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A young girl gets ready to make her mark at last week's Let's Vote BBQ, a Summer Nights Out event. (Photo by Mark Saperstein, 2009.)
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Youth Tutors Finish
Children's Nutrition Book
HSTF's Summer Nights Out is officially underway! This week, the event series will continue with Kids Fun Night, a family-friendly event for kids (and kids at heart) of all ages!
Kids Fun Night will be held this Thursday, July 23rd, from 6-8PM at Stony Brook Park in Jamaica Plain. At the event, our Youth Literacy Tutors, a group of teens who help children in our community learn to read, will be unveiling the fruit of a year's labor. Recognizing that young kids in our community are laying the groundwork for unhealthy diets that lead to disproportionate levels of diabetes and obesity, our teen tutors set out to write a children's book that promotes proper nutrition in a fun way.
The result is "Seedless Elementary: Scooter and Flippy's Healthy Adventures."Envisioned, written and illustrated by HSTF youth, the book is part of a larger effort to build a healthier community.
Copies of the book will be made available at the event on Thursday, as will some great music, healthy snacks, and a host of fun activities!
To view a flyer for the event, click here. (en español)
For more information, contact Ana at 617.524.8303 or ana@hydesquare.org.
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 Join us for
Peace of Pie!
Got a hankering for some pie? Then come get your fill at 'Peace of Pie,' a community fundraiser that will benefit four non-profit organizations, including the Hyde Square Task Force.
The event will be held this Saturday, July 25th, from 2-4PM in the Cheverus parking lot at 365 Centre Street. You can test your best recipe by submitting a pie to a panel of celebrity judges, chow down in a pie-eating contest, or just sample some delicious pies at your own pace!
There will be music, games, and other family-friendly activities. Admission is $15 ($10 if you submit a pie to be judged, and $5 for children.) You can direct your admission fee to the non-profit of your choice that is represented at the event. Jarrett Barrios, former member of the Massachusetts State Senate and President of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Foundation, will emcee the event and referee the pie-eating contest.
To view a flyer for this event, click here.
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Claudio Martinez, flanked by staff members from the Hyde Square Task Force, shows off his award from Boston Center for Community and Justice.
(Photo by BCCJ, 2009.)
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Claudio Martinez Receives
Humanitarian Award
On June 24th, Claudio Martinez of the Hyde
Square Task Force, received the Humanitarian
Award from the Boston Center for Community and Justice (BCCJ.)
"Claudio is a great example of an activist who emerged
from successful grassroots work in the neighborhoods to take on a larger
city-wide leadership role," said Paul Grogan, Executive Director of the Boston
Foundation in his introduction of Martinez at the award ceremony. "He brings a fresh perspective to the table and his
willingness to address controversial issues with honesty and openness
is needed in Boston."
Outside of his service to the Hyde Square Task Force as Executive Director,
Martinez has also worked to
improve social services and increase equity in Boston through his efforts as a member of the
Board of Directors of the Boston Foundation, the Nellie Mae Education
Foundation, and Boston After School and Beyond. Additionally, because of his decades-long
commitment to education, Martinez
was appointed by Mayor Menino to the Boston School Committee in 2008.
Governor Deval Patrick and First Lady Diane Patrick were
also honored-receiving the Lifetime Achievement in Social Justice Award from
the BCCJ. The Boston
Center for Community and
Justice works to develop a diverse community of socially responsible leaders,
both individuals and organizations, which advances social justice throughout
Greater Boston.
For more information on the award, contact us at 617.524.8303 or info@hydesquare.org.
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Job Opportunities at HSTF
Two positions are currently open at the Hyde Square Task Force. You can view these listings in greater detail here. |
Music Coordinator
The Music Coordinator will oversee the HSTF Music Clubhouse, leading
workshops and lessons for participants and supervising youth and
college volunteers. For more information, contact Brenda at 617.524.8303 or brenda@hydesquare.org.
Systems Administrator
The HSTF Systems Administrator will handle all aspects of systems
administration, including networking, applications, databases, and
telecommunications. For more information, contact Enoes at 617.524.8303 or enoes@hydesquare.org.
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Spotlight On:
HSTF Community Leadership Award Recipients
Three outstanding Community Leaders were recognized at the Hyde Square Task Force's 2009 Annual Meeting. They were:
Alfreda Harris
has devoted her career to public service and to ensuring the success of all young people. Ms. Harris was first appointed to
the Boston School Committee in 1993 and is its longest serving member. She has also served as Deputy Commissioner of the Boston Parks
and Recreation Department and head women's basketball coach several universities. Ms. Harris was also a
founder and former administrative director of the Shelburne Community Center
in Roxbury.
José Massó III
is the Director of Communications at Nellie Mae Education
Foundation. José produces and hosts the
award-winning Latin music show ¡Con Salsa! on WBUR. He previously served as the Director
of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration's New England Regional Office. During
the 2004 presidential elections, he helped organize Hispanic populations in Florida for the Kerry
campaign and the Democratic National Committee.
Corey DePina is the Songwriting
& Performance Director at ZUMIX. As an accomplished rapper and a skilled
workshop and program facilitator, Corey fuses his love for music and teaching
to help empower individuals and communities around the world. Corey came to
ZUMIX at age 13 as a participant in the Z-TECH Audio program and went on to
participate in almost every ZUMIX program including all of their Songwriting
and Performance programs, Adventures in Music and Z-TECH Beatmakers.
Through sports, music, and education, these three individuals have made our community a better place in innumerable ways. The Hyde Square Task Force is honored to be able to recognize them as Community Leaders.
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In Our Community:
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Nira Rock Tracking Ever Invasive Evasives
Monday, August 3rd
Nira Rock will be the
site of a citywide workshop on invasive plant species. Come at 6pm to
hear the foremost experts in the area discuss identification,
management, and eradication. Free and open to the public. RSVP's
appreciated but not essential.
For more information or directions, visit www.nirarock.org.
Flicks on the Rocks
Friday, August 21st, 8PM
"Flicks on the Rocks" continues with our third movie of the season, "The School of Rock," at 8pm.
For more information or directions, visit www.nirarock.org.
Noche Latina at the New England Aquarium
2 de agosto
6:30-8:30PM
Casa Abierta para la Comunidad del New England Aquarium. Donde presentaremos la pelicula IMAX 'Deep Sea 3D' con la banda sonora en español.
Pongase en contacto con Vicke Cataldo en: vcataldo@neaq.org o al 617.973.0235.
Carribean Night at the New England Aquarium
August 30
6:30-9PM
Presenting the IMAX movie 'Under the Sea 3D' with an introduction by Assistant Curator of Fishes Dan Laughlin. A free event for the whole family.
Contact Vickie Cataldo at vcataldo@neaq.org or 617.973.0235 for more information.
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