City Calendar

May Water Board Meeting

May Water Board Meeting

Affordable Housing Finance 101

Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

Presentation on the basics of affordable housing finance, the obstacles to creating affordable housing, and tools we could consider to create new affordable housing.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Movie Screening: "English Vinglish"

Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Join us for a screening of "English Vinglish", a movie about a tradition-minded Indian housewife who enrolls in an accelerated English-language course after she finds herself unable to place a simple order in an American restaurant. Come watch the movie to celebrate and bring awareness of South Asian culture during the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!

Cambridge Arts Advisory Board meeting

Cambridge Arts, City Hall Annex, second floor, 344 Broadway, Cambridge.

Cambridge Arts Advisory Board holds its regular monthly meeting.

Computer Class: Google Sheets

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Learn how to use Google Sheets, a free and simple online spreadsheet creator, similar to Microsoft Excel. We’ll learn how to: Organize data in a spreadsheet Calculate numbers automatically in a spreadsheet using formulas Create graphs from data in a spreadsheet Work collaboratively, leaving and responding to comments in a spreadsheet Please note: If you are new to Google, it is highly recommended that you sign up for one of the following CPL Computer workshops or series before taking Google Sheets: Google Basics, Internet Basics, or Google Apps & Cloud. All participants should have a Google account before class. Get a head start: Learn about the basics of Google Sheets. Register here for this three-session series.

Condo Ownership Workshop

City Hall Annex, 4th Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139

Sessions about the City's Affordable Rental Homeownership Programs

Parent/Child Book Group

Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

For ages 7-10 Join us for a lively discussion of a great book. Both caregiver and child should read the book before the discussion to participate. Pizza will be provided. To register or request a copy of the book, stop by the Children’s Room or call 617-349-4038. Registration is required. Recommended for kids ages 7-10.

River Street Reconstruction - Public Site Walk #1 - Mobility and Safety

Meet in the public space on River Street in front of the First Baptist Church (5 Magazine St)

The River Street Reconstruction Project will upgrade the subsurface infrastructure while developing a new surface design for River Street, the bus terminal area at River and Magazine Streets near Central Square, and Carl Barron Plaza. Join the project team for an informative tour of transportation mobility conditions along River Street on Tuesday, May 14. The project team will be leading the tour of key locations along the corridor and highlighting safety and mobility challenges and opportunities as they relate to pedestrians of all abilities, bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers.

Intermediate ESOL

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

English class for the non-native speaker: this class focuses on speaking. Students will practice public speaking and will work on developing clear speech. For ages 16 and up. On-going. No registration is necessary. Contact: Maria Balestrieri, mbalestrieri@cambridgema.gov

Knitting Group (Boudreau)

Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Bring your project and enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters.