By Maureen Forry-Sorrell
Reporter Staff
Yes, we know we haven’t even had April vacation yet, but have you started thinking about Summer Camp options? Don’t be like us at the Kids Menu and find yourself scrambling last minute for stuff to do close to home.
Viet Aid has announced that applications are currently being accepted for the 2019 Viet Aid Summer Program until Friday, March 15. Preference will be given to BPS English language learners and the program will have a heavy focus on leadership and community building. You can pick up applications at the VietAID office at 2 Charles St. For more info, email youthprogram@vietaid.org
BC High has also announced their Summer Program registration for kids (boys and girls) in grades 5-12. This program offers academic courses, sports clinics, and tons of fun stuff to make the most of the long summer days. For more information and to register, go to bchigh.edu/summer.
Calling all writers! Submissions for Write on the DOT are currently being accepted until March 15. They are accepting creative writing from Dorchester writers in the form of prose, poetry, short stories and art. If you’ve dreamed of being published, now is your chance! For more info (and more events) check out writeonthedot.com
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We know March has started off chilly, but there is Chili in the forecast! Dorchester’s Chili Cook-off, an annual event to support the Dorchester Day events, will be held Sunday, March 24 from 4-7 p.m. at IBEW Hall on Freeport Street. Admission is $20 per person and $30 for families of up to four people.
“DotFest: A Community Carnival” is a can’t miss event that benefits DotHouse Health. This year’s event on Thurs., April 11 will honor Deputy Superintendent of Boston Police, Nora Baston.
Below is a calendar of fun events for your family to enjoy around the neighborhood:
• Fri., March 8: Family Movie Night at Standish Village. Featuring “The Incredibles 2” and popcorn at 6 p.m. at Standish Village Assisted Living and Memory Support Community, 1190 Adams Street.
• Sat., March 9: Green- O’Leary School of Irish Dancers at the JFK Library. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with modern and traditional styles of Irish dance. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• Sun., March 17: Join in a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Standish Village. Big Smile Entertainment presents their “The Magic of Ireland” show at 1 p.m. at Standish Village Assisted Living and Memory Support Community, 1190 Adams Street.
• Thurs., March 21: Youth Justice League Presents… Open Mic Night. Come enjoy pizza and an open mic night at the Grove Hall Branch Library (41 Geneva Ave.). Hosted by Dzidzor Azaglo, come share your latest lyrics or poems and meet representatives from local organizations including Year Up, ABCD, Planned Parenthood and more! For teens ages 12-18.
• Fri., March 29: St. Ann’s $10K Dinner. St. Ann Neponset will host its 35th annual $10,000 dinner to benefit the Alice McDonald Catholic HS scholarship fund, VBS, CYO basketball, youth ministry and the parish on Fri., March 29 at 6 p.m. at Venezia in Port Norfolk, Dorchester. Tickets are $150 for a numbered ticket and $50 for a companion ticket. Go to stannstbrendan.com/10k-dinner or call 617-436-0310 or email saintannoffice@gmail.com.
Sat., March 30: Peace Cup hockey tourney to benefit Team MR8. The 2019 Peace Cup will be held at the Canton Sportsplex on Sat., March 30 at 12 p.m. A post-game celebration and neighborhood fundraiser will be held at 7 p.m. at the McKeon Post on Hilltop Street in Dorchester. All are invited and encouraged to attend. Registration for the hockey tournament is open until Saturday, March 23. $125 tax-deductible donations will be accepted on game day. (For more, see story on page 7.)
