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Meetings

Public Meeting on Jamaica Pond Pedestrian Access Enhancements, design alternatives for safer pedestrian crossings to Jamaica pond will be presented, and public input sought for Jamaicaway at Eliot St., and Parkman Drv. at Kelly Circle and the Parkman Memorial. Weds., July 1, 6:30-8pm, Arnold Arboretum Hunnewell Bldg., 125 Arborway. Info: dcr.updates@state.ma.us/626-4974.
Southwest Corridor Parkland Management Advisory Committee, First Wednesday of every month, July 1, 7pm, 70 St. Boltoph St., South End. (Meetings rotate monthly to three location, August: E-13; Sept: Boston Police Headquarters, Roxbury.) Info: Jacksinnott@mckesson.com.
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council, last Tuesday of the month, Tues., June 30, 7pm, Curtis Hall, 20 South St. Info: 522-1150.
Calendar: www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org/calendar/calendar.asp
JPNC Public Service Committee, first Tuesday of the month, Tues., July 7, Greater Egleston High School, 3134 Washington St. Agenda includes: Follow up with D&D Restaurant at 3141 Washington St. for a 7-day common victualler license. Info: Michael Reiskind jpmichael@rcn.com.
JPNC Parks and Open Space Committee, third Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm, Junebug Café. Info: Andrea, 522-3326.
JPNC Housing and Development Committee, third Tuesday of every month, 6:30m. Info: Francesca Fordiani 524-5922.
Police Community Relations, Police Monthly Meeting, Thurs., July 2, 7pm, E-13 Police Station, 3347 Washington St.; Latino Monthly Meeting, Thurs., July 9, 7pm, Nate Smith House, 155 Lamartine St., 7pm; Strategic Planning, Thurs., July 16, 7pm, E-13 Police Station, 3347 Washington St. Info: 343-5624.
Jamaica Pond Association Board, first Monday of every month, Mon, June 1, 7:30pm, Rogerson House, 434 Jamaicaway. Agenda includes electing new officers.
Jamaica Hills Association, second Wednesday of every month, except July and Aug., 7:30pm, Springhouse, Allandale Rd. Info: www.jamaicahills.org.

Public Hearings

Zoning Board of Appeal, Boston City Hall, Room 801, 635-4775, Tues., July 14, 9:30am, Tarso Ramos seeks a variance to create off-street parking for 1 vehicle at 9 Beethoven St.; 96 Seaverns Ave. condo Trust seeks variances to install 3 rear porches with stairs to be used as secondary egress for 3-family dwelling and renovate basement as finished living space. 10:30am, Mark Stockman seeks a variance to create off-street parking for 4 vehicles at 6-7 Warren St.

Special Interest

National Night Out, celebrate effective partnerships among the community, youth, police, city agencies and community-based organizations, Sat., July 11, 11am-3pm, English High School, 144 McBride St. Info: Stephanie Curtis or Sgt. Krause: 343-5624.
Curtis Hall Yard Sale, sponsored by the Fellowship of the Rescue Mission, Saturdays, Curtis Hall, 20 South St. Info: Sheila Lewis, 442-6182.
Triduum in Honor of St. Clare, Aug., 8-10, masses at 7pm; Aug. 11, masses at 11am. If unable to attend, intentions may be mailed. Monastery of St. Clare, 920 Centre St. Info: 524-1760.
JP for Sam Yoon Mayor Volunteer Meet Ups, 2nd Tuesday of each month (7/14, 8/11, 9/8. 10/13), 7pm, Doyle’s Cafe, middle room, 3483 Washington St. Info: jp@samyoon.com.

Youth

Boston R.O.C.K.S, web site and hot-line features city listings of summer youth activities and programs. Info: www.bostonyouthzone.com/summer/635-5437 (KIDS).
JP Head Start, accepting summer program applications for children ages 3-5, vouchers welcome. Info: 522-5533.
Boston Public Schools Summer Food Program, free meals for children under 18 no ID or registration required. Info: 800-645-8333/www.meals4kids.org.
Jamaica Plain Community Centers Summer Programs, at the Agassiz School. 20 Child St., 635-5191; English High School, 144 McBride St., 635-5244; and the Hennigan School, 200 Heath St., 635-5199. Programs run July 6-Aug. 14, 8:30am-5:30pm, extended day available, $25 registration fee.
N.I.C.E Inc., at 2990 Washington St. has voucher openings for preschoolers. Info: Norma Suarez, 445-3766/norma4children@aol.com.
Action for Boston Community Development, teen and older youths (up to 24) jobs program applications now available. Info: 348-6548/www.bostonabcd.org.
Roberto Clemente 21 Sports Program, now accepting applications for its 2009 baseball season for boys and girls ages 5-18. Program runs Wednesdays, 5:30-8pm, Hennigan Community Center, 200 Heath St. Info: Alfredo Liriano, 828-9524.

Seniors

Rogerson House, a leader in Alzheimer’s and memory loss care, is accepting applications for its day health program. Info: Fred Golby, 983-2306 x118/www.rogersonhouse.org.
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.
Out to Brunch, monthly brunch and social for older LBT women, first Sat. of each month, 11am-1pm, 555 Amory St. Reservations required. Info: Gloria Tower, 477-6682.

Health/Fitness

Free Summer Tennis Lessons, available for youths age 5-18 and adults. Loaner rackets for use during lessons available. Registration is ongoing, Saturdays, 12-1pm, ages 5-10; 1-2pm, ages 11-17; 2-3pm, adults. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-11am, adults only, Shattuck Grove tennis Courts, Franklin Park. Info/Registration: www.franklinparktennis.org/372-0655.
MindBody Center, offers yoga, meditation and stress reduction classes. Low cost, beginners and continuing, English and Spanish, 640 Centre St. Info: 983-4226.
Overcoming Adversity: Awakening to the Four Noble Truths and Sowing the Seeds of Patience, classes include teaching, discussion and guided meditation with American Buddhist Monk Kelsange Dorje. Organized by JP resident Debra Acquavella. Thursdays, 7-9pm, through July 16, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 21 Stratford St., West Roxbury, $10 per class. Info: 508-979-8277/www.serlingpa.org.
JP Running Club, 4-5 mile runs, all ages welcome. Thursdays, 6:30pm, Runs begin and end at Doyle's Café, 3834 Washington St. Info: http://jprunningclub.com.
New Caregiver Group: “Taking Care of Me,” free group provides techniques on stress management by learning relaxation, deep breathing and guided imagery exercises, journaling and other techniques. Sponsored by Ethos. Third Monday of the month, 6-7:30pm, Boston Center for Rehabilitation, 1245 Centre St., Roslindale. Pre-registration required. Info/Register: Leslie Ahern, 477-6676.
Alzheimer’s Education Group, learn methods to make “smoother sailing” of your everyday care for those with dementia. Group forming, sponsored by Ethos. Info: Leslie Ahern, 522-6700 x.376.
LGBT Caregiver Support Group, join other caregivers for refreshments and discussion in a relaxed, confidential setting. Please contact group leader for times, Ethos Office, 555 Amory Street. Info: Joanne Peskowitz, 271-4182. For Info about other Ethos support groups contact Leslie Ahern, 522-6700 x376.

Classes/Workshops

Practice Speaking English, Mondays, 6:30pm, Connolly Branch Library, 433 Centre St. Info 433 Centre St. Info: 522-1960.
English Conversation Group, Tuesdays, 10am, JP Branch Library, 12 Sedgwick St. Info: 524-2053.
Spanish Study Group, participants should be able to read a Spanish- language newspaper. Thursdays, 6:30pm, JP Branch Library, 12 Sedgwick St. Info: 524-2053
Employment Program, if you live in JP and are looking for a job or want a better job, Jobs for JP may be able to help. A program of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation. Info: 522-2424 x.240.

Volunteers

Olmsted Park Woodlands Clean Up, clear invasive plants, rejuvenate soil, maintain trails, Sat., July 11, normally first Saturday of the month, 11am-1pm, meet at Daisy Field parking lot. Please register in advance. Info/Registration: projectassistant@emeraldnecklace.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.
Hospice of Boston and Greater Brockton, seeks volunteers to support patients and families in JP, and volunteers to provide massage and other healing art therapies. Free 16-hour training course, Wednesday Evenings, beginning July 8, 500 Belmont St. Brockton, Info: 508-583-0383.
Beacon Hospice, seeks veterans to provide end-of-life companionship for other veterans in Roxbury. Info: 800-467-7423/www.beaconhospice.com.
VNA Hospice Care, needs men and women to volunteer in JP and nearby communities. Trainings will be held this fall in Charlestown or Quincy. Info: Lisa Palais: 569-2888/lpalais@vnab.org.
JP Adult Learning Program, seeks tutors for English language learners and high school diploma teachers, 2 hr. a week obligation, individual or group tutoring opportunities. Free tutor training begins May 28. Info: Susan, jptutors@gmail.com/635-5201.
Friends of Jamaica Pond seeks volunteers, Info: www.friendsofjamaicapond.org/524-7070.
Boston Partners in Education, is looking for volunteers to tutor and mentor Boston public Schools students. Info: 451-6145/www.bostonprtners.org.
Landscape and Grounds Committee of the Loring-Greenough House, seeks volunteers for the 2009 season, help maintain an award-winning garden. Info: Ray Dunetz, 524-6265.
826 Boston Writing Program, Egleston-based program has oodles of opportunities for volunteers to work with BPS students. Info: www.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: Lauren Angus, 542-5867 x.548.

Office Hours

Congressman Mike Capuano’s Staff, Tues., June 23, 4-5pm, JP Licks, 659 Centre St. Info: 621-6208.
JP Coordinator from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Colleen Keller, 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 2-6pm, Curtis Hall, 20 South St.

Public Notices

Suffolk County DA Dan Conley, invites non-profits that work with youths and teens to apply for grants from funds seized from drug dealers. Deadline July 31. Info: 619-4139/fabiola.pierre@massmail,state.ma.us.
JP Centre/South Main Streets, office has moved to 670 Centre St.
Supply Drive, United Way seeks food, clothing and other in-kind donations, July 12 & 13, at the Hyde Square Task Force, 375 Centre St., Family Services of Greater Boston, 31 Heath St., and The Home For Little Wanderers, 161 S. Huntington. Info: http://supportunitedway.org/dayofaction/624-8000.
Water Main Flushing, Boston Water and Sewer Commission will be flushing the main to improve drinking water quality between 11pm and 7am through Aug. 7 in the area demarked by Tremont St. to the North, Belgrade Ave. to the south, Washington St. to the east and Perkins St. to the West. Flushing may discolor water and reduce water pressure. Info: 989-7000.
Neighbors For Neighbors New URL, http;//jamaicaplain.neighborsforneighbors.org.
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.
Community Servings to Offer Farmshares, prepay for weekly boxes of local organic produce at Community Servings beginning in June. Full shares, $36/week. Half shares, $23/week, Community Servings, 18 Marbury Terrace. Info: Jennifer Opp, 522-7777.
Mayor Menino’s Garden Contest, Boston residents, businesses and organizations are eligible, amateur work only. Entry deadline July 17. Info: gardencontest@cityofboston.gov.
Fines boosted to $100 for parking at bus stops.
Spring Leaf and Yard Waste Collection, runs through May 30, put yard waste out with recycling in compostable bag or open barrel, no plastic bags. Tie brush with spring in bundles not greater than 3” by 1”.
Backyard Compost and Kitchen Scrap Buckets for Sale, Boston Building Materials C-op, 100 Terrace St. Mon.-Sat. 9am-3pm. Info: 635-4959.
Neighborhood Street Cleaning Now Underway, street-specific schedule info and sign-up for e-mail alerts available www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/sweeping. Info about state roads (Jamaicaway, Arborway, Morton, Perkins) see www.mass.gov/dcr/sweep.htm.
Hunter Pope Fund, Parents Tess and Ken Pope of JP have established a fund at Boston Latin Academy in honor of their 12 year-old son who died Feb. 15 from complications from influenza, Boston Latin Academy, 205 Townsend St. Boston MA., 02121.
Rebuilding Together Boston, a non-profit 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: www.rtboston.org/971-0058.
Section 8 Voucher Scam Alert, Section 8 vouchers are never bought or sold. Please report attempted sales or fee collections to the Boston Housing Authority Legal Services Department, 988-4185.
The Dimock Health Center, now has a full service pharmacy, 45 Dimock St.
Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, seeks nominations for the 6th Annual Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts celebration. Info: www.mass.gov/women.
Boston Water and Sewer Commission representatives will be on hand to accept payments, resolve billing complaints process discount forms, etc, July 6, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Dec. 7, 10am-1pm, Curtis Hall, 20 South St. Info: Thomas Bagley, 989-7000.
State Launches Affordable Housing Info Website, www.massaccesshousingregistry.org.
College Scholarships Available for Formerly Homeless and Low Income Mothers, through One Family Inc. Info: www.onefamilyinc.org.
Give a Green Gift, sponsor a city tree planting in a recipient’s name, $50 donation. Info: 635-4505 x.3038
Pay by Plate, a new option is available for Boston parking ticket payment on the City of Boston’s website, www.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.
Free Foreclosure Help, if you are facing the of your home as a home-owner or tenant because of foreclosure, you can be referred for free help from a housing counseling agency, legal help organization or other community organization. Homeowner: HOPE line, 888-995-HOPE; section 8 Tenant: HUD Counseling, 800-569-4287; elderly, 451-0680; other statewide foreclosure counselors: 800-651-8448; local legal services, www.masslegalservices.org/perl/services.cgi.