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City Calendar

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  • Thursday

    August 12

    • Meditation for Seniors

      Cambridge Council on Aging 806 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139

      A seated, mindfulness meditation class for older adults, 60 years of age or older.

    • Summer StoryWalk Series

      Can you find the StoryWalks? A StoryWalk is a children's book hung page by page around a park in Cambridge where families can read, walk, and talk together. Find the 8 StoryWalks in Cambridge parks!

    • The Hip Hop Transformation

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      The Hip Hop Transformation (THHT) is an award-winning program for youth between the ages of 14-18 offered by the Cambridge Community Center in partnership with The Bridge Sound and Stage, the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, and the Cambridge Safety Net Collaborative. THHT teaches teens the history of hip hop culture, the role hip hop culture plays in their lives and society, and equips students with the resource and support to produce, write, record, perform, and distribute their own authentic hip hop music. To learn more visit THHT online at The Hip Hop Transformation.

    • Intro ESOL Class (Virtual)

      Online,

      Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom. This class will be taught at an introductory level. No testing is needed, but registration is required. Register below. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one hour before the program begins. Virtual ESOL Class is free and open to the public. If you register but later find you cannot attend, please remember to cancel your registration to make space for others. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

    • Outdoor Story Time Celebrating Black Business Month (Valente)

      Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

      We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for stories with guest reader, Nephtaliem McCrary of Great Eastern Trading Company. This program will be held outside at the Valente Branch Library. In the event of rain, this program will move indoors. Please call 617-349-4015 for more information. This event is in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office and the Cambridge Community Development Department.

    • Book Group/Read and Tell

      Cambridge Council on Aging 806 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139

      Readers aren’t able to all read the same book - so instead the book discussion has become a “share what you have been reading meeting”.

    • Beginner ESOL Class (Virtual)

      Online,

      Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom. This class will be taught at a high beginner level. No testing is needed, but registration is required. Register below. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one hour before the program begins. Virtual ESOL Class is free and open to the public. If you register but later find you cannot attend, please remember to cancel your registration to make space for others. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

    • Computer Access for Seniors

      Cambridge Council on Aging 806 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139

      Want to surf the web, check email, or stay connected using social media?

    • Fab16: 3D Printing Bookmarks at The Hive

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Design and 3D print bookmarks with Hive staff and the Fab Foundation! Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of Tinkercad and the 3D printing process and leave with a customized bookmark. This workshop also includes basic safety training in The Hive makerspace. This workshop is part of FAB16, a global event bringing together Fab Labs and makers all over the world to create, discuss, and imagine. This workshop is part of FAB16, a global event bringing together Fab Labs and makers all over the world to create, discuss, and imagine. http://fab16.fabevent.org/ Please use the Eventbrite link to register: 3D Printing Bookmarks at The Hive

    • Fab16: Augmented Reality with Hoverlay

      Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Learn about augmented reality, the Hoverlay publishing platfrom and camera browser and how Hoverlay is being used by makers and artists around the world and right here at the Cambridge Public Library. Hoverlay technologies enable users to create digital twins of artwork, products, and even yourself, and share them in webpages, emails, print or AR channels. "Hoverlay puts the power of the spatial web in the hands of individuals, artists, brands, content creators, cities, and enterprises. Our turn-key suite of technologies revolutionizes the creation and distribution of augmented reality content into physical locations. Hoverlay AR publishing platform provides today’s most powerful spatial computing capabilities, while ensuring a seamless integration into today’s user journeys." https://www.hoverlay.com/ This workshop is part of FAB16, a global event bringing together Fab Labs and makers all over the world to create, discuss, and imagine. http://fab16.fabevent.org/ Please use the Eventbrite link to register: Augmented Reality with Hoverlay Registration

    • Health and Wellness

      Cambridge Council on Aging 806 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139

      Topic: Diet & Depression Is there a connection between eating & mental health?

    • Glocal Challenge Finals

      Starlight Square, 84 Bishop Allen Drive

      Join us for the Glocal Challenge Finals - re-envisioned! We're hosting a mini Glocal Challenge this summer through MSYEP and invite you to join us at Starlight Square to celebrate.

    • Fab16: Recording Studio at The Hive

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Interested in podcasting, audio production or video production? The Hive is home to two state-of-the-art recording studios. Become familiarized with the basics of the equipment and software in these tools. Contribute to our community-generated media project and become badged to use these spaces for your own projects. This workshop also includes basic safety training in The Hive makerspace. This workshop is part of FAB16, a global event bringing together Fab Labs and makers all over the world to create, discuss, and imagine. http://fab16.fabevent.org/ Please use the Eventbrite link to register: Recording Studio at The Hive

    • Intermediate ESOL Class (Virtual)

      Online,

      Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom. This class will be taught at an intermediate level. No testing is needed, but registration is required. Register below. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one hour before the program begins. Intermediate Virtual ESOL Class is free and open to the public. If you register but later find you cannot attend, please remember to cancel your registration to make space for others. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

    • Fab16 Boston Hub Reception

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      FAB16 brings together members of the international Fab Lab network, as well as government officials, academic researchers, and experts in the field of digital fabrication, to present, envision, discuss, and build community around digital fabrication, technology, and innovation. This year, FAB16 and Fab City Summit will all be hosted online, with FAB16 Hubs creating events for their communities to join the online programming and local programming of their own. To learn more visit the Fab 16 website: http://fab16.fabevent.org/ Throughout FAB16, we experience a full week of workshops, panels, and immersive discussions. As we lead into Friday for FAB City Summit, we welcome Fab16 participants to join us for a reception at The Hive. Please register on Eventbrite: Fab16 Boston Hub Reception If you're interested in joining a workshop before the reception, check out our other FAB16 Boston Hub events on August 12: Fab16 Boston Hub.

    • Collins Branch Book Group (Virtual)

      Online,

      August selection: His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie Reading interests: This group alternates fiction and nonfiction titles from a diverse range of authors and topics. Previous selections include: The Light of the World by Elizabeth Alexander; Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan; Bad Blood by John Carreyrou; and There There by Tommy Orange. How to get a copy: Hardcover copies are available at the Collins branch during library hours. How to get the e-book or digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and as a digital audiobook through Hoopla. How to register: Registration is required. Click the registration link below to register. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. For more information, contact Margaret Macri at mmacri@cambridgema.gov.

August 2021
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