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1. Tonight the West Roxbury Art Association is holding its fall demonstration at the West Roxbury Library by William St. George. St. George is a direct, vibrant, contemporary artist who paints landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes and portraits. He has many works in corporate collections and many one-man shows. He was named Who’s Who in American Art and a product of The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. His gallery is at 162 Boylston St., Boston. 6-8 p.m. Free.
2. On Tuesday from 11-11:45 a.m. there will be Fall Story Time at the West Roxbury Library for preschoolers ages 3-5. There will be fun stories, songs and crafts. Free.
3. On Tuesday the West Roxbury Community Center is holding a 1/2-day trip for students grades 6 & up to Boston Bowl. Children meet at the Roche Family Center at noon. All registrants must sign up for membership and cost of the trip is $15. Pre-registration is required, as well as a permission slip and waiver. Call 617-635-5066 or email courtney.­losi@­cityo­fboston.­gov.
4. The City released Mayor Thomas Menino's 2011 Jobs Report. Read about it here. 
5. Check out the new Boston Centers for Youth & Families program brochure for all BCYF facilities, and the new West Roxbury brochure here.