Archive for the ‘Haitian Community’ Category

Culture Shock: Somerville High School’s 14th Annual Multicultural Fair

Every student I met at Somerville High School’s (81 Highland Ave) 14th Annual Multicultural Fair was proud to represent his family’s cultural heritage. Held in the school’s gym on Friday, March 11, the Multicultural Fair is called the high school’s party and featured the students as representatives of more than 40 distinct cultures. Michael Conte,…

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An Evening of Haitian Film

The Somerville Arts Council and Somerville Community Access Television (SCAT) will host “An Evening of Haitian Film” on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 7 pm to 9 pm at SCAT (90 Union Square). The event will focus on short films and excerpts from longer films related to Haiti. Two featured films are Secondhand (Pepe) by Hanna…

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Nennen Beauty Salon & Supplies Fundraiser for Haiti

On Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 10 am to 5 pm, Nennen Beauty Salon & Supplies (201B Highland Ave) is hosting a free hair wash and set or a wash and blow-dry to raise funds for Haitian relief. “It’s going to be a free service,” said Ludsny Jeancy, manager. “We welcome any donations possible to the…

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Community Vigil and Healing Ceremony in support of Haiti

Please join the City of Somerville and the Haitian Coalition of Somerville on Monday, Jan. 18 for a Community Vigil and Healing Ceremony in support of the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and their family and friends in the Somerville community. The vigil will be held in the Somerville High School Auditorium (81 Highland…

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