Sushil K. Tuli: ‘Look toward the future’ Tuli has been president of Leader Bank since it was founded in 2002. Leader Bank has grown from a start-up to a community institution with $510 million in assets. He is a graduate of the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School.

I came to Boston in 1976, and had not heard that Boston was a difficult or troubled place for persons of color. Although I since have heard more of Boston’s history with race relations, I think that it is important to look toward the future and change the narrative for Boston.

Boston is a very college- and youth-focused environment, but as people get older and want to start a family, they move away due to the expense unless they have some connection to the city. The more we can connect diverse candidates to Boston at the start of their careers and convince them of the wonderful things this city has to offer, the more likely they will be here when they are ready to take a leading executive role.

 

Read the full article at Boston.com

More than 2,000 items will be available for purchase, all at below-yard-sale prices. Inventory includes contemporary women’s clothing and accessories in like-new condition, many with original tags, vintage clothing and accessories, and an eclectic selection of house wares. Prices average $4.00 per item.

Hours are Friday, April 27, 5-9pm, and Saturday, April 28, 1-6pm.

Proceeds will benefit Arlington’s public schools, through the Arlington Education Foundation (www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org), and the Friends of the Fox Library.

Contact the sale organizers at foxclothing@gmail.com or 781 405-7451, or visit www.facebook.com/FashionAtTheFox.

Quebrada Passover and Easter goodies:
Quebrada Baking Co. is celebrating the Spring 2012 holidays with fresh-made baked goods and desserts that go great with most any holiday meal or celebration -though you don’t need a holiday to enjoy them!
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At Artbeat Your Creativity Store and Studio:
Eggs…baby animals…flowers… Springtime at Artbeat offers many possibilities for favorite art and craft activities. Enjoy them in our studio or at home!
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Plus Artbeat is Offering an extra Ukrainian Egg decorating class on Thursday April 5th Learn more

Flora’s Easter Menu:
Once again Flora celebrates this very special holiday by offering a fixed price 3-course brunch 11am – 3pm! At $40 per person ($20 for kids 10 and under!) this Easter experience can’t be beat!
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Maxima Gifts:
If this early Easter has caught you by surprise, don’t panic. E is also for Easy at Maxima! Maxima  has selected more than 100 fun kids toys that are the perfect size for the basket, plus when you finish filling up your basket you will not feel like it’s just the candies. So, how E-asy for Easter is that !
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East Arlington’s Capitol Square Arts and business district has much to offer this Valentine’s Day. We feature a distinct mix of shopping, dining, arts and entertainment venues who collaborate on offering activities, events and deals for the community. Here is what’s in store:

 Artbeat Your Creativity Store holds its annual Valentine Card Making Extravaganza on Sat Feb 11, 3:00-6:00pm. Choose from their colorful cards, lace doilies, paper hearts, ribbon, confetti, and more to create the perfect card for someone special or the whole class!( $12/pp )
Saturday February 11 6:00 to 8:00: Adult Card Making Workshop Create a unique and beautiful card for someone extra special. Enjoy a wide variety of extraordinary papers, beautiful stamps, and creative cutouts to make a truly stunning card for your loved ones.($12/pp ages 13 and up)
Sunday February 12: Valentine Cookie Reception 3:00 – 6:00 PM Come in to Artbeat and enjoy delicious treats while making a delightful free V-Day project: create a lovely votive candle holder with fun heart shapes to celebrate the season.

 13Forest Art Gallery will be premiering a new show Ordo naturalis ( Reception 2/10 7-9 pm) featuring new work from Anne Cavanaugh and Kyle Larabee.
13Forest will also hold a Jewelry Trunk Show featuring Caroline Golden 2/11 Sat, 12-2 pm, as well as Special Valentine’s Day Eve hours 2/13 Mon, 5-8 pm

 Flora Restaurantwill be serving a pre-fixe 3 course menu including some surprises (an extra course, bags of home made chocolates and roses for the couples if you MUST know!). Price: $75 per person. They will also be offering a “For Lover’s Only” 3 course set menu in addition to the regular menu for the entire Valentine Weekend including Monday, February 3rd.

 Sadie’s Shoes We will be featuring signature Valentine’s Day pieces from East Arlington’s own COlour Designs wire crochet jewelry throughout the month of February, in addition to their vibrant selection of scarves, gloves, socks, and jewelry.

 Marbella Kitchen and Bath is offering a Valentines day and weekend deal! Receive a basket and a digital camera from Waypoint when you purchase your kitchen.

Here is a round up of what we have for you this month:

FLORA’S MUSIC SERIES CONTINUES WITH CLAIRE DICKSON:

Join Flora on Thursday, January 19th as we welcome jazz vocalist Claire Dickson! Ms. Dickson will be performing Jazz Standards with her signature style that earned her the nickname “The Scattin’ Doll”!Read More…

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The annual holiday celebration will include family entertainment, caroling, tree lighting, shopping specials, and plenty of holiday treats. All events are free.

The Capitol Theatre will show classic Christmas cartoons from 1:00 to 4:00. more

At Artbeat the elves will be painting faces and helping kids make glitter ornaments. more

Kidcasso will throw a Winter Wonderland party with snowman art projects.more

Quebrada Bakery will give out star cookies.

Flora Restaurant will hold their annual craft show from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. more

There will be plenty of treats and store specials at all participating businesses, which include Sadie’s, Artwear, Maxima Gifts, 13FOREST Gallery, and Marbella Kitchen and Bath.

Two caroling groups, from Calvary Church, United Methodist in East Arlington and the Cape Cod Choraliers, will stroll the streets delivering holiday cheer, and there will be a tree lighting at 4:30 at the Summit House across the street from the Capitol Theatre.

 East Arlington First Lights is supported by Cambridge Savings Bank and Leader Bank.

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