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The JFK Library will host a free public forum exploring the contributions of Indigenous and immigrant communities to American cuisine next Thursday (Nov. 19) from 7 to 8 p.m. The discussion will feature acclaimed chef and restaurateur Joanne Chang, culinary historian Adrian Miller, and Indigenous chef Sherry Pocknett. Food writer Sheryl Julian will moderate the conversation, which will examine the cultural influences and culinary traditions that have helped shape American food. Registration is available through the QR code below.
Fields Corner Main Street will host “Dotini,” an art-filled evening bringing together neighbors, local businesses, and community supporters this Saturday (Nov. 14) from 6 to 9 p.m. at Modern Party Art, 1524 Dorchester Ave. For more information, email events@fieldscorner.org.
Teens and college students interested in careers in clean energy are invited to a free career summit this Saturday (Nov. 14) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thelma B. Burns Building, 575 Warren St.
The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host a virtual community meeting on Wed., Nov. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to discuss the future of the property at 2 Edgewater Drive in Mattapan. For more information, visit boston.gov/calendar.
A proposal to convert an existing single-family property at 13 River St. in Mattapan into a 12-unit residential building will be discussed at a virtual abutters meeting on Thurs., Nov. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit boston.gov/calendar/mattapan-13-river-street-abutters-meeting or contact Jeremie Bembury at jeremie.bembury2@boston.gov.
The annual Hidden Heroes and Sheroes Celebration will be held on Sat., Nov. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Southline Boston in Dorchester. Organized by the Codman Square Neighborhood Council and Greater Four Corners Action Coalition, the event recognizes local residents and high school seniors for leadership and service to the community. Tickets, sponsorship information, and more details are available at codmansquarecouncil.org.
Codman Square Holiday Market and Craft Fair will be held on Dec. 4 (4-8 p.m.) and Dec. 5 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) at the Great Hall, 6 Norfolk St., Dorchester.The 3Point Foundation will host its seventh annual Gala & Awards celebration this Friday (Nov. 13) from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St. James Ave., Boston. This year’s honorees include Annissa Essaibi George, Greg Hill, Jeri Robinson, and Chrissy Fernandes. Tickets are available at 3pointfoundationgala.org
Franklin Cummings Tech will host an admissions open house this Saturday (Nov. 14) from 10 a.m. to noon at its campus at 1011 Harrison Ave. in Roxbury. Registration is available by scanning the QR code.
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