Monday, March 17, and 31, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Connolly Branch Library Free tax preparation assistance. If you have questions please contact CFMP at 617-863-7376 or email vita@cfmp.us

Wood Restoration with Epoxy Workshop with Boston Building Resources March 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Is rotted wood plaguing your windowsills, sashes, porch decking, column bases, wood gutters, or siding? Wood repair epoxy makes it possible to repair these areas without replacing the wood. It remains resilient and flexible so it can expand and contract with the surrounding wood to stand the test of time. It has excellent bonding strength, will not slump or sag on vertical…

Install a Lock and Repair a Lock Workshop with Boston Building Resources March 22, 10:00-2:00 Learn the basics of how locks work and how to get them working right. We’ll explore common problems that occur and how to address them, and show you how to replace a cylinder. We’ll include pointers about adjusting interior doors, which affects how the locks work. Modern locks as well as old-style mortise locks will be addressed. Participants can bring…

Franklin Park Winter Festival Days - Saturday, March 22nd from 11am - 3pm. Indoor and outdoor activities. Games, sledding, s'mores, prizes, and fun for all ages. At the William Devine Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, One Circuit Drive, Dorchester, MA 02121

Tuesday, March 25, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM at Connolly Branch Library Little Groove brings music, songs, and games that are fun and build early literacy for children. Recommended for ages, 0 - 3, accompanied by an adult.

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy team is excited to announce an open house at the historic "house with the shamrock shutters" to take place on Thursday, March 27. Come for guided tours of the historic mansion, meet Conservancy staff and learn about the work stewarding the Emerald Necklace parks over light refreshments. The James Michael Curley House currently serves as the main office of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. The Open House will take place on Thursday,…

Tools 101: Make a Flower Box Two-part workshop with Boston Building Resources, March 27 & 28, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Roll up your sleeves and make a wooden window box to hold your spring flowers! You will gain experience with the following tools: tape measure, square, hand saw, palm sander, upright sander, and if time allows, chop saw, table saw, and jointer. Important safety considerations will be covered. This is a two-part workshop. Part 1 is Thursday,…

Window Restoration Workshop with Boston Building Resources March 29, 10:00-2:00 With a little TLC, you can get your home’s old wood windows to work properly again! Many local homeowners decide to replace their original windows with expensive new ones when some DIY improvements will make the existing windows more energy efficient without compromising your home’s architectural style. Learn how to disassemble double-hung windows, replace ropes, restore sashes, reinforce loose joints, and weather-strip. Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1249463732659?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday, March 29, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM at Connolly Branch Library This family friendly Nowruz/Persian New Year celebration will include craft activities, music, and dance. Co-hosted by Bagche and Mass Cultural Council. No registration is required.

Monday, March 31, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Connolly Branch Library Free tax preparation assistance.  If you have questions please contact CFMP at 617-863-7376 or email vita@cfmp.us