Monday, August 13, 2012
6th ANNUAL BLUEGRASS & BREWS FESTIVAL
This festival highlights the hand crafted micro-brewed beers and wine of Nashoba Valley Winery. Relax, sit back, and enjoy some bluegrass music by Southern Rail. Pack a lunch and bring a blanket to sit on. Stroll by the pavilion, hit up the snack shack for a cider donut or a caramel apple, savor the smells of the barbecue, finally, we invite you to take a tour of the winery or simply taste many of their award winning wines.
Included in your $45 ticket
(1) Breakfast Burritos and Coffee
(2) Round trip transportation from Boston to Nashoba and back
(3) Free admission to Nashoba's Bluegrass and Brews Festival
(4) Proceeds donated to charity* (Picked By Event Attendees!)
(5) Live Music
(6) Fun
NEW!!!
(7) Free Wine!
DAY TRIP DETAILS
Date: Sunday, October 21
Time: 10:00am - 6:00 pm
Meet Up: Near Hynes Green Line T Stop
Trip to: Nashoba Winery 92 Wattaquadock Hill Rd. Bolton, MA 01740
Partner: Picked by event attendees!
Cost: $45
DAY TRIP TIMES
10AM - Breakfast is available from 9:45 to 10:30 am
10:30AM - Buses will leave from TBD
11:30AM - Buses arrive at Nashoba Valley Winery
5 PM - Buses leave Nashoba at 5pm and to return Boston
6 PM - Buses will arrive near Hynes Green Line T Stop
Friday, June 15, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Thrill Hill - Its Fast & Its A Blast!
This $40 all inclusive trip includes:
Roundtrip Transportation
Two Hours on the Thrill Hill
Pizza and Beer
Charitable Donation of your choice!
If you joined us on our last trip to Nashoba Valley Blue Grass and Blues you are sure to enjoy this event! We donated $1,000 to charity that day...help us support a local charity all while having a blast.
100% of proceeds will be donated to the charity YOU* help choose!
* Charities will be nominated by those who purchase tickets
**One of the top three vote getting charities will be selected
***All Nonprofits can get their charity on the list if they help do PR and Like OYFP's FB
Email john.ryan@oyfp.org with questions!
TIMELINE:
Meet at Bleacher Bar in Fenway at 10:30am!
Bus Leaves Boston 11:30am (From a Bleacher Bar in Fenway!)
Bus Arrives at Hill 12:30pm
2 Hours on the Thrill Hill 1:00-3pm
Pizza and Beer at Brothers Restaurant Pizza & Lounge 3:30-5:30pm
Bus Arrives in Boston 6:30pm at a Bleacher Bar in Fenway
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Get Connected in 2012 with Socializing for Justice
Grassroots group building a cross-issue progressive network since 2006
On January 19th from 6-9PM, Socializing for Justice will be hosting it's largest event of the year, Connecting for Justice, at Lir on Boylston. This open house event draws 120+ progressives of all stripes and is a great way to get connected to SoJust's cross-issue progressive community. This is a welcoming space where all attendees, diverse by age, race, gender, sexual orientation, newness to Boston, and experience with activism, come together to “put the SOCIAL back in social justice!” Newcomers and long-time members will celebrate the remarkable success of this member-driven, volunteer-run grassroots group. Since 2006, SoJust has grown to over 1800 members and hosted nearly 110 events.
Socializing for Justice is the brainchild of local activist, community organizer, and event planner, Robbie Samuels. For the past decade, Robbie has been a leader within Boston’s progressive community. He has been recognized for his efforts - in 2011, his birthday, September 16, was declared "Robbie Samuels Day" by the Boston City Council. In creating SoJust, Robbie has combined fun, socializing and cross-issue mobilization as never before.
The vision for SoJust comes from Robbie’s firsthand experience. He wanted to address what he was repeatedly finding in his work – that individuals, organizations, and campaigns stunted their effectiveness by focusing solely on single-issue work. He shares, “I believed we could get people representing multiple progressive issues into a room, connect based on our overlapping values and more effectively fight for social justice. We need to be building a cross-issue progressive movement."
At Connecting for Justice, participants can experience the connecting power of Socializing for Justice for themselves. There will be Action Stations to link attendees with local organizations, “I’m Looking For” and “Ask Me About” tags, a Jobs Board filled with openings from other social change groups and a free Literature Table. These features mirror options on SoJust’s website,www.sojust.org, an online hub where social justice events, job and volunteer opportunities from other social change organizations are cross-posted on the Calendar and Message Board.
Get involved with Boston’s fastest-growing cross-issue progressive community. Network with like-minded progressives and find the opportunities you’ve been searching for. In the words of Robbie, ““If you think this group MIGHT be for you – it is.” Learn more and RSVP for Connecting for Justice at www.sojust.org.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
5th Annual Apples & Wine Event - Bluegrass & Brews Festival!
All those who already bought tickets online meet at 10 on Sunday Oct 23...
See you for our 5th annual trip!
Thank you!
Apples & Wine Event - Bluegrass & Brews Festival!Join OYFP Boston and 50 others on our annual wine tour!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Be the Change with SAALT!

Who: South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)
What: Be the Change 2011- A National Day of Service
Where: throughout
When: Saturday, October 1st, 2011
Partners: Various community organizations and nonprofits in
Cost:FREE
Each year, SAALT coordinates Be the Change (BTC), an annual national day of service to inspire and foster civic engagement and community building through volunteerism and community service. Thousands of participants across the country contribute numerous hours of community service in the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi's famous quote, "Be the change you wish to see in the world."
In 2010, nearly 3,500 volunteers participated in 15 cities and over 60 campuses!
This year, BTC falls on Saturday, October 1st. The 2011 theme is "Rise Up in Service."
We invite you to to join us for Be the Change 2011 in
If you or your organization are interested in volunteering for Be the Change 2011, contact Priya Patel at priyaspatel.1990@gmail.com
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Volunteers Needed for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Donate your time to help end breast cancer
(Boston, MA) – Volunteers are needed for the 19th annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston. Volunteers are needed the day before the walk, Saturday, October 1, to help prepare snack bags for our walkers, as well as help us set up for the following day’s event. On Sunday, October 2, volunteers are needed to help set up and clean up, cheer on walkers, and act as route monitors. Since its inception in 1993, nearly seven million walkers nationwide have raised more than $400 million to help fight breast cancer. In 2010 alone, more than 800,000 walkers across the country collected more than $60 million to support the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. To volunteer, or for more information, call 1-800-227-2345, email strides_boston@cancer.org, or visit cancer.org/stridesonline.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Join EPIP Boston at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston to watch “The Art of the Ste
Join EPIP Boston at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston to watch “The Art of the Steal,” a provocative film about one of the art world’s most fascinating controversies. It chronicles the long and dramatic struggle for control of the Barnes Foundation, a private collection of art valued at more than $25 billion. The role of the foundation world feeds the controversy. A brief facilitated discussion will follow the film. Tickets will be available for $8.00, online or day of at the MFA. Click here to purchase tickets from the MFA box office.
When: Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Time: 6:30pm—8:10pm (film), 8:10pm—8:45pm (discussion)
Note: We encourage you to explore the Museum either before or after the film as Wednesday nights are donation night at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Where: Alfond Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Avenue of the Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Host: EPIP Boston
Tickets for film: Tickets will be available for $8.00, online or day of at the MFA. Click here to purchase tickets from the MFA box office.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Fantastic Volunteer Opportunity with City Year!
The Civic Engagement Team at City Year Boston will be hosting a service event on June 11th at the Richard J. Murphy Elementary School in Dorchester. The service day will include painting a community themed mural on one side of a 300 ft wall, then an interactive mural on the other side. The Mighty Murphy is one of the biggest schools in Boston and is surrounded by a vibrant and supportive community. The volunteer registration will begin at 9:00, and then the service will start at 9:30. Lunch will be provided at 12, then service will wrap up at around 2:30. This service day is free and all are welcome! If you would like more information or would like to sign up, feel free to contact Ashley Hackett at ahackett11@cityyear.org. Hope to see you there!
The Details
Date: June 11th
Time: 9:00-2:30
Cost: FREE
Where: Richard J. Murphy Elementary School
1 Worrell Street
Dorchester, Ma
Monday, May 2, 2011
Mark Albion at MTW!

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Boston

Hope burns bright. The light from the luminaria bags at Relay For Life reminds us of those we lost and inspires us to find a cure for this disease. Make a difference in the fight against cancer by joining the Relay For Life of Boston. Form a team and come participate in this moving and life-changing overnight event that celebrates cancer survivors, remembers loved ones lost and fights back against a disease that takes too much.
What:
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Boston
Where:
Moakley Park
William J. Day Blvd.
South Boston, MA
When:
Friday, June 17 at 7p.m.—Saturday, June 18 at 7a.m.
Cause:
Cancer research; programs and services for cancer patients and their families.
Cost:
$10 registration fee
Other Info:
Relay For Life is a fundraiser and we ask that team members raise what money they can for the fight against cancer. There is no fundraising minimum and all are invited to attend. For more information or to sign-up, please visit www.relayforlife.org/BostonMA or contact Lesley Whiting at (781) 314-2683 or lesley.whiting@cancer.org.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
24th Annual Beyond Shelter Gala

Over twenty five restaurants are participating in this year’s event, including Eastern Standard, Union Bar & Grill, Treat Cupcake Bar, Hamersley’s Bistro, Flour Bakery + Cafe, Ashmont Grill, Aquitaine, Tavolo, and The Fireplace. Narragansett Beer is the official beer sponsor for the event. The annual gala also features a raffle and live auction with items including Red Sox and New England Patriots autographed sports memorabilia, concert tickets, fine art, jewelry, and luxury city weekend getaway packages. 100% of event proceeds will benefit Friends of Boston’s Homeless.
Who:
Host Mayor Thomas M. Menino
Friends of Boston’s Homeless Board of Directors including John Rosenthal
Local artist Sidewalk Sam
What:
24th Annual Beyond Shelter Gala:
Where:
House of Blues
15 Lansdowne Street
Boston, MA
When:
April 28th, 7-10pm
Cause:
Friends of Boston’s Homeless
Cost:
$100.00/person ($80 is tax deductible)
Other Info:
For further information and to purchase tickets visit www.fobh.org or call (617) 755-3208.
Monday, April 4, 2011
More Than Words & Authors Globe!

When: TUES, April 5th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm EST
Where: More Than Words Bookstore & Cafe, 376 Moody St, Waltham, MA
Buy Book: Please consider ordering SWITCH at More Than Words that Chip & Dan Heath have generously donated to this award-winning youth-led social enterprise. Everyone can donate used books & order books!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Steward Home, Hospice, and Private Care NEEDS Volunteers!

Who: THE TIME IS NOW………Become a Hospice Volunteer
What: Support a patient in need of companion visit, errands, scrap booking, letter writing or simply listening to someone’s incredible stories.
Where: Our patients are located anywhere from North Reading to Woburn to Boston and as far as Braintree, Massachusetts.
When: Two day training scheduled for April 16th and April 17th, 2011
Cause: Support our all age Hospice Patients.
Partners: Steward Hospitals, Steward Physician Network, Steward Research Institutes.
Cost: FREE
Contact:
Marilin Gerez
Volunteer Coordinator/Admin Assistant
Steward Home Care, Hospice, and Private Care
(Formally known as Caritas)
271 Waverly Oaks Road
Waltham, Ma. 02452
1(781) 392-2230 ext. 2247
1(781) 392-2240-fax
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Volunteer with the 26th AIDS Walk Boston!

Volunteering for AIDS Walk Boston is a great way to both support the fight against AIDS and also have some fun! Each year, AIDS Action Committee relies on hundreds of volunteers to help serve the 15,000+ attendees that participate in the Walk and the Larry Kessler 5K Run.
Once again AIDS Action Committee is looking for talented, dedicated and hard working individuals to fill the following volunteer positions:
-Pre-Event Office Support
-Course Marshals
-Crowd Control
-Finish Area Volunteers
-Registration Volunteers
-Run Volunteers
-Post Event Office Support
-Special Skill Areas: Truck/Van Drivers and Photographers
Register (HERE) as a Volunteer for AIDS Walk Boston 2011 (www.aidswalkboston.org) and learn more about each of the necessary AIDS Walk Boston volunteer positions for Sunday, June 5th.
For more information about volunteering at AIDS Walk Boston contact Vibe Drostgaard at (617) 450-1506 orvdrostgaard@aac.org
Date: Sunday, June 5th
Time: 7AM-2PM
Cost: FREE
Friday, March 11, 2011
Big Apple's Circus' Circus of the Senses
The special features of this performance include a live, detailed Audio Description of the acts broadcast through wireless headsets, Braille and Large-print programs that contain vivid descriptions of each act, and American Sign Language interpreters stationed throughout the tent. After the performance there is a Touch Session, where a small, pre-selected, group of vision-impaired children are invited to come into the ring to meet our performers, pet some of the show animals and touch some of the show props and acrobatic equipment.
What you will be doing:
Volunteers will assist in handing out programs, assisting children from buses to tent, and helping with post show Touch Session. Note that Big Apple Circus requested Cell #'s incase they need to contact volunteers at the last minute regarding the show.
To sign up, fill-out the form found here: http://circusofsenses4711.eventbrite.com/
WHERE: One City Hall Square (Government Center. Green Line T)
WHEN: Thursday, April 07, 2011 from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday, March 7, 2011
THE FIRST PARISH OF WATERTOWN & THE FOLK SONG SOCIETY OF GREATER BOSTON PRESENT: Knockabout

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Local Charity Supports AIDS Orphans in Kenya - “One Village at a Time”
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Cook & Serve!

Volunteers are needed to cook and serve food to hungry Bostonians!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Dash for a Difference for Boston Cares!

Dash for a Difference for Boston Cares!
An amazing five-hour adventure in volunteerism and teamwork.
Teams of "Dashers" will gather in downtown Boston at 9 a.m., when each will receive the first of the 10-12 destinations they must visit during the competition. At each destination, teams must complete tasks in order to have a passport stamped and receive their clue to the next destination. The majority of tasks will be mini-service projects; while others may be learning-oriented, where teams must piece together clues to gain points; and others will be "just for fun" assignments. All teams will be invited to toast the day's successes with snacks and beer at their final stop - the Samuel Adams Celebration of Service.
Where:
Throughout the Boston area.
When:
Saturday April 30, 2011, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Cause:
The Dash for a Difference benefits Boston Cares, a non-profit organization that mobilizes more than 25,000 volunteers annually in support of Greater Boston schools and non-profit agencies. The Dash also benefits the community agencies who will be aided by the collective efforts of more than 200 volunteers during the event.
Cost:
Each individual participant is responsible for raising a minimum of $100 in pledges.
For more information or to sign up: Visit www.bostoncares.org, or contact Lynn Pray,lpray@bostoncares.org, 617-422-0910 x200.