GoGreen Month - May 2011
Calendar of events. Calendar events are subject to change, cancelations or additions.
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GoGreen and City Events in green | Other Bike Week events in purple | Related and National Events in blue
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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| All month: Hunt for the Golden Shoes
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1 Green Library tour Science Festival |
2 Kickoff! GoGreen in Central Square | 3 Rain date for GoGreen in Central Square
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4 Networking Wednesday (for businesses) Water Week "School Day" POSTPONED |
5 Water Week "School Day" rain date |
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Science Festival Carnival |
| First Mondays@CAC | Walk to School Day | |||||
8 Mother's Day
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10 | 11
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12 | 13 GoGreen at the Library | 14 Cambridge Open Studios |
15 Bike Week |
18 Harvard Bike Breakfast |
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20 Bicycle Commuter Appreciation Day Bike to Work Day |
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| MassCommuter Challenge | MassCommuter Challenge | MassCommuter Challenge | MassCommuter Challenge | MassCommuter Challenge | ||
| 22 Cambridge Open Studios | 23 | 24 |
25 Bike Bash |
28 | ||
| 29 | 30 Memorial Day | |||||
City-Organized Events
GoGreen in Central Square / GoGreen Month Kickoff
What: To kick off GoGreen Month, the City will host an information and outreach event at City Hall (sidewalk in front), with representatives from the City of Cambridge, and transportation organizations such as the MBTA, Zipcar and MassRIDES.
Where: City Hall sidewalk, Central Square
When: May 2, 11:30am - 1:30pm (rain date May 3)
Contact: Stephanie Anderberg - 617/349-4671 / sanderberg@cambridgema.gov
First Mondays @ Cambridge Arts Council
What: In conjunction with the CAC Gallery exhibitions, the Cambridge Arts Council presents this free monthly, multisensory event series, First Mondays @ CAC Gallery, on the first Monday of each month in the intimate CAC Gallery.
Where: City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, second floor
When: May 2, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hunt for the Golden Shoes
What: Look for a golden shoe while you are out walking in Cambridge. Shoes may be hidden in parks, near walking paths, in retail districts, along school routes, and anywhere that people walk. If you find a Golden Shoe, follow the directions on the attached card, to claim a prize!
Sponsored by Cambridge Pedestrian Committee, Cambridge Health Alliance, and the Community Development Department.
Where: Throughout Cambridge
When: May 1 - 31
Contact: Stephanie Anderberg - 617/349-4671 / sanderberg@cambridgema.gov
Water Department "Water Week"
What: Plans are in development. Past years' events included information displays as well as a day when school children can visit interactive displays about the water cycle, water pollution, and water processing.
Where: 250 Fresh Pond Parkway
When: POSTPONED TO RAIN DATE May 5
Fresh Pond Day
What: A celebration of the City's largest open space. There will be activities for all ages, including musical performances, tours, demonstrations and displays. For more information, visit the Fresh Pond web page.
Where: 250 Fresh Pond Parkway
When: May 7, 11 am to 3 pm
Cambridge Open Studios
What: walk, bike or take the T to explore art in Cambridge! Meet hundreds of artists and discover unique paintings, jewelry, fiber arts, ceramics, film,
literary works, mixed-media pieces, and more!
Where: rotating through the city. See Cambridge Open Studios webpage for more details
When: May 7-8, 14-15, 21-22
Reduce Reuse Recycle
What: Randi Mail, Cambridge recycling director, will talk with us about ways we can live more sustainably including composting indoors and out, wise recycling, and getting rid of stuff without throwing it away. This should be an enjoyable and informative evening, with time for discussion and questions.
Where: Maynard Ecology Center, basement of Neville Place 650 Concord Avenue
When: May 9, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Contact: Randi Mail, rmail@cambridgema.gov
GoGreen at the Library
What: The Main Library will host an information and outreach event on the first floor, with representatives from the City of Cambridge, and transportation organizations such as the MBTA, Zipcar and MassRIDES.
Where: Main Library, 449 Broadway
When: May 13, 11 am to 1:30 pm
DPW Vehicle Road Show
What: See Public Works fleet vehicles, learn about their jobs, and hear how several have "green" features.
Where: Sennott Park
When: CANCELED
Bicycle Commuter Appreciation
What: As part of National Bike to Work Day, the Cambridge Bicycle Committee and the City of Cambridge will be thanking commuters who bike to work by presenting them with a small giveaway. Members of the Bicycle Committee will be stationed at locations throughout the city to catch cyclists on their way to work and give them their gift.
Where: Kendall Square, Central Square, Harvard Square
When: May 20, 7:30 to 9 AM. ( while supplies last and subject to cancelation in the event of rain)
Contact: Stephanie Anderberg - 617/349-4671 / sanderberg@cambridgema.gov
Cambridge Spring Bicycle Tour
What: Musical Mystery Bicycle Tour - Cambridge has a rich history of musical accomplishment. From Sanders Theater in the 19th century, to Club 47 in the 1960’s and the Inn Square Men's Bar in the 1980’s, our city has always been making and listening to music. Come ride with us past sites that made music history, learn about the musicians who lived and recorded here, and listen to the music that Cambridge now has to offer.
For more information on previous tours, visit www.cambridgebikes.org
Where: Starting location at Cambridge Common
When: May 21, ride orientation begins at 10 am. Ride departs at 10:30 am.
Contact: http://www.cambridgebikes.org
Preservation Recognition Program
What: The Cambridge Historical Commission honors the outstanding preservation projects of 2010. Light refereshments will be served.
Where: Story Chapel, Mount Auburn Cemetary, 580 Mount Auburn Street
When: May 25, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
RSVP: to 617-349-4683 by noon on Friday, May 20
GoGreen Awards Presentation
What: Award presentation to recognize Cambridge businesse and organizations that make outstanding environmental efforts in the areas of transportation, recycling/waste reduction, stormwater management, and energy.
Where: SwissNex Consulate, 420 Broadway
When: May 26, 8:30-10:00 am
Contact: Rosalie Anders - 617/349-4604/randers@cambridgema.gov
Commute A Better Way Day
What: Cambridge's voluntary car-free day to encourage single occupant vehicle commuters to try a different mode of transportation. Participants will take the "Commute A Better Way pledge", stating that they will try walking, cycling, taking the T, carpooling, or another option, instead of driving to work. They will also be entered into a drawing to win a FREE copy of "Car-Free in Boston". To take the pledge, send an email, including your name, commute mode choice for May 31, usual commute mode, round trip commute mileage, and mailing address (in case you win the prize).
Where: Throughout Cambridge
When: May 31, all day
Contact: Stephanie Anderberg - 617/349-4671 / sanderberg@cambridgema.gov
Bike Week Events
Green Homes Bike Tour
What: We will ride our bikes along a 5.5 mile route in Somerville and North Cambridge, making stops for short tours or discussions at 4 or 5 homes that have taken decidedly "green" measures, including a range from geothermal heat pumps and solar panels, to simple weatherization measures, to composting and local gardening. The day will end with a chance to socialize and unwind with refreshments.
Where: Starting point TBA
When: May 15, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Contact: Jesse Gorden - jgorden@cambridgeenergyalliance.org
University Park Bike Breakfast
What: The Charles River Transportation Management Association will sponsor a bicycle commuter breakfast in University Park, near Central Square (cyclists will show their helmets to get breakfast)
Where: Mass Ave at Sidney Street
When: May 16, 7:30am - 9:00am (or while supplies last)
Contact: Jim Gascoigne - 617/324-6119 / coin1@mit.edu
Alewife Bike Breakfast
What: The Charles River Transportation Management Association will sponsor a bicycle commuter breakfast near Alewife MBTA station (cyclists will show their helmets to get breakfast)
Where: Near the end of the Minuteman path
When: May 17, 7:30am - 9:00am (or while supplies last)
Contact: Jim Gascoigne - 617/324-6119 / coin1@mit.edu
Harvard Square Bike Breakfast
What: Harvard University will host a bicycle commuter breakfast in Harvard Square (cyclists will show their helmets to get breakfast)
Where: in front of the Au Bon Pain
When: May 18, 7:30am - 9:30am (or while supplies last)
Contact: Kris Locke - 617/496-5354 / kris_locke@harvard.edu
Kendall Square Bike Breakfast
What: The Charles River Transportation Management Association will sponsor a bicycle commuter breakfast in Kendall Square (cyclists will show their helmets to get breakfast)
Where: Park between Six Cambridge Center (Marriott Residence Inn) and Eight Cambridge Center (Boston Properties)
When: May 19, 7:30am - 9:00am (or while supplies last)
Contact: Jim Gascoigne - 617/324-6119 / coin1@mit.edu
Bike Week MassCommuter Challenge
What: Area Transportation Management Associations and MassRIDES will celebrate Bike Week in the Boston area with their annual Commuter Challenge.
Where: Statewide
When: May 16 through May 20
More Info: go to www.baystatebikeweek.org for details and to register for the MassCommuter Challenge
Bike Bash
What: Bike Week "after party" with announcement of MassCommuter Challenge winners, and individual prize drawings.
More info: All who register for the MassCommuter Challenge will receive event details.
Related Regional Events
Harvard Square Mayfair
What: Come visit the Community Development Department booths, along with vendors and restaurants,at the Harvard Square Mayfair
Where: Harvard Square
When: May 1, noon - 6pm
Contact: http://www.harvardsquare.com
Massachusetts Walk to School Day
What: As part of the Safe Routes to School program, participating schools across Massachusetts will have walk-to-school events
When: May 4
More info: encourage your school to join Safe Routes to School at www.commute.com
Smarter Living - Build Your Own City
What: swissnex Boston/Consulate of Switzerland invites children of all ages to learn more on sustainable living and energy consumption. Participate in educational workshops; be crafty and have fun experimenting with bird houses and build your future city out of recycled materials! Discover the vision of the 2000 Watt Society: attaining a balance in energy use between industrialized and developing countries, enabling everyone to enjoy a suitable standard of living. OFr more information, visit swissnexboston.org
When: May 7, 11am to 4pm
Where: swissnex Boston, 420 Broadway
Contact: sabine@swissnexboston.org
Smarter Living - Expo
What: swissnex Boston hosts a series of exciting, interactive events around sustainable living. The exhibition “Smarter Living – 2000 Watt Society” launched in 2009 in Zurich, adapted and sponsored by Think Swiss to tour the US, shows ways on how to significantly reduce energy consumption through smarter living. Citizens around the world get inspired to become a “2’000 Watt Society”. At the Smarter Living - EXPO you are invited to visit the exhibition and meet local experts and learn more about sustainable living.
When: May 17, time TBA (evening)
Where: Location TBA
Contact: sabine@swissnexboston.org
HEET Electricity Vampire Hunt and Efficiency-ware Party
What: Come enjoy an opportunity to learn which common household appliances really suck the most energy from your wall (and money from your wallet), even when you're not using them! Once you've learned which electronics to unplug, you can take a look on the spot at easy-to-use efficiency products to purchase for your own home.
Where: Jewett Hall at the First Church in Cambridge
When: May 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Contact: Audrey Schulman - audreyschulman@gmail.com
Cambridge Green Streets Initiative's Walk/Ride Day
What: As part of Cambridge Green Streets Initiative's Last-Friday-of-the-Month Walk/Ride Day, we encourage people who live, work or send children to school in Cambridge to walk, bike, take the bus or train, pogo-stick, stilt, scooter, etc. to work, errands, or school on that day each month. Check with your school's or businesses's coordinator, or become one yourself! This month's Walk/Ride day includes additional special events. Check their webpage for updates on a book-signing event and a City Hall event, as additional details are confirmed.
Where: From home to work, school or errands, and back!
When: May 27, throughout the day
Contact: Janie Katz-Christy - 617/625-3822 / walk-ride-days@comcast.net web: http://www.gogreenstreets.org/
LIFT Bike Project event
What: The LIFT Bike Project provides homeless and low-income LIFT clients living in the Cambridge area with free helmets, locks, and refurbished bicycles. LIFT is a nonprofit which helps combat poverty by pairing trained volunteers with homeless and low-income clients. we will have a celebration on the steps of the Cambridge City Hall with brief speeches and light refreshments. Following this short reception, we will give out the bikes, helmets, and locks to LIFT Bike Project Recipients.
Where: City Hall steps, 795 Mass Ave (in case of rain, event will be held in the YMCA across the street)
When: May 27 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm
Contact: www.liftbikeproject.blogspot.com
For More Information
For more information about GoGreen month and the GoGreen awards contact Stephanie Anderberg, sanderberg@cambridgema.gov, at 617/349-4671. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.
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