Boston Scenes

Kenny Ruiz, resident services coordinator at the newly opened Neighborhood Network Center on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester, greets residents of properties managed by United Housing Management, LLC. United Housing opened the center to provide a broad range of services including academic tutoring and computer training for residents and the community. (DONROCK photo)

The Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys held its 30th Anniversary Celebration at the InterContinental Boston Hotel Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. First lady Diane Patrick was the keynote speaker for the occasion. (Tony Irving photo)

The Center for Church and Prison held its 2nd annual Job Fair at the Reggie Lewis Center on Sept. 16, 2011. Those in attendance included (from l to r): Bobby Joe Leaster, City of Boston streetworker; Eva Clark, Judge Banks’ Community Justice Program; Rev. George Walters-Sleyon, president of the Center for Church and Prison; and Maurice Alves of the Center for Church and Prison. (Tony Irving photo)

City Councilor Charles Yancey (r) presented a City Council Proclamation celebrating the 8th Annual Tee Off to Fight Prostate Cancer, sponsored by the Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) and held at the Franklin Park Golf Course. Joining Yancey are (from l to r) Tomeeka Farrington; Tom Farrington, founder of PHEN; and Juarez Farrington. (Don West photo)

Ken Guscott (c) received the Distinguished Service Award for his years of community involvement and service to the endeavors of the Boston branch of the NAACP. Presenting the award is former District Court Judge Joyce London Alexander and President of the Boston branch of NAACP, Michael Curry. This presentation occurred at the Boston branch NAACP Centennial Celebration Sept. 17, 2011. (Don West photo)

Airmen of the Massachusetts Air National Guard’s 212th Engineering Installation Squadron were recognized during a send-off ceremony at the Worcester Military Museum on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. The squadron is deploying to Afghanistan and Qatar, and will be providing a critical service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo courtesy of Massachusetts National Guard)

Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival