Allston-Brighton Calendar, News, and Resources

[Anna Leslie]

Bi-weekly: Community Events, Volunteer Opportunities, and Resources for residents and organizations View this email in your browser Forward to a Friend Greetings from the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative!   Contents: Allston-Brighton Community Calendar - LINK Community Updates - New Listings Resources  Volunteer and Job Opportunities - New Listings Questions and Unsubscribe Forward this email to a friend THIS WEEK  ON THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR Monday: Tai Chi Tuesday: Tai Chi, Parkarts Children's Workshops, Voices of Harmony Wednesday: City Hall to Go, Oak Square Farmers Market, SEMC IMP Renewal Public Meeting, Free Summer Fitness Series Thursday: Tai Chi,  Allston-Brighton Baby Diaper Pantry, ABCD Cooking Without a Kitchen Workshop, 90 Antwerp St Pre-Bid Conference, Community Housing Clinic Friday: Job Seekers Connection, City Hall to Go Saturday:  Sunday: Click the Calendar link for upcoming events and ongoing opportunities   Community Updates: T takes go-slow approach on alcohol ads Comprehensive Outreach Education Certificate Program of the Community Health Education Center now accepting applications for Fall 2017 Legislators send pot overhaul to governor; key senator warns legal challenge could thwart law Baker gives Legislature summer assignment: MassHealth reform What A Mumps Outbreak In East Boston Says About Public Health In The Age Of Trump Lawmakers defended giving communities different processes for controlling marijuana businesses Surge in development builds nest egg for Boston   Harvard University and the Allston Civic Association (ACA) Executive Committee are now accepting applications for 2017 Fall Allston Brighton Community Scholars Scholarship Program. Allston-Brighton residents—who are at least 18 years old—are eligible to apply for scholarships for any one, 4-credit course at the Harvard Extension School for noncredit, undergraduate, or graduate credit. In addition to an application, each applicant is required to submit a one-page personal statement describing his or her involvement in the Allston-Brighton community. Applications and personal statements are due on Friday, August 4. Recipients are selected by the ACA scholarship committee through an anonymous application process, and will be notified in mid-August. Scholarships cover the cost of tuition for one course for the fall 2017 semester; recipients will be responsible for the $50 registration fee as well as any materials or transportation costs. Harvard provides scholarships for a range of educational, athletic and enrichment programs for Allston-Brighton residents of all ages.   Ongoing Resources - Now on the ABHC Website! Immigration Adult Education Employment and Financial Parents and Children Food Access Volunteer and Job Opportunities: GPA's Adult Education Program is Hiring ESOL Instructors All Bright Community Center Coordinator Position Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Coordinator Volunteer with the Oak Square Farmers Market! Hang with good people, eat yummy food, and help our neighborhood flourish! The Market Manager is looking for help each Wednesday afternoon through August at the PSF Community Center. Activities include set-up/break-down, promotion, and customer assistance at market manager booth. Email Rip at oaksquarefa...@gmail.com with interest.     Earn Extra Money While Being Civically Engaged! In partnership with the Boston Elections Department, Allston Brighton CDC is hiring poll workers for the Primary on September 26th for the Boston Green Academy polling location (20 Warren Street, Brighton). We seek to engage Massachusetts residents in the democratic process of voting (you do not have to be an Allston Brighton resident to participate). Being a Poll Worker is a great way to get involved in the election process and empower your community! Requirements: Be 18 years of age or older Be a registered voter Attend a training session in August (date to be determined)  Benefits: Earn a stipend for participation! Gain an inside perspective of the democratic process while helping your neighbors exercise their right to vote! We are looking to fill the following positions/shifts: Warden (6:00am-9:00pm) (hiring one w/$205.00 stipend) The Warden is the Chief Election Officer at the polling location The Warden supervises the other poll workers before the polls open, during the Primary, and while the ballots are being processed. The Warden is responsible for maintaining order and ensures that poll workers, voters, and others comply with the Election Laws and protocol. Announces the opening and closing of the polls. The Warden may employ the assistance of the Police Office, if necessary Clerk (6:00am-9:00pm) (hiring one w/ $180.00 stipend) The Clerk is the Record Keeper for the polling location Maintains the Clerk’s Book, fills out forms, records the names and addresses of all challenged and provisional voters. Records and tallies the results into the Clerk’s Book. Records proceedings of the election, including unusual happenings and Accu-Vote Optical Scanner malfunctions The Clerk works under the direct supervision of the Warden and assists Warden with general election duties. Assumes the responsibilities of the Warden in the Warden’s absence. Inspector (6:00am-1:00pm; 1:00pm-9:00pm) (hiring 8, 4 each shift, w/$93.00--$102.00 stipend) Inspectors receive all work requirements from the Warden or Clerk. Inspectors help prepare the voting location for opening. Some of these responsibilities include hanging signs and counting ballots. Inspectors ensure that there are no obstructions in the path of voters with disabilities. Inspectors may assist voters with another election officer present. Inspectors assist in the closing of the polling location including: taking down signs, packing up, and counting ballots. To Apply: Please call, or email Jason Desrosier (Manager of Community Building and Engagement) at (617) 787-3874 x206 or Desr...@allstonbrightoncdc.org with what position you are interested in, and for Inspectors, please include shift (6:00am-1:00pm; 1:00pm-9:00pm). Apply Now! Deadline is July 21st! Join an Allston Village Main Streets committee!  Allston Village Main Streets owes its success to the volunteers who work on their committees. Join a committee today and help continue to make Allston Village a great place to live, work, play, and own a small business!  Contact mains...@allstonvillage.com Advocacy Committee Works to mobilize residents, stakeholders, and business owners in advocating for our community. Interested in community organizing and love your neighborhood? Join us for our next meeting.  Design Committee  Works to improve the infrastructure and streetscape of Allston Village. We do everything from public art to making the business district more walkable and bikable. Great committee for those with experience or interest in urban planning, architecture, art and design.  Promotions Committee Plans and organizes all special events to attract people to Allston Village. Love Allston and have an awesome idea for an event? Or want to help us plan our existing events? Join us for our monthly meeting!  Economic Restructuring Committee Works to improve the economic health and vitality of our business district by creating a healthy retail mix and providing technical assistance to our existing business owners. Seeking volunteers with real estate, finance, business, or design experience. DREAM mentors  In partnership with Boston University this is a year-long mentoring program with college students and children.  Registration is required and space is limited. Contact: Jo-Ann Barbour – 978-973-7830  Strong Women/Strong Girls at Josephine Fiorentino Community Center A national mentoring program for girls 3rd – 5th grades, connecting them once a week with college mentors. For enrollment contact Tara Bonds – 617-608-7363, tara...@charlesviewcommunity.org. Charles River Community Health Mobile Market Looking for Volunteers Help sort, bag and distribute the shares. Volunteers would be needed between 1:30pm and 3:30pm, and they could help for the shift, or a portion thereof. If you are interested in helping out, please call 617-783-0500 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2X1lRbjRwdTFMTFhGRF9MRi04MS1veEpEQkRF/view?usp=sharing Questions: To include information on the weekly listserv:  Email content to Anna at anna.l...@abhealthcollab.org Copyright © 2017 Allston Brighton Health Collaborative, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in receiving information regarding public health and wellness interests of the Allston/Brighton communities. Our mailing address is: Allston Brighton Health Collaborative 20 Linden St Allston, MA 02135