Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE)
Test taken by students interested in attending any of Boston’s three (3) public Exam Schools next year. Sponsored by the Boston Public Schools. 8:30 a.m. at John D. O’Bryant School, Hyde Park Education Complex, West Roxbury Education Complex, Curley K-8 School, ACC/Leadership Academy (Brighton), Boston Latin School, Boston Latin Academy, Cleveland Middle School, East Boston High School, Edwards Middle School, Gavin Middle School. 6th, 8th & 9th grade Boston residents. Cost is FREE. Registration: WALK IN REGISTRATION; Must arrive by 8:30 a.m.; bring ID such as a photo bearing document, a letter of description (i.e. height, weight, hair color, etc.) from parent, teacher or school staff; bring several #2 pencils with erasers. Phone: 617-635-9512. Contact person: Maria Vieira.

Raise Your Voice!
Interested in community gardening? Positive change in Dorchester? Ownership changes are coming. The following community gardens in Dorchester are changing hands: 38 Barry St., 33 Bullard St., 10 Josephine St., 29 Josephine St., 141 Westville St., and 19 Torrey St. Who will be the new landlords? Will they preserve these spaces as gardens? Will these lots remain overgrown or be used by the community? Help answer these questions at 9:30 a.m. at 25 Ditson St., Dorchester. For more information, call Vivian at 617-290-5822. Coffee and donuts will be served.

Domestic Violence Awareness Event
The Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry and Close to Home present “Raising our Voices!,” a unique and thought-provoking domestic violence awareness event from 2-5 p.m., First Church in Roxbury, 10 Putnam St., Roxbury. Free admission. State Rep. Gloria Fox will deliver the keynote address, followed by “Voices of Men,” a one-man play about domestic violence and sexual assault notable for its creative use of theatre to connect with a wide range of audiences. “Raising our Voices!” provides an engaging forum to explore community-based approaches to addressing domestic violence. Come and see how you can be a part of the solution! For more information and directions to First Church in Roxbury, visit www.uuum.org or call 617-318-6010.

MON., NOVEMBER 5

Broken Justice
Book reading and signing of “Broken Justice. A True Story of Race, Sex and Revenge in a Boston Courtroom” by Kenneth C. Edelin, M.D. 7-9 p.m. Boston University Bookstore at Kenmore Square. Fifth floor reading room.

Restoring America’s Reputation: National Human Rights Leader Speaks at Simmons College
Public Lecture on Restoring America’s Leadership in the Post-9/11 World. One of the nation’s leading human rights activists will explore the damage done to America’s international reputation as a result of policies pursued after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and how to regain leadership, in a public lecture at Simmons College in Boston. William F. Schulz, formerly executive director of Amnesty International USA, will deliver a free public lecture, “Restoring America’s Credibility: Human Rights in the Post-9/11 World,” at 5 p.m. in the Linda K. Paresky Conference Center, 300 The Fenway. A reception will follow. Parking is limited because of ongoing construction. For parking alternatives, please visit the Simmons College parking website at http://my.simmons.edu
/services/business/parking
/off-campus.shtml.

Smart is Cool!
The English High School, 144 McBride St. in Jamaica Plain will host a fun two-hour workshop from 6 – 8 p.m. to help students in grades 5-12 excel in school. The workshop features the authors of “Stop Flunking!” as well as instruction in speed reading, memory strategies, learning styles, free tutoring information, and organization skills. Guests can win prizes for attending the workshop, such as a Boost Mobile phone or $50 grocery store gift certificate. Refreshments and babysitting services will be provided. Teens must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free and open to the community. Sponsored by the Boston Learning Center and English High School. To register, visit www.student-motivation-for-better-grades.com or call 617-265-7170.

Free SOMWBA Workshop in Boston
The State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) will hold a free certification workshop at the State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Floor 2, Conference Room 4, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This workshop will present the requirements for state certification of minority (MBE) and women business enterprises (WBE), as well as for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (US DOT) disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) program. Professional staff will provide instruction on completing the certification applications. All applicants must attend one workshop. Registrations is required and must be received by 12 noon on November 2. Please register online at www.somwba.state.ma.us. For more information call SOMWBA at 617-973-8692.