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BNN Talk of the Neighborhoods: District 9 Council Candidates (Debate) https://bnntv.org/vod/talk-neighborhoods/talk-neighborhoods-districts-8-and-9-council- candidates Original Air Date: Nov. 2, 2017 Slide the time bar to 31:00

Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN) Race for City Hall: Brandon Bowser & Mark Ciommo D9 https://bnntv.org/vod/race-city-hall/race-city-hall-brandon-bowser-mark-ciommo-d9 Original Air Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017

Municipal Election, Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Polling locations across the City open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. You can check your voter registration status online ahead of the election.

Mayor (select up to one)

Tito Jackson Martin J Walsh

City Councilor-At-Large (select up to four)

Michelle Wu Pat Payaso Michael F Flaherty Ayanna S Pressley Domingos DaRosa William A King

District 9 City Councilor (select up to one)

Brandon David Bowser Mark S Ciommo

Find your polling location

The comment period for 70 Leo M Birmingham Pkwy in Brighton has been extended to Monday, November 20, 2017. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/70- leo-m-birmingham-parkway

The comment period for 1650 Soldiers Field Road has been extended to Thursday, November 30, 2017. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/1650-soldiers-field-road Lance.Campbell@.gov

The comment period for 139-149 Washington Street has been extended to Thursday, November 30, 2017. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/139-149-washington-street

The comment period for Harvard IMP 2013.4 ends on Monday, December 4, 2017. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/harvard-imp-2013-4 [email protected]

EMPath is in need of winter jackets and boots for adult women. Contact Cleo Muhammad, Senior Coordinator of Program Mentoring [email protected] (617) 717-9702 Drop off at 10 Perthshire Road, Brighton

ABCD Neighborhood Opportunity Center is in need of: -New or gently used winter coats (all sizes) -New toys for holiday gifts or gift cards for older kids -Volunteers during the week of December 18 to pack toy orders Contact Amelia Youngstrom, Operations Manager [email protected] Yuliya Lantsman, Neighborhood Client Services Coordinator [email protected] Phone: 617-903-3640

ABCD, Charlesview Inc, EMPath, and Family Nurturing Center are collaborating to organize a holiday meal and celebration on November 29 for youth and families living in shelter in Brighton. They are in need of appetizers, sides, main dishes, desserts, and paper goods for 80-100 people. More information and sign-up to contribute at Mealtrain.org Contact Amelia Youngstrom, Operations Manager [email protected] 617-903-3640

The Brighton-Allston Historical Society is pleased to announce the publication of our 14th historic-images calendar. The 2018 calendar features fourteen historic photographs of Brighton & titled “Street Scenes from Our New Collections” — showing some of the newest additions to our collection. In addition to using the form below to order your calendar, you can buy calendars at various locations in Brighton & Allston, including the Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum, and from Board Members of the BAHS and Heritage Museum Guides. All proceeds from this calendar will benefit our Brighton-Allston Historical Society and Heritage Museum. SPECIAL DISCOUNT RATE FOR BULK ORDERS OF 10 CALENDARS: $75 (includes shipping) To order your 2018 Calendar directly from the Brighton-Allston Historical Society (BAHS), please send a check or money order for $12 per calendar ($10 price plus $2 postage) to: Brighton-Allston Historical Society c/o Charlie Vasiliades 47 Langley Road, Brighton, MA 02135 You can get your calendar order form at this link: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5c2bbabdfe065d9bdf86722d5/files/bc38ba33-e5b8-4e96-857f- 66b57fb32bab/BAHSCalendarFlyer2018.pdf

Free Legal Clinic Series - Four Tuesday Night Workshops beginning October 10 The National Lawyers Guild – Chapter will present four workshops at the Presentation School Foundation Community Center on four Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Schedule and topics:

• October 10: Workers’ Rights • October 17: Housing • October 24: Immigration • November 7: Stop and Search

Join us to learn about important issues like workers’ compensation, tenant rights, paths to legal status, when the police can legally stop, search, and arrest you, and more. Two-hour session will include a question-and-answer session and a printed booklet to take home. Empower yourself – know your rights! For more information call PSF at 617-782-8670. We are located at 640 Washington St in Brighton.

Allston Brighton/ Community Fund Committee announces that the applications for the $3,000 Project Grant for the Fall 2017 cycle is now available online at www.bc.edu/neighborhood. Hard copies of the applications can be picked up at the Boston College Neighborhood Center, 480 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135. The Fund Committee seeks applications from organizations, associations, programs or projects based in Allston and Brighton. For the $3,000 Project Grant, the Committee gives special consideration to proposals that benefit the youth, senior citizens and under-resourced populations in the Allston and Brighton neighborhoods. Potential applicants are advised that only one grant per group or agency will be awarded per year. The deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2017. For questions on the Fund or for the Statement of Mission of the Fund and application criteria, please call William R. Mills, Jr., Director, Community Affairs, at Boston College, at (617) 552-8661, or Maria DiChiappari, Director, at the Boston College Neighborhood Center at (617) 552-0445.

Ongoing events at the Harvard Ed Portal include: Learning Circle: Design Your Career, Jobseekers Drop-In Group, Community Call: Teens Making a Difference, Homework Help, More to Love Yoga, Beyond Beginner Yoga, Family Nurturing Center Weekly Playgroups? Checkout their Events Calendar for detail and registration information. www.edportal.harvard.edu/calendar/upcoming

Articles

According to Universal Hub (11/01/2017): The AC Hotel at the Circle, where the Cleveland Circle Cinema and the Applebee's used to be, should open in April, just in time for BC graduation season, its manager, Ronald Rockelein, said today. Rockelein appeared before the Boston Licensing Board to seek its approval for the chain's plan to buy the liquor license now held by Chau Chow City on Essex Street in Chinatown. The 162-room hotel is part of a project that also includes a senior-citizen apartment building..

Real Estate Transactions of Interest

21 Imrie Rd, Allston: Sale Date: 10/11/2017; Sale Price: $1,210,000; 2-Family Residence – Conventional

53 Quint Ave, Allston: Sale Date: 10/12/2017; Sale Price: $1,225,000; 3-Family Residence – Conventional

16 Leicester St, Brighton: Sale Date: 10/03/2017; Sale Price: $1,130,000; 2-Family Residence - Conventional

17 Sparhawk St, # C, Brighton: Sale Date: 10/10/2017; Sale Price: $1,200,000; Condominium - Duplex

2430 Beacon St, # 102, Brighton: Sale Date: 10/06/2017; Sale Price: $1,375,000; Condominium

Ongoing Programs

CRIMESTOPPERS To report a crime anonymously: Call 1-800-494-TIPS, or text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463) (messaging and data rates may apply)

Boston Gun Buyback Program Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 am Residents may drop off their working firearms and receive a $200 Visa gift card. Those who do not wish to deliver the firearms during those hours or at the station can call and arrange a pickup. Boston Police Dept D-14 301 Washington St, Brighton For more information, call 617-343-4260 www.bpdnews.com/district-d-14

“What’s In Your Medicine Cabinet?” Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal at the medical collection kiosk in the lobby of Boston Police Dept D-14 301 Washington St, Brighton Disposal is free, anonymous and is available 24/7

Car Seat Installation District 14 Free Boston Police Department D-14 Community Service Office 301 Washington St, Brighton 617-343-4376

Ongoing Events

WGBH One Guest St, Brighton 617-300-5400 Check out the hottest events around town and at our studios. All ticket purchases support WGBH http://www.wgbh.org/events/

Vets to Vets Support Group By Vets For Vets UMass Boston, Brighton Marine Health Center Vets to Vets group meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month on campus at 7:00 pm. UMass Boston in collaboration with Brighton Marine Health Center invites you to a Veterans Support Discussion Group, a safe and confidential space to discuss challenges and opportunities with other local veterans. Brighton Marine Health Center 77 Warren St, Brighton For more information please contact Cary Rothenburger, M.Ed, LSCW at (617) 610-4145 or [email protected]

From the Cerebral Dimestore Saturday, October 7, 2017 – Friday, December 1, 2017 Mark Burns, an MFA graduate of the University of Washington and current Artist in Residence at the Ceramics Program, has had a long and distinguished career as a teacher and maker. He has held teaching positions all over the country, working at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and The Rhode Island School of Design, among others. He most recently taught at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he was head of ceramics and chair of the department. Burns' work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally, and is held in numerous public and private collections. Burns has a keen sense of ceramic history and pop culture, which he uses to express complex cultural notions of sexuality and identity. For more information on this exhibit open until December 1, 2017, visit their website. Ceramics Program Office of the Arts at Harvard 224 Western Ave, Allston

STEM at the Library An exhibition certain to inspire all ages. Brazilian artist Raquel Fornasaro and Polish Artist, Marlena Hewitt, present: STEM, a show on the beauty of questioning. In recognition of the importance of STEM in education, this show is filled with fun interactive science inspired works, designed to incite everyone’s curiosity. The exhibition will run from October 11th to November 30th. See more of Raquel’s work at www.fornasaro.com and Marlena's at www.marlenabocian.com Honan-Allston Branch Library 300 North Harvard St, Allston (617) 787-6313

Here It Is Tuesday, October 31, 2017 – Thursday, November 30, 2017 The Harvard Ed Portal is proud to present Here It Is, an exhibition featuring work by Allston- based photographer Stephen Sherman. Follow along on Stephen's road trip to Arizona and witness a reflection on forgotten and secluded places along Route 66 like Monument Valley and the historic Wigwam hotel.

The Comic-Book Art of Mick Cusimano Sponsored by The Friends of the Faneuil Branch Library On View through November 7, 2017 Mick Cusimano has been drawing cartoons from childhood. Some of his earliest cartoons were about the Beatles in 1966. In the late 90s during the Zine revolution his cartoons were published in over 100 small press publications in Boston, and abroad in Germany, Slovenia, and Russia. Thirty-five years after graduating from college Mick has recently produced political cartoons for the . Mick was formerly an artist in Rugg Road's studios in the Allston Artist District. Over the years he has done cartoons about history, and he has presented work on the life of Washington Allston. Since 2000 he has done a monthly comic strip, ImagineNation, for Imagine the monthly Film Magazine about the local film industry. He is now working on a graphic novel about the Middle Ages called The Whole Ball of Wax. Learn more about Mick Cusiamo at this link: http://mcusiman.tripod.com Faneuil Branch Library 419 Faneuil St, Brighton (617) 782-6705

Events

Monday Job Seekers Connection Monday, November 6, 2017, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Connecting with other job seekers can make all the difference between exhaustion and enthusiasm. Join other job seekers each week for mutual support, encouragement, inspiration, and empowerment in your job search. Job Seekers Connection energizes and motivates participants by teaching valuable career search strategies and techniques. You are invited to exchange job leads, business cards, resumes, networking techniques, and interviewing tips. The topics addressed each week are based on input from the group—so come prepared to articulate the kind of job you are seeking. Join us for our next guest facilitator on November 6: Lisa Prior, Principal, Prior Consulting. Lisa is passionate about her work (20+ years) as a leadership coach and culture change consultant, serving leaders and highly skilled professionals in healthcare, biopharma, biomedical, academic, financial services, asset management, retail, and non-profit sectors. Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston

Classical Music Through the Ages Monday, November 6, 2017, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm As part of Boston Mosaic, the Boston Philharmonic presents an interactive concert of classical music through the ages. Enjoy the music, try an instrument and learn more about where they come from. Suitable for all ages. The concert will feature: Joseph Haydn, Quartet, Op. 76, No.4 Claude Debussy: Quartet(first 2 movements) Dmitri Shostakovich, Quartet No. 3(first 2 movements) All are welcome. Brighton Branch Library 40 Academy Hill Rd, Brighton (617) 782-6032

Building Career Connections: The Informational Interview Monday, November 6, 2017, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm When it comes to building your career and landing a new position, you’ve probably heard how important it is to network. Informational interviewing helps to build connections, gain information, and uncover new career possibilities. This dynamic and interactive session will be hosted by guest speaker Sabrina Woods, an experienced career development specialist, storyteller, and supportive holistic coach. Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave., Allston

Boston Licensing Board Licensed Premise Violations Hearing List Tuesday, November 7, 2017 @ 10:00 am

Montgomery, Inc., doing business as: Great Scott Location: 1222 Commonwealth Ave Allston License#: LB-99010, Notice/Violation#: 067903, Category: CV7AL Date. 10/15/20'17 Notice/Violation: Expired ISD certificate - exp. 1/23/16 - no renewal receipt available in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.02B.

Room 809A, 8th Floor Email Contact: [email protected]

Boston Civic Design Commission Boston Planning & Development Agency Tuesday, November 7, 2017

5:16 – 5:20 Report from Review Committee

70 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway Harvard G2 Pavilion (condition of Klarman vote)

5:50 – 6:50 Report from Design Committee

70 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway Harvard G2 Pavilion (condition of Klarman vote)

Room 900, 9th Floor Boston City Hall Email Contact: [email protected]

Visiting Scholar Lecture: State of Clay: Bay Area Ceramics by Nancy M Servis Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm From pottery to sculptural expression, Nancy M. Servis unveils the dynamic variety of ceramics found in Northern California. Long recognized as a vital and populous state with extensive clay deposits, California has been the home of refined vessel-makers and artistic rule-breakers for over 75 years, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her image-illustrated presentation, State of Clay: Bay Area Ceramics contextualizes clay's extensive use that includes stylistic architecture in Oakland, impassioned potters like Antonio Prieto and Marguerite Wildenhain from the 1950s, and unabashed practicitioners like Peter Voulkos and Robert Arneson. They, along with select others like Viola Frey, Ruth Rippon, and Ron Nagle laid the groundwork for what exists today - a population of fine artist-makers whose work coexists with those who embrace sculpture or even defy ceramic tradtiion. Nancy's one- hour presentation will trace these varied ceramic developments, highlighting a spectrum of groundbreaking and currently practicing artists all of whom have contributed to the pluralistic richness of California clay. Admission is free. Ceramics Program 224 Western Ave, Allston

Over 40 Job Seekers Connection Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Over 40 Job Seekers Connection is a networking group that focuses on the unique challenges facing individuals over the age of 40 who are pursuing or transitioning to a new career or searching for a new job. Led by Ginny Rehberg, President of Rehberg Management Group, each session has a facilitated discussion on topics including ageism, discrimination law, discussing career changes or transitions, overcoming being “overqualified,” and shattering stereotypes. Learn more and RSVP online. Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston

Jewel’s Catch One Film Screening & Discussion Tuesday, November 7, 2017 @ 7:00 pm The Ed Portal and FAS Diversity Relations and Communications are pleased to present a screening of acclaimed documentary Jewel's Catch One followed by a conversation with director C. Fitz and Sheehan Scarborough, Director of BGLTQ Student Life at Harvard. Jewel's Catch One celebrates the legacy of a legendary Los Angeles LGBT , Catch One, and the life- changing impact its owner had on her community. Jewel Thais-Williams broke down racial and cultural barriers to build what would become the oldest black-owned disco in America. Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston

City Hall To Go Many people need a personal interaction to get direct services, ask a question or get information, so Boston is taking City Hall to them. Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm, The City Hall to Go truck will be parked outside the YMCA in Oak Square (615 Washington St) Friday, November 17, 2017, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm, The City Hall to Go truck will be parked in Lower Allston at Western Ave and Spurr St Schedule subject to change. Follow us on twitter @CityHalltoGo or call 617-635-4500 https://www.boston.gov/departments/city-hall-go

Paul Berkeley Appreciation Event Sponsored by Harvard Ed Portal Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Please join us to say thank you for a lifetime of achievement for the residents of Allston Brighton including twenty-four years as President of the Allston Civic Association. Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston

Memoir Writing Workshop Thursday, November 9, 2017, 10:30 am – 11:30 am Instructor Kim Kerrigan will lead a three session workshop on the ins and outs of writing your own story. Call to register 617-782-6705 Kim has conducted writing workshops throughout the and Mexico. He has authored or coauthored eleven books, including Sound Advice for Successful Writing, Get a Grip on Grammar, Words for the Wise, Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy, and Mom In Her Own Words. Faneuil Branch Library 419 Faneuil St, Brighton (617) 782-6705

Allston Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force Member Meeting Thursday, November 9, 2017, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Josephine Fiorentino Community Center (Charlesview) 123 Antwerp St, Brighton Email Contact: [email protected]

Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission Hearing Thursday, November 9, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

I. Design Review

17.1123 AB 392-398 Chestnut Hill Avenue Applicant: Elizabeth F. Mason, Cellco Partnership Proposed Work: Install communications mechanical equipment on roof.

18.551 AB 1952- 1956 Beacon Street Applicant: Keith D. Armstrong, Savings Bank Proposed Work: Installation of channeled LED signage on parapet; installation of projecting blade sign; replace windows; relocate entrance to far right side: install fabric awnings.

II. Administrative Review/Approval: In order to expedite the review process, the commission has delegated the approval of certain work items, such as those involving ordinary maintenance and repair, restoration or replacement, or which otherwise have a minimal impact on a building's appearance, to the commission staff pending ratification at its monthly public hearing. Having been identified as meeting these eligibility criteria and all applicable guidelines, the following applications will be approved at this hearing:

18.484 AB 1753 Commonwealth Avenue: Strip and paint previously painted stone window and door lintels.

18.463 AB 1955-1963 Commonwealth Avenue: Repoint portions of rear walls with mortar to match existing.

18.372 AB 6-8 South Street: Demolish and reconstruct front steps.

18.483 AB 20 South Street: Repair 1st and 2nd floor front porches

Room 801, 8th Floor Boston City Hall Email Contact: [email protected]

159-201 Washington Street (St. Gabriel’s) Impact Advisory Group Meeting Boston Planning & Development Agency Thursday, November 9, 2017, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The project proposes to include four new residential buildings, and now includes the restoration of the Church to be used as amenity space, and the preservation of the Fatima Shrine. The Project includes approximately 652 units of housing, 101 of which will be condominiums. The center of the development will focus on the renovation and adaptive reuse of the existing St. Gabriel's Monastery and Church. In this meeting the Proponent will discuss their proposed Development Plan for a Planned Development Area (PDA), and any updates to the project since the last Impact Advisory Group (IAG) Meeting. Please note that the purpose of this meeting is different than that of a traditional community meeting. As part of the development review process, IAG members work closely with BPDA staff to identify the impacts of a project and recommend appropriate community benefits to offset those impacts. IAG meetings prioritize discussion between the project proponent (i.e. the developer) and IAG members. Brighton Marine Health Center Third Floor, Conference Room 1 77 Warren Street, Brighton Email Contact: [email protected]

Unbound Visual Arts (UVA) 5th Anniversary Thursday, November 9, 2017 @ 6:00 pm Unbound Visual Arts (UVA) is presenting a memorable evening filled with music, fine art and poetry to celebrate its 5th anniversary. The free event features Danielle Legros Georges, the Poet Laureate of Boston and Professor. She will read from her published poems, answer questions from the audience and autograph books. The evening will also include acoustical music by April Marion and fine art by member artists of Unbound Visual Arts on display. The evening will conclude with a reception with refreshments. The 's Gender and International Development Initiatives of the Women's Studies Research Center and UNESCO/UNITWIN Network on Gender, Culture & People-Centered Development based at are promotional sponsors. Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center at the Charlesview Residences 23 Antwerp St, Allston

Boston River Run Sunday, November 12, 2017 Please join the friends and family of Corporal Andrew Graham Narcus at the Boston River Run 5K fundraiser. Come and race to support the Andrew Graham Semper Fi Scholarship, helping students succeed. Register DCR Artesani Park 1255 Soldiers Field Rd, Brighton

Building Career Connections: Networking in Action Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Enjoy light refreshments while participating in organized activities that allow you to practice your networking skills. Meet new people and give them an opportunity to learn about you. Come prepared with your networking introduction and “pitch.” Whether you are actively looking for a job, or being proactive about developing your network, this fun and dynamic session will help you grow your connections and develop your networking expertise Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave., Allston

Introduction to Grants Research Workshop with Associated Grant Makers Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm With over 30,000 nonprofits in Massachusetts, competition for funding is high. How does one get a leg up? It is imperative to know the key resources where you can locate reliable information. This introductory program is ideal for those who are new to the grants process or would like to brush up. Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston

Boston City Council Honors Paul Berkeley Wednesday, November 15, 2017 11:00 am: Curley Room Reception 12:00 pm: Iannella Council Chamber Ceremony Please join Councilor Mark Ciommo and the as they honor Paul Berkeley for a lifetime of achievement for the residents of Allston Brighton. Boston City Hall 1 City Hall Square, Boston

One City One Story Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Join us as we discuss the short story, Relativity by Daphne Kalotay, the featured selection of the annual One City One Story event offered through the Boston Book Festival. All are welcome Brighton Branch Library 40 Academy Hill Rd, Brighton (617) 782-6032

Allston Board of Trade Monthly Meeting Wednesday, November 15, 2017 @ 12:00 Noon Please join us for the next ABOT meeting Member and Guest Lunch Fee: $12.00 RSVP to [email protected] We look forward to seeing you there! Location: TBD

All Bright Night 2017 Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC) Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for All Bright Night, Allston Brighton CDC's annual night of celebration! Commemorate the year with us as we honor friends, neighbors, partners and supporters new and old at Brighton's . Catch a peek of the Junior Bruins and the Boston Pride team on the ice while enjoying food, live music, drinks and more. Welcome back Senator Brownsberger as he auctions off live auction prizes and bid on silent auction items from local Allston Brighton businesses throughout the night. We can't wait to see you on Wednesday, November 15th! Buy Tickets Now! Warrior Ice Arena 90 Guest St, Brighton

Allston Civic Association Monthly Meeting Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm Honan-Allston Library 300 North Harvard St, Allston 617-787-6313

Boston Water & Sewer Commission A Boston Water and Sewer Community Services Department representative will be available: Thursday, November 16, 2017, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Allston Brighton Child & Family Service Center 400 Cambridge St, Allston Come meet with Boston Water and Sewer staff in your neighborhood and learn why it’s important not to dump into catch basins. You can also pay your water bill with a check or money order, talk about billing or service problems, and more. Allston/Brighton Construction Projects: http://bwsc.org/PROJECTS/Construction/lookup/lookup.asp?NBHood=ALBR

Memoir Writing Workshop Thursday, November 16, 2017, 10:30 am – 11:30 am Instructor Kim Kerrigan will lead a three session workshop on the ins and outs of writing your own story. Call to register 617-782-6705 Kim has conducted writing workshops throughout the United States and Mexico. He has authored or coauthored eleven books, including Sound Advice for Successful Writing, Get a Grip on Grammar, Words for the Wise, Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy, and Mom In Her Own Words. Faneuil Branch Library 419 Faneuil St, Brighton (617) 782-6705

Harvard Allston Task Force Meeting Boston Planning & Development Agency Thursday, November 16, 2017, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Meeting of the Harvard Allston Task Force to discuss Harvard's proposed IMP Amendment, which will introduce one new project, the Art Lab, and modify the G-2 Pavilion on the Harvard Business School campus. Josephine Fiorentino Community Center, Charlesview 123 Antwerp Street, Allston Email Contact: [email protected]

Jordan Marsh: ’s Largest Store Thursday, November 16, 2017, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm opened in 1851. The store unveiled the novel concept of department shopping under one roof. It attracted shoppers by offering personal service with the adage that the customer is always right, easy credit, art exhibitions and musical performances. It soon became a treasured part of life for shoppers, especially during the holidays with the Enchanted Village of Saint Nicholas. By the 1970's, it had become a regional New England icon and the largest department store chain in the nation. Author and historian, Anthony Sammarco reveals the fascinating 's beloved Jordan Marsh. All are welcome. Brighton Branch Library 40 Academy Hill Rd, Brighton (617) 782-6032

Grow Your Business: Storefront Improvements and Microfinancing Thursday, November 16, 2017, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Brighton Main Streets is proud to present the first in a series of small business workshops aimed at providing professional services to our business community. November's event will focus on the small business support available through Brighton Main Streets, the storefront signage and beautification assistance offered by the Boston Main Streets’ RESTORE program, and affordable small business loans through KIVA crowdsourcing. Delicious, free hors d'oeuvres from Athan's will be available, as well as a cash bar. Door prizes include two hours of Quickbooks training, one free month of co-working space at Workbar Brighton, or an assortment of office snacks from the new Trader Joe's on Western Ave. Looking forward to seeing you there! Register Athan’s Bakery 407 Washington St, Brighton

Tech Talk: Online Communities for Your Career Thursday, November 16, 2017, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Are you looking to make a career change? Trying to make professional contacts that could lead to a new job opportunity? Join the Harvard Ed Portal for Tech Talk: Online Communities for Your Career, a free workshop that will help you become familiar with digital platforms, including Meetup.com and LinkedIn groups, that can help you strategically leverage your digital communities for career success. Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston

The Common App and More: Workshops for High School Students Saturday, November 18, 2017, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The Harvard Ed Portal is proud to offer a free Common Application Workshop for high school students who live or attend school in Allston-Brighton or Cambridge. Learn how to create a Common Application profile, develop a plan for applying to college, and discover tools and strategies to complete the application process. Through one application, students can apply to the more than 700 colleges and universities across the country that accept the Common Application! Current college students will work one-on-one with attendees to help craft personal statements, edit the Common Application profile, and answer questions about the college process. Breakfast and lunch will be provided! Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston

Business Networking Evening Monday, November 20, 2017, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Join us at our upcoming networking reception for the Allston-Brighton business community to meet for a night of networking and information sharing. Several organizations and city agencies will be here to share news about their events, activities and resources! Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston

Homeowners Union of Allston-Brighton Meeting Thursday, November 23, 2017@ 7:00 pm Our mission is to advocate for interests of owner-occupants and committed, long-term residents in this community. Presentation School Foundation Community Center 640 Washington St, Brighton Email Contact: [email protected]

Story Time with Wee the People: What is Racism? Wednesday, November 29, 2017, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Kids notice a LOT -- including skin color. They sense that it matters, and they have questions about how and why. Join Wee the People for a workshop that asks a question many parents struggle to answer: What is Racism? Together we will explore how racism isn’t just one thing, but a system with many parts working together. Through activities, kids will learn how they can help topple these systems. Best for kids 5 and up. Little Voices, Big Change is presented by Wee The People, Boston-based social justice project for kids. Brighton Branch Library 40 Academy Hill Rd, Brighton (617) 782-6032

Allston Village Tree Lighting Thursday, November 30, 2017 Mayor Martin J Walsh cordially invites the families and friends of Allston and Brighton to join in the festivities. Santa Claus and Christmas Caroling. Jackson Mann School and Community Center 500 Cambridge St, Allston

Oak Square Trolley Tour & Tree Lightings Mayor’s Office of Special Events, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Department of Public Works, Boston Police Department, , Old Town Trolley Saturday, December 2, 2017 @ 5:30 pm Mayor Martin J Walsh cordially invites the families and friends of Allston and Brighton to join in the festivities. Come meet Santa Claus and his reindeer! Light refreshments will be served. Oak Square Park, Brighton (Across from Oak Square YMCA) Email Contact: [email protected]

Brighton Center Tree Lighting Brighton Main Streets, Brighton Lodge of Elks Monday, December 4, 2017 @ 5:00 pm Mayor Martin J Walsh cordially invites the families and friends of Allston and Brighton to join in the festivities. Santa Claus and Christmas Caroling. 358 Washington St, Brighton (Island at Market & Washington Street) www.BrightonMainStreets.org

The 57 Readers Holiday Presentation – Making Improvements * Brighton-Allston Historical Society Tuesday, December 5 @ 7:00 pm. Original Stories and Song Free Admission and Refreshments Brighton Allston Congregational Church 404 Washington Street, Brighton *57 Readers and Writers: Named for the 57 bus route, this group writes on a selected topic and presents to the community. (Don’t worry, there are not 57 readers performing.)

31st Annual Allston Open Studios Thursday, December 7, 2017 – Sunday, December 10, 2017, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Brighton Allston Improvement Association Monthly Meeting Thursday, December 7, 2017 @7:00 pm Brighton Elks Lodge 326 Washington St, Brighton Check their Facebook page for meeting confirmation and agenda: https://www.facebook.com/BAIAonline

Book Launch Party for the New BAHS Publication, Food and Folks Brighton-Allston Historical Society Saturday, December 9, 2017 @ 2:00 pm. The BAHS, under the leadership of President Linda Mishkin, has compiled stories and recipes from local residents in a new book: The Food and Folks of Allston/Brighton. Dozens of local residents from a range of backgrounds have volunteered to be part of the book, offering a personal or family recipe along with a story to put the recipe in context. Our community cuisine includes flavors created locally and brought here from places around the world. It’s a mix of family favorites and long standing cultural traditions. This book will offer a new perspective on who we are as a community. Be sure to get your copy, and consider buying these books as holiday gifts! New Balance Room Presentation School Foundation Oak Square, Brighton

Holiday Networking Wednesday, December 13, 2017 @ 5:00 pm Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer, networking, and celebration with the Allston and Brighton business community. Appetizers, dessert and a cash bar will all be available! There is no cost to attend but we kindly ask that you bring an unwrapped toy which will be donated to help a local family this holiday season. This event is co-sponsored by Allston Board of Trade and Brighton Board of Trade. Corrib Pub & Restaurant 396 Market St, Brighton

Starting a Specialty Food Business Friday, December 15, 2017, 8:30 am – 11:00 am Looking to turn your love of baking into a business? Have you considered marketing your secret family recipe as a specialty food product? Join the Harvard Ed Portal and SCORE Boston for a free workshop about Starting a Specialty Food Business. This workshop will introduce a variety of factors behind starting a successful food business. Attendees will also learn about valuable resources in Massachusetts that are available for manufacturing, packaging, and selling specialty food products. Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston

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