RUN OF THE CHARLES CANOE & KAYAK RACE Sunday, April 29, 2012

WHAT:                       The biggest and best canoe and kayak event in New England!

                                    The 30th anniversary of the Run of the Charles Canoe & Kayak Race celebrates the Charles River Watershed Association's 48 years of improvements to the health, beauty and enjoyment of the Charles River and its tributaries.

WHEN:                       Sunday, April 29, 2012

First race check-in at 8:30 AM. Races continuing all day long. Concluding at approximately 4:30 PM at DCR's Artesani Park.

WHERE:                     On the Charles River, with races starting in Dedham, Needham, Newton, and Brighton.  All races finish at DCR's Artesani Park on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton where race fans and families gather to enjoy a day of music, refreshments, exhibits, raffle drawings, picnics and awards at the free Finish Line Festival.

WHO:                         Nearly 1,500 canoe and kayak enthusiasts, professional, amateur, and  recreational, from throughout the US and Canada, ages 12 and up, compete in a variety of races, including the $5,000 Professional Flatwater Canoe Marathon, the 24-Mile Relay Race, and 19-, 9-, and 6-mile races. 

5,000 - 10,000 spectators line the riverbanks to watch the Run of the Charles.

FEATURING:             Corporate and college team challenges.  Family fun at the Finish Line Festival with food, live music, awards, outdoor sports demonstrations, and post-race picnics.

ADMISSION:             FREE admission to the Finish Line Festival at DCR's Artesani Park. Race entry fees range from $35- $55 per individual to $350 - $400 per relay race team.

MEDIA                       Charles River Watershed Association

CONTACT:                c/o Classic Communications

                                    38 Mechanic Street, Suite 101, Foxboro, MA 02035

                                    Phone: (508) 698-6810; Fax: (508) 698-6811

                                    rotc@crwa.org

www.charlesriver.org

The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s 2011 Champions for Change Gala and Auction

The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that is dedicated to ending sexual violence through healing and social change. 

BARCC provides comprehensive, FREE services, which include counseling, legal advocacy, case management, a 24-hour hotline, a medical accompaniment program, and community outreach and education to victims of rape and their family members, as well communities in the greater Boston area. We are the oldest independent rape crisis center in the state, and the second-oldest in the nation.

On Thursday, November 17^th,  2011 BARCC will celebrate its 2011 Champions for Change Gala and Auction. This is an inspiring evening that brings together over 400 of BARCC’s most loyal supporters, for three important reasons:

-          To celebrate individuals who have made a significant contribution to the fight against sexual violence;

-          To honor BARCC’s 140 program volunteers, who make up the backbone of BARCC’s services; and

-          To raise much-needed funds so that BARCC can continue to provide its services at absolutely no cost to those who access them.

The evening will feature fine food & drink and silent & live auctions to raise money for BARCC’s free services. BARCC will also present annual awards to our 2011 Champion for Change, Chico Colvard for his award-winning film Family Affair, and to BARCC’s extraordinary volunteers. Cocktail hour and silent auction will begin at 6:00 pm.

What: The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s 2011 Champions for Change Gala and Auction

When: Thursday, November 17^th 2011 at 6:00pm

-          Cocktail hour and Silent Auction from 6:00-7:00pm

-          Live Auction, Dinner, and Awards from at 7:00pm

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Where: Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge

Price: One ticket is $150, One pair is $300, and a Gala Table is $1,500.

To buy tickets:  - Call: 617-492-8306

- Email: events@barcc.org

- Website: http://www.barcc.org/join/events/champions-gala

5th Annual Apples & Wine Event - Bluegrass & Brews Festival!

SOLD OUT!!!


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!

100% of proceeds go to helping fight hunger at the Friday Night Supper Program (FNSP). FNSP provides meals to homeless and hungry Bostonians EVERY FRIDAY night near the Boston Common.

Included in your $35 ticket
(1) Light Breakfast & Coffee
(2) Transportation to and from Boston
(3) Free admission to Nashoba's Bluegrass & Brews Festival
(4) Proceeds donated to Friday Night Supper Program
(5) Winery tour & glass
(6) Live Music
(7) Fun


Details
Date: Sunday, October 23
Time: 10:00am - 6:00 pm
Meet Up: Panera Bread Brookline
Trip to: Nashoba Winery 92 Wattaquadock Hill Rd. Bolton, MA 01740
Partner: Friday Night Supper Program
Cost: $35

Times
10AM - Breakfast is available from 10 to 10:45 am
11AM - Buses will leave from Panera Bread Brookline
12PM - Buses arrive at Nashoba Valley Winery
5 PM - Buses leave Nashoba at 5pm and to return to Panera Bread Brookline
6 PM - Buses will arrive at Panera Bread Brookline

Check out the Facebook Event Page!

Be the Change with SAALT!

Who: South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)

What: Be the Change 2011- A National Day of Service

Where: throughout Boston

When: Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Partners: Various community organizations and nonprofits in Boston

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 Boston! Be part of our national movement of South Asian American civic engagement and community building through service! It’s great to develop and sustain community no matter where your home is.

If you or your organization are interested in volunteering for Be the Change 2011, contact Priya Patel at priyaspatel.1990@gmail.com

Volunteers Needed for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Volunteers Needed for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Donate your time to help end breast cancer

(Boston, MA) – Volunteers are needed for the 19^th 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.

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.