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Sherrin Woods Urban Wild 'Spring Cleaning'

Join Urban Wilds staff and your neighbors to help care for one of Boston's largest Urban Wilds.

May 4, 2024
2024-05-04T10:00:00 - 2024-05-04T13:00:00

We will work together to remove trash and debris from the Urban Wild, making our hiking trails and rock climbing area safer for all users. Please make sure to bring sturdy, close-toed shoes and clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty. 

No experience necessary. Urban Wilds staff will provide tools and instruction.

Please register for the event

 

May 4, 2024
2024-05-04T10:00:00 - 2024-05-04T13:00:00
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Serve and Learn: Tree Planting At Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild

Join Urban Wilds staff and the Roslindale Wetlands Taskforce in this spring's Serve and Learn event!

April 6, 2024
2024-04-06T09:00:00 - 2024-04-06T12:00:00

A Serve and Learn event is a special chance for community members to learn about wildlife, plants, and how we can care for our natural world. Not only can people "learn" through these events, but they can also put their newfound knowledge to work during the "serve" portion.

In this Serve and Learn, Urban Wilds staff will lead lessons on proper tree and shrub planting techniques as well as invasive plant management. Volunteers will get the chance to plant trees and practice their weeding skills. Many thanks to the Longfellow Area Neighborhood Association's Roslindale Wetlands Taskforce for crowdsourcing funds for new trees and shrubs. 

Register for the event

April 6, 2024
2024-04-06T09:00:00 - 2024-04-06T12:00:00
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Boston Veterans Gala

Join the Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Services as we host our first-annual Boston Veterans Gala on November 16, 2024, from 6 - 10 p.m. This event will be held at the IBEW located at 103 Freeport Hall, Dorchester, MA 02122.

November 16, 2024
2024-11-16T18:00:00 - 2024-11-16T22:00:00

This Gala will bring veterans and active duty military personnel together to recognize the service and sacrifice of each member. It gives those in attendance a chance to reflect on the work they have accomplished and the impact they have had on our nation. The City of Boston Office of Veterans’ Services is looking forward to recognizing those service members and highlighting the advocacy and assistance our office has provided to our Boston veterans. 

Attendees can look forward to a gala featuring reunions, heartfelt tributes, and opportunities to connect with fellow supporters of our heroes. Boston Veterans Services aims to serve recognize, engage, and advocate for our veterans and their families, by connecting them with the services and resources they've earned.

There will be food, drinks, conversations, dancing, and wonderful ceremonies that help bring everyone together and enjoy the night.

November 16, 2024
2024-11-16T18:00:00 - 2024-11-16T22:00:00
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Welcome Home Brunch

Welcome Home Bunch an opportunity for organizations to provide information and resources to veterans attending the event through tabling. Veterans will be able to apply to programs that meet their specific needs and learn about the different opportunities available to them. Brunch will also be served  where veterans can interact with each other and representatives from each organization over a meal.

April 13, 2024
2024-04-13T10:00:00 - 2024-04-13T14:00:00

This event will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location of this event is at Boston University 43 Hawes Street, Brookline, MA 02446.

Please contact our office for more details on this event.

 Register Now

April 13, 2024
2024-04-13T10:00:00 - 2024-04-13T14:00:00
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LGBTQ+ Veterans’ Serving With Pride Event

To celebrate LGBTQ Veterans and Service Members and their families to recognize their contributions to our country. "We celebrate the diversity of our armed forces and the strength that it brings to our service,”

May 30, 2024
2024-05-30T18:00:00 - 2024-05-30T21:00:00

Boston’s Office of Veterans’ Services will host an LGBTQ+ Veterans’ Serving with Pride celebration on Thursday, May 30th at 6:00 PM at the Club Cafe located 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116.

Please reach out to our for more details on this event.

May 30, 2024
2024-05-30T18:00:00 - 2024-05-30T21:00:00
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West Roxbury Liaison Decaf Coffee Hours

West Roxbury Coffee Hours are hosted by neighborhood liaison Ben Tayag.

March 25 - March 26, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Roche Bros
    1800 Centre St
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Ben Tayag
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
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2024-03-25T18:00:42 - 2024-03-26T19:30:00

Join Tayag for a special evening edition of Coffee Hours! 

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services liaisons hosts weekly Coffee Hours located conveniently in each neighborhood. This is an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood liaison to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello to connect joyfully. 

Neighborhood liaisons look forward to hearing how Boston can improve our neighborhoods.

March 25 - March 26, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Roche Bros
    1800 Centre St
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Ben Tayag
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
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2024-03-25T18:00:42 - 2024-03-26T19:30:00
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Office Of Historic Preservation Vision Event

Over the next several months the Office of Historic Preservation will be making outreach efforts to various neighborhood groups.

March 12, 2024
2024-03-12T18:00:00 - 2024-03-12T20:00:00

Established in 2022, our mission at the Office of Historic Preservation is to safeguard Boston's rich cultural heritage while amplifying the voices of underrepresented Bostonians. Housed within the Environment, Energy, and Open Space Cabinet, our department includes the Boston Landmarks Commission, the City Archaeology Program, and the Commemoration Commission.

OHP VISION EVENT

Over the next several months the Office of Historic Preservation will continue it's outreach efforts to various neighborhood groups. The presentations aim is to advocate for a new framework showcasing how historic preservation can address some of Boston's pressing challenges in environmental sustainability, social equity, and affordable housing.

March 12, 2024
2024-03-12T18:00:00 - 2024-03-12T20:00:00
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CitiMic

Join us for this open mic event in celebration of National Poetry Month!

April 5, 2024
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts & Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-04-05T17:30:21 - 2024-04-05T20:00:00

Hosted by Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola, featuring special guest Chen Chen, and in collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, CitiMic is an opportunity to spend an evening celebrating poetry written and performed by your friends, family, neighbors, and community members. Join us to share your own poetry or as an audience member, enjoying the talent that Boston's poets have to offer.

Doors and sign-up for the open mic are at 5:30 p.m. Programming begins at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

RSVP for the event

Graphic with text: "CitiMic: Open Mic in Celebration of National Poetry Month - Friday, April 5, 2024 - Doors & Sign-up: 5:30, Open Mic: 6:00. Host: Porsha Olayiwola, Feature: Chen Chen. Civic Pavilion 5 Congress St Boston MA. Register: boston.gov/calendar/citimic"

April 5, 2024
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts & Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
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2024-04-05T17:30:21 - 2024-04-05T20:00:00
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Open Your Heart: Immigrant Stories from Boston and Beyond

Join ZUMIX and Hoopla Productions at the Civic Pavilion on City Hall Plaza for a film screening and musical performance.

March 16, 2024
2024-03-16T16:00:15 - 2024-03-16T17:30:00

In "Open Your Heart: Immigrant Stories from Boston and Beyond," you will trace the journey of ZUMIX youth from interviewing immigrant activists in East Boston to performing their stories at City Hall Plaza. 

Graphic with text "Open Your Heart Immigrant Stories from Boston and Beyond - Film screening & live music. Open Your Heart traces the journey of ZUMIX youth from interviewing immigrant activists in East Boston to performing their stories at City Hall Plaza. Saturday March 16, 2024, 4-5:30pm Boston's Civic Pavilion @ 5 Congress St"

March 16, 2024
2024-03-16T16:00:15 - 2024-03-16T17:30:00
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Community Iftar 2024

UPDATE: We are now at capacity for Community Iftar and have closed the RSVP form. If you already RSVP'd, we look forward to seeing you on March 22. If you have not yet RSVP'd, then stay connected with our office and sign up for our newsletter.

March 22, 2024
2024-03-22T18:00:00 - 2024-03-22T20:00:00

Mayor Michelle Wu, the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), and the Mayor's Office of Food Justice (OFJ) welcome you to join us for Community Iftar 2024. The event will take place on Friday, March 22 at 6:00 pm at Boston City Hall at 1 City Hall Square, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02201. Dinner and refreshments will be provided.

Email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov or call 617-635-2980 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! 

Community Iftar 2024 Flyer in English

March 22, 2024
2024-03-22T18:00:00 - 2024-03-22T20:00:00
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