Youth hockey teams from across Boston – including Dorchester Youth Hockey (DYS) - will hit the ice to compete for the title of “Boston’s Best” at the 2024 Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Tournament. Hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department with support from the Boston Bruins Foundation and P&G Gillette, it begins this Friday (Dec. 13) with 136 games scheduled at eight rinks throughout the city – including Devine Rink and UMass Boston in Dorchester. Nearly 1,300 youth hockey players from seven programs will participate in 16 divisions.
 
Returning to host games are some of the colleges in the area, who previously hosted games for the Mayor’s Cup, but hadn’t done so since 2019. College rinks being used include UMass Boston, Matthews Arena at Northeastern University, and Conte Forum at Boston College. For a full game schedule, go to boston.gov/sports.

The city of Boston’s Public Health Commission will host a “Community Listening Session” about the closure of Carney Hospital on Thurs., Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall, 1181 Adams St., Dorchester. Register at boston.gov/carney.
Leland Faulkner will present “World of Wonder,” a shadow-theatre performance at the JFK Library on Fri., Dec. 27, at 10:30 a.m. This multi-cultural theatrical “feast” using silhouettes made only with his hands is called “sophisticated and humorous.” See jfklibrary.org/celebrate or call 617-514-1644.

The 26th annual Haitian Independence Day Gala is Sat., Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. at IBEW Local 103 in Dorchester. Join us for a night of music and cultural pride as we commemorate Haiti›s independence. For tickets call (617) 417-8421. Proceeds to support the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center (TLCC) of Massachusetts

Organ Concert & Singalong – First Parish Dorchester will host an organ concert this Saturday (Dec. 14) at 7 p.m. featuring music director Ana Sorina Popa performing seasonal music on the historic Skinner organ in the 1897 sanctuary. The program will include works by J.S. Bach, A. Vivaldi, C. Wesley, C. Balbastre, and traditional holiday carols. A reception will follow the concert. First Parish is located at 10 Parish St, Meetinghouse Hill, Dorchester. For more information, contact 617-981-5201.

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