CW56 - Community Events

Banjo Extravaganza

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Join the National Heritage Museum as it brings you back to the roots of contemporary music in its annual “Banjo Extravaganza."
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Carnival of Dreams

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Bring out your inner child as you join the Room to Dream Foundation for their “Carnival of Dreams" to help bring peace and comfort to the lives of children and adolescents.
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Kick in 4 Kids 4 Mile Road Race & Health Walk

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Embark on a scenic course throughout Woburn to help promote youth health and well-being as the Boys and Girls Club of Woburn hosts “Kick in 4 Kids 4 Mile Road Race & Health Walk."
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Polynesian Dance & Music: Tahitian & Hawaiian Workshop

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Feel the heat of the Pacific as you dance your way through Springstep's “Polynesian Dance & Music: Tahitian & Hawaiian" workshop.
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Sensational India!

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Escape to India for the weekend with the Peabody Essex Museum as they host “Sensational India!" The festival will include traditional Indian yoga, storytelling, cooking demonstrations, and films.
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Spring Sing

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Sing along with Revels as they host a community gathering dedicated to the sweet sounds of spring in “Spring Sing!"
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3rd Annual Paws 4 A Cure Canine Cancer Walk

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Remember man's best friend at the 3rd Annual “Paws 4 A Cure Canine Cancer Walk," as you walk in the memory of a former pet or to help in the fight against canine cancer.
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Irish Hearts For Haiti

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Benefit the victims of Haiti's tragic earthquake by celebrating your health at the First Annual Benefit Dance For Haiti.
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Power Of The Purse

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Celebrate womanhood with The Women's Fund of Essex County's “Power of the Purse."
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ALMA's Annual Family Day

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Escape to Armenia for the afternoon as the Armenian Library and Museum of America hosts their annual “Family Day;" a celebration of culture and heritage that involves the entire family.
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The 24 Bowl

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Bowl the afternoon away at the Travis Roy Foundation's First Annual “The 24 Bowl".
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10th Annual Poetry & Chili Festival

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Add a little spice to your day as the Cotuit Center for the Arts hosts their 10th Annual Poetry & Chili Festival! Not only will you experience award winning poetry, but you will also have the chance to satisfy your appetite with some mouth-watering treats.
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A Taste of the South Shore

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Experience delectable cuisine from the South Shore's most popular restaurants by joining the South Shore YMCA's 14th Annual “A Taste of the South Shore".
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Minus 32 Million Words

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Experience the true account of one woman's struggle to leave her past behind in the Boston Center for the Art's presentation of “Minus 32 Million Words".
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2010 Teen Poetry Grand Slam Competition

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Roses are red, violets are blue, if you think you've got what it takes to be a poet, then this competition is for you!
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2nd Annual Fire of Life Silent and Live Auction

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Celebrate life and the opportunity to help others live by attending the 2nd Annual “Fire of Life" Silent and Live Auction held by Dare to Be Alive.
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Adaptive Technology Demonstration

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Join Perkins School for the Blind for an Adaptive Technology demonstration: “Using Your Computer When You Experience Vision Loss."
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The Artists with Disabilities Task Force Arts Festival

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Celebrate art with The Artists with Disabilities Task Force's “Open Studio and Arts Festival" and discover the different styles and techniques behind various art forms.
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Waltham House Casino Night

Release date: -0/3-/2010

Gamble for a cause at the first ever Casino Night to benefit The Home for Little Wanderers' Waltham House.
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10th Annual Martha's Vineyard Film Festival

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Kick back on a comfy couch as you help support independent film-making by attending the 10th Annual Martha's Vineyard Film Festival! With an entire weekend dedicated to films, there's sure to be a little something for everyone.
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36th Annual Daffodil Festival Weekend

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Don't miss your chance to witness the sight and smell of over three million daffodils lining streets, gardens, and shop windows as the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce holds their 36th Annual Daffodil Festival Weekend.
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B1 In The Fight Against MS

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Bingo your way to support the fight against multiple sclerosis by joining Do or Donate for a night of socializing, games and prizes while donating to fight MS.
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Bermuda Shorts and Knobby Knees

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Dig out your tank tops, sandals, and shades because the New Bedford Whaling Museum is preparing for warm weather as they host Bermuda Shorts and Knobby Knees.
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Boston By Foot: Mission Hill

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Join Boston by Foot, an education group, for a first-hand look at historic Mission Hill.
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Inspired Mosaics

Release date: -0/2-/2010

No need to use caution when you join the New Art Center for Inspired Mosaics; a creative demolition to produce art.
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Malden Public Library Wine Tasting and Chocolate Buffet

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Here's an excuse to skip your diet and indulge in some sweets with the Malden Public Library for their 8th Annual Friends of the Malden Public Library Wine Tasting and Chocolate Buffet.
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The Center for Women Enterprise Auction & Gala Benefit

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Join 7News Reporter Janet Wu as she hosts this year's Center for Women & Enterprise's Annual Auction and Gala Dinner. Guests will be treated to a 3-course dinner and a live auction, while socializing with friends, clients and supporters of CWE.
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Brewers Helping Neighbors

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Sample the rich diversity of local beer brewed locally in Massachusetts with United South End Settlements (USES).
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FACE Africa's First Annual Gala

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Join 7NEWS Reporter Michelle Relerford as she co-hosts FACE Africa's First Annual Gala,“A Clean Water Benefit," which will help promote clean water and sanitary living conditions in Liberia. The gala will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a three-course dinner and special program.
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Out of the Dark

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Experience the grace and emotion of dance with the presentation of Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre's Out of the Dark, a concert consisting of two ballets.
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Pitching in to Build a Hospice Home

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Help others receive treatment in comfort by attending “Pitching in to Build a Hospice Home," a dinner and auction spring gala hosted by Campus of Caring. All proceeds from the evening will go towards building a non-profit hospice home to be built on the South Shore.
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Spring in Bloom

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Trade your winter boots and heavy coats for flowers and flip-flops as the Museum of Fine Arts hosts the Spring in Bloom festival; a weekend of various events dedicated to all things spring.
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2nd Annual Revels Cook-Off

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Strap on your apron, put on your oven mitts and bring your appetite as you participate in the 2nd Annual Revels Cook-Off!
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Swing into Spring Big Band Dance

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Spend an evening shaking the winter blues away with the Brewster in Bloom Committee and the Brewster Chamber of Commerce as they host the Swing into Spring Big Band Dance!
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23rd Annual Beyond Shelter Gala

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Help people get back on their feet by getting on your feet and joining Friends of Boston's Homeless, Beyond Shelter Gala event.
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Heritage Craft Fair

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Join Heritage Chorale as they present their 37th Annual Heritage Craft Fair.
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The Run of the Charles Canoe & Kayak Race

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Join the Charles River Watershed Association for New England's largest canoe and kayak race, the 28th Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak.
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The Shakespeare Concerts

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Enjoy a night of acclaimed classical music with the Commonwealth Opera's presentation of The Shakespeare Concerts led by an internationally renowned music director, world class singers and musicians who will perform sets from the poetry and prose of William Shakespeare.
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31st Annual Snow Row

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Witness the ultimate test of endurance, while you board the Voyager III at Hull Lifesaving Museum's 31st Annual Snow Row! With the highlight of the day being a biathlon combining rowing and hill running, you'll be sure to leave the event feeling amazed.
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Bette Midler Tribute Fundraiser

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Join Riverside Theatre Works for a star tribute to theater and film icon Bette Midler!
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CRAFTBOSTON Spring Festival

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Whether you're interested in jewelry, paintings, or clothing, join CRAFTBOSTON for their annual spring show. Over 200 artists will come together for a three-day festival of one-o-f-a-kind handcrafted pieces that will be available for purchase and viewing.
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Kibbles and Skits

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Put your paws in the air and join the Carrie A. Seaman Animal Shelter as it hosts Kibbles and Skits; an annual variety show to raise money for the protection of animals in the Lower Cape area.
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Major League Pets Photo Day

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Get ready for opening day with a photo of your pet dressed in your favorite team's athletic gear!
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Spring Stirrings

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Spring is just around the corner and the South Shore Natural Science Center is celebrating its arrival with Spring Stirrings, a weekend of gardening and enjoying nature.
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Casino Night

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Play your favorite casino games to benefit Journey Forward's mission of bettering the lives of those with spinal cord injuries.
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“There's A Meeting Here Tonight!"

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Celebrate New England history with the Revels Repertory Company production of “There's a Meeting Here Tonight!"
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9th Annual Walk for Affordable Housing

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Take a leisurely stroll through Arlington Center, while you create awareness and raise funds for affordable and accessible by joining the Housing Corporation of Arlington for their 9th Annual Walk for Affordable Housing.
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Newburyport Literary Festival

Release date: -0/2-/2010

If you're in search of your next winter read, then the Newburyport Literary Festival is here to help!
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STRIDE Great Race

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Whether you know how to ski or not, the annual STRIDE Great Race offers an exciting and action packed day for everyone!
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April Fool's Wine, Beer & Food Festival

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Join Rehabilitative Resources as they celebrate their annual charity wine, beer and food festival.
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Behind the Quilts

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Join the Fuller Craft Museum for a unique opportunity to look “behind the seams" of quilts.
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Homes for Our Troops 4th Annual Gala

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Join Homes for Our Troops at their 4th Annual Gala to raise money for the construction of homes for injured servicemen and servicewomen.
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Rockport Music Jazz Performance

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Unwind with a night of jazz music by joining the Rockport Music for a performance by acclaimed singers and performers.
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"Becky Shaw"

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Blind dates can be nerve wrecking for everyone, but the Huntington Theatre Company will demonstrate just how bad a blind date can get in their production of “Becky Shaw."
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Ashmont Nursery School Benefit Auction

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Join the Ashmont Nursery School as they raise money to provide scholarships to families in financial need.
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Walk for Change

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Join community members, survivors, friends and families and participate in the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center's 5th Annual Walk for Change.
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African Rhythms- Dance and Music from Africa

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Please attend “African Rhythms- Dance and Music from Africa" to help raise funds for the construction of education facilities in this troubled area.
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Dash for a Difference

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Explore the excitement of the city, while you dash around Boston to make a difference and learn some fascinating facts along the way.
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Dishin' It Up for the Homeless

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Help Father Bill's & MainSpring fight homelessness in our community by attending their 15th Annual Dishin' It Up for the Homeless; an event benefitting the MainSpring House emergency shelter.
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Family at Any Age

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Show your love for family and music at “Family at Any Age," a concert hosted by Eden's Edge featuring a variety of talented musicians and fun for the entire family!
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Footloose on the Freedom Trail

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Celebrate Patriots' Day weekend by participating in Footloose on the Freedom Trail! Join Boston by Foot as it hosts an afternoon of history and exploration.
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Raising the Blues Benefit Concert

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Following the sold out success of their 2009 concert, Raising The Blues, Ltd. invites all to attend their 2010 Raising the Blues Benefit Concert.
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Israel Folkdance Festival

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Expect flying feet and flying horas at this year's Israel Folkdance Festival!
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Project Bread's 42nd Annual Walk for Hunger

Release date: -0/2-/2010

7NEWS invites you to participate in the nation's largest one-day fundraiser with Project Bread in their 42nd Annual Walk for Hunger. Proceeds from the walk will help to provide critical resources, food and nourishment to more than 554,000 people in Massachusetts that are suffering from hunger.
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St. Patrick's Day Concert

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Celebrate this St. Patrick's Day with a concert to benefit Donate Life Melrose.
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Taste of the South End

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Sample all the restaurants of the South End in one night! The AIDS Action Committee brings you an evening to enjoy the diverse dishes of more than 40 restaurants from Boston's South End.
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1st Annual Walkers for Knockers Fair!

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Show off your talent for craft making or browse the work of others as you participate in the New England Walkers for Knockers' First Annual Craft/Vendor Fair!
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3rd Annual Nambale Harambee

Release date: -0/2-/2010

The number of orphans suffering from the effects of AIDS in Kenya is well over a million, but this March you can do something to help. Please join One Village at a Time as it hosts its Third Annual Nambale Harambee to raise funds and awareness for these children and their community.
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Norwell Women's Club Fashion Show

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Put away your winter sweats and treat your inner fashionista to a glamorous night out at the Norwell Women's Club Annual Fashion Show 2010.
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A Cultural Fiesta to Fund the Arts!

Release date: -0/2-/2010

The Family Action Network and The Borggaard Beach Revitalization Committee present a Cultural Fiesta to help raise funds for the arts in Winchester and for the revitalization of Borggaard Beach
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Spring Into Gardening

Release date: -0/2-/2010

Calling all gardeners and want-to-be-gardeners! Join Bountiful Brookline for their “Spring into Gardening" event.
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Fitness for a Cure Gala To Benefit St. Jude

Release date: -0/1-/2010

Join St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for their event “Fitness for a Cure" and share the vision that “those who are strong in mind and body should give back to the sick and less fortunate."
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9th Annual South Shore Arthritis Walk

Release date: -0/1-/2010

Whether you're walking for yourself, a loved one, or simply to raise awareness, no step is too small in the fight against arthritis. Join the 9th Annual South Shore Arthritis Walk to raise money for research and treatment.
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Casino Royale

Release date: -0/1-/2010

Put on your best poker face, place a bet and test your luck, while you attend Casino Royale; a Las Vegas inspired event raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!
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Hollywood Comes to Boston

Release date: -0/1-/2010

Now is your chance to shine like a Hollywood star, while giving back to a good cause. Put on your finest black tie attire and join the Ellie Fund for its 14th Annual Oscar Night Boston Gala.
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Spend an Evening in the True West

Release date: -0/1-/2010

Turn off the television and let Cornerstone Performing Arts Center be your entertainment for the night!
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Spin for Hope

Release date: -0/1-/2010

Pedal your way to a cure! Please join Spin for Hope as you indoor cycle to help raise money for cancer research and awareness for the American Cancer Society.
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Walk to Defeat ALS

Release date: -0/1-/2010

Join 7NEWS reporter Jonathan Hall, the Leonard Florence Center for Living and ALS Association for their “Walk to Defeat ALS" and help make a difference in your community!
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Purses & Pearls

Release date: -0/1-/2010

Come dressed in your pearls and don't forget to bring your purse to a special tea party benefiting the Starlight Children's Foundation of New England.
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“The House is where the Heart is."

Release date: -0/1-/2010

Join the South Boston Neighborhood House in attending their annual benefit and auction, “The House is where the Heart is."
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Fisher House Boston

Release date: -1/1-/2009

Boston area families await opening of Fisher House Boston
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