Online

<h4>This course is for students currently enrolled in high school grades 9-12. 7-Session Online Course (6 Group Meetings + 1 Individual Review)</h4>
Are you a high school student dreaming of a future in fashion? This online course is designed to help you build a compelling fashion portfolio tailored for art and design school applications. Over six weekly group sessions, you'll develop two original design projects, learn how to present your creative vision, and explore what schools typically look for in a portfolio.
This class will cover essential elements like mood boards, sketching, fabric selection, and illustration techniques, with special attention to ready-to-wear design. You’ll also gain insight into application requirements—from essays to sewing projects—so you can confidently apply to your chosen schools.
In the final session, you'll receive a one-on-one 20-minute portfolio review to discuss your work and next steps for submission.

Local Event: Fashion Portfolio Prep for High School

Suffolk County

Boston

Massachusetts

Fashion Portfolio Prep for High School

This course is for students currently enrolled in high school grades 9-12.  7-Session Online Course (6 Group Meetings + 1...

Mount Alvernia Academy

You're invited to join Mount Alvernia Academy for Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. As we celebrate 100 years of excellence in Franciscan education, discover a legacy of faith, learning, and community that has shaped generations of students. 
A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, MAA offers an academically rigorous environment where students are known and loved. Tour our campus, meet teachers, staff, parents, and students, and learn more about the exceptional educational experience that has defined our school for a century.&nbsp;Please use the link below to register. 
Oct. Registration: Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ravenna-hub.com/events/707db530-2566-461d-ab53-f38bd9aa865e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a> <a href="https://www.ravenna-hub.com/events/06c77dad-81f8-4847-ada3-9bec3d3d2f6c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
We look forward to meeting your family and sharing more about MAA!

Local Event: MAA Open House

Middlesex County

Newton

MAA Open House

You're invited to join Mount Alvernia Academy for Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. As we celebrate 100...

Goodwill Boston Career Center

Ready to find the job that’s right for you?
On October 14, Goodwill’s Job and Training Fair will bring employers from across Greater Boston together in one place, giving job seekers the chance to connect directly with organizations that are hiring right now.
Participating employers include Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston College, Boston Fire Department, Enterprise Mobility, Museum of Science, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), United States Postal Service, YMCA of Greater Boston, and many more!
Whether you’re looking for your next job or considering a career change, come meet employers, ask questions, and see what opportunities could be a good fit for you. Register today using the link below.
<a href="https://careercenter.goodwillmass.org/event/fall-job-fair/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">careercenter.goodwillmass.org/event/fall-job-fair/</a>

Local Event: Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair

Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and...

Ready to find the job that’s right for you?
On October 14, Goodwill’s Job and Training Fair will bring employers from across...

Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair

Eustis Estate Museum, Milton

Step inside the Eustis Estate after dark for a spirited evening inspired by the Victorian fascination with ghosts, séances, and the supernatural.
Explore the 19th-century mansion, receive a tarot card reading, play Victorian parlor games, and have Monsters of Salem capture your own ghostly keepsake portrait. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or bubbly along the way.
Dress to impress the spirits: 1860s–1920s attire is encouraged, or come in modern moody or formal gothic dress.
<a href="https://hne.info/EustisSpiritualistSoiree?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_listing&amp;utm_campaign=beyond_the_veil" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Advance registration required. Get tickets at HistoricNewEngland.org.</a>

Local Event: A Spiritualist Soiree in the Mansion

A Spiritualist Soiree in the Mansion

Step inside the Eustis Estate after dark for a spirited evening inspired by the Victorian fascination with ghosts, séances, and...

First Church In Jamaica Plain

<a href="https://www.jphs.org/hiddenjamaicaplain" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hidden Jamaica Plain</a> researchers will present the remarkable multi-generational story of a resilient Black family whose history spanned three centuries, intertwined with the history of Jamaica Plain and local Black and Indigenous communities.&nbsp; Enslaved in the 1700s, Peter Bridgham gained his freedom and established a Centre Street homestead that nurtured four generations.
This event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served. This will be a hybrid program. Please attend in person at the First Church if you are able. You can also sign up for the Zoom webinar using this link: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pCw4AXi-RFuJYN0iclvrzg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pCw4AXi-RFuJYN0iclvrzg</a>

Local Event: 3 Centuries of a Black Family in JP, from Slavery to Freedom

Jamaica Plain

3 Centuries of a Black Family in JP, from...

Hidden Jamaica Plain researchers will present the remarkable multi-generational story of a resilient Black family whose history...

3 Centuries of a Black Family in JP, from Slavery to Freedom

Online Event

During this complimentary session we’ll discuss why your future financial security and your retirement lifestyle depend on how you save and invest. We’ll address key questions that drive the retirement planning process, make sure you understand your company retirement benefits and we’ll offer some simple steps you can take to control your financial situation.You must RSVP to receive access credentials for this event or seminar.Presented by: Colton Destrampe, APMA®, Associate Financial Advisor - R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC
Hosted by: R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLCTo reserve a spot: call us at <a href="tel:6176073366">617.607.3366 Ext. 250</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:christina.cobas@ampf.com?subject=Taking%20control%20of%20your%20workplace%20retirement%20benefits">christina.cobas@ampf.com</a>

Local Event: Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits

Norfolk County

Wellesley

Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of...

During this complimentary session we’ll discuss why your future financial security and your retirement lifestyle depend on how...

Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits

We’re a small, close-knit nature preschool built around really seeing, knowing, and understanding each child. Our days are centered on play, exploration, and nature immersion.&nbsp; Join us for a tour to meet the teachers and see our class in action!

Local Event: ECO Nature Preschool Tour

ECO Nature Preschool Tour

We’re a small, close-knit nature preschool built around really seeing, knowing, and understanding each child. Our days are...

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Sotto Voce brings some of history’s greatest opera composers off the grand stage and into an intimate chamber setting. From Verdi’s rarely-heard String Quartet to Respighi’s lush Piano Quintet, this program reveals a more personal side of opera composers. Paired with three two-minute commissions based on Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, by three acclaimed living women composers—Marti Epstein, Elena Ruehr, and Elizabeth Brown, plus a few irresistible arias— the result is an affecting evening of Bel Canto!

Local Event: Sotte Voce 

Brookline

Sotte Voce 

Sotto Voce brings some of history’s greatest opera composers off the grand stage and into an intimate chamber setting. From...

Boston Harbor Distillery

Celebrate Halloween with an electrifying night of rock and soul featuring the powerful vocals of Debo Ray and special guest opener Kemp Harris. Join us for this special holiday performance at the historic Boston Harbor Distillery, where tickets are available for $25 in advance or $30 at the door.

Local Event: Debo Ray Rock & Soul Halloween Show

Debo Ray Rock & Soul Halloween Show

Celebrate Halloween with an electrifying night of rock and soul featuring the powerful vocals of Debo Ray and special guest...

Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library

Wrap yourself up in the warm memories of Edwina, a precocious and delightful girl who lived in Jamaica Plain in the early 1900s. Edwina’s memoirs, tell the stories of growing up the child of a single, working mother who never let her daughter know how hard life really was. This unique and fun presentation by Jill Hofstra, Edwina’s granddaughter, and by Edwina’s great-great granddaughters, will have you step back over 100 years for an inside look into the sites, neighborhoods, and neighbors of Jamaica Plain.
You will be introduced to the diverse cast of characters that populated Edwina’s world through her mother’s business and her homes on Centre Street and Paul Gore Street. Threaded with life’s lessons and an understanding look at human nature, I’m Edwina, is an unforgettable book that leaves some unanswered questions, and a lot of room for speculation and reflection. Perhaps, Edwina’s story will spark forgotten family history, a memory, and an inspiration for you, as well. Don’t miss this adventurous afternoon and peek into Jamaica Plain history.
I'm Edwina is an update of the book "Edwina", which was published in 2005. The revised book will be available the end of October.&nbsp;
Jill Hofstra, Edwina’s granddaughter, retired from a career as a marketing and sales executive and is currently a substitute teacher and volunteer in child welfare services in Tampa, Florida. Her work along with her time spent with nine beautiful grandchildren, keeps her totally immersed in the role of mentoring children. Bringing Edwina’s Jamaica Plain childhood stories to life for her grandchildren and the generations ahead and has been a truly enlightening and fulfilling experience.
This talk is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Local Event: I’m Edwina - A Memoir of a Childhood in Jamaica Plain: 1900-1920

I’m Edwina - A Memoir of a Childhood in Jamaica...

Wrap yourself up in the warm memories of Edwina, a precocious and delightful girl who lived in Jamaica Plain in the early...

I’m Edwina - A Memoir of a Childhood in Jamaica Plain: 1900-1920

Virtual

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like you.
Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
<ul><li>Connect with inquisitive current students and friendly faculty</li><li>Learn about different areas of school life</li><li>Get answers to your admissions and financial aid questions</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>
Please register to reserve your spot. Both&nbsp;students and parents/primary caregivers are welcome to join us.
We cannot wait to meet you!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like...

Benjamin Pierce

Boston Metropolitan Area

Roslindale

Fenway

West Roxbury

South End

Back Bay

Beacon Hill

Cambridge

Jessie Castellano

Milton

Power Physical Therapy is a specialized physical therapy and

Power Physical Therapy

Power Physical Therapy is a specialized physical therapy and sports medicine clinic located in Norwood, Massachusetts. The practice bridges the gap between rehabilitation and performance by offering flexible care options, including both in-person clinic visits and convenient mobile services that come directly to your home. Expertise at the clinic focuses on pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and orthopedic injury rehabilitation. Patients receive comprehensive care for conditions ranging from pelvic pain and bowel or bladder symptoms to return-to-sport readiness and post-surgical recovery. Every treatment session is led exclusively by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, ensuring that patients receive dedicated, one-on-one attention without the use of rehab aides. You can expect a personalized, high-quality experience designed to fit your lifestyle and support your specific recovery goals.

Norwood

Power Physical Therapy is a specialized physical therapy and sports medicine clinic located in Norwood, Massachusetts. The practice bridges the gap...

NobleSpirit is a premier destination for rare stamps, coins,

NobleSpirit Stamps, Coins, & Collectibles

NobleSpirit is a premier destination for rare stamps, coins, and historical collectibles, based in Concord, New Hampshire. With over 50 years of experience since 1960, the firm serves collectors, families, and estates across the United States by providing professional valuation, assessment, and auction services. Specializing in high-end philately and numismatics, the team offers deep expertise in items ranging from ancient coins and paper money to sports cards, fine art, and historical documents. They provide comprehensive advisory and consulting services, helping clients navigate the complexities of selling or consigning valuable collections through their global marketing reach and curated auction catalogues. As a trusted member of the American Philatelic Society and the Philatelic Traders Society, NobleSpirit is committed to transparency and professional integrity. Customers can expect personalized service, including free appraisals for stamps and coins, ensuring a fair and informed experience when managing their lifetime collections.

Merrimack County

Tony Schinella

Concord

New Hampshire

NobleSpirit is a premier destination for rare stamps, coins, and historical collectibles, based in Concord, New Hampshire. With over 50 years of...

RARE Restoration

RARE Restoration (now in Newton) is a full-scale repair and restoration service specializing primarily in furniture and lighting, though we’re happy to restore treasures of any kind - valuable or sentimental. From seat weaving to refinishing, from carving to rewiring, our team of experts will help bring your belongings back into tip-top shape.”

RARE Restoration (now in Newton) is a full-scale repair and restoration service specializing primarily in furniture and lighting, though we’re...

Insurcomm Restoration

After everything goes wrong, you deserve the confidence and comfort of everything going right. Insurcomm Restoration is your trusted local partner for full-service property damage restoration — from emergency response and mitigation through complete reconstruction, all under one roof. For over 30 years, we've helped homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and insurance carriers recover from water damage, fire and smoke, mold, biohazard incidents, and catastrophic events. Our Services: • Water Damage Cleanup &amp; Mitigation • Fire &amp; Smoke Damage Restoration • Mold Remediation • Biohazard &amp; Environmental Cleanup • Contents Cleaning &amp; Restoration • Full Reconstruction &amp; Rebuild • 24/7 Catastrophe Response Why Insurcomm: • 24/7 Emergency Help Line — fast response when minutes matter • IICRC-Certified Professionals delivering precision craftsmanship • Dedicated project management with a single point of contact • Clear, transparent communication from first notice of loss to final walkthrough • Trusted by national and regional insurers for day-to-day claims and complex losses Insurcomm is a Fortify Company, a national property protection platform with 100+ markets nationwide. Locally rooted, nationally backed. Call our 24-hour response line: (844) 424-9283

Foxborough

After everything goes wrong, you deserve the confidence and comfort of everything going right. Insurcomm Restoration is your trusted local partner...

School of Fashion Design

Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. SFD provides students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction, and the skills required for a successful career in fashion. Our technical Certificate program is taught by experts in the field of fashion design. Students may take courses toward the Certificate or on a class-by-class basis to fill professional education interests. For creatives and textile arts enthusiasts, SFD offers workshops in various fiber arts such as weaving, lace making, embroidery, millinery, upcycling, and more. As an SFD student, you will join a diverse community of emerging designers. Our studios are filled with recent high school graduates, students from nearby colleges enriching their education with fashion, and working professionals embarking on a new career path. SFD faculty and students are active partners in our local community, collaborating regularly with organizations and businesses through internships, exhibitions, field trips, and special events. Our reputation for excellence is on display each time our students show their work at fashion shows and exhibits throughout the year. With an SFD Certificate in Fashion Design, our alumni have enjoyed fashion careers with Adidas, Coldwater Creek, J. Jill, New Balance, PUMA, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Timberland, TJX Companies, and more. Our alumni are designers and costumers for stage and screen, while others have found success launching their own label. Our varied class levels and flexible schedules are designed to meet the needs and profiles of all students. So whatever your level, background, or educational goals, we invite you to schedule a tour to see yourself at The School of Fashion Design. New semesters begin September, January, and June. Your fashion education begins here!

Malden

Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England...

Tax Prep and Bookkeeping with 20+ Years Experience

Taxit Financial Services

Taxit Financial Services is a Boston-based tax and financial services firm providing professional, accurate, and year-round support for individuals and small businesses. With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in tax preparation, bookkeeping, and tax resolution services. We go beyond simply filing returns—we help our clients understand their financial situation, stay compliant with IRS and state requirements, and make informed decisions throughout the year. Whether you need help filing your taxes, catching up on prior years, resolving IRS issues, or organizing your business finances, Taxit provides clear guidance and reliable support every step of the way. We are committed to accuracy, transparency, and making the tax process less stressful for our clients.

Taxit Financial Services is a Boston-based tax and financial services firm providing professional, accurate, and year-round support for individuals...

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Tuesday, October 13

Fashion Portfolio Prep for High School

OCT

13

7:00 PM

Boston, MA

Wednesday, October 14

MAA Open House

OCT

14

8:30 AM

Mount Alvernia Academy, 20 Manet Rd, Newton, MA

Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair

OCT

14

3:00 PM

Goodwill Boston Career Center, 1010 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA

Saturday, October 17

A Spiritualist Soiree in the Mansion

OCT

17

7:00 PM

Boston, MA

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