Youth Resources &
Opportunities
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CityofBoston.gov Photo Contest
Calling all
photographers! The City of Boston is looking for great photos of Boston to
feature on our website. We're looking for photos that show our city's unique
character and beauty. Whether you're a professional photographer, or just like
to take pictures, we invite you to submit photos. www.cityofboston.gov/photocontest
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EVENTS
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Frog Pond Opening: Skate on the
Frog Pond with family and friends beginning Nov 15. 617-635-2120, www.bostoncommonfrogpond.org
Autumn Walk in the Woods in Franklin
Park: Nov 4, 10am. Meet at rear entrance of the zoo next to Playstead
ballfield. Free, but need to RSVP. 617-908-4002. www.franklinparkcoalition.org
Fashion Show
Groove Extravaganza for Peace: Nov
4, 4-8pm. Roxbury Boys and Girls Yawkey Club, 115 Warren St. $10 in advance, $15
at the door. Tickets, 617-825-1917, youth4unity@comcast.net
The Lion, the Witch, and the
Wardrobe: Nov 20-Dec 6. A program presented by the Hampstead Players.
Check your local BPL Branch for dates and times. www.bpl.org
Wyoma
African Dance: Nov 7, 7pm, Mattapan
Branch Library. Watch a neighborhood dancer who performs traditional African
healing dances. www.bpl.org
Drumming
Workshop: Nov 21, 3pm. Grove
Hall Library. Spontaneous celebrations offers a drumming workshop. www.bpl.org
Amnesty International Northeast
Regional Conference: Nov 10-11. Boston University.
Events include student caucus, informative panels on topics including Crisis in
Darfur, torture, and violence against women. www.amnestyusa.org/events/northeastern/regionalconference.html
BCCJ’s Friday Night Social Justice
Flicks: Nov
3, 5-9pm at the BCCJ Office, Downtown. Featured movie - Better Luck Tomorrow.
Bring a few dollars to chip in on food. Discussion following
film. 617-451-5010x20, www.bostonccj.org
Peace Vigil: Nov 3, 6-7pm. Held
at Holy Name Church in West Roxbury. Sponsored by Tranquility, A
Healing Place. www.cityofboston.gov/calendar/calendar.asp
Films About Teachers Who Inspire:
Nov 8, 6pm: Mr.
Holland's Opus. North End Branch
Library. 617-227-8135, www.bpl.org/branches/north.htm
Even Movie
Mondays: 1:30pm. Nov.
6: Patton , Nov. 20: The Scarlet Letter,
Dec. 4: The
Santa Clause, Dec. 18
: Home Alone. Parker Hill
Branch Library. 617-427-3820, www.bpl.org
Jeanette and Nelson Film
Series: 6pm. Nov. 9: The Girl of the
Golden West. Nov. 16: New Moon . Nov. 30: I Married an
Angel . South Boston Branch Library.
www.bpl.org
Teaching and Preparing
our Black Male Youth for the 21st Century: Nov 15, 4-6pm. Multi-level Opportunities and Uncomfortable
Challenges with program director, Dr. Margaret Beale Spencer Lucy Wheelock
Auditorium, www.wheelock.edu/atlas/index.asp
Hidden Heroes Awards Celebration: Nov 17, 6:30.
Great Hall, Historic Codman Square. For tickets or to place ads in the program
book call 617-822-8189.
Robin Hood:
Nov 4, 5 & 12,
11am. Interactive performance of the classic children’s tale at
the Lyric Stage Company of Boston. Ages 2-8. For
tickets ($8) call 617-585-5678, www.lyricstage.com
Poetically Speaking:
Nov 10, 4-6pm
at the Cloud Foundation, 647 Boylston St. Celebrate sisterhood and the
effects it has had on your life. Event held by Teen Voices for girls ages 13-18.
617-426-5505x19, saun@teenvoices.com
Suburban Apartment House of
Roxbury Highlands Walking Tour: Nov 4, 1:30-3.
Learn about apartment house architecture in Roxbury Highlands.
$15 per person, meet at Sovereign Bank, Grove Hall.
Benefit Concert for the
Boston Home: Nov 9, 7pm. Support
the Boston Home’s Campaign for adults with Multiple Sclerosis and other
neurological diseases at the Campus Center at Umass. 617-326-4310,
www.thebostonhome.org
Hamlet
at the Strand: Every day until
11/12, Dorchester. See Shakespeare’s famous play performed at the Strand
Theatre. www.cityofboston.gov/arts
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SCHOOL
IS IN
SESSION!
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Homework Assistance Program: If you need extra help
with your homework, visit the Homework Assistance Program at your local Boston
Public library. Students in grades 3-8 can visit their local library. Students
in grades 4-12 can get homework help online. www.bpl.org
Education Station: Are you a Boston
Public School student? If eligible, you could be able to receive free tutoring
in math and reading! www.edstation.net
Bird St. Community
Center: Check out new and
expanded programming about college awareness. For middle and high school
students. 617-282-6110x12, mselines@birdstreet.org
School Preview Time:
If your child is
planning on entering kindergarten, first grade, middle school or high school or
will be attending the Boston Public Schools for the first time, make sure to
take advantage of School Preview Time. Take a tour, have coffee with the
principal, meet parents at the school, see classrooms and much more.
http://boston.k12.ma.us/register/
Boston Public School
TV: Watch educational
programming for families, professional development for teachers, news and
announcements about the district and much more. BPS TV airs on Comcast Channel
24 and RCN Channel 13 in Boston. Watch Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Wed 6-8pm, Thurs 4-6pm
and Sat 10am-12pm. http://boston.k12.ma.us/bps-tv/
Boston
Centers for You & Families After School Programs:
Year-round,
2-6pm. Ages 5-12. Provides meals & snacks,
homework help & tutoring, recreational activities and field trips.
617-635-4920x2315
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SPORTS
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Martial Arts
Classes Starts Nov 7. Free. Ages 10+. Tue
& Thu 4:30-5:30, Tobin Community Center, Roxbury. 617-635-5216.
Fitness Center
Opening! Be
sure to check out the new fitness center on Nov
18, 11am. Curtis Hall Community Center. 617-635-5193.
Boston Celtics Half Priced
Tickets Home
games Nov. 11 & 18, Dec 6 & 20, Jan 24, Mar. 14, 21 & 26. Discounts
available for other games throughout the season. 617-854-8034, mprice@celtics.com
Boston
Bruins: Tickets available
for the upcoming season at the TD Banknorth Garden. Discounts available for
group ticket sales. 617-624-1829, cspano@dncboston.com
Fall Brawl Mini
Ramp Contest: Nov 18,
10am-7pm at Boston Snowsports Show at the Boston Expo Center.
Mini-ramp skate boarding contest. Register by Nov
16. $30 entrance fee.
1-800-GO-VALLEY,
www.waterville.com
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APPLY NOW!
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What is it like to walk a mile in your Shoes?: Girls
11-14 in Boston area Enter Camille Cosby "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" essay contest
about being a girl today. Deadline: Dec 1. 617-278-4265, ccgp@jbcc.harvard.edu
I Dream A World Arts Competition: Applications due Mar
1, 2007. Submit artwork, poetry, songs, dance, drama, and photography answering
what peace and justice mean to you and how the death penalty fits in to your
thinking. $200 prize to first place winners. 617-661-6130, jbissonnette@afsc.org
John F. Kennedy
Profile In Courage Essay Contest: Deadline
Jan 6, 2007. Write an essay about political courage as described by John. F.
Kennedy in Profiles in Courage . For essay topics and contest
information: www.jfklibrary.org
Dorchester Youth Council: Now accepting applications
for the 2006-2007 year. All Dorchester youths aged 12-17 are encouraged to
apply! www.scidorchester.org/ourprojects/youthcouncil.htm
Project D.E.E.P. is looking for tutors: High school
students above 10th grade available for volunteer tutoring for
Dorchester children in grades 5-8. 617-635-5027, www.projectdeep.org
Teens In
Print: A city wide newspaper for teens by
teens, is looking for articles, reviews, essays, pictures, poems, songs, and
stories. Deadline Jan 22, 2007. 617-541-2663, Christine.Hayes.jcs@cityofboston.gov
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FEATURED PROGRAMS
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Youth
Enrichment Services EoTeam: Ages 12-17, $40 total. Monthly
outdoor adventure trips. Register ASAP: 617-267-5877 x17, www.yeskids.org
Boston At Night:
Join friends
in a safe environment for a variety of fun events from 6-10pm on Friday nights
at the Cleveland Community Center in Dorchester, the Harborside Community Center
in East Boston, the Kent Community Center in Charlestown, the Mildred Ave
Community Center in Mattapan and the Tobin Community Center in Mission Hill.
Check with your local community center to get a complete schedule. 617-635-4920,
www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf
Late Night for
Teens: Nov
25, 7pm-12am.
Take part in
fun activities late at night at the Nazarro Community Center while staying safe.
617-635-5166
Knitting for
Teens: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 3:30. West Roxbury Branch Library. Yarn and
needles provided. 617-325-3147
Art of Submitting
Your Writing to Public Radio: Nov 18, 10am-1pm. Learn to record sample
of your music and receive feedback. $25 NWU members, $35 non-members. Space is
limited, to register email BeckwithB@aol.com , 617-868-3143,
www.nwuboston.com
Girl Scouts
Patriots' Trail Council Registration: Nov 4, 10am-12pm at the
Dorchester YMCA. Registration and first meeting for parents and girls, ages
5-17, interested in joining the Girl Scouts. Owen at 617-482-1078 ext. 231
Saturday Enrichment Program: Join Boston Centers for
Youth and Families in their program for youth and adults with special needs.
Nicole, 617-635-4920
Project D.E.E.P. is
looking for tutors: High school students above
10th grade available for volunteer tutoring for Dorchester children
in grades 5-8. 617-635-5027, www.projectdeep.org
Getting Started in
Business Workshop: Nov 18, 10am. Provides an
overview of business start-up issues. To pre-register, contact
UMass Boston SBDC at 617-287-7750.
Revealing Artistic Works
Creativity Program: Learn about
modeling, fashion design, acting, dancing, music and leadership. Ages 11-17 at
the Roxbury Boys & Girls Club. Check out the informational and registration
meeting on Nov 7 & 9, 6-8pm. 617-416-0284
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COLLEGE
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TERi College
Access: Are you a junior or
senior in high school who is getting ready to apply for college? TERi helps
families find colleges, pay for college and much more. TERi has many different
sites around the city. 877-332-4348, www.tericollegeaccess.org
Bottom Line: Bottom Line’s mission is to
help disadvantaged youth in Boston get into college. Prepare for the SAT, apply
to colleges, receive scholarships and much more. 617-524-8833, www.bottomline.org
Boston Scholarship Guide: H
undreds of scholarships available to help you pay for
college! www.bostonscholarshipguide.com
Boston
Public Schools Career and College Guide: If you are in middle or high
school and thinking about your college options and career choices, be sure to
check out this helpful guide! www.bostonpublicschools.org/bps/collegeguide.pdf
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HOLIDAY
EVENTS
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Parks Department
Holiday Tree Lightings: Don’t
miss the annual Holiday Tree Lightings! www.cityofboston.gov/news
Nov
20th, 6pm - Columbus Park, North End
Nov 29th, 5pm - Copley Square
Nov
30th, 6pm - Boston Common
Holiday Stroll:
Nov 24-31,
3:30-5pm. Downtown Boston Festive Freedom Trail tour with costumed guide.
Seasonal refreshments provided. $24 adults/$18 children/seniors.
www.cityofboston.gov/calendar/calendar.asp
Mayor
Menino’s Holiday Tree Lighting Trolley Tour: Beginning the first
weekend in December, the Mayor’s Trolley Tour will be coming to your
neighborhood!
Friday,
December 1st
5:30pm - Roche Center, West Roxbury
6:15pm -
Walcott Square, Readville
6:45pm - Mattapan Sq
7:15pm - Codman Square,
Dorchester
7:45pm - Adams Corner, Dorchester
Saturday, December
2nd
2:30pm - JP Monument
3:15pm - Jackson Sq
3:34pm - Dudley
Plaza, Roxbury
4:15pm - Boston Center for the Arts, South End
5pm - Oak
Sq, Brighton
Sunday, December 3rd
1pm - West Broadway, South
Boston
1:45pm - Harrison & Beech, Chinatown
2:30pm - Paul Revere
Mall, North End
3:15pm - Thompson Sq, Charlestown
4pm - Central Sq, East
Boston
Urban Nutcracker 2006:
Dec 8-17.
Multicultural fusion of ballet, swing, hip-hop, and urban tap blending the
classical score of Tchaikovsky and the pulsating beat of Duke Ellington.
877-548-3237, www.ticketfusion.com
The Hampstead Players Present A
Christmas Carol: Dec 22, 2pm. 617-567-2516, www.bpl.org
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JOBS |
Hiring Youth for exciting opportunities
Mission Enrichment Program: Youth ages 16-18 to help tutor middle
school students, explore health care, help the community, and learn about
technology. Sociedad Latina 617-442-4299. www.sociedadlatina.org
The Peace Drum Project:
After-school arts programming and leadership training for Boston teens
ages 13-18. Boston Public High School students living in Roslindale, Dorchester,
Roxbury, Jamaica Plain and Hyde Park are eligible. Stipends given. Applications
available: Susan Porter (617) 524-6378, www.tribal-rhythms.org
Boston Private Industry Council (PIC):
Visit your PIC Counselors at Boston Public High Schools to learn about
jobs, internships, resume writing and much more. www.bostonpic.org
Artists For Humanity is hiring!
Creative high school students wanted to work in studios. Ages
14-16, interest in art, member of Boston Public High Schools. www.afhboston.com
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