What's New at MAPS?
11 March, 2010
Many Massachusetts residents have already received a letter saying that in the next few days a very important document will be delivered at their mailboxes: the 2010 US Census Form. The Census takes place every 10 years to measure the size of communities and help promote a fair distribution of funds to be allocated for public services, such as education, health, security, transportation and road improvement. The Census also affects how US residents are represented in Congress. [→]
4 March, 2010
To follow up on the celebration of International Women’s Day, which takes place on March 8, the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers’ (MAPS’) Lowell office at 11 Mill St. plans a special event to discuss the feminine condition in the world. Named “Women and Their Colors,” this friendly get-together will take place on March 20, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. It will allow participants to show their talents by creating abstract paintings, while exchanging their experiences. [→]
1 March, 2010
The Consul General of Portugal in Boston announced the Specific Regulation for the Portuguese Communities of the National Program of the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. Please find the official statement below (Portuguese only). [→]
14 February, 2010
Brazilian, Portuguese and Latino callers in drag will lead a colorful “Drag Bingo” game at the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers’ (MAPS’) Framingham Office, 24 Union Ave., Suites 8-10, on Sunday, March 14 from 3-6 pm. The event, sponsored by the MAPS Siliga (Boston/Framingham) and Ambiente Latino programs, is open to the public. There is a suggested $2 per person donation to play Drag Bingo. [→]
28 January, 2010
Spring is just a couple of months away, and with the milder weather comes the 2010 US Census. Census forms to completely count the US population for the first time in 10 years will begin hitting household mailboxes in late March. To help raise awareness about the importance of a complete count, the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) has launched a special Census education project. [→]
