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  • Secretary Kerry’s Statement on Peter Theo Curtis

    Washington, D.C., August 24, 2014, — Particularly after a week marked by unspeakable tragedy, we are all relieved and grateful knowing that Theo Curtis is coming home after so much time held in the clutches of Jabhat Al-Nusrah.

    Peter Theo Curtis is a Boston based writer with a Ph.D. from UMass Amherst (CNN).
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  • U.S. Ready to Help China in Quake Relief

    August 4, 2014, — The White House on Sunday offered condolences over loss of lives in China’s southwestern province of Yunnan, where a strong earthquake befell earlier in the day, saying the United States was ready to help.
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  • Celebrating 50 Years of Job Corps

    By Portia Wu

    July 29, 2014, Washington, DC, — Fifty years ago this summer, President Lyndon B. Johnson launched a series of programs aimed at restoring our nation’s fundamental promise of equality and opportunity. The July 1964 Civil Rights Act, and the Economic Opportunity Act, signed on Aug. 20 of that year, were twin pillars of the “War on Poverty” – both committed to extending the American Dream to those who had been unjustly excluded.
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  • New Bostonians Office July 25, 2014 Announcements

    July 25, 2014 Announcements

    Dear Friends and Colleagues,
    Enclosed are this week announcements for your sharing with your networks. Please forward any of your announcements to mayra.canetti@boston.gov and we will be happy to post them on.

    All the best,

    Alejandra St. Guillen

    New Bostonians Fellowship A new initiative to select and dedicate a staff member to expand and promote successful welcoming and empowering initiatives within Boston's municipal and residential communities. Applications for the fellowship are now being accepted until August 11. Flyer: http://bit.ly/1yimCvI  

      Mayor's Office of New Bostonians Free Immigration Advice at Boston City Hall August 6 & 20 September 3 & 17 October 1 & 15 November 5 & 19 December 3 & 17 Flyer: http://bit.ly/1qe0Fuh Boston City Hall Room 804 12:00 Noon -2:00 PM For more information contact the: Mayor's Office of New Bostonians 617.635.2980 AND Upcoming Immigration Clinics in the Neighborhoods: Dorchester and Jamaica Plain Here are the Flyers:   http://bit.ly/1njSQVd http://bit.ly/1p2LF1P http://bit.ly/1njVhXO http://bit.ly/1p2MGap
      Out of the Park LAST CHANCE THIS SUMMER! Sunday, July 27 Boston Common at 1:40 pm Corner of Charles and Beacon Streets EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT THIS FREE EVENT FEATURING Free Carousel Rides Red Sox mascot Wally The Red Sox DJ TJ Connelly Hot Tamales Brass Band Live announcer Special guests ACTIVITIES Live viewing of the game Caricaturists Balloon Artists Face Painters Giveaways Refreshments Celebrate America’s pastime as we bring the excitement of Fenway to a park near you. Bring a blanket to watch the game on the big screen and cheer on the Red Sox! Flyer: http://bit.ly/1pT2RWo QUESTIONS? PLEASE CALL HIGHLAND STREET FOUNDATION AT 617-969-8900 OR VISIT WWW.HIGHLANDSTREET.ORG/OOTP For more information, call 617-635-3510
      The Greater Boston Citizenship Initiative & the Mayor's Office of New Bostonians present: Citizenship Day in Boston Citizenship Free Workshop Saturday, September 20, 2014 For registration and more information call, 617.694.5949 Flyer: http://bit.ly/1z2fdkD  http://bit.ly/1pT43ZS (Cape Verdean)  http://bit.ly/1pT4X8R (Spanish)
        Next Wednesday: Second Meeting to Support Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Massachusetts Join the MIRA Coalition and the Chelsea Collaborative for a follow up meeting with service providers and advocates on Wednesday, July 30. At this meeting, we will learn from service providers about the support already in place for each child that comes to MA, hear details about the Governor's plan to host over 1000 children and activate our support plan in the 9 fields described at the form that we would like for you to fill out. We will also be collecting any donations of goods that you might have, to later give them out to children and families affected across MA and at a Welcoming Party scheduled for mid August organized by friends of the Collaborative. In order to RSVP and to be more effective and efficient in providing the support needed by immigrant families: PLEASE THOROUGHLY FILL OUT THIS FORM BY MONDAY Second meeting to support unaccompanied migrant children in Massachusetts. Community based organizations, legal service providers, refugee resettlement agencies, immigrant advocacy organizations, Central American consulates, and other organizational stakeholders Wednesday, July 30, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Chelsea High School, 299 Everett Ave, Chelsea, MA. Free parking available underneath the bridge on Carter Street.       For more info, contact Cristina Aguilera (caguilera@miracoalition.org) 617-350-5480 ext. 206 *THANK YOU FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE REPONSE: ADL, Catholic Charities, Catholic Schools Foundation, CCCM, Centro Latino, Chelsea Collaborative, Chelsea Government, Chelsea MGH, Children's Law Center, CPS, EBECC, EBNHC, GBLS, Harborcov, International Institute of Boston, Jobs with Justice, LGBTQ Youth Commission, BPHC UMASS, Lutheran Social Services, MA Commission on LGBTQ, Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians, MGH Chelsea Pediatrics, MIRA Coalition, Mott Chelsea, Phoenix Charter Academy, Physicians for Healthy Families, RCAM, REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, Refugee Immigration Ministries, ROCA, St. Luke's Chelsea, TND and several private attorneys and members of the press.
      Semana Cultural y Festival Dominicano de Boston 2014 INVITA A Celebrar el Día de la Mujer del  Festival Dominicano Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes 45 Brookside Avenue Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Agosto 14, 2014 Inf: Belkis Pepin – Coordinadora, Julia Guerrero – Miembro Comisión Teléfono: 617-839-4005 / 617-938-888 “Una Mujer es la luz en el Sendero, la virtud que crece con las rosas, es el cariño entregado sincero, es un mar con manos hermosas y llenas de Amor” Flyer: http://bit.ly/1pT1F5q
          Atardecer Borincano July 25, 2014 6:00 - 8:00 PM Puerto Rican Veterans Monument Square Washington Street Corner of West Dedham South End, Boston Flyer: http://bit.ly/1y42Cgj Music, Poetry, Bring your chair For more information contact: Carmen Colombani at 617-680-9885 www.prvmsa.org
      New ESOL conversation group at the East Boston Branch Library Starting August 7, the East Boston Branch Library is going to have a new ESOL conversation group on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:45.  Our Monday evening group will continue as well.  Attached is a flyer for anyone who wants to post it. Flyer: http://bit.ly/1pT0NOe Contact: Julia Blake Programs & Community Outreach Librarian East Boston Branch Boston Public Library 365 Bremen Street Boston, MA 02128 617-569-0271 jblake@bpl.org
      Job Training Opportunities Mattapan/ Greater Boston Technology Learning Center, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  Mattapan/ Greater Boston Technology Learning  Center, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies,  admission policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. IT Specialist Program: Combines both Computer Systems Specialist (CompTIA A+) and Computer Network Specialist (CompTIA Network+) classes, also includes intro to Project Management and A+ and Network+ exam prep.  Students meet once a week for 16 weeks for lecture ad hands-on practice. Evening Class Begins:  Mon., Aug. 4, 2014 from 5:30pm to 9pm. Registration Fee: $250 Lab Fee: $70 CompTIA A+/ Computer Systems Specialist: Learn how to design and build computer systems, and how to troubleshoot and repair PCs, laptops and tablets.  Includes A+ exam prep.  Students meet once a week for 16 weeks for lecture and hands-on practice. Evening Class Begins:  Mon., Aug. 4, 2014 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Registration Fee: $200 Lab Fee:  $35 Security+ (Online Only):  This course covers organizational security and compliance, disaster recovery, cryptography and encryption basics, public key infrastructure, identity management, network security, threats, vulnerability and Security+ exam prep. Registration Fee:  $150 $50 for Books and Materials Project Management - (Online Only):  This course prepares students to become Project Management professionals.  Students learn project initiation (business case, feasibility studies, project office and team building), project planning (project plan, resource plan, financial plan, Work Breakdown Structure), risk management, quality control, and project execution.  Includes PMP exam prep. Registration Fee:  $200 $50 for Books and Materials Mattapan/ Greater Boston Technology Learning Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity. 24 Regis Road, Mattapan, MA (617) 298-0357 www.mattapantech.org Contact: Rev. Jacques Dady Jean, MS, M Div Mattapan Technology Learning Center 24 Regis Rd Mattapan, MA 02126 Flyer: http://bit.ly/1pT28ES
      Raise Up MA has secured a spont on the November 4th ballot for earned sick time. You are cordially invited to attend the Raise Up MA Convention, scheduled for Saturday July 26 where strategies to win the campaign will be discussed. The Convention will include: A training on our campaign message & responding to attacks Voter targeting and turnout strategy for November 4th Training breakouts on organizing, including canvassing, phone banking, and voter registration Digital training on Facebook and Twitter, and Data Training on the VAN database. To participate, please RSVP here To participate, please  RSVP here RAISE UP MA CONFERENCE Saturday July 26, 12pm-5pm SEIU 1199, 150 Mt. Vernon Street, 2nd Floor
                  Gubernatorial Candidates' Forum on issues affecting immigrant Communities in Massachusetts Wed. August 13, 2014, 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Bunker Hill Community College RSVP HERE! For more information contact: Estefanía Peña, Legal Intern epena@miracoalition.org, 617-350-5480, ext. 220
    JVS Recruiting Students for September Adult Diploma Program Do your students need high school diplomas? JVS’s Adult Diploma Program is recruiting students for the fall semester. Classes start September 9. One-hour information sessions 1 PM July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, and 26 29 Winter Street, Boston, 5th Floor Graduates receive a Boston Public School high school diploma. College and career coaching is included. Facts: -          Daytime classes (9-11:30, 12:30-3) -          Downtown Location -          Schedules to suit students’ availability -          Free -          High ABE and Levels 5 or 6 ESOL students are appropriate Requirements: -          No residency requirement -          Age 20 and older -          No diploma from home country -          No GED or high school diploma from the US. Potential students are assessed, interviewed, and if appropriate, accepted. For more information contact Kellie at 617-399-3208 or email her at KHines@jvs-boston.org Contact: Barbara Garner JVS Manager, Education 29 Winter Street, 5th Floor Boston, MA 02108 (617) 399 - 3330 (617) 423-8711 BGarner@jvs-boston.org Web:       http://www.jvs-boston.org  
      Level 4 ESOL Teacher The ABCD South Side Head Start Adult ESOL Program in Roslindale is looking for an experienced teacher for our level 4 class. Hours are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4 to 9pm. Class hours are Monday and Wednesday, 6 to 9pm. The additional 4 hours/week are for class prep, planning, curriculum development, staff meetings, and paperwork. Position begins week of August 25, 2014. Compensation rate is 20.07/hour plus holidays and paid time off. Experience with curriculum development and teaching in a DESE-funded program is preferred. Applicants should email resumes and cover letters to: Lisa Garrone Program Coordinator ABCD South Side Head Start Adult ESOL Program 19 Corinth Street Roslindale, MA  02131 lisa.garrone@bostonabcd.org
    Commonwealth Employment Opportunities The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) is a national leader in education, dedicated to supporting the Commonwealth’s students and educators.  We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates to join our diverse workforce.  Attached is a list of employment opportunities currently available at ESE and posted on the Human Resources Division’s  Commonwealth Employment Opportunities (CEO) website. For more detailed information and application instructions, please refer to the attached  Job Opportunities List or visit our Job Opportunities page on ESE’s official ttp://www.doe.mass.edu/ website. You are invited to apply for any position(s) for which you possess the expertise and interest. If you know of qualified individuals who may have an interest in our positions, please feel free to forward this email or direct them to our website. Please do not hesitate to contact Dawn DeRoche or any other HR staff member if you have questions. Contact: Dawn DeRoche Program Coordinator Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Human Resources 75 Pleasant Street Malden, MA  02148 Ph:  781-338-6101 Fx:  781-338-3387 Flyer: http://bit.ly/1rE1spP
    This September the U.S. Census Bureau will start recruiting in different counties within Massachusetts for the American Housing Survey, which is conducted by the US Census Bureau and sponsored by HUD. This is a temporary survey that will be conducted in 2015. Your assistance spreading the word about these job opportunities will be much appreciated. Below and attached are more information about how to apply for these temporary jobs. We will be recruiting in the following counties: Barnstable, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk   . All candidates must use the email address New.York.Recruit@Census.gov to apply and ask questions about these jobs. US CENSUS BUREAU HIRING TEMPORARY INTERVIEWERS The US Census Bureau has temporary openings for interviewers in your area on the American Housing Survey Requirements: *Valid Driver’s License, Reliable Working Vehicle & Telephone needed *Day, Evening & Weekend Work required *Must be a US Citizen and at least 18 years old *Training & work to start early 2015 Hourly Salary plus Mileage Reimbursement Part-time and Flexible Hours Over 10+ field positions available! EMAIL NOW to register for a test this fall: New.York.Recruit@Census.gov AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER the Bureau of the Census does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, or any non-disqualifying physical handicap. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. For more information, visit: www.census.gov/regions/new_york/www/jobs/

  • Boston Enlists Goats to Fight Invasive Plants

    Boston, July 23, 2014, — The City of Boston is enlisting the aid of some skilled four-legged helpers in order to combat poison ivy, buckthorn, Japanese knotweed, and other invasive plant species growing on Boston Parks and Recreation Department property. The Parks Department has teamed up with the Southwest Boston Community Development Corporation (SWBCDC) and The Goatscaping Company of Duxbury and Plymouth to host a small group of goats at the West Street Urban Wild in Hyde Park as a sustainable approach to landscape management.
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  • National Weather Service Issues Tornado Warning for Eastern MA

    Boston, July 7, 2014, — The National Weather Service has issued the following warnings for tornato in metro Boston area. People in the areas covered by these warnings should avoid travel and take shelter during the warning periods.

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  • Speech by President Obama at 70th Anniversary of D-Day

    Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
    Omaha Beach
    Normandy, France

    11:16 A.M. CET

    PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Hollande; to the people of France; friends; the family; our veterans:

    If prayer were made of sound, the skies over England that night would have deafened the world.
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    Mr. Arthur Wong, a D-Day veteran, lives in Boston Chinatown (photo by David Li).
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  • The 50th Class of U.S. Presidential Scholars to Be Honored on June 22

    Washington, D.C., –U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the 50th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 141 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics or the arts.

    “The extraordinary young men and women being honored for the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Scholars have excelled in their educational, artistic and civic pursuits. They show all of us that when students challenge themselves and commit themselves to excellence, the results can be astounding. These scholars will help move our country forward and will have a lasting impact on their families, communities, and on our society. They represent the potential of all young citizens to lift up America.”

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    Houston’s Patrick Pan is a talented pianist and violinist, and will study at Harvard University this Fall (file photo).
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  • Chinese American Woman Sues Chicago Police

    June 3, 2014, — In a July 2013 incident, Chinese American Jessica Klyzek suffered bruises on her face, wrist and arms when she struggled with two Chicago police officers in her store. Police were raiding the Copper Tan and Spa on North Milwaukee on suspicion of prostitution. But the manager Jessica Klyzek screamed and cursed at them that she had done nothing wrong. Her attorney Torreya Hamilton says one cop hit her in the head, and Ms. Klyzek has filed lawsuit against Chicago PD seeking unspecified damages.
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  • China Bans Windows 8 for New Government PCs

    Beijing, May 28, 2014, (ecns.cn) — With Windows 8 now banned from being installed on Chinese government computers, domestic operating system (OS) developers are itching for a niche in the world’s biggest PC market.
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    Tiananmen Square, Beijing China(file photo).
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