March 20, 2008 — Vol. 43, No. 32
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THURS., MARCH 20

Vegan Feed-In for the Great American Meatout
In celebration of the Great American Meatout, the Boston Vegan Association (BVA) will hand out 100 free vegan sack lunches to Downtown Crossing passersby between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. The goodie bags will be stuffed with freshly made Tofurky deli sandwiches and yummy snacks from companies such as Larabar, Crispy Cat, and Robert’s American Gourmet. Wheelers Frozen Desserts, a new local business, will also be on hand to dish out samples of their exciting new vegan ice cream flavors. Location: The intersection of Washington St. and School St., in the park out front of the Borders bookstore. For more information: http://www.bostonvegan.org.

“From the El to the Silver Line: Photographs by Keitha L. Hassell”
Artist Reception: 6 – 8 p.m. On exhibit March 3 – April 4. The Resnikoff Gallery at Roxbury Community College invites the community to visit our new exhibition “From the El to the Silver Line: Photographs by Keitha L. Hassell.” Keitha’s initial intention was to document the last months of the elevated Orange line and share her memories of this unique time in Boston’s history. She has photographed views of the “el” and city skyline from the platform above the streets, abstracted images of the steel girders lifting the trains up high, and comparative images of the present Silver line buses rolling down the streets along the old pathways of the “el.” The photographs evoke a sense of nostalgia for the past and a contemplation of the future. This event is free and open to the public. The Resnikoff Gallery is located in the Media Arts Center of Roxbury Community College at 1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury. The building is wheelchair accessible and located across from the Orange Line Roxbury Crossing Station as well as several bus lines.

FRI., MARCH 21

The Great Boston Burlesque Exposition and Vintage Fashion Fair
Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23 at The Hyatt Regency in Cambridge. The Art Show is open noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Three different burlesque shows are featured in the evenings. Tickets vary in price by event; admission to The Vintage Fashion Fair is $5 for the weekend, or $10 at the door. Advanced tickets may be purchased at www.Burlesque-Expo.com. Contact: The Great Boston Burlesque Exposition. 617-869-2000. info@burlesque-expo.com.

SAT., MARCH 22

Veterans Park in Roxbury Gourdin Park Meeting
The Roxbury Community is invited to come and share their comments with the Organization of Afro-American Veterans on the developments of a Veterans Park in Roxbury and the upcoming May 24 celebration of African American Military Heritage at General Edward O. Gourdin Park in Roxbury at the intersection of Malcolm X Boulevard and Washington St., across from the Roxbury Post Office at 2 p.m. For more information, call, Ralph Browne at AC 617-288-0722.

American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay Presents a Workshop on...Forgotten Victims in War: Women’s Struggle to Survive?
Women have often been the innocent and brutally victimized bystanders in conflicts. This workshop explores their modern struggle and the increasing awareness and activism to protect this half of the world’s population. Speakers include: Loloa Ibrahim, Founder and Director of Sudan-Reach Women’s Foundation. Followed by a screening of “A Glory From The God” a documentary by Liz Walker Journey Productions. 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Suffolk University Law School, Room 265, 120 Tremont St., Boston. Free and open to the public by RSVP. Reserve your space today. Contact for Information and to RSVP: Dimple Rana, International Services Special Project Manager, RanaDi@usa.redcross.org. 617-274-5330.

Come to An Interactive Work Shop on Immigrant Rights
From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Arlington Street Church (351 Boylston St., Boston by the Arlington T stop), Elena Letona, Executive Director of Centro Presente, will lead an interactive work shop on immigration issues and on immigrant rights. A Latino lunch will be provided. The work shop is sponsored by two Arlington Street Church (ASC) committees: Santuario para todas and the Jubilee committee. We will share stories about our own family immigrant backgrounds, and members from the Latino community will be there to testify about raids and deportations. There will also be a 20 minute video about the New Bedford raid that happened in March 2007. If you plan to come to our work shop, please RSVP by sending an email to socialaction@ascboston.org (and put “March 22nd work shop” in the subject line).

 

MON., MARCH 24

Sexuality & Intimacy After Cancer
The cancer experience often affects a person’s comfort of being intimate with others. In this 3-week series, we will discuss strategies that can be used to build self-confidence, adapt to a new body, and achieve a satisfying sexual life. Program led by Jenny Potter, a primary care doctor who specializes in caring for women whose lives have been affected by cancer. March 24, & 31, 2-3:30 p.m. RSVP required. 617-442-8800 x1790. All programs are free of charge. The Wellness Community at The Dimock Center, 55 Dimock St., Roxbury. A program provided in partnership with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, The Dimock Center and The Wellness Community-Greater Boston.

WED., MARCH 26

The Salvation Army in Boston Resource Fair
Free social service information on health issues, child care, camp programs, eucation as well as employment and training opportunities will be shared at a Resource Fair at The Salvation Army, 1500 Washington St., Boston, from 9 a.m.-noon. Several local social service agencies have been invited to provide information on their upcoming Spring and Summer programs and services. For additional information please call Tim or Matt at 617-236-7233.

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