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City Calendar

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  • Tuesday

    December 14

    • Board of License Commissioners’ Public Meeting

      Online,

      Tuesday, December 14, 2021

    • Intermediate ESOL Class (Central Square)

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

      Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages Class. This class will be taught at an intermediate level. No testing is needed, but registration is required. The is an in-person class. Please register below. Intermediate 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 Songs and Stories (Main)

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Put on your dancing shoes and head over to the Main Library! We'll sing and move together, and share a story or two. Children of all ages and their grown-ups. This program will be held in Joan Lorentz Park on the lawn outside the Main Library. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.

    • Outdoor Story Time (Valente)

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

      We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes. This program will be held in the Reading Garden on Berkshire Street. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Please call 617-349-4015 for more information.

    • Beginner ESOL Class (Virtual)

      Online,

      Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at a high beginner level. No testing is needed, but registration is required. This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

    • [CLASS FULL] Tech Goes Home (Main)

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

      Basic Computer Classes for Beginners Do you want to learn typing and mouse skills? Do you want to learn how to set up an email account? Do you want to learn how to do online job search? Do you want to learn word processing, online browsing, maps? Learn all this, and more in our free Tech Goes Home classes. When: Tuesdays, 2 pm – 4 pm, October 12 - November 30, 2021 Meeting dates: October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14 Program Commitment: 15 hours. Participants must register and commit to attending all sessions. Registration is now closed. After completion of the program, participants have the option of receiving a free Chromebook and internet access for one year.

    • Intermediate ESOL Class (Virtual)

      Online,

      Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an intermediate level. No testing is needed, but registration is required. This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

    • Virtual Overdose Prevention and Response Training

      Virtual Training

      The Cambridge Public Health Department offers free overdose prevention and response trainings on a monthly basis to the community and free on-site trainings for groups by appointment.

    • STEAM Academy: Innovators for Purpose (Main)

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Blending art, design, science, technology and storytelling within a social justice framework, teens engage in real-world client-sponsored projects. Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 27 - Dec 23 (Learning Lab) Innovators for Purpose (iFp) is a Cambridge-based nonprofit that inspires high-potential, diverse young people to discover their passions, develop innovative mindsets and cultivate marketable skills to solve problems they care most about. Summer Studio teens are funded in part through the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program. The Cambridge Public Library STEAM Academy is part of Cambridge STEAM Initiative's efforts to enhance and expand students’ access to quality STEAM learning experiences. Made possible by generous support from the Eric and Jane Nord Family Fund and Verizon.

    • December Water Board Meeting

      December Water Board Meeting

    • Notice of Public Hearing Removal of Public Shade Tree

      Pursuant to Massachusetts General Lay Chapter 87, Sections 3 and 4, a public hearing will be held virtually to consider the removal of public shade trees.

    • Financial Literacy 101: Fraud (Virtual)

      Online,

      Managing one’s own money in today’s world is tricky. The best way to protect ourselves from fraud is to learn exactly how it takes place and share this information with others. Scam artist prey upon victims by earning their trust, by taking advantage of their greed, and by using scare tactics. They attack through postal mail, on the internet, by phone and even by diving into dumpsters. Developing a healthy skepticism will help to protect individuals from these criminals. By learning and applying the concepts from these interactive workshops, participants will better understand and practice managing their money wisely, begin to build savings, avoid unmanageable debt, improve their credit and shield themselves from fraud. Through an interactive game, “Red Flag Alert!” we see scams acted out and learn the safest way to respond to these threats. This workshop is part of four workshops in collaboration with Cambridge Savings Bank. By learning and applying the concepts from these interactive workshops, participants will better understand and practice managing their money wisely, begin to build savings, avoid unmanageable debt, improve their credit and shield themselves from fraud. Participants are welcome to register for just one or all of the workshops. Workshop 1: Budgeting and Saving (Tuesday, November 2) Workshop 2: Managing a Checking Account (Tuesday, November 16) Workshop 3: Credit (Tuesday, November 30) Workshop 4: Fraud (Tuesday, December 14) This program is a virtual event and takes place on Zoom. The Zoom information will be sent to participants one hour prior to the event. For more information or with any questions please contact Lucy at LFlamm@CambridgeMA.gov or (617)-349-4010.

    • Parent/Child (Ages 7-10) Book Group (Virtual)

      Join us virtually for a lively discussion of a great book over Zoom. For ages 7-10 and a parent or caregiver. Both caregiver and child should read the book before the discussion to participate. Registration opens on Wednesday, Novemer 10 and is required — only one registration is needed per family. For a copy of the book, stop by the Children’s Room after you've registered or call 617-349-4038. This month, we're reading: The Time of Green Magic by Hilary McKay (McElderry, 2020). Need a laptop or hotspot to participate? Call the Library Tech Bar at 617-349-4425, For questions about parent/child book group, please email jroach@cambridgema.gov.

    • Postponed: Winter Biking Q&A

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

      Are you considering biking through the winter? Are you a die-hard winter biker? No matter what your relationship to winter biking is, we would like you to join us for a winter biking bash celebrating the beginning of the winter biking season! Cambridge’s Community Development staff and Bike Committee members will be there to talk about all things winter biking: from gear, how to winterize your bicycle to considerations and techniques for riding in inclement weather conditions. Share your questions, winter riding tips and tricks, and/or favorite winter biking gear! Come for the free bike lights and other giveaways, stay for the company! To find out about more bicycle programming through the City of Cambridge or to watch bicycle workshop videos visit: www.cambridgema.gov/bikeworkshops. Registration is required.

    • Public Art Commission Monthly Meeting

      Online,

      Cambridge Arts Public Art Commission Monthly Meeting

    • Roundtable Meeting of the Cambridge School Committee

      Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Roundtable Meeting of the Cambridge School Committee

    • Textile Recycling Program Webinar

      Online,

      Cambridge's new textile recycling program webinar

    • Glowforge 101: Creative Laser Cutting, Pt.2 (Main)

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Learn how to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials using the Glowforge Pro laser cutter in this 2 part series. This series of workshops replaces the previous Glowforge 101 and Glowforge 201 offerings. In part 1 of this course, you will utilize the camera for focusing and scanning your own custom images, properly select materials for your project, and fabricate your first design. In part 2, you will create digital artwork for the Glowforge, and learn file formatting for production. Note: This is a badging course for laser cutting. Only those who sign up for part 1 of this series can participate in part 2 the following week. You will be badged at the end of the part 2 workshop, and are able to reserve the Glowforge Pro for use during designated times. You must complete Hive Safety Training before participating in this program. View The Hive's workshop schedule here.

    • Planning Board Meeting

      Online,

      City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting

    • Hive Safety Training (Virtual)

      Online,

      In this workshop, you will learn about our makerspace, how to use our resources, and how to keep safe in The Hive. Registration is required. Before taking in-person workshops in The Hive, all makers must bring signed copies of The Hive User Agreement and Waivers.

    • Election Commission

      Online,

      Special State Primary Limited In-Person and Remote Participation via Zoom

December 2021
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