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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

THE BUZZ ............... 1

HAPPENINGS.......... 3

CURRENT

EVENTS .................. 7

THE ARTS ........ 12-13

Films......................... 12

Music and Dance...... 12

HEALTH AND

FITNESS................ 14

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THE BUZZ“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essentialthing in life is not conquering but fighting well.”

~ Pierre de Coubertin, considered the father of themodern Olympic Games

THE WORLD ON STAGE:

A WRAP-UP OF THE 2016

SUMMER GAMES by Pat Williams

As much as I was rooting for the U.S. to winevery gold, silver and bronze medal during theGames of the XXXI Olympiad, I had toremind myself that the Olympics is aninternational competition. The home team didvery well in Rio, capturing 121 medals(46 gold, 37 silver and 38 bronze), the most ofany country. They also topped the medal chartin every category.

The U.S. swim team, led by Michael Phelps,won 33 medals, 16 of which were gold. TeamUSA also did well in track and field, garnering

32 overall medals, nearly a third of them were gold. The U.S. gymnastics team, nicknamedThe Final Five, proved to be formidable opponents. Simone Biles (5 gold, 1 bronze), alongwith her teammates Aly Raisman (1 gold, 2 silver), Gabbie Douglas (1 gold), LaurieHernandez (1 gold, 1 silver) and Madison Kocian (1 gold, 1 silver), dominated thecompetition, winning at least one medal in each of the five routines. Biles is arguably thegreatest gymnast in the history of the sport.

There were also a number of “firsts” who made their respective countries proud:

Pictured above: First row, from l. to r.: For the first time since the 100m hurdles wereintroduced in 1972, Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin swept the gold, silver andbronze medals for the U.S.; Speedster Usain Bolt won the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay,becoming the first man to win three gold medals at three consecutive Olympic games; Polishhammer throw specialist Anita Wiodarczyk not only broke her own world record but in theprocess became the first woman to throw beyond 80 meters in the same competition.

Second row, l. to r.: Carmelo Anthony was instrumental in the U.S. men’s basketball teamvictory over Serbia for the gold medal. Anthony is the first male basketball player to win threeOlympic gold medals; Bahrain’s Ruth Jebet won the country’s first Olympic gold in the3000m steeplechase; British golfer Justin Rose took home gold for his country for the firsttime since the event was introduced in 1904.

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THE BUZZ (cont’d)THE WORLD ON STAGE: A WRAP-UP OF THE 2016 SUMMER GAMES (cont’d)

Third row, l. to r.: Simone Manuel made history in the pool when she became the first African American female swimmerto win an individual gold medal in the 100m freestyle; Fiji was honored with its first gold medal, beating Great Britain inrugby sevens; Monica Puig is the first woman from Puerto Rico to win a gold medal in tennis.

Fourth row, l. to r.: Michael Phelps took home five golds and a silver, solidifying his title as the world’s most decoratedOlympian of all time; Because Kuwait did not send a team to Rio, Fehaid Al-Deehani competed as an IndependentOlympic Athlete. The Kuwaiti double-trap shooter became the first ever Kuwaiti to win gold; 58-year old equestrian NickSkelton made history when he won the first individual show jumping gold for Great Britain.


HAPPENINGSKIDS BOWL FREE THIS SUMMER

This summer, kids bowl free at select bowling centers throughout the country. Parents who sign up their child(ren) willreceive weekly emails, which provide two free coupons per day for their child(ren) throughout the summer. For moreinformation or to sign up for the program, visit www.kidsbowlfree.com. This is a FREE event.

BLUE STAR MUSEUMS

Blue Star Museums is offering free admission to more than 2,000 museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia,Puerto Rico and American Samoa, to the nation’s active duty military personnel including the National Guard andReserve and their families through Monday, September 5, 2016. For a complete list of participating museums or formore information, visit http://arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums. This is a FREE event.

MELNEA CASS RECREATIONAL COMPLEX POOL

The Melnea Cass Recreational Complex swimming pool is now open seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Admission is free and there are usually one or two lanes set aside for lap swimming. The pool is located at 120 MartinLuther King Blvd., Roxbury, MA. For more information, call (617) 445-0062. This is a FREE event.

18TH CENTURY CHOCOLATE MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS

Taste the sweeter side of the Revolution at 18th

Century Chocolate Making Demonstrations daily from 11:00 a.m. to5:30 p.m. through October 31, 2016 at 21 Unity St., Boston, MA. Visitors will be able to touch, taste, smell andexperience 18th-century chocolate as it was enjoyed by some of Boston’s most famous Revolutionary-era patriots. Thecostumed interpreters discuss the way colonial Americans prepared and consumed chocolate. Discover where chocolatecomes from and how it is made. And after you have learned all there is to know about chocolate, you get a free taste ofthe delicious drink enjoyed by John and Abigail Adams. For more information, visit http://oldnorth.com/captainjacksons/.This is a FREE event.

BOSTON CALLING BLOCK PARTY

The Boston Calling Block Party will be held every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in Dewey Square Park, Congress andSummer Sts., Boston, MA. This weekly, summertime block party offers live music and lawn games, as well as beer andwine for purchase. You must be 21+ to be admitted. For more information, visitwww.facebook.com/bostoncallingblockparties/. This is a FREE event.

HIGHLAND STREET FOUNDATION’S FREE FUN FRIDAYS

Every Friday through August 26, 2016, Highland Street Foundation invites Massachusetts residents and tourists tovisit 70 museums and cultural venues at Free Fun Fridays. For more information, call (617) 969-8900 or visitwww.highlandstreet.org. This is a FREE event.

SOWA OPEN MARKET

The award-winning SoWa Open Market is back. Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., visitors cansample the region’s best collection of local artisans, farmers and specialty vendors. Also explore 90 artists’ studios,60 shops and galleries and the SoWa Vintage Market located adjacent to SoWa Open Market. The SoWa Open Market islocated at 530 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.sowaboston.com.

SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK BOSTON 2016

Through Friday, August 26, 2016, restaurant-goers can enjoy gourmet prix-fixe dining at top Boston area restaurants atSummer Restaurant Week Boston 2016. Participating restaurants will offer three pricing tiers for each meal period.Lunch menus are available for $15, $20 or $25 and dinner menus are priced at $28, $33 and $38. Price and number ofcourses vary by restaurant. For more information, visit www.restaurantweekboston.com.


HAPPENINGS (cont’d)COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN

Countdown to Kindergarten will be held Friday, August 26, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the MattapanBranch Library, 1350 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan, MA. First time kindergartners are invited to attend with their parents orproviders and should wear their yellow “I’m going to Kindergarten” t-shirt. This is a FREE event.

THE 43rd ANNUAL BOSTON CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL

The 43rd

Annual Boston Caribbean Carnival will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016. At 6:00 a.m., J’Ouvert begins atthe corner of Blue Hill Ave. and Morton St. and culminates in front of Franklin Park Zoo. At 1:00 p.m., the parade willbegin in front of the Roxbury YMCA, 285 Martin Luther King Blvd., Roxbury, MA and winds its way up Warren St.,through Grove Hall and into Franklin Park. A food court in front of the Zoo will feature Caribbean and American cuisine inaddition to arts and crafts and much more. For more information, visit www.bostoncarnival.org. This is a FREE event.

PRINCESS DAY

Princess Day will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Gertrude Howes Playground,Moreland and Copeland Sts., Roxbury, MA. Girls 4-10 years old are invited to dress up in their princess clothes and enjoya day of princess crown making, face painting, dance classes, a princess parade, a live performance and picture taking inthe Princess Throne Room. To register, call Michelle or Valerie at (617) 445-1231 or email [email protected]. This isa FREE event.

SILVER AND GOLD SENIOR CAFÉ

The Silver and Gold Senior Café takes place Monday, August 29, 2016 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the MattapanBranch Library, 1350 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan, MA. Are you 55+ and looking for ways to relax, express your creativeside and add some thrill to your Mondays? If you want to create, there are art supplies, yarn, sewing machines, beadsand more. Make what you like. Socialize with like-minded seniors. Listen to music or even bring a movie and enjoy lightrefreshments or bring a snack. For more information, call (617) 298-9218. This is a FREE event.

MICHAELIZATION

VerBaLizAtiOn will celebrate MiChAeLizAtiOn on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Hibernian Hall,184 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Come celebrate the 58

thbirthday of the King of Pop. Light

refreshments. For more information, call VCR at (617) 480-7663 or email [email protected]. This is a FREEevent, however, free will donations encouraged.

BABY DIAPER BANK

A Baby Diaper Bank will be held Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Grove Hall BranchLibrary, 41 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. If you are a parent of a baby and cannot afford diapers, the Baby Diaper Bankmay be for you. The Baby Diaper Bank seeks to meet the needs of income-challenged parents to make sure that theyhave clean diapers for their babies. For more information, call (617) 427-3337 or visit www.lanniesneighborhood.org. Thisis a FREE event.

INTERVIEW WORKSHOP WITH GARY GEKOW

An Interview Workshop with Gary Gekow will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 6:00 to 7:20 p.m. at theCentral Library in Copley Square (Kirstein Business Library and Innovation Center), Johnson Building, LowerLevel/Exchange Room, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. The workshop is an interactive and informal question and answersession where participants role-play typical interview questions and how best to answer them. The seminar also includesways to avoid job candidates’ most common interview mistakes. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/interview-workshop-with-gary-gekow-tickets-26607759525. This is a FREE event.


HAPPENINGS (cont’d)WEB DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY ORIENTATION

A Web Development Academy Orientation will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at theCentral Library in Copley Square (Commonwealth Salon), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Ryan Mitchell, author of WebScraping with Python: Collecting Data from the Modern Web and Instant Web Scraping with Java will teach basicweb design Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. from September 12

ththrough November 7

th(excluding

Columbus Day). Attendance at this orientation is required. Class size will be limited to 20. The eight-week course willshow attendees how to create websites from scratch. Attendees will work on projects of their choosing and get experthelp. By the end of the courses, attendees will have constructed an interactive website from the ground up and have asolid foundation in web development that they can build upon to pursue a career or hobby in programming and webdevelopment. Participants will need to have laptops that they can bring to class and that they have access to outside ofclass in order to work on project assignments. They should anticipate spending 2-4 hours per week outside of class (6-8hours per week, with classes) to be successful. Attendees should be proficient at using the Internet, both for browsing andlooking up information. They should know how to create and save files and folders on a computer, install software anduse a text editor. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/web-development-academy-orientation-tickets-26909330532. This is a FREE event.

SUMMER SCHOOL SERIES: DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY ROADMAP

Digital Marketing Strategy Roadmap will be held Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the CentralLibrary in Copley Square (Commonwealth Salon), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. This class will cover the fundamentalsof digital marketing and introduce you to the key channels, concepts and metrics. Learn the available marketing platformsand tactics for tracking and optimizing campaigns, grasp online marketing basics and get your head around the technicaljargon to determine how and where your business fits into the digital world. To register, visithttps://generalassemb.ly/education/digital-marketing-strategy-roadmap-at-the-boston-public-library/boston/27300. This isa FREE event.

ART + SOCIAL PRACTICE BASIC TRAINING WORKSHOP

An Art + Social Practice Basic Training Workshop will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to2:00 p.m. at the Parker Hill Branch Library, 1497 Tremont St., Roxbury, MA. This basic training for artists will discussand define artists’ place in the neighborhoods, community and the world and will provide information on how to develop ageneral understanding of how to apply information skills and strategies into the real-life experience of artistic pursuitthrough personal, environmental and community responsibility and respect. To register, [email protected]. Please put Basic Training in the subject line and include your name and phone number.Space is on a first-come, first served basis. This is a FREE event.

BOSTON ARTS FESTIVAL

The Boston Arts Festival will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at ChristopherColumbus Waterfront Park, 105 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA. The Boston Arts Festival is designed to launch Boston’sarts season. The festival is a showcase of juried visual artists who exhibit and sell one-of-a-kind and limited editionworks of art. There will also be interactive family friendly activities throughout the park. For more information, call(617) 635-3911. This is a FREE event.

RIVERFEST AT ASSEMBLY ROW

Riverfest at Assembly Row will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. at AssemblyRow at Assembly Square, 300 Grand Union Blvd., Somerville, MA. Celebrate all that is great about the neighborhood!Join us for a day full of live local music, dozens of local artists, free children’s activities, a sidewalk sale and of course theannual fireworks show over the Mystic River at sundown. For more information, visitwww.assemblyrow.com/play/riverfest. This is a FREE event.


HAPPENINGS (cont’d)SCORE SMALL BUSINESS MENTORING

SCORE Small Business Mentoring will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the CentralLibrary in Copley Square (Kirstein Business Library and Innovation Center), Johnson Building, Lower Level/ExchangeRoom, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. This business mentoring session is for small business owners or people consideringa small business. To register, call (617) 565-5591 or visit https://scoreboston.org/KL/. This is a FREE event.

WEE THE PEOPLE: MARCH IN MATTAPAN

Wee the People: March in Mattapan will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at theMattapan Branch Library, 1350 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan, MA. In a time of social change, how do we help kids connectwith protest action in a way that celebrates the power of human voices? Wee The People will feature workshops led byvisual artists, including a “call to action” circle, an “on the move" sign-making workshop and a “more justice makes peace”children’s books reading list. Wee The People will then lead families in a kids' march accompanied by the JP Honk Band,around the Mattapan neighborhood. For more information, call (617) 298-9218. This is a FREE event.

4TH ANNUAL BIG HEAD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

The 4th

Annual Big Head Community Festival will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at theMuseum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, MA. There will be music, games,artmaking, face painting, community vendors, food vendors, open mic, an entrepreneur workshop, voter registration,laughter yoga and more. For more information, call (617) 442-8014. This is a FREE event.

CAMBRIDGE CARNIVAL INTERNATIONAL

Caribbean Carnival International is a colorful, festive and multicultural celebration that is rooted in African traditions.The festival, in its 24

thyear, is considered a Cambridge institution and it’s the largest festival in Cambridge, attracting

over 100,000 people. The highlight of the festival is a grand costume parade accompanied by rich rhythmic musicalitypromoting all types of cultures. The Cambridge Carnival International will be held Sunday, September 11, 2016 from12:00 to 7:00 p.m. Rain or shine. For more information, visit www.cambridgecarnival.org. This is a FREE event.

GREENWAY LUNCH TIME TOURS

Greenway Lunch Time Tours will be held Friday, September 23, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at the Rose KennedyGreenway, Boston, MA. Ever want to learn more about your park’s history, design, programs and hidden gems? Take alunch time stroll through The Greenway with members of the staff and see what makes Boston’s onlyorganically-maintained park so special. Registration is required. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-kennedy-greenway-lunch-time-tour-tickets-25023685517. This is a FREE event.

MAHA HOMEBUYER CLASSES

MAHA HomeBuyer Classes are held monthly at a variety of locations. Graduates from the MAHA classes will receive acertificate which will allow the participant access to a number of programs that assist first–time homebuyers. Thecertificate is also a requirement for acquiring lottery property and certain mortgage products in Boston and other cities andtowns. Graduates are eligible for free one–on–one credit and homebuying counseling. The classes are 12 hours by eitherattending four evenings or two Saturdays and the cost is $50 per person and $75 per couple. For more information, emailHilda Fernandez at [email protected] or visit www.mahahome.org. The class schedule is as follows:

Tuesday and Thursday, September 27 and 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 a.m. to3:30 p.m. at Stony Brook Commons Community Center, 26 Blueledge Dr., Roslindale, MA

Thursday, October 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the SBLI Office, 1 Linscott Rd., Woburn, MA

Saturday, October 22 and 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA


FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

7:30 p.m. Dominick Farinacci appears at the Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St.,Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395-7757 or visit www.regattabarjazz.com.

8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Richard Elliot appears at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel,400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more information, call (617) 562-4111 or visitwww.scullersjazz.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

7:30 p.m. The Darrell Nulisch Band appears at the Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, One BennettSt., Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395-7757 or visit www.regattabarjazz.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Richard Bona appears at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel,400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more information, call (617) 562-4111 or visitwww.scullersjazz.com.


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Plena Libre appears at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel,400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more information, call (617) 562-4111 or visitwww.scullersjazz.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29


THE ARTSFILMS (In Theaters)

BLACK SONGBIRD

Meet Knight Daye, a young ambitious rookie journalist. She thinks she knows all the answers to life. Shethinks she can handle herself in the field of journalism dominated by men. That’s what she thinks.Knight’s life will change forever when she arrives to a crime scene to discover that a childhood friend wasmurdered. She is recruited by the FBI to go undercover at a popular nightclub where her friends work.There she will be introduced to the glamorous world of sin, lies and passion.

FIVE NIGHTS IN MAINE

Sherwin (David Oyelowo) considers himself a good man, though flawed like any other. He is deeplyin love with his wife, Fiona (Hani Furstenberg). When she starts acting distant after returning from avisit with her estranged and ill mother, he shows concern. Soon, their conversations lead to fights,the worst in their marriage. He learns that she can no longer imagine herself as a mother, leavinghim confused and angry and their marriage in splinters. Before there can be resolution, Fiona dies inan auto accident after driving distractedly on the freeway. Sherwin is devastated. All that is dear tohim, his wife, his sense of self and his future, vanish. In the middle of his grief, Sherwin receives aphone call from the person he least expects, Fiona’s mother. She invites him to visit her in ruralMaine, saying: “It might do us both some good.” Sherwin decides to go to Maine, and embarks on an unlikely journey ofhealing, compassion and empathy. Five Nights in Maine also stars Rosie Perez and Dianne Wiest.

MORRIS FROM AMERICA

Morris From America centers on Morris Gentry (Markees Christmas) a 13-year-old who has justrelocated with his single father, Curtis (Craig Robinson) to Heidelberg, Germany. Morris, who fancieshimself the next Notorious B.I.G., is a complete fish-out-of-water—a budding hip-hop star in an EDMworld. To complicate matters further, Morris quickly falls hard for his cool, rebellious, 15-year-oldclassmate Katrin (Lina Keller). Morris sets out against all odds to take the hip-hop world by storm andwin the girl of his dreams

SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU

Southside With You chronicles the first date of future President Barack Obamaand First Lady Michelle Robinson. Obama, a then-Harvard Law summer associate, asks out anattorney from the prestigious corporate law firm where they both work. On the historic date, the two talkabout politics and activism.

MUSIC AND DANCE

BERKLEE SUMMER IN THE CITY 2016 CONCERT SERIES

As the weather warms up, join Berklee faculty, students and alumni at the Berklee Summer in the City 2016Concert Series. The Berklee Summer in the City Concert Series presents performances throughout the GreaterBoston area through September. The series brings neighborhoods alive with free programs of pop, rock, jazz, Latinand more, some of Berklee’s most promising young artists are poised to share the skills they hone on campus with thelocal community. For more information, visit www.berklee.edu/events/summer/. This is a FREE event.


THE ARTS (cont’d)MUSIC AND DANCE (cont’d)

SALSA IN THE PARK

Salsa in the Park will be held every Monday through the end of September from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the BlackstoneCommunity Center Courtyard, 50 West Brookline St., Boston, MA. There will be children’s activities, lessons for alllevels from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., a Casino and Rueda de Casino lesson at 6:30 p.m., a beginner’s lesson at 7:15 p.m., aSilent Rhythms Salsa Class (for those who are deaf and/or blind) at 7:00 p.m., social dance to the best Salsa andBachata music by DJ Hernan with fantastic guests and performances throughout the evening by amazing local andnational performers varying in music and dance genres from the traditional and folkloric to the modern and contemporary.In case of rain, the event will be held inside of the Blackstone Community Center. Donations are welcome. For moreinformation, call (617) 286-6382. This is a FREE event.

MAGIC 106.7 FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

With family-friendly movies shown under the stars, the Magic 106.7 Family Film Festival is a great summer night out.Entertainment, children’s activities and giveaways will be held every Saturday through August 27, 2016 from 6:00 to10:00 p.m. All movies will start at sundown. Rain dates will be held the following Tuesday. Picnic blankets and beachchairs are welcome. Discounted parking available in the Prudential Center Garage. This is a FREE event.

August 27 │ Mary Poppins

SUMMER IN THE CITY ENTERTAINMENT SERIES

The Summer in the City Entertainment Series will take place every Tuesday and Thursday through September 8,2016 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA. For a complete list of allSummer in the City events or for more information, call (617) 439-7000 or visit www.bhh.com. This is a FREE event.

Tuesday SUMMER SOUL Thursday BLUES BARGE

August 30 Soul City September 1 Greg Burroughs

September 6 Soul Sound Revue September 8 Louis Bello


HEALTH AND FITNESSEARTHSEED YOGA PRESENTS HUMAN NATURE OUTDOOR YOGA

Earthseed Yoga presents Human Nature Outdoor Yoga every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at Dorchester Park,2180 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA and every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Hunt/Almont Park, 40 Almont St.,Mattapan, MA. Wear clothes that you can move in comfortably. Please bring a yoga mat and water. To RSVP, call(617) 917-4440 or visit www.earthseedyoga.com. This is a FREE event.

EARTHSEED YOGA’S ADULT YOGA CLASSES

Earthseed Yoga presents Adult Yoga Classes every Saturday through August 27, 2016 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. atthe Parker Hill Branch Library, 1497 Tremont St., Roxbury, MA. This class is for adults ages 55 and older. Wear clothesthat you can move in comfortably. Yoga mats and props will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. To RSVP,call (857) 312-9941 or (617) 427-3820. This is a FREE event.

BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION FREE EXERCISE CLASSES

The Boston Public Health Commission will offer Exercise Classes through Friday, September 2, 2016 inneighborhoods throughout Boston. The classes include Boot Camp, Evening Groove, Line Dancing, Lunchtime Groove,On the MOVE!, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba and Salsa Dancing. For more information, visit www.bphc.org/whatwedo/healthy-eating-active-living/Boston-Moves-For-Health/Documents/2015_Summer_Fitness_Series_Brochure.pdf. This is a FREEevent.

BOSTON REACH COALITION MEETING

The mission of Boston REACH Coalition is to promote health equity and eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities inBoston. The Boston REACH Coalition is led by the Boston Public Health Commission in partnership with communityresidents. The Coalition partners with community groups, health care providers, health experts, businesses andfaith-based leaders to improve the conditions in neighborhoods that shape the health and well-being of communityresidents. The Coalition meets on the first Monday of the month. In the case of a holiday, the meeting is held the followingMonday. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. The Coalition membership is open to all andchildren and youth are welcome. The next meeting will be held September 12, 2016 at the Grove Hall CommunityCenter, 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (617) 534-2291 or visitwww.bphc.org. This is a FREE event.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center offers a Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting every secondWednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held September 14, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dana–FarberCancer Institute (Smith Building, Room 308–309), 44 Binney St., Boston, MA. This support group focuses on the needsof Black men. Meet with prostate cancer survivors, talk with leading medical specialists and understand your treatmentoptions. Everyone is invited, food will be served and parking is free. For more information, call Mark Kennedy at(617) 632–6694 or visit www.prostatehealthed.org. This is a FREE event.