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February 2012

Greetings!
February is for lovers...but it's not only a month to celebrate your special someone!  It's also a month to celebrate books, African-American history and more!  Read on to learn how to celebrate February in Egleston! 
 
And don't miss important information about meetings and events happening in your neighborhood! 
February is for...

African American History Lovers! 
Celebrate the rich history of African Americans in Boston this month!  There are a number of great events you won't want to miss! 
National Center for Afro American artists
Check out Discover Roxbury for great black history tours.  Visit the National Center for Afro-American Artists right in our neighborhood and take advantage of other great events happening in Boston!

 

Heart Lovers!
February is American Heart Month, to promote awareness about heart disease.  Be sure to stock up on healthy food at Plaza Meat Market, Star Fish (fresh fish!) or another local store.  Take a walk around Franklin Park or around the district.  Visit your local community health center for screenings!
 
Library Lovers...Books!
February is Library Lovers month!  Egleston Square residents, merchants and friends worked to save the Egleston Square library and we're SO glad they did!  Celebrate the library checking out the great programs they have, and of course, checking out some books...perhaps on African American history?! 
 
And Egleston Square Lovers...
Discover Roxbury is conducting a survey of the best "places and spaces in and around Roxbury for chance encounters and the good ol' fashioned date."  Take the survey here! (And be sure to vote for Egleston's great spots!).  
Moreno Mural
Don't forget to show your local merchants some LOVE this month!  Check out a listing of all the local businesses here!
Don't miss these important events happening in your neighborhood! 
 
 
MBTA Community Meeting
Wednesday February 1st 6-8pm
Hennigan Community Center 200 Heath St. JP
 
Come learn about the proposed fare increases and service cuts.  Share ideas and your thoughts at this open community meeting.  
Egleston Square Welcome Sign
  Egleston Parking and Traffic Meeting
Tuesday February 7th 7pm
Egleston YMCA, 3134 Washington St.
 
Come meet with your public officials and neighbors to share ideas about how to improve the public parking and traffic in Egleston. 
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State of the Neighborhood Forum
Thursday February 9th 6-9pm
English High School 144 McBride St. JP
 
Come share your experiences and ideas about how we can make sure all of us can live well in JP!
 Frida Kahlo Mural
 
Merchants' Meeting
Wednesday February 15th 9am
Egleston YMCA 3134 Washington St.
 
Come learn about how to grow your business, share ideas and learn about upcoming events!
 And Mark your calendar for the Hottest, Coolest Party of the Year!
 
Join us for our 5th Annual
Hot Jazz Cool Neigthborhood Fundraiser!

When: Wednesday April 25th 6-9pm
Where: Doyle's Cafe, 3484 Washington St., JP
What: A great night of jazz to support a great cause! Live music, silent auction, appetizers and more!
 
 
Tickets are only $10 in advance ($12 at the door)
 Buy your ticket today!  Click here! 
(Please note:  there is a $1.34 charge per ticket when purchasing online).
 
Tickets are also available for $10 at the Egleston Square Main Street office. 
Please call 617-522-7752 or email: eglestonsquare@gmail.com.
 
Thank you to our sponsors!
Thank you!
 
Our work is made possible thanks to our faithful sponsors,
Boston Main Streets and The City of Boston,
The Boston Main Streets Foundation,
John Hancock
and donors like YOU...

  

Thank you also to Contact Contact for this service!!   
See you in the Square! 

 

Sincerely,

Betsy Cowan
Egleston Square Main Street