Community Corner

5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 7

The Mayor is in the neighborhood this week.

1. Menino in JP: Mayor Thomas Menino will hold his coffee hours tomorrow morning in JP.

2. O'Malley: District 6 City Councilor Matt O'Malley will host a campaign kickoff event at Doyle's June 4 with special guest Gov. Deval Patrick.

3. Candidates' Forum: There was a candidates' forum for Mayoral candidates last night in JP.

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4. Screenwriting Workshop: Ever wanted to learn more about screenwriting for movies? The Boston Neighborhood Network is offering two workshops on the subject, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 7-23, from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturdays, June 1-29, from 12:30-3 p.m. Cost is $100 for BNN-TV members and $150 for non-members. Register online at bnntv.org.  

5. One Fund: The second community meeting for families looking to get more information on how to receive One Fund money is tonight.

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