As a whole, we tend to get stressed out around the holidays. This is a great time to take a moment and be thankful for the things we have, as so many others may not be so lucky. If you’re looking for a way to help out in your community, here are a few opportunities.
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Dearborn Academy Arts and Crafts Holiday Shop
Thursday, December 20th 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Dearborn Academy
575 Washington Street, Newton
Dearborn Academy’s young artisans offer a few pieces of their best work — from unique hand-crafted jewelry to sculpture — for sale to the general public. This year’s Winter Arts and Crafts Sale will feature fine wood, metal and jewelry-making pieces of various sizes and prices. Your purchase will support the growth of their special education services tostudents from across the Commonwealth. For more information, click here.
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Calling All Crows’ 11th Annual Benefit Weekend Service Project
Saturday, December 22nd 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Paradise Rock Club
967 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
Join Chadwick Stokes and Calling All Crows for their 11th Annual Benefit Weekend Pre-Show Service Project! They will re-visit some of their favorite campaigns from the last 10 years and have a series of service and activism stations, all in support of women and girls here in Boston and around the world. For more information, click here.
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Holiday Happy Hour + Toy & Toiletry Drive
Thursday, December 20th 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fort Hill Bar and Grill
2805 Washington St, Boston
Mix and mingle with professional women from around the city as Queens Company, a network for women of color actively seeking to advancetheir lifestyles, collects toys and toiletries to support low-income familiesof color. The night will be filled with board games, music, networking, andmore – all for a good cause! For more information, click here.
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The Barking Crab presents Jingle & Mingle
Wednesday, December 19th 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Barking Crab
88 Sleeper St, Boston
The Barking Crab presents the second annual Jingle & Mingle event! Try out their ice luge, check out some seasonal ice sculptures, snap a picture with Santa and enjoyeven more fun holiday surprises! All proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester through the Rodman Ride for Kids and be eligible for up to a 3% match! For more information, click here.
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HNBA Region I & LCLD Happy Hour Toy Drive
Thursday, December 20th 4:00 PM – 7:00
MG+M
125 High Street, Boston
Join the Hispanic National Bar Association – Region I for their Happy Hour and Toy Drive and bring a new, unwrapped toy or game. Your donation will benefit Inquilinos Boricuas En Accion, a non-profit community development organization that provides residency and supportive programming to low-income families in Boston.For more information, click here.