Agenda, 10/21/11

The final, last-minute deadline for JP Agenda listings is noon, Nov. 1 for the Nov. 4 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Listings with no end date will be run for 3 months, space permitting. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given.

Meetings

BPS walk-through & public meeting, to discuss relocation of Fenway High into Mission K-8’s current building and other moves. Sat. Oct. 29. Walk-through 10:30am-12:30pm, 67 Alleghany St. Public meeting, 12:45-2pm, Tobin K-8 School auditorium, 40 Smith St.

Casey Overpass, Working Advisory Group meetings, Tues., Oct. 25, 6-8:30pm, William A. Hinton State Laboratory, 305 South St. Info: massdot.state.ma.us/caseyoverpass.

CPCAY, meeting to discuss next steps following the rejection of the MBTA’s federal grant application for funding for the Arborway Yard, Thurs., Nov. 3, 7pm, State Lab, 305 South St. Info: [email protected].

Jackson Square Community Advisory Committee, Weds., Nov. 9, 6:30pm, Amory Residences Community Room, 20 Amory Ave. Info: [email protected].

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council, Tues., Oct. 25, 7pm, Farnsworth House, 90 South St. Agenda Includes: Presentation by Renew Boston; committee reports. Info: jpnc.org.

JPNC Zoning Committee, Thursdays, Oct. 27, 7pm, Farnsworth House, 90 South St. Agenda Includes: 215 Forest Hills Street (MATCH Charter Public School seeks variances to renovate existing three-story building and exterior parking/drop-off area for occupancy as a charter public school); 177 Green Street (change occupancy of office building to day care center plus offices); and 68 Boynton Street (construct three-story addition to existing single-family to create three-family dwelling). Info: [email protected].

JPNC Public Service Committee, Tues., Nov. 1, 7pm, Rogerson House, 434 Jamaicaway, (enter from Beaufort Rd.) Info: jpnc.org.

Police/Community Relations, Thurs., Nov. 3, 7pm, E-13 Police Station, 3347 Washington St. Info: 343-5624.

Southwest Corridor Parkland Management Advisory Committee, First Wednesday of every month, 7pm. Nov. 2, E-13 Police Station 3347 Washington St.; Dec. 7 Boston Police Headquarters, Columbus Ave.;  Jan., 4 70 St. Alphonsus St., South End.

JPNC Parks and Open Space Committee, normally third Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm, JP Licks, 659 Centre St. Info: [email protected].

Jamaica Pond Association Board of Directors, first Monday of the month, 7pm, Jamaicaway Tower, 111 Perkins St.

Egleston Square Organizations, including JPNDC, the YMCA, 826 Boston, Teen Empowerment, St. Mary of the Angels and more meet at 1pm on the first Tuesday of every month. Info and Egleston Square Events Calendar: eglestonsquare.mainstreets.org.

Jamaica Hills Association, second Wednesday of every month, 7:30pm, Springhouse, Allandale Rd. Info: jamaicahills.org.

Public Hearings

Zoning Board of Appeal, Room 801, Boston City Hall, 635-4775. Tues., Nov. 1, 9:30am,  Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church seeks to renovate classrooms and offices, raise roof of entry lobby, enclose interior egress stairs, renovate building and facade, reconfigure parking and drop-off areas; 10:30am, Kevin Walker seeks to erect a drive-thru for a bank with ATM at 3815 Washington St.

Elections

Boston City Council At-Large Candidates Forum, organized by the Hyde Square Task Force and Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation. All candidates have been invited. Thurs., Oct. 27, 6pm, John F. Kennedy School, 7 Bolster St.

House Party for Senate Candidate Alan Khazei, Weds., Nov. 16, 6-8pm, 8 Belmore Terrace. Info: [email protected].

Jamaica Plain Republicans, Wards 11 & 19, first Tuesday of the month, 8pm, Doyle’s Cafe, 3484 Washington St. Info: Edward Wagner: 524-5352/ [email protected].

Special Interest

Big Brother Big Sister Foundation seeks donations of lightly used clothing and small household items. Donations will be collecting donations door-to-door. Special pick-ups available for electronics recycling and cars. Tues., Oct. 25. For free curbside pick up: 800-483-5503/[email protected].  Info: www.bbbsfoundation.org.  

Office Hours

City Councilor Matt O’Malley, Sat., Oct. 22, 10-11am, Millennium Restaurant and Grill, 3094 Washington St., with Latino liaison Fernando Mercedes. Info: 635-4220.

Congressman Mike Capuano, members of Capuano’s staff, fourth Tuesday of each month, 4-5pm, Ula Café, 284 Amory St. Info: 621-6208.

State Rep. Liz Malia, third Friday of each month, 8-9:30am, J.P. Licks, 659 Centre St. Info: 722-2060.

Jullieanne Doherty, JP Coordinator from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, 4th Monday of the month, 2-6pm, JP branch Library, 12 Sedgwick St.

Youth/Families

How to Advocate for Children with Special Needs, a five-class workshop designed for people of color. Presented by the Union of Minority Neighborhoods. Mondays through Nov. 21, 6:10-8:10pm, 42 Seaverns St. $15 per class, $75 for series. Info: 522-3349/[email protected].

Support Group for Young Parents, a program of Jewish Family and Children’s Services, open to all faiths, for parents with children from birth to one-year, registration not required. Thursdays, 10:30am-noon. Info: 781-647- 5327/[email protected].

Swim League, Boston Center For Youth & Families seeks youth participants seeks youths ages 6-17 for a competitive swim league. Experience not necessary, but participants must be able to swim one length of the swimming pool, Hennigan Community Center, 200 Heath Street. Info: Bladimil Pujols, 635-5198/[email protected].

Sports

Run the Boston Marathon, on behalf of the Franklin Park Coalition, Info: franklinparkcoalition.org.

Weekly Bike Rides, Community Rides (Beginners), Saturdays, 8:30am; Mountain Bike Rides (Intermediate), Sundays, 4pm; Paceline/Roadtraining Rides, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7am, leaving from Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, 66 South St. Info: 524-2453.

JP Running Club, 4- to 5-mile runs, all ages welcome, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, 6:30pm., Doyle’s Café, 3834 Washington St. Info: jprunningclub.com.

Health/Fitness

Stroke Support Group, last Weds., or every month, starting Oct. 26, 1-2pm, Faulkner Hospital 1153 Centre St. info: www.faulknerhospital.org.

Understanding the Psychosocial Dramas surrounding Alzheimer patients, a workshop for clinicians presented by Springhouse, Weds., Nov. 2, 8am-9:30am, with breakfast, Springhouse, 44-46 Allandale St. Info/RSVP: Karen Pollack, 971-1678/[email protected].

Look Good…Feel Better, a free program that teaches cancer patients hands-on techniques to help cope with appearance-related side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatment, Tues., Nov. 8, 11am-1pm, Faulkner Hospital, 1153 Centre St. Info/Reservations: Tracy Sylvan, 983-7451.

Meditations of Natural Wisdom and Love/Compassion, taught by a Foundation For Active Compassion meditation teacher, with Q & A, third and fourth Saturday of each month, Omega Theater, 41 Greenough, upstairs, 10am-noon. Donations welcome. Info: [email protected].

Overeaters Anonymous, No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Newcomer friendly group, Wednesdays, 4-5pm, Farnsworth House 1st Flr. Library, 90 South St. (on-street parking only). Info: Kristen, 857-244-1664/oa.org.

Free Nicotine Patches, the Boston Public Health Commission is offering Boston residents free nicotine patches to help them quit smoking. Residents who are 18 and older can call 1-800-784-8669.

Al-Anon, are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Newcomer friendly group, Fridays., 8-9:30pm, Faulkner Hospital 2nd Flr. Atrium Conference Room, 1153 Centre St. (validation for free parking in garage behind hospital); Al-Anon Women’s Meeting, Tuesdays 7-8:30pm,  Hope Church, Seaverns Avenue and Elm Street. Use the back door. Info: ma-al-anon-alateen.org.

Faulkner Hospital Stroke Support Group, meets first Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30pm Faulkner Hospital, Atrium 2, 1153 Centre St. Info: faulknerhospital.org.

LGBT Caregiver Support Group, join other caregivers for refreshments and discussion in a relaxed, confidential setting. Please contact group leader for times in Boston. Info: Joanne Peskowitz, 271-4182.

Seniors

Transportation Alternatives for Seniors presented by the JP/Egleston Elder Care Network. Info available about The Ride, MBTA Senior T Passes, elder taxi coupons, the Senior Shuttle and more. Spanish interpretation available. Thurs., Nov. 10, 10am-noon, Woodbourne Apartments, 6 Southbourne Rd. Info: Stacey Miller: 983-7907.

Crossroads Café, a free lunch and social event for senior citizens. Lunch made with local produce, Saturdays, 12:30–2pm. Info: 524-3992/[email protected].

Retired? An informal coffee & conversation group is starting at a local coffee shop. Info: 971-9419.

Community Cafes, entertainment, good company and a tasty, hot meal, sponsored by Ethos. 3 JP locations: Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm, Farnsworth, 90 South St; Weds.-Fri., 11am-1pm, Soul & Salsa café, Julia Martin House, 90 Bickford St.; Weds. & Fri., 9:30am-1:30pm Nate Smith House, 155 Lamartine St. Reservations required, $2 suggested. Info: 522-6700.

Workshops for Older People Raising Children, support and training for child caregivers where at least one caregiver is over 55 and child is not Department of Children and Families-involved, 10am-12pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 157 Green St; 10am-2pm, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, Julia Martin House, 90 Bickford St. Info: MSPCC, 983-5850.

LGBT Bereavement Group, a project of Ethos and the LGBT Aging Project, call 522-1292 to find the group closest to you.

Classes

Introduction to Social Media, with journalist, activist and innovator Talia Whyte, Sat., Oct. 22, 10am-noon, Boston Neighborhood Network, 3025 Washington St. $40 members, $60 non-members. Info/Registration: [email protected].

Union of Minority Neighborhoods workshops for activists of color. Oct. 25: Understand How to Raise Non-Grant Funds, Union of Minority Neighborhoods, 42 Seaverns St. $5 for printed materials. Info: [email protected]/522-3349 x1.

Boston Neighborhood Network Open House, learn about trainings and broadcasting opportunities available through Boston’s cable access station, first and third Thursday of every month, BNN Studio, 3025 Washington St. Info: 708-3224/[email protected].

ESL Conversation Group, all levels welcome, Mon., Oct. 24, 6:30pm, Connolly Branch Library, 433 Centre St. Info: 522.1960.

Spanish-English Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas en Inglés y Español, English speakers can learn Spanish and Spanish speakers can learn English, Saturdays, 12:30pm, Connolly Branch Library, 433 Centre St. Info: 522.1960.

Spanish-English Language X-Change/Intercambio de Idiomas Ingles y Español, Thursdays, 6:30pm Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 12 Sedgwick St. info: 524.2053/bpl.org.

The Center of Light, offers workshops and opportunities for prayer and meditation, 200 Amory St. Info: centersoflight.org.

Classes at the Arnold Arboretum, arboretum.harvard.edu.

GED Program, register for GED, pre-GED and ESOL classes. Small groups, individual tutoring, computer-assisted learning and other opportunities available. Placement testing, Mondays, 5:30; ESOL registration, 11am-7pm, JP Community Centers Adult Learning Program, English High School, 144 McBride St. Info: 635-5201.

Volunteers  

Boston Teachers Union Pilot School, seeks volunteers to tutor middle school students in math, one-on-one or in small groups, Mon., and/or Weds. afternoons, 3-4:30pm. Info: David Weinstein, [email protected].

Curley K-8 School, seeks volunteers to teach ESL to parents, at least through December, preferably twice a week, 8:30-10am, but times are negotiable. Info: Betty Alvardo, Parent Coordinator, 304-6771.

Faulkner Hospital seeks volunteers to staff its gift shop. Gift shop hours, 9:30am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri. Training provided. 1153 Centre St. Info: 983-7424.

The First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain seeks volunteers for the Crossroads Cafe, its Saturday lunch for seniors. Volunteers needed for set-up, cooking, serving, performing, or teaching a subject of interest to seniors. 633 Centre St. Info: 524-3992/[email protected].

Ethos on Amory Street is looking for volunteers in the following areas: friendly visitor, medical escort, shopping assistant, telephone reassurance caller, office assistant, ombusman, money management, internships and other group projects. Info: 477-6623/[email protected].

FriendshipWorks for Elders seeks friendly visitors, medical escorts, pet pals (to visit elderly people with pets), walking partners, and volunteers to provide one-time and short-term assistance. JP chapter volunteers offer friendship and care in English and Spanish. Info: JP chapter, 277-5248/fw4elders.org.

Volunteers Needed to Help Seniors Understand Their Medical Bills, Action for Boston Community Development seeks volunteers for Serving the Health Information Needs of Seniors (SHINE) program. Info: Elaine Cronin, 348-6226.

Horizons for Homeless Children, seeks volunteers for its playspace programs at locations throughout the state, including JP. Info: 445-1480.

Boston Partners In Education, seeks volunteers to tutor and mentor BPS students. Info: 451-6145/bostonpartners.org.

Bikes Not Bombs, seeks volunteers and interns to help with administrative work, events-planning and curriculum development. Info: bikesnotbombs.org.

Dare Family Services is recruiting foster parents in JP to provide safe, loving homes for local foster teens that have been abused or neglected, especially ages 10-18. Info: 427-6500/darefamily.org.

Local Residents Needed, to drive cancer patients to and from treatment. Info: American Cancer Society, 800-227-2345/cancer.org.

Help Seniors Navigate the Complicated World of Healthcare, 12-day training qualifies volunteers to staff hotline for seniors with questions about Medicare. A program of Action for Boston Community Development. Info: Emily Shea, 348-6380.

Friends of Jamaica Pond seeks volunteers, Info: friendsofjamaicapond.org/524-7070.

826 Boston Writing Program, Egleston-based program has oodles of opportunities for volunteers to work with BPS students. Info: 826boston.com.

Jumpstart Community Corps., seeks volunteers (ages 55+) to work one-to-one with preschool children in Boston neighborhoods including JP. Volunteers serve 6 hours a week during the school year. Comprehensive training and $800 stipend provided. Info: Katharine Gamer, 542-5867 x515.

Public Notices

Curtis Hall Community Center is currently accepting applications for any programs or/and agencies requesting space usage in its newly renovated state-of-the-art facility. Operating times are 6am-9pm Mon-Fri. and Sat. 9am-5pm. Info: Jeannette Ayala 635-5195/[email protected].

Extend the Life of Your Charliecard, visit www.mbta.com and click on “fares and gifts” to learn how to keep your Charliecard from expiring.

Farmers Market, Wednesdays, 4-7pm, through Oct. 19, Community Servings Parking Lot, 18 Marbury Terrace.

Street Sweeping, City of Boston and state Department of Conservation and Recreation programs, Info/Schedules: Boston, cityofboston.gov/publicworks/sweeping/; DCR, mass.gov/dcr/sweep.htm.

Boylston Congregational Church Thrift Store, open first Saturday of each month, 10am-2pm, Boylston Congregational Church, 207 Amory St.

Old and Unwanted Telephone Books, can be recycled with the city’s recycling program.

Former Employer Contesting Your Unemployment Claim? Harvard Legal Aid bureau student attorneys may be able to represent you at your hearing. Spanish, Portuguese, Creole support available. Info: 495-4408.

Rebuilding Together Boston, a nonprofit that provides no cost home renovations currently seeks new applicants for its services Homeowners and non-profits unable to pay for needed renovations are eligible for programs. Info: rtboston.org/971-0058.

College Scholarships Available for Formerly Homeless and Low Income Mothers, through One Family Inc. Info: onefamilyinc.org.

Pay by Plate, a new option is available for Boston parking ticket payment on the City of Boston’s website, cityofboston.gov.

Donate Gently Used Blankets to the Elizabeth Stone House, for the women and children being served at its domestic violence shelter and transitional housing program. Info: Amanda Green: 427-9801.

Large Apt. Building Recycling, if you are a Boston resident living in an apt. bldg. with 6+ units, have your landlord call 635-4959 to set up recycling.

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