Recipe for this week! Chenna Masala
ZUMIX- Big Worlds show
BIG WORLDS is an explorative concert series that began in 2020. Taking place at the ZUMIX Firehouse, BIG WORLDS is a multi-sensory concert experience that features vendors, projection installations, local music artists, and the best of ZUMIX’s youth performers. This year’s iteration will feature four fantastic nights: Hip-Hop, Salsa, R&B, and Vogue. We will also have activated environments with the help of Brighter Boston and Digital Soup.
February Line-up:
Music: DJ Troy Frost, Camarie “Biggie” Jones, Seefour, Cakeswagg
Environments: Maria from Digital Soup
Lights: Brighter Boston
Vendors: Dose of Osa, Aldea Maya, Beaded Inspiration, One Piece @ a Time, In Your Ears Records
COVID-19 Home Test Kit Distro
The City of Chelsea will make available COVID-19 Home Test Kit for Chelsea residents for free. The COVID-19 Home Test Kit distribution will be next Tuesday, February 8, from 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm at City Hall (500 Broadway). First-come, first-serve for Chelsea Residents only. Proof of residency is required. Maximum of 4 kits per household.
La Ciudad de Chelsea pondrá a disposición de los residentes de Chelsea pruebas rápidas de COVID-19 de forma gratuita. La distribución de los kit de prueba para el hogar COVID-19 será el próximo martes 8 de febrero, de 1:00pm a 6:30 p. m. en City Hall (500 Broadway). Por orden de llegada, solo para residentes de Chelsea. Máximo de 4 kits por hogar. Se va a requerir prueba de vivir en Chelsea.
Announcing 2022 Winter Camp Free Activities All Week!
Back for the 7th year, we are pleased to present Winter Camp, a week of free, fun opportunities during February school vacation. Come join us at any of the events listed below. Please note that some activities may require advance registration. Click here to visit our website and learn more about Winter Camp 2022!
2022 Black History Month Calendar Of Events: Health And Wellness
Hello Beloved Community,
We are ready to celebrate 2022 Black History Month! I hope each and every one of you will be a part of the four most interesting and engaging virtual events. The year’s national BHM theme is Health and Wellness throughout the African Diaspora. The 2022 theme considers activities, rituals, and initiatives that Black communities have practiced in an effort to maintain health and well being. It also takes a look at how the American healthcare system has often under served the African American.
The the kick off event, “Connecting the Past to the Present” and “Hidden Figures from Black History.” will run through the month of February at two locations, Downtown Gallery 456 (Broadway) and Chelsea Public Library. The vast collection of photos is an eye opener to the many contributions of Blacks who remained mostly unknown by the general public.These individuals made tremendous contribution to America and deserve to be remembered. Please make it a point to visit both displays.
The remaining featured Calendar of Events (please refer to attachment) throughout the month will be Engaging, Educational, and Enriching. Our GRAND FINALE is always the closest celebration to our heart, “Chelsea Trailblazer” Recognition! We will roll out the Red Carpet in honoring six phenomenal men and women “hidden figures” who continue to lead, committed to community wellness and creating effective solutions for the betterment of our whole community. We will celebrate them as one!
So, mark the dates on your calendar and SHARE the events with your friends, family, and coworkers. The Zoom Link (same for all events) is included at the top of the calendar page below. There is also a QR code you may access as a direct link into events on the calendar. (See attachment)
Chelsea Black Community is looking forward to hosting all of you at these amazing upcoming events for Black History Month 2022. Thank you! Donations accepted.
Relocation of St Rose COVID-19 Testing Site to Save-A-Lot Building effective February 2 / Reubicación del sitio de prueba de COVID-19 de la Iglesia Santa Rosa al edificio Save-A-Lot a partir del 2 de febrero
Beginning tomorrow Wednesday, February 2, COVID-19 testing will move from the St Rose School location to a new site located in the Parking Plaza Shopping Center off of Webster Avenue, specifically in the former Save-A-Lot location (1100 Revere Beach Parkway) next to Home Depot.
COVID-19 testing hours will remain the same, seven days a week from 1:00-5:00 pm. All testing will be free, regardless of insurance or immigration status, and no appointments are required.
The Parking Plaza offers plenty of public parking for people to use. This location is also accessible via public transportation:
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The 116 and 117 MBTA buses stop on Broadway @ Webster and Broadway @ Stockton. The testing site is a 10-minute walk from each bus stop.
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The 112 MBTA bus stops at Summit Avenue @ Chelsea Soldier’s Home, which is an 11-minute walk to the testing site
Transformative Health will operate this testing site as part of the state Stop the Spread initiative.
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A partir del miércoles 2 de febrero, las pruebas de COVID-19 se trasladarán de la ubicación de la Iglesia Santa Rosa a un nuevo sitio ubicado en el centro comercial Parking Plaza cerca de Webster Avenue, específicamente en la antigua ubicación de Save-A-Lot (1100 Revere Beach Parkway) al lado de la tienda Home Depot.
El sitio de prueba seguirá estando abierto los siete días de la semana de 1 a 5 de la tarde. Las pruebas son gratuitas, independientemente del seguro o el estado migratorio, y no se requieren citas. Cualquiera puede “caminar” para recibir una prueba.
Parking Plaza ofrece una gran cantidad de estacionamiento público para uso de las personas. Esta ubicación también es accesible a través del transporte público:
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Los autobuses 116 y 117 de la MBTA paran en Broadway @ Webster y Broadway @ Stockton. El sitio de prueba está a 10 minutos a pie de cada parada de autobús.
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El autobús 112 MBTA se detiene en Summit Avenue @ Chelsea Soldier’s Home, que está a 11 minutos a pie del sitio de prueba.
Transformative Health operará este sitio de prueba como parte de la iniciativa estatal Stop the Spread.
Beth Israel Deaconess Health Care Chelsea – Covid-19 Vaccinations & Boosters (18yrs and older)
Volunteers Needed!
When it comes to learning a new language, conversation is a key factor to success but one that is the least accessible to new language learners. La Colaborativa’s Cafecito Hours create a risk free, safe space for our ESOL students to practice their English in a real-world setting.
“I have noticed that Cafecito Hours have changed the attitude and motivation of English learners.” says Hortencia Sanchez, ESOL & Workforce Development Coordinator. “They are more comfortable making mistakes in a setting where students like them are also learning English. The whole purpose of Cafecito is to motivate people to speak and make mistakes in order to gradually improve their English.”
If you’re interested in volunteering as a conversation partner, please email hortencias@la-colaborativa.org
Youth Entrepreneurship Interns Launch Four Businesses
La Colaborativa’s Entrepreneurship Interns are officially launching their new businesses! The youth in this internship gained valuable, real world experience that transformed their ideas into real-world products. These four businesses, Emotions Apparel, Little Black Dog Accessories, Lash Empire, and aiaesthetics are making a splash – here’s what our youth have to say about their businesses in their own words:
Emotions Apparel
We started our own clothing business of 100% cotton hoodies. We started Emotions Apparel because we wanted our designs to be based on people’s emotions and taste of style, combining these into a movement to make our clothing representative of all the emotions of our customers. Pre-order apparel here!
Little Black Dog Accessories
We are young entrepreneurs who are excited to provide you with the best products for your pets. Look at your dog’s leash right now- you can tell there’s no life in it, and it’s probably boring looking and old. Don’t worry- that’s where we come in. Our purpose is to provide our customers with affordable sets and the feeling of being luxurious. Pre-order pup accessories here!
Lash Empire
Lash Empire is a faux eyelash brand here to make you feel confident and happy. There are many different looks you can achieve with our lashes, designed to elevate any style. Our beauty product is here to provide you with high quality lashes for an affordable price. Pre-order lashes here!
aiaesthetics
At aiaesthetics, we are dedicated to bringing our customers the latest and hottest styles of Pop Smoke graphic tees. Our mission is to also bring you the top streetwear on the market, and help you express your inner self. That reflects back to our slogan, ‘aesthetic of your choice. Pre-order streetwear here!
We are so proud of our youth and all that they do; please consider supporting these new businesses and show your support!
Community Member Spotlight
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It’s through stories we making meaning of our lives and those around us.
We’re proud to announce our Community Member Spotlight is now live! Every week, we’ll be highlighting the story of a GreenRoots leader on the front lines of climate change and organizing for climate & environmental justice.
Check out some of our most recent stories highlighted below! 
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