all women tennis players. The tournament winner will receive a wildcard to compete in the qualifying tournament of the US Pro Circuit Women’s 50K Challenger Tournament, which will be held July 6-8 at Sportsmen’s Tennis Club. The main draw takes place July 9-15. This will be the first Pro Circuit women’s professional Challenger tennis tournament held in Boston. To register, contact Sportsmen’s Tennis Club Tennis Director Sidney Cooper at 617.288.9092 or USPro@sports menstennisclub.org. USTA members can also register online at www.ten nislink.usta.com. First Round: June 29 at 6 p.m. Quarterfinals: June 30 at 3 p.m. Semifinals: July 1 at 3 p.m. Finals: July 1 at 6 p.m. Sportsmen’s Tennis Club, 950 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, 617-288-9092. www.sportsmen
stennisclub.org.

The Third Annual Harlem Book Fair
Roxbury Community College,
12 -6 p.m. Meet Boston’s own authors. Discuss hip hop, literacy and culture. Discover new writers. Find out how to get your book published. Young Writers: Attend a Writing Workshop. Featuring the Makanda Jazz Project. For participation information and volunteer opportunities contact: M. Hicks at Roxbury Action Program. 617-442-4400. rapnroxbury@verizon.net.

SAT., JUNE 30

The 7th Annual African Festival Lowell
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Traditional African music, food and art. Sampas Pavilion, Pawtucket Blvd., Lowell. www.africanfestivallowell.org.

NAACP Community Fun Day
Join Unity in the Community 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at 661 Torrey St. [Camp and Recreation grounds] for fun activities for everyone. 3-on-3 basketball tournament ($10/person reg. fee); kickball; volleyball; Double Dutch jump rope; swimming; music and performances by Brockton Area NAACP ACT-SO Youth. Food and refreshments on sale. Sponsored by Brockton Area Branch NAACP. Call 508-587-0502 for more information.

Young Brothers . . .
Can you tie a tie?
If not come to The Blue Oasis between 1 and 5 p.m. to learn. The Blue Oasis is located in Mr. G’s Plaza, Washington St., Dudley Square, Roxbury. Come as you are. Ties will be provided and you will get to take them home, along with the instructions, for free. A suit and tie is an essential part of your wardrobe when interviewing for employment. Let us help you take that step to a more confident you. Call if you have questions:
617-445-5412.

 

MON., JULY 2

Viewers’ Choice Film Festival Boston Public Library
Copley Square, Boston, Rabb Lecture Hall. Telephone 617-859-2212. Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Rabb Hall. “Brother from Another Planet” (1984, 108 min.).

WED., JULY 4

Independence Day
Have a safe and happy holiday!

Boston POPS July 4th Celebration
Each summer since 1929, free orchestral concerts on the Esplanade have offered a wide range of music. A life-long dream of legendary Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler, the open-air Boston Pops concerts are now a beloved summer Boston tradition. Folks of all ages gather on the banks of the Charles River to picnic and enjoy the evening’s concert. This year’s concert features John Mellencamp and the POPSearch 2007 winner. 8:00 p.m., Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. For more information go to www.bso.org.

THUR., JULY 5

Book Discussion
Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 12 Sedgwick St., Jamaica Plain, telephone 617-524-2053. 7 p.m. “Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog” by John Grogan.

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