What’s Up, Dec. 14, 2012-Jan. 10, 2013

The deadline for What’s Up listings is noon, Jan. 8 for the Jan. 11 issue. Email listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given.

Meetings

Community Alliance of Mission Hill, Agenda TBA, Wed., Dec. 19, 7pm, Room G3, Kresge Building, 677 Huntington Ave. Info: 733-8321/ [email protected].

Northeastern Task Force, planning NU’s next institutional master plan. Thurs., Dec. 20, 6pm, location TBD. Info: northeastern.edu/masterplan.

Wentworth Task Force, agenda to include an overview of IMP projects and the Sweeney Field project, Tues., Jan. 8, 6pm, Beatty Hall Multipurpose Room, 550 Huntington Ave. Info: wit.edu/imp.

Gibbons Playground improvements, first in series of meetings about improving play areas and plaza at 23 Delle Ave. playground, hosted by Boston Parks Department and Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Mon., Jan. 14, 6:30pm, Tobin Community Center, 2nd Fl., 1481 Tremont St. Info: 961-3058.

LMA forum, recurring meeting to discuss real estate developments in the LMA, Mon., Jan. 28, 6:30pm, location & agenda TBD. Info: [email protected].

Mission Hill Crime Committee, meet and discuss crime issues with police, elected officials and college administrators, no meeting in December, usually fourth Thursday of the month, 7pm, Mission Church Music Room, 1545 Tremont St. Info: 442-0080.

Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services board of directors, first Monday of every month, 6-7:30pm, Mission Church Parish Center, 1545 Tremont St. Info: 566-6565.

Special Interest

Gala to benefit Haiti, hosted by nonprofit Making Roots, $15, Sat., Dec. 15, 7pm, The Mission Bar & Grill, 724 Huntington Ave. Info: makingroots.org/fundraiser.

Roxbury Community College presidential search, committee meeting, Tues., Dec. 18, 7:30am. Info: 541-5304.

Mission Main Tenant Task Force, the task force board requests residents’ help and input, third Monday of each month, 6-8pm, Mission Main Community Room, 43 Smith St. Info: 708-8515.

Music

A Far Cry Orchestra: Sun., Feb. 10, 1:30pm: Patchwork. Thurs., April 4, 7pm: Folly. Sun., April 21, 1:30pm: After Dark. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 Fenway, $12-$27. Info: gardnermuseum.org.

Recording Studio, Sociedad Latina’s Music Clubhouse has a high-quality recording studio and beatmaking lab available for the community. 1530 Tremont St. Info/Scheduling: Joe Stephen, 442-4299/sociedadlatina.org.

Film

Movies at the Museum of Fine Arts, for current listings and ticket prices, visit mfa.org. Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave.

Literary

Adult book discussions at the Connolly, Thurs., Jan. 10, 1:30pm: “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas and additional holiday fiction chosen by participants. Parker Hill Branch Library, 1497 Tremont St. Info: Becky Manos, 427-3820.

Youth/Families

Parker Hill Branch Library, Mon.-Sat., Dec. 24-29: scavenger hunt in the children’s room. Fri., Dec. 28, 10:30am: Vic and Sticks Recycled Rhythm show. Tuesdays, 10:30am: preschool storytime. Thursdays, 3-7pm: open art. Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30pm: homework help. Parker Hill Branch Library, 1497 Tremont St. Info: Becky Manos, 427-3820. 

Music Classes, group classes for ages 8-21 on Saturdays, 9 am-2pm. Classes are taught by professionals and include drums, voice, keyboard, guitar, bass, and beatmaking. Ensemble opportunities are also available. Sociedad Latina Music Clubhouse, 1530 Tremont St. Info/Registration: Joe Stephen, 442-4299/www.sociedadlatina.org.

ABCD Child Care Choices for Boston, parents looking for quality affordable care for their children, child-care providers seeking technical assistance and parents with special situations like children with disabilities can call 542-5437 for referrals and information.

Seniors

Arts and Crafts Classes at RTH, Weds. mornings, 10am-noon, Flynn House Kitchen, 805 Huntington Ave, 1st Floor. Info: Laura Adams, 566-4025/[email protected].

Classes/Workshops

ESOL and citizenship classes, offered by RTH. Beginning ESOL, Mon. & Fri., 7:30-9pm. English for workplace, Tues. & Thurs., 7:30-9pm. Advanced ESOL, Fri 5:30-7pm, Sat. 7:30-9pm. Citizenship class, Tues. & Thurs., 2:30-4pm. Flynn conference room, 805 Huntington Ave. Info: 232-0400/[email protected].

Health/Fitness

Free Fitness Classes at RTH, Aerobics: Saturday mornings, 9:00am; Yoga: Saturday mornings, 9:45am, Parks Community Building, 2 New Whitney Street. Info:  Laura Adams, 566-4025/[email protected].

Quit Smoking, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is offering inexpensive weekly classes with flexible schedules, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St.  $10/session. Info: 632-2099/www.dana-farber.org/quit-smoking-class.

Fitness Classes, certified fitness instructor and Hill resident Victoria Nadel teaches classes Mondays, 6:30pm; work on your abs, Wednesdays, 12pm; Yoga, Thursdays, 6pm. Childcare provided. $8 members, $15 non-members, Tobin Community Center, 1481 Tremont St. info: 635-5216.

Grief Support Services, Samaritans provide services for community members who have lost loved ones to suicide, including the support group SafePlace, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7-9pm, JCRT radiology conference room, 5th Floor, Shapiro Building at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Info: Kim Kates 536-2460.

Office Hours

Congressman Mike Capuano, members of Capuano’s staff, 4th Tuesday of the month, 4-5pm, Ula Café, 284 Amory St., Jamaica Plain. Info: [email protected].

Neighborhood Coordinator from The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Shaina Aubourg, 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 3:30-5:30pm, Tobin Community Center, 1481 Tremont St. Info: 635-2679.

Tobin Community Center

1481 Tremont St., yearly membership:  seniors 55+ free, family & adults $20, teens 13-17 $10, 12 and under $5.  Info: 635-5216/ TobinCommunityCenter.org.

Scouts, Tuesdays 4:30-6pm, $30. Girls: 2-4 grades, call Allison Knight, 857-453-5346. Boys: 1-5 grades, call Alana Hylton, 615-0004 x306.

Drop-in art classes, collage, drawing, printmaking, group projects, free for ages 8-17. Fridays, 4-6pm.

Preschool, 7:30am-5:30pm, DEEC-licensed program ages 2.9-5. Private and subsidized slots available, vouchers accepted.  Info: 635-4920.

Afterschool, ages 6-13, M-F, 2-6pm, starts Sept. 7. $42 per month plus membership.  Homework help, tutoring, sports, arts, computers.

Youth Connection, meet with Youth Workers and interact with other youth 9-19 years old, plan activities and have your voice heard, $10/year.  Mon.-Fri., 4-6pm.

Youth Gym/Fitness, gym games including flag football, floor hockey, open gym; Karate ages 6-16, Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm, $25 uniform fee; Skills & Drills Coed basketball, ages 6-14, Saturdays 9am-noon, $25 includes breakfast, snack and T-shirt; Weight Room, ages 14-17, M-F 4-6pm. Baseball/softball ages 9-15, Fridays 7:30-9pm, Saturdays 4-7pm.

Adult/Family Fitness, adult karate, Mondays & Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm. Adult yoga, Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm. Boxing, youth & adult, $15, ages 8+, 8-17 noon-1pm, 18+ 1-2pm. Family Fitness Fridays, fun physical activities & healthy dinners, 2nd Fridays. Family karate, all ages, 9:30-11am. Men’s basketball league, Wednesdays 6-9pm, $20. Weight room, M-F, 9am-noon & 6-9pm. Zumba, Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm, $5.

Computer Lab, Adult Open Access, Mon.-Fri., 11am-1pm. Check your email, create and work on documents; Tech goes home, ages 18+, computer basics in 15 classes. Youth Open Access ages 8-18 years old, Friday, 2-5pm. Open access: 9:30am-12:30pm, Mondays in Spanish, Wednesdays in English; Wednesdays 6-8pm.

Senior Activities, free for adults 55 and over. Legacy Project: A grassroots advocacy and education effort. Join the planning committee and create activities by and for seniors.  Info: Carmen, 820-1089. Senior fitness, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am. Senior computers, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am.

Volunteers

Boston Partners in Education, seeks volunteers to help out in Boston Public Schools, either in classrooms, one-on-one, or in small groups. One-hour-a-week commitment. Info: 451-6145/www.bostonpartners.org.

Need Volunteers?  Nonprofit orgs can post listings for volunteer positions at the Mass. College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences web site, www.mcphs.edu. Look for “MCPHS In the Community” in the “About MCPHS” section.

FriendshipWorks, matches volunteers with frail elders and adults with disabilities in Greater Boston Visit for coffee, go for a walk, or help with shopping. Info: 482-1510/[email protected].

Road To Recovery, American Cancer Society needs local residents to drive cancer patients to and from treatment. Info: 800-227-2345/www.cancer.org.

Public Notices

The Problem Properties Task Force deals with student-related issues occurring Thurs.-Sat. between 11:45pm and 3:45am, report to 504-7003. For immediate issues at other times, call 911 or email [email protected].

BRA Board Meetings, broadcast live on Boston’s government access channel, Comcast 24/RCN 13, and available for streaming video at www.cityofboston.gov/cable/live.asp.

$5 Million Reward, for information leading directly to the return of 13 works of art stolen two decades ago from the Gardner Museum. Anonymous tips can be mailed to 280 The Fenway. Info: Anthony Amore, Director of Security: 278-5114.

Purchase Compost Bins and Kitchen Scrap Buckets, from the city at the Boston Building Materials Co-op, Mon.-Sat., 9am-3pm. Buckets $10, Bins $35. Discounts available while supplies last. Info: 635-4959.

To Request a Recycling Bin, or learn more about recycling, go to www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/recycling.

Brigham Green development documents, available at the Parker Hill Branch Library, 1479 Tremont St. Info: Rebecca Manos, 427-3820.

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