Cambridge Volunteer Fair
Looking to give back to your community? Join the Cambridge Volunteer Fair—a virtual event where you can choose from presentations and Q&A sessions with dozens of local agencies to learn about volunteer and board member opportunities.
Participatory Budgeting
Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that empowers community members through civic engagement to decide how to spend part of a public budget. PB was first developed in Brazil in 1989 and is now used in over 1,500 cities around the world.
Community Debrief - May 11th Memorial Drive Shooting
This meeting seeks to provide an important opportunity for residents impacted by the May 11th Memorial Drive shooting to connect, process, voice thoughts and concerns, and begin to heal.
Members of the Cambridge Police Department will be on hand to provide an overview of the event, explain the emergency response, and outline what to expect from the investigation and court process.
Representatives from the Mayor's Office, Cambridge Public Health and the Riverside Trauma Center will also be available to share information on how community members can seek any support services.
Free Public WiFi in Columbia Park
Internet access is an essential right. Adding free WiFi to Columbia Park will enable people to access information for school and work.
Open Data Workshop
The City of Cambridge offers free access to hundreds of datasets on its Open Data Portal, covering everything from crime and traffic to property and even dog names. Join us for a hands-on workshop at the Cambridge Public Library to explore what's available and learn how to analyze and visualize this data — including how to use AI tools for data exploration. No prior experience or expertise is required. Register now for this free, one-hour course.
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