The 2025 Project DEEP Celebrate Dorchester calendars are now on sale at College Hype on Gallivan Boulevard and The Daily on Savin Hill Ave. The calendars feature original watercolors by Dorchester artist Celia McDonough and cost just $15 while supplies last. All proceeds benefit Project DEEP, which assists neighborhood kids and teens with a one-on-one tutoring program and other educational supports, including high school placement assistance, and exam preps. See projectdeep.org for more info.

State Sen. Nick Collins hosts an info session on Tax Amnesty and Relief at Florian Hall, 55 Hallet St., Dorchester this Friday morning (Dec. 20) at 11:30. Join him, ABCD, and the Mass. Dept. of Revenue Office of the Taxpayer Advocate for details on how to access the benefits of a state tax amnesty period.

Youth hockey teams from across Boston – including Dorchester Youth Hockey (DYS) – are now competing 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 began on Dec. 13, with 136 games scheduled at eight rinks throughout the city – including Devine Rink and UMass Boston in Dorchester. For a full game schedule, go to boston.gov/sports.

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.

Boston Gives Back Winter Wonderland celebration this Saturday (Dec. 21) from noon to 8:30 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building. Bring your little ones to learn about Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa through games and activities! Get your picture with Santa, pick up free gift-wrapping supplies, giveaways, and more! Food will be provided. Registration is required to reserve your family’s size for gifts and supplies. Go to cityofboston.gov to register.e information, contact 617-981-5201.

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