FRI., APR. 6
Kids Cinema at the BPL
Movies for children ages 3-7. Groups are welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays, April 6 and May 4 at 10:15 a.m. in the Rabb Lecture Hall, Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square. For more information call 617-859-2270 x 2328.
SAT., APR. 7
Franklin Park Spring Clean-up
Join with neighbors to rid the park of winter grunge and enjoy the budding trees. We’ll work in the woodlands, around Scarboro Pond, in playgrounds, along trails, and near historic ruins. Bring work gloves and clippers if you have them, there’ll be plenty of tools for those without. Meet at Valley Gates Parking Lot midway along the park road (follow yellow signs) for coffee and donuts, then join a Clean Team. Youth and church groups, families and all ages welcome! 9a.m. – 12 noon. For more information and directions, contact the Franklin Park Coalition at 617-282-2881 or visit www.franklinpark coalition.org.
TUES., APR. 10
Effective Leadership Development
A community workshop from The Neighborhood Forum. Are you tired of attending every meeting on behalf of your organization? Don’t know how to cultivate new leaders? Attend this training and learn how your organization can develop effective leaders. Topics include communication and decision-making, exploring personal and situational leadership, ways to reward and recognize volunteers and staff, and practical strategies for building cultural competency. Trainer: BEST Initiative, a program of The Medical Foundation. 6-8:30 p.m. at USES’ South End House, 48 Rutland St., South End (accessible venue). For questions and to RSVP please contact Kyle Robidoux at 617-375-8139 or krobidoux@uses.org.
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WEDS., APR. 11
Special Guest Speaker Dr. Adelaide Cromwell
Join us for the Museum of African American History’s 2007 Annual Meeting. Guest speaker Dr. Adelaid M. Cromwell reads from her new book. “Unveiled Voices, Unvarnished Memories: The Cromwell Family in Slavery and Segregation 1692- 1972.” Join us as Dr. Cromwell provides an unprecedented view of how one black family thought, strived, and survived in American society from the seventeenth century to the twentieth century. Reception at 5:30 p.m., program at 6 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, please email rsvp@afro ammuseum.org or call 617-725-0022.
THURS., APR. 12
Housing Affordability for Households of Color in Massachusetts
A talk by Michael Stone, Professor of Community Planning and Public Policy, UMass Boston. 9-11 a.m. at 122 Dewitt Dr., Madison Park Development Corporation Community Room, Roxbury (walking distance from the Ruggles T-stop on the Orange Line and Dudley Square Bus terminal.) For more information and to RSVP, please contact Yvonne Gomes-Santos at 617-287-5885 or yvonne.gomes-santos@umb.edu. RSVP by April 5, 2007.
Scientists in Action at the Boston Nature Center
Join us for a fun filled afternoon as we learn about Roots and Shoots! Ages 7-10. 3:30-4:45 p.m. at the Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan. $4 members, $5 non-members. For more information contact the Boston Nature Center at 617-983-8500.
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THURS., APR. 12
Newton South High School Fashion Show
Fashion Extravaganza Paris Style, friends and members of Newton South High School, NSHS, are celebrating its 1st annual fashion show fundraiser at 7 p.m. in the Seasholes Auditorium at Newton South High School to benefit the Black Student Union. BSU, diverse programs. WCVB-TV Host, Director and Producer of CityLine, Karen Homes Ward is mistress of Ceremonies. “HouseKaake” Rhythm & Blue’s Band with Nathaniel Stringfield straight from the “Jews & Blues” concert will be featured. Come join our dynamic live manikins of students, teachers, and administrative staff as they strut their stuff Paris style. Ticket donations are $10.00 for adults $5.00 for students. Please note there are a limited number of tickets available and tickets are going fast. For more information contact Carmen, at 617-854-0059 or email fashionparis style@msn.com.
VerBaLizAtiOn presents:
AFRO-CINEMA
Boston’s longest-running open mic spot brings you another important film followed by a brief discussion then the open mic thereafter. Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, 7-9:30 p.m. Free to the public. Hosted by VCR. Featured film: “SLAM”. Starring Saul William & Sonja Sohn. “Slam” tells the story of Ray Joshua, an original, gifted young MC trapped in a war-zone housing project known as Dodge City. Unable to find a job, Ray copes with the despair and poverty of his neighborhood by using his wits and verbal talent. For more info contact VCR at 617-480-7663. For directions visit www.ncaaa.org.
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