Jeffrey Sánchez http://www.jeffreysanchez.org Striving for healthier communities Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:59:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Walking Away from Chronic Disease in Mission Hill http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/walking-away-from-chronic-disease-in-mission-hill/ http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/walking-away-from-chronic-disease-in-mission-hill/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:10:06 +0000 jeffrey4 http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/?p=925

]]> http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/walking-away-from-chronic-disease-in-mission-hill/feed/ 0 Representative Sanchez Hosts 1st Annual Children’s Book Drive Feb 28, 2012 to April 15, 2012 http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/representative-sanchezhosts-1st-annual-childrens-book-drive/ http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/representative-sanchezhosts-1st-annual-childrens-book-drive/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:46:51 +0000 jeffrey4 http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/?p=920 Continue reading →]]> Beginning February 28, 2012 and culminating April 15, 2012, Representative Sanchez urges all community members to donate new or gently used age-appropriate books to local elementary schools in Jamaica Plain and Mission Hill.

The following educational institutions will serve as beneficiaries of this initiative. They are as follows:

James W. Hennigan Elementary School
West Zone Early Learning Center
200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

John F. Kennedy Elementary School
7 Bolster Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Joseph P. Manning
130 Loaders Lane
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Curley K-8 School
40 Pershing Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Mission Grammar School
94 Saint Alphonsus Street
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School
40 Smith Street
Roxbury Crossing , MA 02120

]]> http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/representative-sanchezhosts-1st-annual-childrens-book-drive/feed/ 0 Art Show March 14, 4:30-6:30 MA State House http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/art-show-march-14-430-630-ma-state-house/ http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/art-show-march-14-430-630-ma-state-house/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:04:40 +0000 jeffrey4 http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/?p=908 Please join State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez on Wednesday March 14 from 4:30-6:30pm for an art reception to honor local artist Ted Cormier.
This event will take place in room 130 of the Massachusetts State House.
All are welcome to attend.

]]> http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/art-show-march-14-430-630-ma-state-house/feed/ 0 State of the Neighborhood Forum in Jamaica Plain http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/state-of-the-neighborhood-forum-in-jamaica-plain/ http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/state-of-the-neighborhood-forum-in-jamaica-plain/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:51:17 +0000 jeffrey4 http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/?p=899 Continue reading →]]> Second Annual State of Our Neighborhood Forum in Jamaica Plain
Please join:
∗ Representatives Jeffrey Sanchez and Liz Malia
∗ Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz
∗ City Councilors Felix Arroyo and Matt O’Malley
∗ Moderator David Baron of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council

To discuss jobs, local business, public safety, local food, affordable housing, urban agriculture, transportation, poverty, schools, health, immigration, parks, climate change and many other topics that are relevant to Jamaica Plain.
There will be a panel discussion followed by conversations in small groups on the topic of your choice!

Thursday Feb 9th 2012 6pm-9pm
English High School
144 McBride Street, Boston, MA 02130
www.JPtransition.org
Habrá Traducción al Español!

]]> http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/state-of-the-neighborhood-forum-in-jamaica-plain/feed/ 0 Applications for Hopeline Summer Jobs Available Feb 1 http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/applications-for-hopeline-summer-jobs-available-feb-1/ http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/applications-for-hopeline-summer-jobs-available-feb-1/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:39:40 +0000 jeffrey4 http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/?p=893 Continue reading →]]> APPLY FOR A SUMMER JOB!
To Be Eligible for the BYF Summer Employment Program, You:
• Must Turn 15 Years Old – On or Before July 8, 2012
• Cannot Turn 18 Years Old – On or Before August 17, 2012
• Must be a Full-Time Resident of the City of Boston
• Must be Legally Permitted to Work in Massachusetts & The United States
The HOPELINE is the ONLY Way to APPLY for a Job with the Boston Youth Fund!
*APPLYING with the HOPELINE Does Not Guarantee a Summer Job!*
To Check Out the List of Potential Work Sites & To Obtain the HOPELINE Information in
Other Languages, Please Visit Our Website: www.bostonyouthzone.com/byf
There are Two (2) Ways to APPLY with the HOPELINE!
1. APPLY Online via the Boston Youth Fund Website!
www.bostonyouthzone.com/byf
• Application Open 24 Hours a Day!
• OPENS: Wednesday 02/01/12 @ 10:00AM
• CLOSES: Friday 03/02/12 @ 11:59PM
2. APPLY by Phone!
(617) 635-HOPE (4673)
• Tuesday 02/21/12 from 10:00AM – 2:00PM
• Wednesday 02/22/12 from 10:00AM – 2:00PM
• Thursday 02/23/12 from 10:00AM – 2:00PM
*TEENS MUST APPLY THEMSELVES – PARENTS & OTHER ADULTS NOT PERMITTED TO APPLY FOR A TEEN*
For Up to the Minute Information from the Boston Youth Fund, Please:
Follow Us on Twitter: @BostonyouthFund
Like Our Facebook Page: Mayors Youth Boston
If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact the Boston Youth Fund at (617) 635-4202

]]> http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/applications-for-hopeline-summer-jobs-available-feb-1/feed/ 0 Book & Bake Sale at the Parker Hill Branch Library http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/book-bake-sale-at-the-parker-hill-branch-library/ http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/book-bake-sale-at-the-parker-hill-branch-library/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:10:57 +0000 jeffrey4 http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/?p=885 Continue reading →]]> Book & Bake Sale!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Arrive early for best selections…books make great gifts!

Special sale: Children’s books 4/$1.00

Sample homemade treats from Mission Hill’s best bakers!

Parker Hill Branch Library
1497 Tremont Street
(Mission Hill)
617-427-3820

MBTA routes
66 bus to Mission Church
39 bus to Brigham Circle
Orange Line to Roxbury Crossing

]]> http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/book-bake-sale-at-the-parker-hill-branch-library/feed/ 0 Flu Clinic at the Mission Main Community Room-Nov 3 1:30-4:30pm http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/flu-clinic-at-the-mission-main-community-room-nov-3-130-430pm/ http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/flu-clinic-at-the-mission-main-community-room-nov-3-130-430pm/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:09:47 +0000 jeffrey4 http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/?p=871 Continue reading →]]> Representative Sánchez, CVS Pharmacy, and Mission Main Tenant Task Force will be sponsoring a flu shot clinic on November 3rd, 1:30-4:30pm at the Mission Main Community Room at 41 Smith Street.

Flu shots are free with Medicare and Medicaid and most health insurers.
Please bring your insurance card with you.

]]> http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/flu-clinic-at-the-mission-main-community-room-nov-3-130-430pm/feed/ 0 Tree Planting in Roslindale http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/tree-planting-in-roslindale/ http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/tree-planting-in-roslindale/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:59:46 +0000 jeffrey4 http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/?p=867 Continue reading →]]> Help plant trees at the at the Roslindale MBTA Station with GreeningRozzie

Saturday,
October 29, 2011 – 9:30am

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

If you have them, bring: Shovel, work gloves, garden rake

Call Amy at 978-201-1291 for more information

Volunteer – Get a little exercise – Be active – Help the planet

]]> http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/tree-planting-in-roslindale/feed/ 0 Mission Hill Youth Collaborative Presents an Info Session about High School http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/mission-hill-youth-collaborative-presents-an-info-session-about-high-school/ http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/mission-hill-youth-collaborative-presents-an-info-session-about-high-school/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:40:01 +0000 jeffrey4 http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/?p=861 Continue reading →]]> Do you have questions about high school?
Mission Hill Youth Collaborative will be hosting an information session about the High School Application Process.
Thursday November 3, 6-7:30pm at the Tobin Community Center.

Childcare will be provided and dinner will be served.

Please RSVP:
Missionhillyouthcollaborative@gmail.com or call 617-445-6000
In person ABCD Front Desk 714 Parker Street Roxbury,MA 02120

]]> http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/mission-hill-youth-collaborative-presents-an-info-session-about-high-school/feed/ 0 Mission Hill Artists Collective Call for Art http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/mission-hill-artists-collective-call-for-art/ http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/mission-hill-artists-collective-call-for-art/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:23:12 +0000 jeffrey4 http://www.jeffreysanchez.org/?p=856 Continue reading →]]> Open House at the Parker Hill Branch Library

The Friends of the Parker Hill Branch Library wish to showcase the art of Mission Hill residents and students and provide a space for the community to view their work. Having artwork in the library enhances the library’s space for staff and patrons and helps to promote the art, artists, and library.
They invite Mission Hill artists to submit two-dimensional artwork for consideration for the Open House at the Parker Hill Branch Library on Thursday, November 10. From those submissions the Mission Hill Artists Collective will approve the art work to display.

SELECTION PROCESS
 Participants must reside in Mission Hill.
 Artwork must be two-dimensional.
REQUIREMENTS (requirements for consideration due by Monday, October 10, 2011)
 Photos of the work to be submitted (limit = 2).
 Description of the work submitted.
 Resume or brief description of your art experience.
 Contact info: name, address, phone number and email.
 Email document in PDF format.
EMAIL COMPLETED REQUIREMENTS TO:
 Friends of Parker Hill Branch Library, ParkerHillLibrary@gmail.com

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