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BCYF Girls Summit 2018

Boston girls ages 12-18 are invited to join us for a day of workshops, a panel discussion, food, fun, and more!

May 12, 2018
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • 300 The Fenway
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Erika Butler
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Learning and lectures
    Other
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-05-12T11:00:00 - 2018-05-12T15:00:00

The BCYF Girls Summit is a yearly conference developed for girls ages 12-18 to connect with the resources and opportunities they need and to help them establish a sense of unity and commitment with their peers and their communities.

Register for the event

Workshop Topics:
  • Business management
  • Engineering and technology (STEM)
  • Health services
  • Human services and public policy 
  • Natural resources and agriculture
  • Social media and communication

A special thank you to our supporters who make this summit possible:

  • Boston Police Athletic League
  • Lingzi Lu Foundation
  • Shannon Grant
  • Foundation for BCYF
May 12, 2018
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • 300 The Fenway
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Erika Butler
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Learning and lectures
    Other
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-05-12T11:00:00 - 2018-05-12T15:00:00

Boston Employment Commission Regular Meeting

The public can offer testimony.
  • 07:00PM - 07:00PM
  • Posted:
    04/02/2018 - 2:47PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

BCYF Lifeguard Institute 2018

Are you 16 to 18 years old and still in high school?  We have a great opportunity for you – the BCYF Lifeguard Institute!  

March 26 - June 23, 2018
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Locations across the City
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    BCYF
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-03-26T09:00:00 - 2018-06-23T17:00:00

Over April school vacation week, the Lifeguard Institute will be offered at BCYF pools across Boston.

The requirements to participate include the ability to pass a swim test requiring swimming 300 yards continuously using different strokes, treading water, and a surface dive exercise.   In addition, participants must be 16 to 18 year old high school students.  Upon completion of the Institute, a $35 fee for Red Cross Certification will apply.

Interested?  Space is limited so contact the pool directly for more information.

Location Schedule

BCYF Draper

Tuesday, April 17- Friday, April 20, from 2-8:30 p.m.

Final Exam, Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

BCYF Flaherty

Tuesday, April 17- Friday, April 20, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

BCYF Leahy-Holloran

Tuesday, April 17 - Friday, April 20, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m

Thursday, April 24 and Saturday, April 26, from 5-7 p.m.

BCYF Mattahunt

March 26 - May 21, each Monday, from 3-6 p.m.

BCYF Paris Street

Tuesday, April 17 - Friday, April 20, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fridays, April 27, May 4, and May 11, from 5-8 p.m.

BCYF Perkins

Fridays, April 21 - June 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturdays, April 21 - June 23, from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
March 26 - June 23, 2018
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Locations across the City
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    BCYF
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-03-26T09:00:00 - 2018-06-23T17:00:00

Swim for Safety - April Vacation 2018

Youth ages 4-12 can learn to swim for free at a Boston Centers for Youth & Families pool.

April 17 - April 21, 2018
  • 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • 1483 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    BCYF
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-04-17T09:00:00 - 2018-04-21T18:00:00

We are hosting free beginner swim lessons, “Swim for Safety,” for Boston youth ages 4-12 at BCYF pools over April school vacation week. 

BCYF Swim for Safety helps participants become safe and confident around water and eager to continue to participate in aquatics programs.  Locations and schedules are listed below. Please contact the pool directly for more information and to register.

BCYF Blackstone

Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. (Ages 6-12)
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. (Ages 6-12)
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. (Ages 6-12)

BCYF Condon

Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.

BCYF Curtis Hall    

Ages 4-6: Tuesday through Friday, 1-2 p.m.

BCYF Flaherty Pool

Ages 4-6: Tuesday through Friday, 3:30-4 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Tuesday through Friday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Tuesday through Friday, 4:30-5 p.m.

BCYF Hennigan    

Ages 4-6: Tuesday through Friday, 2-3 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Tuesday through Friday, 2-3 p.m.

BCYF Holland    

Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 3-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 3-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 3-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

BCYF Mattahunt

Ages 4-6: Tuesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Tuesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Tuesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Teens and Adults: Tuesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.

BCYF Madison Park

Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Teens and Adults: Saturday, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

BCYF Mason Pool

Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 3-3:40 p.m.; Saturday, 10-10:40 a.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 3:45-4:25 p.m.; Saturday, 10:45-11:25 a.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 4:30-5:10 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

BCYF Mildred Avenue

Ages 4-6: Wednesday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Thursday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Friday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Teens and Adults: Saturday, 9:15-9:45 a.m.

BCYF Quincy

Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 4:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30-3 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 5:15-5:45 p.m.; Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 6-6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 4-4:30 p.m

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April 17 - April 21, 2018
  • 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • 1483 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    BCYF
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-04-17T09:00:00 - 2018-04-21T18:00:00

This Land is Your Land Series: 'The Future of Our Land'

A public talk on the demand for real estate in Boston and the fate of open space.

May 2, 2018
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 1154 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Massachusetts Historical Society
  • Price:
    Price
    $10 (Free for MHS Members and EBT cardholders).
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Learning and lectures
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-05-02T18:00:00 - 2018-05-02T19:30:00

How will increased real estate demand and density in Boston affect plans to preserve open space? How will climate change impact our priorities for preserving open space and how might it limit our options?

 The Mass. Historical Society and partners Trustees of Reservations, Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Emerald Necklace Conservancy, the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center present this programming.

Pre-talk reception at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Follow the link below for more details.

May 2, 2018
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 1154 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Massachusetts Historical Society
  • Price:
    Price
    $10 (Free for MHS Members and EBT cardholders).
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Learning and lectures
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-05-02T18:00:00 - 2018-05-02T19:30:00

Charlestown Neighborhood Council Meeting

  • 11:00PM - 11:00PM
  • Posted:
    03/30/2018 - 9:20AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

City Council Committee on Small Business and Consumer Affairs hearing on Docket #0290

  • 09:30PM - 09:30PM
  • Posted:
    03/29/2018 - 11:16AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Licensed Premise Violation hearings

The public can offer testimony.
  • 02:00PM - 02:00PM
  • Posted:
    03/26/2018 - 8:55AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Conservation Commission Hearing

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Piemonte Room, at 6:00 p.m. on April 4, 2018 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, ground water, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat.

  • 10:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    03/23/2018 - 3:14PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

City Council Committee on Government Operations Hearing on Docket #0382

The public can offer testimony.
  • 02:00PM - 02:00PM
  • Posted:
    03/23/2018 - 2:55PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.
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