Trading a Cubicle for a Candle Workshop
A 9-to-5 job isn’t the only way to make money. Some people are putting their hobbies to work and making a living doing what they love. South End Patch News
Things to Know in the South End Today, May 8: Free Workshop on Chinese Herbs
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a cloudy day, with a high near 70 degrees and a 50 percent chance of showers or a thunderstorm. 2. Free Chinese Herbs Workshop: Tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., you can stop by Pathways to Wellness (1601 Washington St.) for a free workshop on Chinese herbs. Are you curious about Chinese herbs…What conditions are they effective for? How are they prescribed? What do they look like? How can they help? To reserve your spot, call 617-859-3036, ext. 0. See here for more information. 3. Rosé Tasting: Spend your Saturday at The Urban Grape (303 Columbus Ave.) for a grand rosé tasting, from 2-5 p.m. Over a dozen rosés from around the world will be open at each store to sample, for free. A 15% discount on mixed or full cases of rosé will be available for those making a purchase. Kitchensurfing will be on hand sampling food. See here for more information. 4. Swans are Back: In case you missed it yesterday, the public garden’s two swans, Romeo and Juliet, are back in the park. They were greeted by a large parade. Check out a video here. 5. Boston Bites Back: There’s a special fundraiser coming up next week at Fenway Park – Boston Bites Back, a chef-inspired event held at Fenway Park in support of The One Fund. Brought to you by Ming Tsai, Ken Oringer, Governor Patrick, Mayor Menino, and in partnership with ARAMARK and the Red Sox. May 15, 2013 from 6pm – 10pm. Tickets are $ 200 each. See here for more details. Things you can do every day on South End Patch: Share your news with the rest of the community. Click here to add an announcement. Add your events to our events calendar. Click here to sign up for breaking news updates. Want up-to-the-minute news? Click here to follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Share your thoughts on your community in a blog. Click here to get started. South End Patch
Things to Know in the South End Today, March 13: Entrepreneur Workshop at Boston Center for Adult Education
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny day with a high of 54 degrees. 2. Calling all Entrepreneurs: Pack up your business plan and bring it to the Boston Center for Adult Education (122 Arlington St.) to join business consultant Kim L. Clark and a group of hopeful entrepreneurs for round robin discussions You’ll receive a critique of your business model; smart advice on marketing/PR/social media strategies; insights into sales distribution channels that make sense for you and your customers; and advice on financing options in today’s cruel economy. The workshop starts at 5:30 and will cost you $ 120. See here for more information. 3. Concert Tickets on Sale: Tickets went on sale today for the inaugural Boston Calling Music Festival, to be held at City Hall Plaza on May 25-26. Featured performers will include Fun, The Shins and 16 others. A one-day pass costs $ 75; a weekend pass costs $ 130. See here for more information. 4. Opening at BCA: Starting tonight at the Boston Center for The Arts (539 Tremont St.), Wellesley High Theatre Company presents a self-scripted drama Passenger, a show about one teen’s journey that moves between reality and abstraction as she faces cancer. All proceeds from Boston shows will benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. See here for more information. 5. Become a police officer: The civil service exam for police officers and state troopers is being offered on April 20 at various locations around the state. The cost is $ 100 per person, and the deadline to apply is March 18. Learn more and download an application at mass.gov/civilservice. Things you can do every day on South End Patch: Share your news with the rest of the community. Click here to add an announcement. Add your events to our events calendar. Click here to sign up for breaking news updates. Want up-to-the-minute news? Click here to follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Share your thoughts on your community in a blog. Click here to get started. South End Patch