Community News & Events: November 22, 2022

NEW- Support the Boys and Girls Club and Win $2,000
Jess Ahern, teacher at the Chittick, is running the Boston Marathon to support the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester. Please consider buying a $40 raffle ticket for a chance to win a $2,000 shopping spree to Nordstrom!

“Working 9 to 5” Book Talk
You’re invited to Harvard Book Store to talk about the new book, “Working 9 to 5: A women’s movement, a labor union, and the iconic movie”. There will be a Dignity@Work contest (like the Bad Boss contests back then) – and you could win a free book.  Come to greet some of the original 9 to 5’ers, and to honor our history and our legacy in this time of surging labor activism. RSVP to Ellen Cassedy!

NEW- MFA Field Trip Focus Group
MFA is introducing a new thematic tour centered on Community and Identity through which students will delve into what art reveals about beliefs and practices across time and cultures, bring their identities and experiences to the foreground, and make connections to their everyday lives. You’re invited to attend a Zoom focus group about in-person field trips on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 4-5 pm. It is a pleasure to send a $20 gift card or MFA publication to participants. To RSVP, please email swalter@mfa.org. If you can’t make this date but want to give your input about field trips, please let us know!

NEW- Fundraiser for Student with Cancer 
Deena Thomas, 2nd grade student at Lee Academy Pilot School, is in her second recurrence of cancer. Her family is doing everything they can to keep spirits high, so as a school, the Lee is looking anything they can to support Deena and her family. There will be a benefit at Chez Vous skating rink to give support and to bring awareness to childhood cancer December 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a kid-encouraged venue, so the whole family is invited! Chez Vous will be donating half of all admissions sold to Deena’s family and the school will be hosting an auction. If you would like to donate to the event and family, you can Venmo @Deenas-superhero-benefit. See flyer for more information about the event. Contact Giovanna Tovar with questions.