The city of Boston sponsors a Zero Waste Day Drop-off this Saturday (May 17) from 8:30 a.m.to noon at Central DPW facility, 400 Frontage Rd., Boston. Proof of residency required. Thermometers, mercury switches, fluorescent lamps, etc. See full list of acceptable items at boston.gov/hazardous-waste.
The 23rd annual Haitian American Unity Parade is next Sunday (May 18) at 1 p.m. on Blue Hill Ave. from Mattapan Square- Harambee Park. Sponsored by Haitian Americans United, Inc. More info at 617-401-5612.
The city of Boston hosts a White Stadium Contracting Opportunity Fair at the Grove Hall Library, 41 Geneva Ave., Dorchester next Tuesday (May 20) from 6 to 8 p.m. Meet members of the team and learn about opportunities to bid on contracts related to the design, construction, and operation of the stadium. Register at boston.gov/white-stadium
DotFest 2025, a celebration with friends and supporters of DotHouse Health, is set for this Thursday (May 15) at 6 p.m. at Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Massachusetts Ave. See DotFest.org for more info.
The 45th annual Ashmont Hill Yard Sale takes place this Saturday (May 17) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stroll through the neighborhood to enjoy the Victorian architecture and lush gardens that distinguish this pocket of Dorchester. Participating houses will have maps showing all selling locations. Info: 617-288-6626 or cadmanjoe@aol.com.
Dorchester Open Studios, a two-day event hosted at Humphreys Street Studios, will be held on June 7-8 from noon to 5 p.m. at 11 Humphreys St. in Uphams Corner. Support and connect with local artists and tradespeople. See HumphreysStreetStudio.com for more info.
The Little Miss and Young Miss Dorchester contests are scheduled for this Saturday (May 17) at the Saint John Paul II Academy’s Columbia Road campus. Girls ages 7 to 9 will compete for the title of Little Miss Dorchester, while those ages 10 to 12 will be vying to become 2025’s Young Miss Dorchester. Applications will be available online soon at dotdayparade.org and must be submitted by May 16.
The Dorchester Historical Society presents “From the Top of the Bog to Boston,” a talk by author and historian Kathleen T. Cummings this Sunday (May 18) at 2 p.m. at Boston Collegiate Charter School, 11 Mayhew St. The brief DHS annual meeting will precede the talk.
Dorchfest, the annual free porchfest-style music festival in the Ashmont-Adams neighborhood, will be held on Sat., May 31, from noon to 5 p.m. at more than two dozen locations. Go to dorchfest.com for more information and schedule.
The Preston Settles Memorial Fund will host a Casino Night on Wed., June 11, from 6 to 11 p.m. at The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., Boston. Hundreds of guests committed to increasing awareness around sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes will gather for a fun-filled, purposeful evening of casino games, music, dancing, delicious food headlined by chefs Lydia Shire and Douglass Williams, amazing auction items, and more—all in support of increasing on-site AED/defibrillator availability at sporting events beyond the current limited requirements at health clubs and schools. The event memorializes Preston Blair Settles, who passed away at 15 years old due to a sudden cardiac arrest caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) while playing basketball. Visit PS3CasinoNight.org for the full schedule of events, to become a sponsor, or to purchase tickets.
The Dorchester Day Parade Committee will host the annual Chief Marshal banquet at Florian Hall on Thurs., May 29, at 6:30 p.m. at Florian Hall. Tickets are required ($50). Contact 855-367-3299 or Dorchesterdayparade@gmail.com to order.
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