BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Madison Park Development Corporation - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.madison-park.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Madison Park Development Corporation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T220000 DTSTAMP:20260206T021217 CREATED:20250729T165927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T190011Z UID:10001148-1763663400-1763676000@www.madison-park.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - SPARKS! 2025 – A Futuristic Fete in Nubian Square | MPDC’s Annual Fundraising Gala DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT AND TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. We hope you’ll join us next year for our 60th anniversary! \nSPARKS! 2025 – MPDC’s Annual Creative Black Tie Gala\nThursday\, November 20\, 20256:30 PM – 10:00 PMHibernian Hall Ballroom\, 184 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MAJoin us for SPARKS! 2025 – Madison Park Development Corporation’s annual creative black tie fundraising gala. Join us for a futuristic fete filled with food\, dancing\, live performances\, and community awards\, all in celebration of MPDC’s impact and work in Roxbury.\nDress to impress with your most creative black tie look and support MPDC’s mission to build a stronger\, more vibrant community.\nFor more info on the event or sponsorships\, contact\nMeghan Higgins\, Resource Development Directormhiggins@madison-park.org | 617.849.6254\n  URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/sparks-2025-mpdcs-annual-creative-black-tie-gala/ LOCATION:Hibernian Hall CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,CITC,Civic Engagement,Community Action,Dewitt Community Center,Health & Wellness,Hibernian Hall,Madison Park Development Corporation,Opportunity Employment Program,Real Estate,Youth Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.madison-park.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-Sparks-Save-the-Date-CARD-e1753978945357.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T213000 DTSTAMP:20260206T021217 CREATED:20240712T181716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T170433Z UID:10001074-1732213800-1732224600@www.madison-park.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Sparks! 2024 - A starry night in Nubian Square - MPDC's Annual Fundraising Gala DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to\nSparks!\nA starry night in Nubian Square\nMPDC’s Annual Fundraising Gala\nTHURSDAY\, NOVEMBER 21\, 2024\n6:30 pm – 9:30 pm\n(Pre-Reception at 5:30)\nHibernian Hall Ballroom\n184 Dudley Street\nRoxbury\, MA 02119\nMadison Park Development Corporation welcomes you to a festive\, creative black-tie (*OPTIONAL*) gala at historic Hibernian Hall! Enjoy an evening of building community through meaningful awards\, exciting performances\, a delicious dinner\, locally made beverages\, and\, of course\, dancing!\n**Please wear WHATEVER you’d like!** URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/sparks-2024-a-starry-night-in-nubian-square-mpdcs-annual-fundraising-gala/ LOCATION:Hibernian Hall CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,CITC,Civic Engagement,Community Action,Dewitt Community Center,Health & Wellness,Hibernian Hall,Madison Park Development Corporation,Opportunity Employment Program,Real Estate,Seniors,Summer Youth Employment Program,Youth Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.madison-park.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sparks-Banner-AD-2024-4.917-x-4.8-in-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T203000 DTSTAMP:20260206T021217 CREATED:20240826T164802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T181125Z UID:10001086-1728585000-1728592200@www.madison-park.org SUMMARY:Dunk it at The Dewitt - A Full Court Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join Madison Park Development Corporation to celebrate community at The Dewitt Center with an evening of basketball\, food\, music\, and fun!\nTHURSDAY\, OCTOBER 10\, 2024\n6:30 TO 8:30 PM\nat\nTHE DEWITT CENTER\n122 Dewitt Drive\nRoxbury\, MA\nRSVP HERE\nVIEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE\nBECOME A SPONSOR URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/dunk-it-at-the-dewitt-a-full-court-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:CITC,Dewitt Community Center,Madison Park Development Corporation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.madison-park.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dewitt-Fundraiser-Flyer-Draft-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T210000 DTSTAMP:20260206T021217 CREATED:20230427T195640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T195640Z UID:10000953-1684348200-1684357200@www.madison-park.org SUMMARY:The Dewitt Center's First Annual Pick-Up Basket Ball DESCRIPTION:YOU are invited to join The Dewitt Center for its first annual Pick-Up Basket Ball event!\nAbout The Pick-Up Basket Ball: Celebrate five years of creating community at The Dewitt Center with a FREE evening of food trucks\, games\, live music\, raffles\, and fun for everyone! \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 17th\, 2023; from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm\nWhere: The Dewitt Center (located at 122 Dewitt Dr.\, Roxbury\, MA)\nREGISTER TODAY USING THE FORM BELOW\n \nFor more information about Pick-Up Basket Ball at The Dewitt\, please contact Griffin Thomas\, Resource Development Director\, at gthomas@madison-park.org or call 617.849.6254.\n#MPDC #MPDCRox #DoItAtTheDewitt\n\n\nBecome a sponsor!\nLearn more about sponsorship for this event here. URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/the-dewitt-centers-first-annual-pick-up-basket-ball/ LOCATION:Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:CITC,Dewitt Community Center,Madison Park Development Corporation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.madison-park.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Option-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260206T021217 CREATED:20220920T123947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T124448Z UID:10000897-1664017200-1664024400@www.madison-park.org SUMMARY:Friends of Hibernian Hall Brunch DESCRIPTION:MPDC and Hibernian Hall will host a brunch for the Friends of Hibernian Hall FOHH) on Saturday\, September 24th at 11 am. This will be an opportunity to hear about upcoming programs from Hibernian Hall’s Artistic Director\, Haris Lefteri. There will also be plenty of time to ask questions and connect with other arts supporters. Whether you’re a current member or not\, all are welcome!\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/friends-of-hibernian-hall-brunch/ LOCATION:Hibernian Hall CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,CITC,Hibernian Hall,Madison Park Development Corporation,MPDC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.madison-park.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/brunch-_Postcard_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hibernian Hall":MAILTO:fwilliams@madison-park.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211118T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260206T021217 CREATED:20210804T224939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T161112Z UID:10000830-1637260200-1637263800@www.madison-park.org SUMMARY:Sparks for Arts: MPDC's 55th Anniversary Gala DESCRIPTION:Madison Park Development Corporation welcomes you to a festive virtual gala that you can attend from the comfort of your home! Don your favorite gala attire and enjoy celebrating arts & culture\, honoring community leaders\, viewing the premiere of the MPDC 55th Anniversary Mini-Documentary\, and appreciating exciting performances by Roxbury artists.\nTHURSDAY\, NOVEMBER 18\, 2021\n(on Zoom!)\nVirtual VIP Reception: 6:00 pm\nVirtual Gala: 6:30 pm\nCheck out the 2021 digital program book!\n2021 Awardees\nInaugural Embracing Promise Award\nThe Center for Teen Empowerment\n \n\nEdna V. Bynoe Neighborhood Champion Award\nAmarilis Bereguete Familia\n \n\n2021 Community Catalyst Awardees\nEtai Belinky\nSenior Community Coordinator\, Madison Park Village\n \n\nBlack Market\nKai & Chris Grant\n2021 Sparks for Arts Performers\n\nThe Fred Woodard Collective (VIP performance)\nThe Fulani Haynes Jazz Collaborative\n\nStiggityStackz Worldwide\n\nAlondra Bobadilla\n\nTICKETS\nGeneral Admission – $100\nIncludes Zoom link to virtual gala and a curated gift package filled with a $25 gift card to a Roxbury restaurant\, MPDC swag\, & festive gala accessories\npurchase tickets by Monday\, November 15th to receive your gift package in time for the Gala!\nSeniors & Students – $25\nSame perks as general admission!\nFREE Admission\nIncludes Zoom link to the virtual gala and a surprise!\n  \n  URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/save-the-date-sparks-for-arts-mpdcs-55th-anniversary-gala/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,CITC,Civic Engagement,Community Action,Dewitt Community Center,Health & Wellness,Hibernian Hall,MPDC55,Real Estate,RoxVote,Workforce Diversity & Development,Youth Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.madison-park.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sparks-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181108T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181108T220000 DTSTAMP:20260206T021217 CREATED:20180817T230010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T010351Z UID:10000607-1541700000-1541714400@www.madison-park.org SUMMARY:Sparks for Arts DESCRIPTION:Save the Date \nNovember 8\, 2018\n6:00 – 10:00 pm \nHibernian Hall  \nMadison Park Development Corporation welcomes you to a festive fall evening at Hibernian Hall in celebration of Jeanne Pinado’s 20 Years as CEO. Enjoy small plates\, wine\, music and performance by Roxbury artists. \nContact + Tickets:\nKMathew@madison-park.org | 617.849.6335 \nBecome a sponsor now: www.madison-park.org/give URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/sparks-for-arts-save-the-date/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,CITC,Hibernian Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.madison-park.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Spark-for-Arts-WEB-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170627T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170627T190000 DTSTAMP:20260206T021217 CREATED:20170612T183556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T183556Z UID:10000528-1498584600-1498590000@www.madison-park.org SUMMARY:CITC Summer Evening's Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us at Boston’s newest landmark\, the Bruce Bolling Municipal Building\, home of Boston Public Schools\, and the Roxbury Innovation Center\, a partner with MPDC’s Summer Youth Employment Program.  Meet young people from our youth employment program and learn what they’ve accomplished.  The event will feature youth program updates\, guest speakers\, music by Fred Woodard and Son\, hors d’oeuvres\, wine and networking! \nRSVP to Kay Mathew at 617-849-6335 or kmathew@madison-park.org. \nFor 51 years\, MPDC has been an important member of the Dudley Square/Lower Roxbury community\, working to create and preserve affordable housing\, build the social and political power of its residents and promote health equity and community wellness. \nThis summer MPDC’s expanded Youth Jobs Program will host 60 Roxbury young people who receive leadership training and job placements for the summer\, with help of our friends\, neighbors and colleagues. \nSMALL AND LARGE GIFTS TO THE PROGRAM ARE APPRECIATED \nA gift of $60 will purchase a T pass for a young person this summer.  A gift of $2000 will pay the internship stipend for one young person this summer. \nAs a member of the state’s Community Investment Tax Program\, MPDC offers a benefit to its donors where the Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides a 50% state tax rebate for donations $1000 or over.  Learn more here. \n4 URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/citc-summer-evenings-reception/ LOCATION:Central Boston Elder Services\, 2315 Washington Street\, Roxbury CATEGORIES:CITC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.madison-park.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/rox-inno-center-3.jpg GEO:42.3301945;-71.0846455 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Central Boston Elder Services 2315 Washington Street Roxbury;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2315 Washington Street:geo:-71.0846455,42.3301945 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR