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8th Annual Boston Diversity Career Fair for Educators

Boston Public Schools and its partners in the Boston Compact are committed to developing, implementing, communicating, and evaluating a comprehensive and progressive recruitment and selection strategy to generate a qualified, diverse pipeline of school leaders, teachers, and administrators for our district. With that commitment to retaining a talented and diverse workforce, we have created this […]

NYE ICE SCUPTURES @ ROXBURY LIBRARY

NYE IN NUBIAN SQUARE ICE SCULPTURES AT THE ROBXURY LIBRARY, 149 DUDLEY STREET FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, NOON-2PM Check out the cool ice sculptures at the library! Hot drinks, snacks, and gift bags at the library! Hop on the free shuttle to the waterfront (leaves from library every 30 minutes 1PM-4PM; returns from Aquarium every 30 […]

Roxbury Open Studios Holiday Pop-Up

Join us for a one-day holiday pop-up featuring local artists and artisans showcasing handmade creations ranging from artwork, jewelry, clothing and more.   MASKS REQUIRED | SOCIAL DISTANCING

METCO Recruitment Fair

Learn about the free program that enrolls Boston’s diverse students in great suburban schools! Come to METCO’s FREE in-person community event where you can meet educators from some of the 33 school districts your child could attend! Then, get individual support with the application process.

Franklin Park 5K Turkey Trot

Franklin Park Turkey Trot November 25, 2021 – Thanksgiving morning at 9am starting at the Golf Clubhouse, One Circuit Drive, Roxbury 02121. We’re back in person with safety measures in place to protect your health. You can run or walk in this timed 5k and support programs in Franklin Park, like the Kite Festival and […]

Open Air Art Exhibit at the UU Urban Ministry

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 17th from 11am-6pm at 10 Putnam St. Roxbury for an OPEN AIR ART EXHIBIT, free to the public and hosted by the UU Urban Ministry. Event Details can be found on our website. This event is part of our Roxbury Artist Amplification Project, and will feature the work of many […]

Wellness Collaborative, Inc – OPEN HOUSE

The Wellness Collaborative, Inc. invites you to drop in during our Open House to tour our new facility in Nubian Square at the old Torrent Six Firehouse.  We will have give-aways, wellness tips, experiential meditation/relaxation, and more. We may be able to answer your questions on Covid-19 and the vaccine, and offer forums and webinars […]

Roxbury Unity Parade 2022

The Roxbury Unity Parade happens every third Sunday in July. The Roxbury Unity Parade recognizes and celebrates Roxbury and Black culture, contributions, and excellence. There will be the Block Party, the Opening Ceremony, and the Empowerment Resource Fair & HoodFest (live music concert) at the parade’s end More information the closer we get to the […]

*CANCELLED* Big Head Community Festival

***CANCELLED*** The ninth annual, free Big Head Community Festival is a day of music, and fun activities for children and adults, including face painting, arts workshops and reading books with children.

Road to Wellness 5K Walk/Run

Join us Saturday, September 11 for The 7th Annual Road to Wellness 5K Walk/Run. Empowered by The Dimock Center, HoodFit, and the Boston Athletic Association, The Road to Wellness 5K Walk/Run inspires fitness & celebrates community. Embrace your journey. Walk. Run. Have fun. To learn more about this FREE community event and the free weekly […]

District 7 Candidates Breakfast

The Ward 8 Democratic Committee, Joanne and Brian Keith, and Jose Lopez would like to cordially invite you to a Breakfast with Boston’s District 7 Candidates. Candidates and Community will have an opportunity to break bread and discuss topics most impacting Roxbury, Dorchester, The South End, and the Back Bay. Please join us at Casa […]

Art + Meditation

Art + Meditation Workshops FREE With Contemplative and Healing Arts Practitioner Faith Johnson RELAX through guided meditation REFLECT through journaling REPLENISH through contemplative creativity EXPLORE intuitive Drawing (8/16), Watercolor Painting (8/23), and Collage (8/30)   When: Monday evenings 6-7:30pm,  8/23, 8/30 Where: Held at the Roxbury Branch (former Dudley) of the Boston Public Library, 149 […]