July 12, 2007 — Vol. 42, No. 48
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THUR., JULY 12

Memorial at Half Court (Candlelight Vigil)
Herman Taylor III was Boston’s 37th victim of homicide on July 12, 2006. One year later the HT3 Memorial Fund & HT3 Peace Network invites you to attend to celebrate the light that burns in the hearts and minds of Herman’s family, friends and community. 7:45 p.m., Trotter Basketball Court. (Humbolt Ave. and Waumbeck St.) For more information info@ht3fund.org or www.ht3fund.org.

SAT., JULY 14

“It’s a Summer affair”...Headwrapping — Unwrapped
Call and reserve your seat at any or all of the hands-on workshops at 617-792-3096. The fee for all workshops is $10. Headwrapping 101- Starting from the crown UP. All workshops are from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center.

SAT., JULY 14

Port Huron Project 2: The Problem is Civil Obedience
Port Huron Project 2: “The Problem is Civil Obedience” is a reenactment of a speech originally delivered at a 1971 anti-war rally on Boston Common by Howard Zinn, the well-known author & activist. This event is part of the Port Huron Project, a series of reenactments of protest speeches from the New Left movements of the 1960s and ’70s. Each performance takes place at the site of the original speech and is delivered to an audience of invited guests and passers-by. The Port Huron Project is organized by artist Mark Tribe. Free. All Ages. At the northwest corner of the Boston Common, near the intersection of Charles and Beacon Streets. 5-6 p.m. (rain date July 15)

TUE., JULY 17

Introduction to Basic Financial Education
Building a banking relationship. The Organization for a New Equality (O·N·E) will be holding its bi-monthly FREE Financial Literacy Workshop series on Tuesday evenings in July 2007. If you are living paycheck to paycheck, want to discover how to make the most of your money, and learn how to avoid financial pitfalls then this is the workshop for you! Free, fun and informative series on Understanding credit & beginning steps of getting out of debt. Free dinner provided! Sponsored by Citizens Bank. From 6-8 p.m. at 410 Boylston St., Fifth Floor, Boston. Registration required. Please RSVP to 617-424-6631.

 

TUE., JULY 17

Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park Opening Night
World famous smooth jazz with Boston’s own, Andre Ward. Bring a picnic supper and your lawn chairs. FREE Tuesday evening concerts continue through August 15th with R & B, jazz, dance, and multicultural music. 6 p.m. The Playhouse is located just off the main park road, next to the ball fields between White Stadium and the Franklin Park Zoo. There’s plenty of free parking or take the #16 bus from Forest Hills Station. For more information: 617-282-2881 or www.franklinpark
coalition.org.

Securing a Small Business Loan with Accíon USA
An Accíon USA representative will explain the process of obtaining a small business loan from Accíon USA. The workshop is free and open to the public. 6-7 p.m., Nuestra Culinary Ventures, 31 Germania St., Bldgs I & J, Jamaica Plain. For more information contact Emma Hall at (617)522-7900 or ehall@nuestracdc.org to register.

WED., JULY 18

Tribal Jewelry
Workshop for Teens
Learn about the history of tribal beads while you create a piece of jewelry. July 18, Navajo Jewelry – with turquoise and silver beads. July 25, Hawaiian Jewelry – with shell and coral beads. August 1, African Jewelry — with carnelian and trade beads. Wednesdays. 3 p.m., at the Dudley Branch Library, 65 Warren St., Roxbury. For more information call 617-442-6186.

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