GoGreen Month - May 2010
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 | ||||||
| 3 MOVED TO RAIN DATE Kickoff! GoGreen in Central Square | 7 | |||||
| First Mondays@CAC | ||||||
9 Mother's Day
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10
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11 | 12
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13 | 14 GoGreen at the Library | 15 |
16 Bike Week |
17University Park Bike Breakfast | 18 Alewife Bike Breakfast
DPW Vehicle Road Show Broadway Bicycle School breakfast |
19 Harvard Bike Breakfast | 20 Kendall Sq Bike Breakfast | 21Bicycle Commuter Appreciation Day | |
| MassCommuter Challenge | MassCommuter Challenge | MassCommuter Challenge | MassCommuter Challenge | MassCommuter Challenge | ||
| 23 Cambridge Open Studios | 24 | 26 Bike Bash |
28 Commute a Better Way Day GreenStreets Walk/Ride Day | 29 | ||
| 30 | 31 Memorial Day | |||||
City-Organized Events and partner 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 3, 11:30am - 1:30pm (rain date May 4)
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 3, 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: May 6
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 8, 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: April 24-25, May 8-9, May 22-23
GoGreen at the Library
What: New event in 2010! The Main Library will host an information and outreach event in front of the main library entrance (indoors, in the event of rain), with representatives from the City of Cambridge, and transportation organizations such as the MBTA, Zipcar and MassRIDES.
Where: Main Library, 449 Broadway
When: May 14, 11 am to 1:30 pm
GoGreen Business Award Presentation
What: Award presentation to recognize Cambridge businesses that make outstanding environmental efforts in the areas of transportation, recycling and energy.
Where: City Hall Annex
When: May 25, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Contact: Stephanie Anderberg - 617/349-4671/sanderberg@cambridgema.gov
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 21, 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: Join the Cambridge Bicycle Committee for a leisurely ride through the streets of Cambridge as part of the city's annual GoGreen Month activities. This year's ride theme and route is currently in development.
For more information on previous tours, visit www.cambridgebikes.org
Where: Starting location TBA
When: May 22, details TBA
Container Gardening Workshop
What: details are developing for this new event in 2010 - check back for updates!
Where: TBD
When: May 22
Contact: Kelly Dunn, DPW at kdunn@cambridgema.gov
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: Date May 18, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
GoGreen in Kendall Square
What: Sponsored by Boston Properties and the Charles River TMA, this information fair will include displays by many transportation options organizations.
Where: Plaza at Kendall Square
When: May 27, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (rain date TBD, if needed)
Financing Your Solar Project workshop
What: This is an excellent opportunity for Cambridge citizens to learn about renewable energy programs and resources available to develop local projects. Larry Chretien, Executive Director of the Mass Energy Consumers Alliance will provide an update on net metering and investment opportunities in Massachusetts. In addition, a panel of local contractors and program providers will share their expertise to help residents and businesses take advantage of robust incentives and resources to develop renewable energy projects.
Where: City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor meeting room
When: May 27 6pm – 8pm
Contact: Cambridge Energy Alliance, 617-491-0488 x128
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 28, usual commute mode, round trip commute mileage, and mailing address (in case you win the prize).
Where: Throughout Cambridge
When: May 28, all day
Contact: Stephanie Anderberg - 617/349-4671 / sanderberg@cambridgema.gov
Bike Week Events
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 17, 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 18, 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 19, 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 20, 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 will celebrate Bike Week in the Boston area with their annual Commuter Challenge.
Where: All over Cambridge & the Boston Metro Area.
When: May 17 through May 21
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
Kids on Wheels
What: In conjunction with the Cambridge Science Festival, swissnex Boston, Swiss Consulate is sponsoring Kids on Wheels!
Zoom into everything that has to do with biking for kids ages 3 to 10. This will be a fun and educational event for Cambridge families that want to explore both the science and the excitement of getting around on wheels. Bring your own bike, or try one on site. For more information, see the event flyer. This file is in PDF format and requires use of the free Adobe Acrobat viewer.
Where: 420 Broadway, Cambridge
When: Saturday, May 1 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact: http://cambridgesciencefestival.org or
http://swissnexboston.org/
Statewide Bicycle Counts
What: Every year, the state organizes volunteers to count trail users at locations throughout the state. This is a very helpful way of helping us track trail usage over time and advocate for more funding for trails.
Where: On the Minuteman, near Alewife, and along the Charles near MIT
When: May 1 and May 4, varying hours, typically 2 hour volunteer shifts
Contact: Chris Porter, cdptrans@gmail.com
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 2, 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 5
More info: encourage your school to join Safe Routes to School at www.commute.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!
Where: From home to work, school or errands, and back!
When: May 28, throughout the day
Contact: Janie Katz-Christy - 617/625-3822 / walk-ride-days@comcast.net web: http://www.gogreenstreets.org/
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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