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| Sep 1st, 2010 (Wed) |
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Red Fire Farm CSA Drop Off
Pre-ordered shares of vegetables (and some fruits) are delivered weekly. Contact Red Fire Farm to get on wait list for 2011 season.
Contact: Red Fire Farm 413-467-SOIL or www.redfirefarm.com |
| Sep 1st, 2010 (Wed) |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Community Corridor Planning Green/Active Transit Working Group Meeting
An informal meeting about green space and active transit. We'd love for people to come and join us.
Contact: Jen at 617-628-9988 or jllawrence at groundworksomerville dot org |
| Sep 3rd, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Growing Center Playgroup
Age range: for children age 0-5 years and their caregivers
Registration: no registration necessary - just drop in
Description: Play! Play! Play!
For more information: contact Roisin at 781-686-2094 or roisin_o_kizmet_1998 at yahoo dot com. |
| Sep 3rd, 2010 (Fri) |
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
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contact: Nazarene Zabel at 617-504-1714 or nazarenezabel at gmail dot com. |
| Sep 4th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Union Square Farmers Market
Tomatoes, peppers and herb seedlings will be available in June. Fresh herbs, flowers and produce raised with organic practices through the summer. In partnership with Groundwork Somerville.
Contact: info at thegrowingcenter dot org |
| Sep 6th, 2010 (Mon) |
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Yardkins Garden Club
For children age 5 ˝ - 7 ˝ years and their caregivers. Caregivers and other interested people are invited to offer an activity that is earth-friendly (materials are from nature and can be returned to nature), healthy, and fun! We would love to do gardening, nature exploration, music, games, singing, movement and art projects. And, of course, there is always time for free play.
For more information: contact Aileen at 617-623-0097 or growingcenter at aol dot com. |
| Sep 8th, 2010 (Wed) |
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Red Fire Farm CSA Drop Off
Pre-ordered shares of vegetables (and some fruits) are delivered weekly. Contact Red Fire Farm to get on wait list for 2011 season.
Contact: Red Fire Farm 413-467-SOIL or www.redfirefarm.com |
| Sep 8th, 2010 (Wed) |
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
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New Moon Meditation Circle
Join us as we gather each month at the time of new beginnings, the New Moon, to focus our spiritual energy and recharge. We'll create sacred space and plant our intentions for the month ahead. Please consider bringing a personally meaningful thing of natural beauty that might grace the meditation altar.
Contact: Laura Estan at (413) 237-1471 or lauraestan at comcast dot net |
| Sep 10th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Growing Center Playgroup
Age range: for children age 0-5 years and their caregivers
Registration: no registration necessary - just drop in
Description: Play! Play! Play!
For more information: contact Roisin at 781-686-2094 or roisin_o_kizmet_1998 at yahoo dot com. |
| Sep 11th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Union Square Farmers Market
Tomatoes, peppers and herb seedlings will be available in June. Fresh herbs, flowers and produce raised with organic practices through the summer. In partnership with Groundwork Somerville.
Contact: info at thegrowingcenter dot org |
| Sep 11th, 2010 (Sat) |
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
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Local Roots Food and Music Festival
Fundraiser (donations requested) to support local youth gardening and other environmental activity in Somerville by participating in this 3rd annual event hosted by Groundwork Somerville. Check calendar for more details.
Contact: Jen 617-628-9988 or www.groundworksomerville.org |
| Sep 13th, 2010 (Mon) |
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Yardkins Garden Club
For children age 5 ˝ - 7 ˝ years and their caregivers. Caregivers and other interested people are invited to offer an activity that is earth-friendly (materials are from nature and can be returned to nature), healthy, and fun! We would love to do gardening, nature exploration, music, games, singing, movement and art projects. And, of course, there is always time for free play.
For more information: contact Aileen at 617-623-0097 or growingcenter at aol dot com. |
| Sep 13th, 2010 (Mon) |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Edible Gardens Potluck
Your chance to show off the fruits of your backyard labors!
Bring anything you’d like to share from your garden-
food, seeds, recipes, tips and tricks!
Please label your food and bring your own plate, cup and utensils.
Drinks will be provided.
Co-Sponsored by Somerville Climate Action, Boston Localvores , Groundwork, The Growing Center & Somerville Garden Club
Contact: Maureen lucyneptune at hotmail dot com or www.somervilleclimateaction.org |
| Sep 14th, 2010 (Tue) |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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raindate for Edible Gardens Potluck
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| Sep 15th, 2010 (Wed) |
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Red Fire Farm CSA Drop Off
Pre-ordered shares of vegetables (and some fruits) are delivered weekly. Contact Red Fire Farm to get on wait list for 2011 season.
Contact: Red Fire Farm 413-467-SOIL or www.redfirefarm.com |
| Sep 17th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Growing Center Playgroup
Age range: for children age 0-5 years and their caregivers
Registration: no registration necessary - just drop in
Description: Play! Play! Play!
For more information: contact Roisin at 781-686-2094 or roisin_o_kizmet_1998 at yahoo dot com. |
| Sep 17th, 2010 (Fri) |
6:30 PM - 9:30 AM |
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Film Night
3 short films about 45 minutes each
Film Night will feature local films made by local filmmakers; two documentaries about music and one movie about relationships.
Contact: Audrey (617) 320-0538 or audreyryanband at yahoo.com |
| Sep 18th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Union Square Farmers Market
Tomatoes, peppers and herb seedlings will be available in June. Fresh herbs, flowers and produce raised with organic practices through the summer. In partnership with Groundwork Somerville.
Contact: info at thegrowingcenter dot org |
| Sep 18th, 2010 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Viva La Vinal Festival
Music, storytelling, performance art and more. Bring your chairs, your blanket and enjoy outdoor performances while picnicking in the garden. Donations welcome to support the event. Childrens program from noon-2pm.
Contact: Audrey 617-320-0538 or audreyryanband at yahoo dot com |
| Sep 19th, 2010 (Sun) |
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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raindate for Viva La Vinal Festival
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| Sep 20th, 2010 (Mon) |
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Yardkins Garden Club
For children age 5 ˝ - 7 ˝ years and their caregivers. Caregivers and other interested people are invited to offer an activity that is earth-friendly (materials are from nature and can be returned to nature), healthy, and fun! We would love to do gardening, nature exploration, music, games, singing, movement and art projects. And, of course, there is always time for free play.
For more information: contact Aileen at 617-623-0097 or growingcenter at aol dot com. |
| Sep 20th, 2010 (Mon) |
6:00 PM |
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Volunteer Orientation
The Growing Center is run and maintained by a volunteer organization called the Friends of the Community Growing Center. We have a number of volunteer teams and committees that need leadership and members, including Archives & History, Compost Caretakers, Event Support, Farmers Market, Lawn & Labyrinth Care, Playgroup, Publicity and Outreach, Watering Angels, Work Day Leadership, Children and Nature Initiative, Board of Directors, Fundraising, Master Planning, and Program Planning Committee. The way to get started is to attend a volunteer orientation. The orientation usually lasts for an hour or so, depending on the number of questions. This may be the last orientation of the season so please contact us if you have been meaning to attend.
For more information or to register for the orientation, please email growingcenter at aol dot com. |
| Sep 22nd, 2010 (Wed) |
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Red Fire Farm CSA Drop Off
Pre-ordered shares of vegetables (and some fruits) are delivered weekly. Contact Red Fire Farm to get on wait list for 2011 season.
Contact: Red Fire Farm 413-467-SOIL or www.redfirefarm.com |
| Sep 22nd, 2010 (Wed) |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Second Chances Clothing Drive
Second Chances Clothing Drive
Donate your gently used clothing, shoes and accessories to local nonprofit serving homeless and low-income residents in Greater Boston area. Drop if off here and it will be distributed to local service agencies.
Contact: Andrea 617.666.0280 or www.secondchances.org. |
| Sep 23rd, 2010 (Thu) |
4:30 PM |
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Family Friendly Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
Walk the labyrinth as a meditation, a prayer, a time for reflection, or an opportunity to connect with the Earth. Children are welcomed at the family friendly walks.
Contact: Sarah 805-252-9472 or sarah at sarahwhedon dot org |
| Sep 23rd, 2010 (Thu) |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Wheel of the Year Festival - Fall Equinox
A series of family-friendly festivals celebrating the turning of the wheel of the year. Explore the changing seasons and our changing selves through song, story, art and play. You are encouraged to bring a potluck contribution and make a small donation to help cover costs.
Contact: Sierra 617-781-0251 or sierralblack at gmail dot com |
| Sep 24th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Growing Center Playgroup
Age range: for children age 0-5 years and their caregivers
Registration: no registration necessary - just drop in
Description: Play! Play! Play!
For more information: contact Roisin at 781-686-2094 or roisin_o_kizmet_1998 at yahoo dot com. |
| Sep 25th, 2010 (Sat) |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Fairies in the Garden
Annual event for the young of heart. Don your fairy wings and come play, create art, sing and dance in fairy land. Build a fairy house. Please bring a teacup for fairy tea. Come dressed up as your most Magical Being; Fairies, friends of the fairies, unicorns, dragons, elves, wizards and made-up creatures are most welcome. Suggested donation $5-$10 per child to cover costs. Rain date September 26.
Contact: Su Eaton at 617-623-3521 or www.sueaton.com |
| Sep 26th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Rain Date - Fairies in the Garden
See September 25 for details. |
| Sep 27th, 2010 (Mon) |
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Yardkins Garden Club
For children age 5 ˝ - 7 ˝ years and their caregivers. Caregivers and other interested people are invited to offer an activity that is earth-friendly (materials are from nature and can be returned to nature), healthy, and fun! We would love to do gardening, nature exploration, music, games, singing, movement and art projects. And, of course, there is always time for free play.
For more information: contact Aileen at 617-623-0097 or growingcenter at aol dot com. |
| Sep 29th, 2010 (Wed) |
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Red Fire Farm CSA Drop Off
Pre-ordered shares of vegetables (and some fruits) are delivered weekly. Contact Red Fire Farm to get on wait list for 2011 season.
Contact: Red Fire Farm 413-467-SOIL or www.redfirefarm.com |
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