Thursday (26th)
Dorchester Day Parade Committee’s annual Kick-off Meatloaf Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. at First Parish Church, 10 Parish St., Dorchester. Tickets $15 at the door; $7 for children; $30 for family of 4.

Friday (27th)
Cold Night, Hot Stove fundraiser for All Dorchester Sports League. 7- 11 p.m. at International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 4, 50 Park St., Dorchester.

Saturday (28th)
• Join the DCR and Phillips Candy House in a wonderful spring tradition. Celebrate the 23rd annual Kids Spring Egg Scramble at DCR Pope John Paul II Park, 763 Gallivan Blvd. in Dorchester Ma. Children ages 4-8. Please dress for mud season and call 617-333-7405, Ext. 104 for weather updates.

• 2015 Peace Cup Hockey Tournament‑ a Team MR8 fundraiser to benefit the Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation will be held all day at the Canton Sportsplex. Après-skate party to follow at the McKeon Post.
Monday (30th)

Dedication ceremony for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. President and Michelle Obama and Joe Biden will be joined by current and former members of Congress,. The dedication ceremony will be live streamed at emkinstitute.org. The EMK Institute will open to the public the next morning, Tues., March 31.

Thursday (April 2)
A Conversation with Marty Walsh and CNN’s John King at the JFK Library from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday (3rd)
St. Ann’s Band reunion at Venezia Restaurant, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Time to mix and mingle and look back on all the good times shared. Buffet and DJ entertainment. Purchase your seat at $45 per person. 27. Questions to Lydia at 617-851-1095.

Donations accepted.