波士頓紅襪隊簽下首名西藏球員強巴仁增

         (Boston Orange) 中國人民網7月13日報導，波士頓紅襪隊首次簽下西藏球手。16歲的西藏青少年強巴仁增(Justin Qianbarenzeng)在南京東山外語學校的棒球大聯盟發展中心，和紅襪隊簽下合約。

         7月14日，中國人民日報英文版也報導了這一消息，指出這是西藏自治區首次有球員簽約加盟職業網球隊。

         中國人民網指出，強巴仁增是棒球大聯盟發展中心培養出來，簽約美國職棒的最年輕球手，也是繼許桂源，宮海之後的第三人。

         強巴仁增是2001年出生於西藏自治區墨竹工卡縣一工薪家庭。2007年11月加入北京大成學校棒球隊，才開始隨李偉教練學棒球，2011年他就獲得青少年棒球聯賽鑽石杯最佳投手獎。2015年9月，他考入棒球大聯盟南京發展中心，在多場比賽中表現優異，去年8月還獲得參加中國國家青年棒球隊集訓營資格。2016年12月，他還參加TF Boys，薛之謙，李小璐等人主演的中國首部棒球青春偶像劇”我們的少年時代”的演出。

         棒球大聯盟(MLB)的中國區市場行銷總經理王鵬指出，美國棒球大聯盟從2007年正式進入中國，青少年棒球發展項目也已深入100多所小學，在無錫，常州，南京都設有發展中心。

波士頓紅襪隊今年6月才新簽了5名球手。業餘球探(Amateur Scouting)副董事長 Mike Rikard在7月7日時對外宣佈新鉛球手名單，包括從奧勒岡大學選出來的右投手Jake Thompson，以及也是右投手的Aaron Perry，Andrew Carber，外野手David Durden，Tyler Dearden。這些球手將向灣岸紅襪聯盟報到(Gulf Coast League Red Sox)。

紅襪隊表示，在2017年6月挑選的40名球員中，有32人簽了合約，包括球隊首選前14名，以及22名排名最前的21人。

BCNC Names New Board President Recognizes Selina Chow

BCNC Names New Board President

Recognizes Selina Chow

 

From left Giles Li, Joanna Chow, Selina Chow. (Photo by Ethiopiah Al-Mahdi)

BOSTON, June 28, 2017 – Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) welcomed new Board President, Eugene Mahr 馬以正, at its annual meeting held at the Pao Arts Center. Eugene is the Director of Development, Asia at Boston University and he has served on BCNC’s Board for nine years. Karen Wong, 黃曼紅, Chief Operating Officer of marlo marketing also joined the Board of Directors.

Outgoing Board President, Selina Chow 鍾潔姿, was recognized for her 10 years of dedicated service to BCNC and the community. Joanna Chow, daughter of Selina Chow and a volunteer of BCNC, paid tribute to her mother: "I know it means a lot to my mom to come from a lineage of people, who stood for something bigger than themselves and would do anything for their communities of friends, family, and even perfect strangers,” she said. “BCNC and organizations like it, and the vast community of people who support Chinatown, give people a springboard to their futures and the impacts are lasting in the lives people are able to lead and in the memories of the people they've helped." During her tenure, Selina has brought many friends and networks to BCNC. She was instrumental in increasing the annual banquet revenue by five times in 10 years, opening a new site in Quincy and launching the Pao Arts Center. Selina will stay on the Board as Vice President.

At The annual meeting many staff members were recognized, including Fred Bennet, Assistant Director of the Adult Education Program, who has dedicated 20 years of service to BCNC.

Retired engineer, John Lape, received an award in recognition of his 13 years of volunteer service as a tutor for adult English students. "One of the most rewarding parts of volunteering at BCNC is to see the students become more comfortable and to be able to express themselves in English, to be able to go out and find a job," said John. "One of my students took the test to become a translator in hospitals, and she passed, and she has a job working at the hospital now. That’s a reward for me."

劉曉波7/13辭世 波士頓有悼念活動

波士頓民眾在華埠天安門紀念碑前悼劉曉波。
(羅四鴒提供)

波士頓地區支持劉曉波者，7月13日晚自發聚會，在波士頓林肯街130號聚集，哀悼劉曉波辭世，並轉往華埠公園旁的天安門紀念碑前設靈堂鞠躬致意。
由於籌備匆促，出席人數不多，但誠意十足。

以下為發起悼念通知:

北京时间7月13日五点三十五分，刘晓波先生在沈阳去世，享年61岁。

塞上秋风悲战马，神州落日泣哀鸿。 几时痛饮黄龙酒，横揽江流一奠公。

今晚（7月13日）波士顿華人将自发为刘晓波先生举行悼念会。

时间：7月13日晚6:30-7:30

地点：130 lincoln st，Boston，USA （中国城喜临门对面）

安排：6:30-6:35 默哀

            6:35-7:05请前来悼念的人选读一段刘晓波的文字，或是自由表达对刘晓波先生的悼念。

           7:05-7:15 到波士顿天安门大屠杀纪念碑前敬献花篮

           7:15-7:30 参观刘晓波留美期间读过的书，自由交谈.

自由劉曉波工作組7月13日發表的訃告全文如下:

中國民主轉型運動的先驅劉曉波先生，於公元二零一七年七月十三日，因肝癌被延誤治療而逝世於中國瀋陽，享年六十一歲。劉曉波先生在過去三十餘年中，積極致力於中國的民主轉型事務，為中國人的民主、自由與人權事業，宵衣旰食嘔心瀝血，並因此四度繫獄累計長達十五年。他是當代中國自由與人權運動的代言人，是一座標誌著中國人為自由而不懈奮鬥的豐碑。

劉曉波先生一九五五年十二月廿八日生於中國長春。一九七七年入吉林大學中文系，一九八二年入北京師範大學中文系，一九八八年獲文藝學博士並留校任教，係當代中國第一個文藝學博士。一九八九年，劉曉波參與六四民主運動，被捕入獄，一九九一年一月出獄。一九九五年五月，因起草《六四六週年呼籲書》再次被捕，一九九六年二月獲釋。一九九六年十月，因起草《雙十宣言》三度被捕，一九九九年十月獲釋。入獄間隙在北京從事政論寫作。直至二零零八年十二月因《零八憲章》四度繫獄，被判刑十一年，並在獄中榮膺二零一零年諾貝爾和平獎。

劉曉波先生是一九八零年代中國思想啟蒙運動的先行者。博士在讀期間，劉曉波多次發表文章及公眾演講，從文學進入文化、思想領域，進而至哲學領域。《選擇的對話》、《形而上學的迷霧》等著作，不斷闡發其最徹底的自由思想與對普世價值的追求。其博士論文《審美與人的自由》，使得我們對於自由的理解深入到哲學層次，從而徹底否定共產意識形態及其統治。他在一九八零年代提出政治民主化、經濟自由化，文化多元化的主張，遠超八十年代的思想啟蒙的高度。

劉曉波先生是六四民主運動的親歷者、倖存者。一九八九年四二六社論發表次日，北京當局武裝鎮壓已見端倪之時，劉曉波毅然放棄哥倫比亞大學訪學，孤身飛返危城，立即投入廣場運動之中，並撰寫多封呼籲當局啟動民主改革的公開信，發表《六二絕食宣言》，深獲廣場學生信任。在北京當局出動武裝鎮壓民主運動時，劉曉波於六月四日凌晨與軍方談判，帶領數千大學生自槍口下安全撤離，避免了更大的流血衝突。他自稱是“共產主義末日到來之際的倖存者和見證人”。

劉曉波先生是六四精神的守護者。在六四後萬馬齊喑的日子裏，劉曉波窮十數年之功，孜孜不倦協助天安門母親群體整理資料，撰寫或修改聲明，協調安排諸多事務，呼籲國內外媒體關注天安門母親群體。他是天安門母親群體最忠實可靠的同行者。每年六四他都會以自己的方式紀念這個日子，他在物質及精神上幫助了諸多八九一代。

劉曉波先生是中國自由寫作共同體的組織者。劉曉波二零零三年至二零零七年擔任獨立中文筆會第一、二屆會長，並擔任網刊《民主中國》之主編。在他的感召下，許多年輕的政治異議寫作者加入獨立中文筆會，積極關注在中國大陸寫作者的言論及出版自由。在劉曉波的主持之下，筆會活動重點向海內傾斜，創立了立足於中國大陸的“自由寫作共同體”，並在北京成功舉辦兩屆自由寫作頒獎禮，使得筆會成為舉足輕重的民間組織。

劉曉波先生是中國零八憲章運動的領導者。劉曉波是《零八憲章》的主要的修訂者、組織者，並幾乎為此付出生命代價。《零八憲章》是一份關於未來中國政治的藍圖，一份和平轉型的建設性文本，是以民間為主體構建的憲政共和的集體發聲。劉曉波以自己的人格魅力與影響力，徵集到首批三百餘社會知名人士的簽名。憲章運動立即遭到北京當局的殘酷打壓，劉曉波一身承擔，鋃鐺入獄，從而榮膺諾貝爾和平獎。

劉曉波先生是當代中國最重要的社會活動家和獨立知識分子。他在六四後，承擔了中國政治反對運動的組織化工作。他多次介入人權運動與維權運動，關注獄中政治犯、作家及良心犯家屬，縱橫於體制內外，有意識的構建政治反對的人際網絡。他關心下一代青年作家和異議知識分子，為他們創造良好的發展條件。他放棄了自己的學術研究，以積極干預的姿態，為中國弱勢群體做不平之鳴。

劉曉波先生是當今中文世界最重要的政論家和詩人。在過去的二十餘年裏，劉曉波寫了大量關注中國現實問題的政論文章，他以深厚的政治與哲學功底，鞭辟入裏、振聾發聵地分析當代中國問題之根本所在。他同時亦是一個浪漫奔放的詩人，下筆繡辭，揚手文飛，在文學領域馳騁縱橫。美之追求與人之解放，其理一也。劉曉波已出版的著作有十六部之多。

劉曉波先生是中國民主轉型運動的殉道者。他以一己之力，垂三十年而不輟，百折不撓地踐行著自己的理念與信仰。正如他自己所說，自由不只是言說，而是踐行。自由不昌，則無現代文明可言。他對當代中國的民主化、現代化、文明化進程念茲在茲，有生之日皆其奮鬥之年。因此，劉曉波歷年榮膺全球各國相關獎項如海爾曼人權獎等，達十四項之多，其篳路藍縷承先啟後之功，舉世罕有。

劉曉波先生是中國悲劇中的道義巨人。他認為，“為了所有人都有自私的權利，必須有一個人無私地犧牲。為了爭取到一個消極自由，必須有一種積極抗爭的意志。一個殉難者的出現就會徹底改變一個民族的靈魂。”劉曉波在多年的精神打壓和身體監禁之中，愈加溫和、寬容、謙卑，也使得他的感召力量愈加強大，無遠弗屆。

嗚呼！劉曉波先生之逝，為吾人、吾國之大慟。昊天不吊，折我赤子。河山改色，日月韜光。先生之恙，為系獄所生，吾人當為先生紀其事；先生之萎，為中國而死，吾人當為先生續其志。先生身後之中國，當為先生一哭。

嗟大志之所存，故表節而不忘。臨遺籍以慷慨，布茲文以哀傷。

自由劉曉波工作組

麻州斥資2億元修橋補路

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates 75 Roadway and Bridge Projects Impacting 77 Communities Across Central Massachusetts

$193 million in regional highway investments highlight impact of over $2.8 billion spent on safe and reliable infrastructure across the Commonwealth

(Lieutenant Governor Polito, and MassDOT officials at the Belmont Street Bridge project)

WORCESTER –Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito today joined Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, Acting Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver, and MassDOT officials at a construction project in Worcester to highlight over $193 million invested by the Baker-Polito Administration in Fiscal Year 2017 in 75 roadway and bridge projects benefiting 77 cities and towns throughout central Massachusetts.

In the coming weeks, the Baker-Polito Administration will be visiting MassDOT Highway Districts to highlight the positive regional impacts of over $2.8 billion spent since 2015 on highway construction projects and bridges, pavement, intersection and sidewalk improvements, and bike lanes, while authorizing over $700 million in Chapter 90 local transportation funding for cities and towns.  An additional $30 million has been invested through Complete Streets and Municipal Small Bridge programming to support local transportation planning and community bridges not eligible for federal aid.

Statewide, those investments have paved approximately 2,000 lane miles, enough to cross Massachusetts and back at least 5 times; installed 160 miles of sidewalk, almost encircling the Quabbin Reservoir; and rehabilitated or replaced approximately 80 bridges. Projects include installing new safety equipment, optimizing traffic configuration, lane and intersection widening and promoting reduced congestion.

“The Commonwealth relies on strong infrastructure and safe roads to drive our economy and provide opportunities for our cities and towns,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Since taking office, we have been pleased to invest over $2.8 billion in improving the critical infrastructure that empowers drivers, bikers, pedestrians or those on public transit to get to the places they need to be in communities throughout Massachusetts.”

“We are committed to making the continued key investments in our infrastructure that promote effective transportation options for residents, commuters and visitors throughout Central Massachusetts and the Commonwealth,” said Lieutenant Governor Polito. “With over $190 million invested in local highway construction projects last year, these upgrades will ensure our residents are able to travel to their homes, offices, businesses, and other opportunities that allow our communities to grow and thrive.”

The event today was held at the project to replace the bridge that carries Belmont Street (Route 9) over I-290 to ensure the structure can continue to safely and efficiently carry traffic. The $10.8 project will also upgrade pedestrian signal equipment, accessibility ramps, crosswalks, and create a bicycle accommodating shoulder on both sides of the bridge structure.

“Our MassDOT crews and contractors are working hard to strengthen and improve our transportation systems across Central Massachusetts and ensure travelers are able to reach the places they need to be,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. “Each of our construction projects is important for how they facilitate reliable travel and how they allow individuals and their families to reach destinations in our local communities using their preferred mode of transportation.”

“We are pleased to be investing in our roadways throughout the Central Massachusetts and Worcester region,” said Acting Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “We appreciate the efforts of our work crews to improve our roadways, better connect people throughout the Commonwealth, and help us build stronger, more vibrant communities.”

Notable ongoing projects in the Greater Worcester or District 3 area include:

·       Acton- Carlisle- Westford: The $10.5 million Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Extension Project.

·       Acton – Maynard: The $6.7 million Assabet River Rail Trail Construction Project.

·       Clinton: The $4 million project to reconstruction sections of Water Street.

·       Charlton – Oxford – Upton – Westborough: The $2.4 million to clean and paint five bridges along I-90.

·       Charlton: The $1.9 million project to replace the deck on the bridge that carries Strafford Street over I-90.

·       Fitchburg: The $1.2 million project to make Safe Routes to School improvements at the South Street Elementary School.

·       Framingham: The $5.7 million project to rehabilitate the bridge that carries I-90 over the Foss Reservoir and reconstruct the approach roadways.

·       Grafton – Millbury: The $13.6 million project to resurface and improve a section of I-90 and conduct work such as guardrail and stormwater improvements. 

·       Hudson: The $4.4 million project to replace the bridge that carries Route 85 over the Assabet River and improving the approach roadways.

·       Lancaster: The $5.9 million project to replace the bridge that carries Jackson Road over Route 2

·       Millbury – The $20.4 million to replace the bridge that carries Route 146 over West Main Street, adding acceleration/deceleration lanes, and making intersection improvements.

·       Marlborough – Northborough: The $12.9 million project to resurface and improve a 4.2 mile section of I-290.

·       Medway: The $9.6 million project to reconstruct a section of Route 109.

·       Natick – The $2.75 million project to replace the bridge that carries Marion Street over the MBTA and CSX railroads.

·       Shrewsbury – Boylston – Northborough: The $14 million project to resurface a 6.2 mile section of I-290.

·       Shrewsbury – Northborough – Westborough: The $12 million project to rehabilitate a 6.2 section of Route 9

·       Spencer: The $3.1 million project to rehabilitate Route 9 and install upgrade signals

·       Spencer: The $3.9 million project to resurface and conduct improvement work on a 3.2 section of Route 31.

·       Sterling: The $4.3 million project to made improvements to the intersection of Route 12 and Chocksett Road.

·       Southbridge: The $4.7 million project to reconstruct the bridge that carries Route 131 (Main Street) over Quinebaug River.

·       Sturbridge – Holland: The $15 million project to resurface and conduct drainage improvements along a section of I-84.

·       Sturbridge: The $500,000 project to make safety improvements on Brookfield Road.

·       Wayland: The $1.9 million project to widen, reconstruct, and re-signalize the intersection of Route 27 and Route 30 in Wayland.

·       Weston: The $1.6 million project to repair, clean, and paint seven bridges along I-90.

·       Westborough: The $7.7 million project to make improvements to the section of Route 9 and Lyman Street including adding turning lanes.

·       Worcester: The $14.9 million project to construct the Blackstone Visitor Center as well as a pedestrian pathway and bridge.

·       Worcester – West Boylston: The $22 million project to make improvements to I-190 and repair nine bridges along this roadway.

Statement from Robert A. DeLeo

Statement from Robert A. DeLeo

“Chairman Dempsey is an outstanding individual who has brilliant political and fiscal mind. Moreover, he is a dear friend – we entered the House together - and trusted advisor. I congratulate Chairman Dempsey on this opportunity and I am sure he will be an incredible asset to Mintz Levin.

“Brian was one of the best – if not the best – Chairs of Ways & Means the House has ever had. Through a series of difficult challenges, Chairman Dempsey did a magnificent job. His work on economic development, homeless and local aid is especially notable. He was also a tremendous advocate for his home community of Haverhill. I wish his wife, family and him all the best.

“The process for selection of a new chair has begun, and we will have an announcement at the appropriate time.”

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Baker-Polito Administration Launches Summer Nights Initiative for Youth

2017 marks third-year of the program to extend operating hours and increase programming at city parks across the Commonwealth

BOSTON— Governor Charlie Baker was joined by Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton, and Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Leo Roy to announce the 2017 Summer Nights Initiative to increase programming and extend the hours of operations at select pools and athletic complexes in areas across the state. The Baker-Polito Administration started the Summer Nights Initiative in 2015, benefitting youth within the cities of Boston, Chicopee, Everett, Fall River, Holyoke, Lawrence, Malden, Springfield, and Worcester during summer evenings.

 “While Massachusetts youth enjoy their summer vacation, the Summer Nights Initiative offers recreational programs and extended hours at our pools and parks to provide a safe and fun place for all,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “With over 450,000 acres of public land, including several parks within city neighborhoods throughout Massachusetts, our parks offer perfect locations for kids to get outside and explore nature, many of which are right in people’s backyards.”

“The Summer Nights Initiative has become an important yearly program for our Administration over the last three years, impacting the lives of children and their families in cities across the Commonwealth,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito.“By extending the hours of operations at highly visible and frequently utilized facilities, we are able to help promote a healthy, active lifestyle at an early age for our children.”

"The Summer Nights Initiative is a great resource for the youth of Boston,” said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. “In the summer, it's especially important to help kids stay active and safe. We're doing that through programs like Summer Learning, Summer Jobs, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families programming. In order to keep kids engaged in their communities, they need safe places to have fun both day and night, and DCR's Summer Nights Initiative provides more opportunities for kids in Boston to do just that. We are thrilled to welcome this valuable program back this summer."

The DCR has also commenced its popular Free Family Flicks movie series. Movies will be shown at Fall River Heritage State Park in Fall River, the Martini Memorial Shell in Hyde Park, Salisbury Beach State Reservation in Salisbury, Sylvester Baxter State Park in Somerville, the Charles River Esplanade’s Hatch Memorial Shell in the Back Bay, Lowell Heritage State Park in Lowell, and Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester. Featured movies include Secret Life of Pets, Sing, Jungle Book, Finding Dory, Moana, Lego Batman, Dr. Strange, and Star Wars Rogue 1. The Free Family Flicks program provides family fun and entertainment at no charge (parking fees may apply depending on location).

“The Commonwealth’s state parks system provides unique and exceptional opportunities to get out outside, explore the natural world that surrounds us, and enjoy some of Massachusetts best and most diverse greenscapes, such as parks, reservations, forests, and athletic facilities,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton. “Ensuring children have access to the environment is important to both their physical and mental growth, and I am pleased that the Summer Nights Initiative will once again provide excellent recreational opportunities that will surely be enjoyed all summer long.”

“The Baker-Polito Administration continues to prioritize a high level of access within the state parks system for people of all abilities, ages, and locations to enjoy and benefit from,” said DCR Commissioner Leo Roy. “The Administration works closely with several partners to provide excellent and unique programming for the Summer Nights Initiative, and I thank them for their continued dedication and support.”

“It’s my pleasure to join Governor Baker, Mayor Walsh and DCR to launch this vital summer program that helps to revitalize and activate our parks and make them a strong and integral part of the fabric of our community for youth activities during the summer,” said State Representative Russell Holmes (D – Mattapan).

“I commend the Governor on forming these partnerships with the Urban League of Springfield and other local organizations that serve our urban communities so well,”said State Representative Bud Williams (D – Springfield). “By providing these organized activities, we will take young folks off of the street and put them into situations where they will develop as individuals.”

“I’m always happy to see the state working together with local organizations such as the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club. Ensuring that youth are involved in positive summer activities is very important to me and I am especially excited for these wonderful programs that our youth in the City of Lawrence can participate in,” said State Representative Frank A. Moran (D-Lawrence).

The extension of summer operations will continue through August 17, 2017. Below is a full list of extended hours and programming for additional youth access.

The following 11 water/swimming facilities will have extended hours of operations on Thursday in July until 7:45PM and in August until 7:30PM:

·           Allied Veterans Memorial Pool (65 Elm St, Everett, MA).

·           Holland Memorial Pool (108 Mountain Ave, Malden, MA).

·           Olsen Pool (95 Turtle Pond Pkwy, Hyde Park, Boston, MA).

·           Sara Jane Sherman Memorial Pool (750 Meadow St, Chicopee, MA).

·           Southwest Corridor Park Spraydecks (Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA).

·           Bennett Field (Veterans Memorial) Pool (1260 Main St, Worcester, MA).

·           Lt. Colonel Edward J. Higgins Pool (180 Crawford St, Lawrence, MA).

·           Ryan Wading Pool (350 River St, Mattapan, Boston, MA).

·           Melnea Cass Pool (120 Martin Luther King Blvd, Roxbury, Boston, MA).

·           Vietnam Veterans Pool (339 Eastern Avenue, Fall River, MA).

DCR is working in conjunction with four community partners to provide an exciting schedule of recreational, educational, cultural, and arts programs for kids, teens, and young adults to learn new skills and socialize one another. Programs such as basketball, flag-football, kickball, dodgeball, volleyball, and ping pong, as well as, dancing, fitness, fishing, and arts and crafts will be featured. Program partners include:  Score4More, PIM, Urban League of Springfield, and Lawrence Boys and Girls Club.

Special programming through the summer months include:

Mondays:

Moynihan Recreational Complex (1015 Truman Parkway, Hyde Park); 6:00PM-9:00PM: the PIM Project will be hosting organized sports and games including basketball and flag-football.

Tuesdays:

Lorber Playground (Centre St. at Columbus Ave, Jamaica Plain); 6:30PM-9:30PM: Score4More will offer basketball games, fitness, dance, children’s youth and arts activities.

Lawrence Boys and Girls Club (136 Water Street, Lawrence); 6:00pm-9:30pm: Activities include: basketball games and competitions, dance instruction, fitness training and recreational games including pool, ping-pong and carpet ball.  No membership required, open to all youth ages 13-18.

Urban League’s Camp Atwater Campsite (Lake Lashaway, North Brookfield); 5:00PM-9:00PM: Urban League of Springfield will be hosting organized activities including basketball, kickball, dodgeball, fishing, music and food. The program is free of charge and open to greater Springfield and Worcester area youth ages 13-18. Call (413) 739-7211 ext. 103 to learn more and register. Transportation is provided from Springfield. 

* Additionally, on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, Urban League of Springfield will be hosting a special event at DCR’s Lake Park at Quinsigamond State Park in Worcester. Activities include volleyball, kickball, soccer and basketball and arts and crafts activities. This program is free of charge and open to all youth ages 13-18.

Wednesdays:

Roberts Park (Dunbar Ave @ Washington Street, Dorchester); 6:00PM-9:00PM: PIM Project will be hosting organized sports including basketball and flag-football (*note* this is a city of Boston park).

Thursdays:

Lorber Playground (Centre St. at Columbus Ave, Jamaica Plain); 6:30PM-9:30PM: Score4More will offer basketball games, fitness, dance, children’s youth and arts activities.

Lawrence Boys and Girls Club (136 Water Street, Lawrence); 6:00PM-9:30PM: Activities include: basketball games and competitions, dance instruction, fitness training and recreational games including pool, ping-pong and carpet ball.  No membership required, open to all youth ages 13-18.

Urban League’s Camp Atwater Campsite (Lake Lashaway, North Brookfield); 5:00PM-9:00PM: Urban League of Springfield will be hosting organized activities including basketball, kickball, dodgeball, fishing, music and food. The program is free of charge and open to greater Springfield and Worcester area youth ages 13-18. Call (413) 739-7211 ext. 103 to learn more and register. Transportation is provided from Springfield.

* On Thursday, August 17, 2017, Urban League of Springfield will be hosting a Special Event at DCR’s Lake Park at Quinsigamond State Park in Worcester.  Activities include volleyball, kickball, soccer and basketball and arts and crafts activities. This program is free of charge and open to all youth ages 13-18.

The extended hours of operations will compliment other programs currently offered by the DCR for families at the hundreds of state parks, forests, reservations, beaches and other facilities across the state year round. To read more about the expansion of hours at select pools and parks, and for additional programs by DCR, please visit the agency’s webpage.