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Welcome to WIND Boston! Boost your job search RESULTS using "Structured Networking" at WIND Boston the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month from 11:00 am � 1:30 pm. Structured Networking is an exciting, efficient and effective approach to job hunting that gives you the opportunity to meet new people, practice "telling about yourself," getting job leads and tips for reaching target companies, plus gaining the opportunity to give of YOUR knowledge to others. We will divide into small groups of 6-8 people. You will each have time to describe your background to your group. Then you will receive feedback consisting of contacts, leads, tips, advice, etc. We also feature Boston�s best career speakers to sharpen your job search skills. Please come prepared the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. Bring copies of your resume or business cards and a list of companies you are targeting. If you don't have targeted organizations, come with a focused question, which might be asking for resources to help you identify possible target companies in the area. Our meeting takes place at The Paulist Center, 5 Park Street, Boston, MA, just steps from the Park Street T Station in downtown Boston. For more information contact Larry Elle at [masked], or visit: www.windnetworking.net.
When: Sep 8, 2010 11 AM Where: West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States in West Roxbury, Massachusetts (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11 )
Description: Join us for our 5th annual Spirit of Roxbury event, a free, family-friendly celebration of community that is part of the Yawkey Club of Roxburyâ??s year-long Centennial Celebration. The event will offer food, games and fun activities for guests of all ages. In an effort to save lives in Roxbury and other Boston communities, Swab a Cheek, Save a Life will be on site to recruit bone marrow donors and increase racial and ethnic diversity in the bone marrow registry. For more information contact the Club at 617-427-6050.
When: Sep 11, 2010 12 PM Where: Roxbury Boys & Girls Club in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Cost: Free (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12 )
2nd floor of Stratton Student Center 84 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139 its the MIT building in Cambridge. Ballroom dance singles event party. 8 pm
When: Sep 11, 2010 8 PM Where: West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States in West Roxbury, Massachusetts (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20 )
After the April showers, May flowers, and a summer of growing, what does Roxbury's harvest look like? Three months after the spring Highland Park/Fort Hill Garden Walk, return to follow up with the Highland Park/Fort Hill gardeners. Grow green with envy at the harvest growing in the orchard and in the Garden Girl's Farm. Also, learn tricks of the trade for preparing gardens for the winter.
The tour is led by the aptly-named Tom Plant, Director of Special Projects in the Environmental Health Office of the Boston Public Health Commission.
When: Sep 18, 2010 12 AM to Sep 18, 2010 12 AM Where: Edward L. Cooper Community Gardening and Education Center in Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $10.00 (Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00 )
Description: Food, Live Entertainment, Moonwalk, Arts & Crafts, Book Bag Give Away (first 100 children), Health and Education Organizations...Lots of fun!! Please join us!
When: Sep 18, 2010 11 AM to Sep 18, 2010 6 PM Where: Spanish Church of God (parking lot) in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Cost: Free Admission (Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11 )
After the April showers, May flowers, and a summer of growing, what does Roxbury's harvest look like? Three months after the spring Highland Park/Fort Hill Garden Walk, return to follow up with the Highland Park/Fort Hill gardeners. Grow green with envy at the harvest growing in the orchard and in the Garden Girl's Farm. Also, learn tricks of the trade for preparing gardens for the winter. The tour is led by the aptly-named Tom Plant, Director of Special Projects in the Environmental Health Office of the Boston Public Health Commission. Notes Like the gardens, this tour happens rain or shine. Be sure to wear sturdy, comfortable shoes for walking up and down irregular ground.
Location: 34 Lindwood St Roxbury, MA 02119
When: Sep 18, 2010 12 PM Where: West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Cost: $7-10 (Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12 )
Join us each month at our powerful learning and networking event for entrepreneurs of color. Hear experts in a wide variety of fields share advice to take you and your enterprise to the next level.
Free admission with RSVP but space is limited so register today.
The mission of ECHO is to support the entrepreneurial community with impactful, innovative programs that foster growth, stimulate ideas, and build unity.
If you would like to sponsor a meeting or provide giveaways, contact info -at- bostonoffline.com
Please use hashtag #echone when tweeting about this event.
Please note area parking is limited. The venue is near the Mass Ave. T stop.
Come on up for a weekend of thrills more fun than a barrel of monkeys! Top on the agenda for the weekend will be the Monkey Trunks ropes course. There are 2 available courses: Discovery Course Dare yourself or challenge your friends to do the 27 exciting elements set on 3 different levels up to 65' with 500' dual zip lines and giant swing. Try the tension traverse or crazy ladder, jumping platforms, swinging beams and even skateboarding on a tightrope. As you progress up the course, things get even more difficult! Will the gauntlet defeat you? Have you got the strength for the net climb? Our adrenaline fueled challenges will push you to the limit. Jungle Course For real adrenaline junkies we have the King Kong of all courses - 15 of the toughest challenges traversing through the forest of the White Mountains. You will begin with a 90 foot zip line into the forest and end with a giant swing into one of the world's largest spider webs. You'll be crossing rolling logs, walking on hanging tires and even jumping the leopard's leap all at 65' above the forest floor. There's no lower level here for wimps! And no way back! http://www.monkeytrunks.com/index.php?page=new-hampshire Once back at the club, there will be a specially planned dinner: Monk (ey) fish (chicken and eggplant also available by request) Quinoa and vegetables Banana split sundaes Respond yes for more details!
When: Sep 25, 2010 10 AM Where: West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States in West Roxbury, Massachusetts (Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10 )
Heart of the Hub is Roxbury's most prominent art-inspired fundraising party. Enjoy an evening filled with food, friends, and fun. As in previous years, there will be live music, art for sale, and A Taste of Roxbury dinner. We will also present the second annual Roxbury Puddingstone Awards to honor a person or persons for their advocacy and continued commitment to and development of Roxbury's physical and cultural assets.
This year, Heart of the Hub will be held on Thursday, October 21, 6pm-9pm at the Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall in Dudley Square.
NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.
When: Oct 21, 2010 12 AM to Oct 21, 2010 12 AM Where: THE ROXBURY CENTER FOR ARTS AT HIBERNIAN HALL in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Cost: $50.00 (Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00 )
Location: 184 Dudley St Roxbury, MA 02119 Times: 6pm to 9pm
Heart of the Hub is Roxbury's most prominent art-inspired fundraising party. Enjoy an evening filled with food, friends, and fun. As in previous years, there will be live music, art for sale, and A Taste of Roxbury dinner. We will also present the second annual Roxbury Puddingstone Awards to honor a person or persons for their advocacy and continued commitment to and development of Roxbury's physical and cultural assets. This year, Heart of the Hub will be held on Thursday, October 21, 6pm-9pm at the Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall in Dudley Square. NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted. Notes Dress: cocktail attire.
When: Oct 21, 2010 6 PM Where: West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Cost: More Than $10 (Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18 )
Heart of the Hub is Roxbury's most prominent art-inspired fundraising party. Enjoy an evening filled with food, friends, and fun. As in previous years, there will be live music, art for sale, and A Taste of Roxbury dinner. We will also present the second annual Roxbury Puddingstone Awards to honor a person or persons for their advocacy and continued commitment to and development of Roxbury's physical and cultural assets. This year, Heart of the Hub will be held on Thursday, October 21, 6pm-9pm at the Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall in Dudley Square. NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted. Notes Dress: cocktail attire.
Location: 184 Dudley St Roxbury, MA 02119
When: Oct 21, 2010 9 PM Where: West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Cost: More Than $10 (Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21 )
The names and stories of Roxbury's men are familiar to most people. But how many stories do you know about Roxbury's prominent women? Melnea Cass, Jesse Garnett, Ella Collins, and even Coretta Scott all lived in Roxbury. Explore their histories and see their legacies on a fascinating tour led by members of the Boston Women's Heritage Trail.
This tour has 2 pickup locations - 9:30am at Hotel 140 (140 Clarendon St), 9:45am at Roxbury Heritage State Park (183 Roxbury St)
When: Nov 13, 2010 9 AM to Nov 13, 2010 12 PM Where: West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Cost: 20 - 20 USD (Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09 )
The names and stories of Roxbury's men are familiar to most people. But how many stories do you know about Roxbury's prominent women? Melnea Cass, Jesse Garnett, Ella Collins, and even Coretta Scott all lived in Roxbury. Explore their histories and see their legacies on a fascinating tour led by members of the Boston Women's Heritage Trail. Notes This tour has 2 pickup locations - 9:30am at Hotel 140 (140 Clarendon St), 9:45am at Roxbury Heritage State Park (183 Roxbury St)
Location: Roxbury Roxbury, MA 02119
When: Nov 13, 2010 12 PM Where: West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Cost: More Than $10 (Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12 )
