GoGreen Month - May 2008
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GoGreen and City Events in green | Other Bike Week events in purple | Related and National Events in blue
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(Tuesday, 4/22: Nominations due date for GoGreen Business Awards) All month: Hunt for the Golden Shoes
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1 KICKOFF! GoGreen in Central Square | 2 Rain date for GoGreen in Central Square | 3 | ||
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| 4 Harvard Square Mayfair Drinking Water Week |
5 Water Dept Water Week Events | 6 Water Dept Water Week Events | 7 Water Dept Water Week Events | 8 Water Dept Water Week Events | 10 Fresh Pond Day | |
11 Bike Week Mother's Day |
12 University Park Bike Breakfast | 13 Alewife Bike Breakfast | 14 Harvard Square Bike Breakfast | 15 Kendall Square Bike Breakfast
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16 Bicycle Commuter Appreciation Day
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| Commuter Challenge | Commuter Challenge | Commuter Challenge | Commuter Challenge | Registrations due for Commuter Challenge | ||
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19 | 20 DPW Vehicle Road Show |
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22 GoGreen Awards | 23
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| 25 | 26 Memorial Day | 27 | 28 Rain Date for GoGreen in Kendall Square
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30 Green Streets Initiative's Walk/Ride Day | 31 |
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 1, 11:30am - 1:30pm (rain date May 2)
Contact: Stephanie Anderberg - 617/349-4671 / sanderberg@cambridgema.gov
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 Open House
What: Plans include information displays on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. On Wednesday, school children can visit interactive displays about the water cycle, water pollution, and water processing.
Where: 250 Fresh Pond Parkway
When: May 5-9
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 Day webpage.
Where: 250 Fresh Pond Parkway
When: May 10, 11 am to 3 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 22, 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, and Alewife/Minuteman Bikeway
When: May 16, 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. The theme of this spring's bike tour is transportation history in Cambridge from pre-colonial times to the present (and maybe a glimpse of the future).
We start at the Cambridge Common for a ride just over 11 miles long. The ride should take a little more than two hours, and will include several intermediate stops for short theme-related talks. We'll end up at the brand new North Point park for a snack. After that, we'll lead those interested back to the starting point at the Cambridge Common (another 2.5 miles).
The ride will be escorted by the Cambridge Police Department's Bike Patrol.
For more information, visit http://www.cambridgebikes.org/Spring2008/
Where: Starting from Cambridge Common
When: May 17, gather at 10 am, depart at 10:30.
Home & Energy Fair
What: Displays and presentations on greening your home, including information on the Cambridge Energy Alliance program.
Where: Cafeteria, Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
When: May 17, 10 am - 2 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: May 20, 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
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 21, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
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. Commuters who take the pledge will receive a recognition packet in return. 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 30, usual commute mode, round trip commute mileage, and mailing address (for the recognition packet).
Where: Throughout Cambridge
When: May 29, 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 12, 7:30am - 9:00am
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 13, 7:30am - 9:00am
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 14, 7:30am - 9:30am
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 15, 7:30am - 9:00am
Contact: Jim Gascoigne - 617/324-6119 / coin1@mit.edu
Bike Week Commuter Challenge
What: The City of Cambridge has been working with area Transportation Management Associations and other organizations to celebrate Bike Week in the Boston area.
Where: All over Cambridge & the Boston Metro Area. Register online at www.baystatebikeweek.org.
When: May 12 through May 16
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 4, noon - 6pm
Contact: www.harvardsquare.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
When: May 30, throughout the day
Contact: Janie Katz-Christy - 617/625-3822 / katzchristy@comcast.net http://greenstreets.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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