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Drop into Breezeway Bar and Grill for good times and great food. The restaurant is a neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmosphere that you and your friends are sure to enjoy.
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The neighborhood of Roxbury Massachusetts was founded in 1630 and is located in the Metro Boston area.

One of the oldest neighborhoods of Boston, Roxbury is home to a great number of parks and schools as well as churches and much more.

It has been said that a drive through Roxbury is both a lesson and a tour of modern urban neighborhoods. The community thrives on its immediacy to downtown while retaining its neighborhood qualities.

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Summer Solstice #RoxTweet

Please join us for our fourth #RoxTweet event, happening on the Summer Solstice.  The Summer Solstice #RoxTweet celebrates the power and contributions of women to arts and culture in our community.   It will be a networking event utilizing interactive activities, and guests will be encouraged to use social media during the event to broaden the conversation to the wider community. Haley House will provide appetizers, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Tickets for this event are free (and limited).  We ask that you register for this event so that we are prepared with sufficient food for our guests.

If the weather is good, we will avail of some of our outdoor space. If not, we will open up the back of house to accommodate our friends.

Our host organizations and consortiums for this event include:
Haley House Bakery Cafe
Discover Roxbury
Roxbury Cultural Network
Common Thread Dudley Square
Professional Women of Color Network
Wonder Women of Boston
Massachusetts Black and Latino Caucus
Urban League Young Professionals
Boston Public Health Commission's Center for Health Equity & Social Justice
Big Sister Association of Greater Boston

We invite you to share this invitation with anyone who may be interested.  We hope that you can join us. 

-Haley House Bakery Cafe



When: Jun 21, 2013 5 PM to Jun 21, 2013 7 PMin West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Cost: Summer Solstice #RoxTweet 0.00

(Fri, 21 Jun 2013 17 )
Tenth Annual Sweet Chariot Music Festival and Cavalcade of Whoop-dee-Doo!!
The Sweet Chariot Music and Arts Festival is a nationwide gaggle of performers who gather every summer on Swans Island, Maine, for a week of concerts, and for ten years running now, have added this Boston event. Join us for another cavalcade of whoop dee doo, SWEET CHARIOT MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS YEAR'S PERFORMERS INCLUDE Eric Kilburn, Denny Williams, David Dodson, Dillon Bustin, Dean Stevens, Doug Day, Will Brown, Rachel and John Nicholas, Daisy and Stan, Lisa Redfern and more.. SPECIAL GUESTS: RITT HENN, ANNEGRET BAIER, BOB LUCAS



When: Jun 1, 2013 7 PM to Jun 1, 2013 11 PMin West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Cost: 20 - 20 USD (Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19 )
Casino Night Gala
Vine Street Community Center Council, Inc. -"Casino Night" Gala to support a Scholarship Fundraiser to help Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors complete college now and the future. Table games of chance and Poker will be offered. Raffle prizes, $1,000 Fun money, live entertainment, and heavy appetizers included in your ticket. A cash bar will be available..

When: Jun 27, 2013 6 PM to Jun 27, 2013 10 PMin West Roxbury, Massachusetts (Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18 )
New England Hair Show

The First Annual New England Hair Show Featuring Vendors, Beauty Suppliers, Barbers, Salons, Hair Designs, Make-up Artists, Live Show, Music and More



When: Jun 9, 2013 5 PM to Jun 10, 2013 2 AMin West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Cost: New England Hair Show 27.37

(Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17 )
Pro Ambitions Hockey, Inc - West Roxbury



When: May 15, 2013 12 AM to Aug 15, 2013 12 AMin West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Cost: (Wed, 15 May 2013 00 )
Catie Curtis: In Concert
The Boston-area folk music scene is a vibrant one, boasting a variety of diverse artists. But if pressed to name the region's defining musician, it would have to be singer-songwriter CATIE CURTIS, who has called it home for nearly all of her twenty-year music career. Since the release of her last album in 2009, Curtis has toured extensively, playing a number of diverse venues ranging from Chicago's legendary Old Town School of Folk Music to the White House. She's also spent that time writing and testing out new material, developing a collection of masterfully written lyrics that serve as the heart of her newest record, Stretch Limousine on Fire (out August 30). On the new album, Curtis, a Lilith Fair alum who's been dubbed a "folk-rock goddess" by The New Yorker, delivers some of the finest material of her career: ten original songs that push at her own musical boundaries and explore "the difficult edges of passing events" in life, harsh realities that are tempered with moments of fleeting beauty. This temporary nature of life is a theme that pervades the album from the first notes. Opening song "Let It Last, which features folk powerhouse and former tour mate Mary Chapin Carpenter singing harmony, finds Curtis pleading "I know it can't last/And all I ask is let it last a little longer." The sound, like the subject matter, is rawer than Curtis' previous work, which has been featured on episodes of Grey's Anatomy, Dawson's Creek and several other hit shows. "There's a lot of texture that makes you feel like you're really close to it," she explains. Recorded live in Los Angeles' Stampede Origin Studio, Stretch Limousine on Fire harnesses the energy of her concerts, thanks in part to a fiercely talented band featuring drummer Jay Bellerose and bassist Jennifer Condos, both of whom are currently touring as part of Ray LaMontagne's Pariah Dogs. "When Jay Bellerose plays the drums, he's so tuned in that he's basically an extension of the guitar; sometimes you'll hear a wood knocking sound [on the record] and you don't know if it's me knocking on the guitar or Jay playing something on the drums that's very sympathetic with what I'm playing." "My singing was inspired by their playing," says Curtis of her backing band. "It felt like a live performance, and engineer Ryan Freeland kept it sounding very present. [Producer] Lorne Entress and I put a lot of faith in the idea that if we brought together the right peoplewe would have the vibe that we wanted." That vibe is spirited, unique, and best embodied by the album's title track. "Stretch Limousine on Fire" is an infectious song whose central image takes on the idea that "when bad things happen, you sometimes take comfort in realizing they happen to everybody." It's this portrayal of universal life experiences, wrapped in Curtis' brand of evocative songwriting that won her the 2006 International Songwriting Competition, that appeals to her legions of dedicated fans. With her Aspire to Inspire Endowment providing musical instruments to seven youth-oriented music organizations, a busy schedule officiating nontraditional weddings, and the fulltime job of raising two daughters with her partner, Catie Curtis is stretching her own boundaries to ensure that, despite the rough edges in life, there will always be those moments of beauty. 2013 BIO Catie Curtis is a veteran of the singer/songwriter folk scene, touring throughout the US for 20 years and releasing 13 CDs. Her credits include touring with Lilith Fair, and winning Grand Prize in the 2006 International Songwriting Competition (with co-writer Mark Erelli) and recording a duet with Kris Kristofferson. Her songs appear in numerous films and tv shows. She has been called a "folk-rock goddess" by the New Yorker, and has performed at the White House several times.



When: Mar 1, 2014 8 PM to Mar 1, 2014 11 PMin West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Cost: 20 - 20 USD (Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20 )
A.M.B. (African Man Born)
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the mic event. A.M.B. Co Host With V.C.R.

When: Jun 12, 2013 7 PM in West Roxbury, Massachusetts (Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19 )
Homage to Olmsted
Location:
Gallery
West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
1961 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132


Description:
John L. Vaccaro began painting watercolors after his retirement about 15 years ago. He has studied under a number of local artists. His watercolors have appeared in a number of one man and group shows. Flowers, birds, and butterflies are frequent subjects as he photographs nature at its best, during his frequent walks. A Boston native, Anthony J. Lobosco received a bachelor degree from Boston University in 1986 in art history and in Italian studies. He also studied at Emmanuel College, at Mass Art and at schools in Florence and Rome. Since 2000, he has been devoting his time solely to his artwork. Inspiration for Mr. Lobosco’s work comes from historical periods, nature, architecture and music. This event is part of West Roxbury Reads.

When: May 30, 2013 12 AM in West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Cost: Free (Thu, 30 May 2013 00 )
New England Hair Show

The First Annual New England Hair Show Featuring Vendors, Beauty Suppliers, Barbers, Salons, Hair Designs, Make-up Artists, Live Show, Music and More



When: Jun 9, 2013 5 PM to Jun 10, 2013 2 AMin West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Cost: New England Hair Show 27.37

(Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17 )
Toddlers, Tantrums, Preschoolers, Meltdowns Oh My! Workshop-West Roxbury


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This workshop is open to parents, caregivers, childcare providers, and teachers of children ages 15 months-5 yrs old.

 

     This workshop will assist you in understanding why children often have tantrums.

 

     It will explain how to handle tantrums in a variety of settings.

 

     We will also look at ways to help avoid tantrums from taking place.

 

     Participants will walk away from this workshop with a sense of relief because they will no longer feel swept into a child's tantrum.

 

 

 

 

Childcare providers will earn 2 hours of EEC training in this workshop.

 

EEC Categories Covered in Training:

 
Guiding and Interacting with Children


If you have any questions or comments, please contact Jill.


 

Parking Instructions:

There is limited parking behind the community center and there is street parking available on Centre Street.

 

NO PARKING available at Roche Bros or Lords and Ladies lots – THEY WILL BE TOWED

 

 

Nurturing Parents and Teachers would like to thank their sponsors for their wonderful support.  Please read about these great businesses and check out their links!


 

Christian Family Montessori School

 

Guide                 Enrich                   Explore                    Grow

 

 

Morning, Full day, Kindergarten and afterschool programs

 Holliston, MA

 http://www.cfmontessori.com

 Dolores Russell, Owner / Director

 

 

 www.longfellowclubs.com

 





When: Sep 10, 2013 6:15:00 PM to Sep 10, 2013 8:15:00 PMin West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Cost: (Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:15:00 )
What Makes Children Tick Workshop - West Roxbury

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 What Makes Children Tick?

Understanding How Sensory Input Impacts Your Child’s Behavior

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This workshop will teach parents, childcare providers, and teachers to see their children in a whole new way.  


You will learn how to help kids who are picky eaters or who avoid certain clothes and certain places. 

This workshop will help you understand kids who are very energetic, who melt down often, and who become aggressive more than you think is typical.

This will be a huge, eye opening experience for you! It will explain the fundamentals of Sensory Processing. 



This training explains how children react to the world through their senses and how it impacts their behavior.  It will address typical sensory reactions as well as problematic reactions. Parents, childcare providers, and teachers will gain core knowledge of sensory processing.

 

This workshop will help you:

1.     Gain an in depth understanding of all seven senses

    2.     Identify how senses impact everyday behaviors

    3.     Discover why children may have puzzling behaviors

    4.     Learn how to create home and classroom structures that include sensory integration theories

    5.     Assess impact on children and identify if it has become problematic

    6.     Gain tools in working with children who are significantly affected by their sensory system

    7.     Walk away with self-discoveries about yourself


 Childcare providers earn 2 EEC training hours.

EEC Category Covered in Training:

Observation, Assessment, and Planning for Individual Needs

 

 


If you have any questions or comments, please contact Jill.


 

Parking Instructions:

There is limited parking behind the community center and there is street parking available on Centre Street.

 

NO PARKING available at Roche Bros or Lords and Ladies lots – THEY WILL BE TOWED


 

Nurturing Parents and Teachers would like to thank their sponsors for their wonderful support.  Please read about these great businesses and check out their links!


 

Christian Family Montessori School

 

Guide                 Enrich                   Explore                    Grow

 

 

Morning, Full day, Kindergarten and afterschool programs

 Holliston, MA

 http://www.cfmontessori.com

 Dolores Russell, Owner / Director

 

 

 www.longfellowclubs.com

 





When: Oct 8, 2013 6:15:00 PM to Oct 8, 2013 8:15:00 PMin West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Cost: (Tue, 08 Oct 2013 18:15:00 )
20th Annual Corrib Classic 5K
Nice, neighborhood 5K loop starting and ending at Billings Field on LaGrange St., West Roxbury to benefit the Corrib Charitable Trust and West Roxbury charities.

When: Jun 2, 2013 12 PM in West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Cost: (Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12 )

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