September 27, 2007 — Vol. 43, No. 7
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FRI., SEPTEMBER 28

The Center for New Words Author event: Mikhaela Reid, “Attack of the 50-Foot Mikhaela”
Bushies are bum-rushing Cheney’s secret bunker! Ex-gays are quaking in their closets! Abstinence educators are shivering in their purity rings! Greedy CEOs are heading for the hills and Minutemen are bolting for the border! Political cartoonist Mikhaela Reid is on the rampage--and no hypocrite is safe! 7 p.m. Center for New Words, 7 Temple St., Cambridge. Free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible. www.centerfornew
words.org.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 29

New Boston School Superintendent to Speak at Freedom House.
Students and parents from Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan will convene at Freedom House, Inc. at 14 Crawford St. in Roxbury, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. as part of a grass-roots movement to reform education in the Boston Public School system. Mayor Thomas Menino and new School Superintendent Dr. Carol R. Johnson have accepted an invitation from Freedom House Project Listen Student Leaders to speak at the free conference called Students and Parents United to Reform Education: Taking Back Our Education. Conference highlights include a keynote address from Superintendent Johnson and workshops which will focus on: the achievement gap which persists between students of color and their white counterparts; the rising drop-out rate; and the role of the community in reforming the public education system. The conference is free & open to the public. Registration is required. To register call, 617-427-0997, log on to www.freedomhouse.com., or e-mail keprmail@aol.com. Please RSVP by Monday, September 24th, 2007.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 29

Upgrade Your Situation
This FREE fun and informational event will showcase information and resources to help residents increase their spending and saving power, especially by achieving just the right “look” for a job interview, without breaking the bank. The event will highlight the NDC’s expanded financial planning and counseling services, tailored for Tenants, called Pay Rent, then What? At the event, the NDC will have tables full of resources to help people get a job, get a better job, and manage family, financial, and career matters such as day care, GED, and job training. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The Great Hall of the Codman Square Health Center, Corner of Washington St. and Talbot Ave.For details call Michelle at 617 825 4224 ext 127 or email at michelle@csndc.com.

One Love, One Community
 Cooper Community Center Community Day. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the front lawn of the center. 1891 Washington St., Roxbury. Inquires contact Nora Pile at 617-445-1813. Free event.

BloodSkinLand Productions presents
MEGACIPHER 2007
“Experience the Strength of An Artistic Explosion!” Boston’s 9th annual cultural blockbuster bringing you the finest in poetry/spoken word, rhymes, song and music from local and out of town. At OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center, 11 Walnut Park, Roxbury/Egleston Sq. 5 p.m. showtime (doors open at 4:30 p.m.). $10 admission. With performances by: Abria Smith, Afro Dz Ak, Anaiis (New Hampshire), Arthur Collins, Big Brother Sadi, Cole, Danielle Scott, Foundation Movement, Fulani Haynes, Illin’ P., Iyeoka Okoawo, Inphynit, Jamarhl Crawford, Joyce Angela Jellison, Ketchup, Kiki Breevlife, Lovely Hoffman, Maria Lacy, Mr. Cobb, Mwalim, Natural Bliss, Riders Against The Storm (Providence RI), Sile The First, Tantra (Brooklyn NY), VCR, Warrior and Zerahkyah. Music by DJ Zion. For more info contact VCR at 617-480-7663. or bloodskinland@yahoo.com. For directions visit www.originationinc.org. Sponsored by Poppa B’s & The BCIC.

SUN., SEPTEMBER 30

The Architects and Architecture of Forest Hills
Anthony Sammarco, author of more than 50 books on Boston history, leads you on a tour exploring the theme of architecture at Forest Hills. Some of the 19th century’s preeminent architects — including William Preston, Gridley Fox Bryant, and Van Brunt and Howe — designed Cemetery’s Main Gate, stone bridge, and 19th century buildings as well monuments and mausoleums for wealthy clients. Visit the gravesites of William Ralph Emerson, Harrison Atwood and others. 2 p.m. Admission: $9; wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Forest Hills Educational Trust, 95 Forest Hills Ave., Boston. Tel: 617-524-0128 x 22. www.foresthillstrust.org.

 

SUN., SEPTEMBER 30

Weeds as Feed: Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants in Franklin Park
Walk with local naturalist, Pamela Kristan, and learn which plants are good for eating or healing. Sample a homemade treat and bring a trowel and bag for collecting. FREE. Meet at the Glen Road Entrance to Franklin Park at 4 pm. For more information and directions contact 617-282-2881. www.franklinpark
coalition.org.

Boston Children’s Theatre
holds open auditions for Pinocchio
Talented young people in grades 4 through high school are invited to audition for Boston Children’s Theatre’s (BCT) upcoming production of Pinocchio, the timeless story of the puppet who wants to become a real boy. Audition dates are Sunday, September 30, 5–7 .pm. and Monday, October 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at BCT’s office at 321 Columbus Ave. (between Clarendon & Dartmouth Streets) in Boston. Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2. Rehearsals will be held four evenings per week for 11 weeks. Boston Children’s Theatre is the only performing arts organization in Boston whose mission is to provide live theatre opportunities exclusively for young people. Auditions are conducted similarly to a theater workshop. To sign up for auditions or for more information, call 617-424-6634, e-mail info@bostonchildrens
theatre.org or visit the BCT Website at www.bostonchildrens
theatre.org.

MON., OCTOBER 1

Biosafety Lab – What will be Studied?  What are the Risks?
Please join us for Part 4 in a series of Educational Forums
Sponsor:  the Community Liaison Committee of the Biosafety Lab
Monday, October 1, 2007
6:30pm – 8:30 pm
Cathedral High School (New Gymnasium)
|Enter at 1336 Washington Street, South End
MBTA Silver Line:  Use Union Park Street Station
All sessions will include 30 minute presentation and 90 minute Q&A.

TUES., OCTOBER 2

Health Insurance Workshop and Information for the Un-insured
Are you unemployed, self-employed, working part-time, uninsured and in need of a health plan? Do you understand the new state law that requires you to have health insurance? All Massachusetts residents are required to have health insurance. What does this mean for you? Come and meet with representatives from health insurance companies to find out which plan is the best and most affordable for you. Talk to the experts, gather information for yourself, your family, and your friends. Presented by United South End Settlements’ South End Center. Tuesday October 2, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Harriet Tubman House, 566 Columbus Ave. Boston. For additional information call 617-375-8137, ax 617-236-0162, e-mail awhitaker@uses.org.

The Community Calendar has been established to list community events at no cost. The admission cost of events must not exceed $10. Church services and recruitment requests will not be published. There is no guarantee of publication. To guarantee publication with a paid advertisement please call advertising at (617) 261-4600 ext. 111 or ext. 119. No listings are accepted by telephone or fax. Deadline for all listings is Friday at noon for publication the following week. E-mail your information to: calendar@ bannerpub.com, or Mail your information to: Community Calendar, Bay State Banner, 23 Drydock Avenue, Boston, MA 02210.

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