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| May 2nd, 2008 (Fri) |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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raindate - Orientation for City Hall staff
for Parks & Open Space staff and any other interested City staff or official
For more information contact Lisa Brukillachio at 617-666-2969 or info@thegrowingcenter.org. |
| May 2nd, 2008 (Fri) |
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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After School Program - Butterflies Are Teachers
A team of 7th grade students, science teacher Greg Cook and gardener Aviva Asher will meet for the “Butterflies are Teachers” program. For more information, contact Aviva Asher at aviva.asher@gmail.com. |
| May 2nd, 2008 (Fri) |
8:00 PM |
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New Moon Ritual
All are welcome to take this opportunity for reflection, exploration of the mysteries of life and sharing the wisdom of the natural cycles. Hosted monthly by Viriditas, a Boston area Reclaiming group. For more information, contact Sarah at 805-252-9472 or sarah@sarahwhedon.org. |
| May 3rd, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Spring Garden Day
At 10:30, Veggie Lotto Drawing (veggielotto@gmail.com or 908-310-8986)
Starting at 11am, Red Herring Mixed Morris & Pipe Dream Dance Performances and participatory Maypole dance to start the season!
Free seeds and seedlings, and plants. If you have some to share, bring them along!
Cambridge Health Alliance will have multilingual nutrition and physical activity information available. Information on soil testing provided.
The Centro Presente design team will have their proposal for a new WELCOME sign for the Growing Center on display.
The rain date for this event is Saturday May 10. |
| May 3rd, 2008 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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10th Annual Somerville Open Studios
Come see the new East Somerville Community School Mural, designed and painted by artist Rachel Asarnow and students in grades 4 through 6. Students are enrolled in Groundwork Somerville's 21st Century Afterschool Program mural club. This project is sponsored by a grant from the Somerville Arts Council. |
| May 3rd, 2008 (Sat) |
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
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SomerGreen Festival
Groundwork Somerville hosts this gathering of Somerville groups working on a greener, more sustainable city & the finale to Somerville Spring Clean up Day. Participants include Somerville Department of Public Works (with info on where to get composters & rain barrels), Somerville Garden Club, Shape Up Somerville, WalkBoston, and Groundwork Somerville.
For more information, contact Lisa at 617-666-2969.
The rain date for this event is Saturday May 10. |
| May 4th, 2008 (Sun) |
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
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10th Annual Somerville Open Studios
Come see the new East Somerville Community School Mural, designed and painted by artist Rachel Asarnow and students in grades 4 through 6. Students are enrolled in Groundwork Somerville's 21st Century Afterschool Program mural club. This project is sponsored by a grant from the Somerville Arts Council. |
| May 5th, 2008 (Mon) |
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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'Soil, Water, Sun & Air' after school program
Preschoolers from the Capuano Early Childhood Center particate in this special program.
We will explore four natural elements--soil, air, sun and water--from the perspective of plants, animals, and humans using hands-on investigation, active movement and play, songs, games and stories. We will plant seeds, nurture them and watch them grow. This will give us the opportunity to look at what plants need to grow and how this relates to other animals (including humans). In order to encourage continued outdoor exploration, caretakers will also learn about other programs at the Growing Center and be encouraged to share other local resources. The primary goals of the program are to foster an appreciation for air, water, sun and soil and, above all, to have fun in the outdoors. |
| May 9th, 2008 (Fri) |
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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After School Program - Butterflies Are Teachers
A team of 7th grade students, science teacher Greg Cook and gardener Aviva Asher will meet for the “Butterflies are Teachers” program. For more information, contact Aviva Asher at aviva.asher@gmail.com. |
| May 10th, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Volunteer Workday - POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK
The Growing Center season has started up, with work days and Spring
celebrations. But there is still more to be done to be ready for a
full calendar of regular programs and special events. Join volunteers from Single Volunteers Boston in a variety of projects, including pond clean-up, finish work on our stair repair project and some path repairs, putting some muscle into digging up two areas to reseed with grass to complete our organic lawn restoration and maybe transplanting seedlings for our greenhouse
program. Enjoy a morning in an urban oasis, where your efforts will be
very appreciated!
There is no need to register for the Volunteer Workday—just show up!
For more information contact Lisa Brukillachio at 617-666-2969 or info@thegrowingcenter.org. |
| May 10th, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Open Garden Saturday
Everyone is invited to come visit our urban garden oasis! Visitors and volunteers are welcome to stop by the Growing Center anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. If you can’t make it this Saturday, Open Garden Saturdays continue through September 27.
For more information, contact Lisa 617-666-2969 or info@thegrowingcenter.org. |
| May 12th, 2008 (Mon) |
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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'Soil, Water, Sun & Air' after school program
Preschoolers from the Capuano Early Childhood Center particate in this special program.
We will explore four natural elements--soil, air, sun and water--from the perspective of plants, animals, and humans using hands-on investigation, active movement and play, songs, games and stories. We will plant seeds, nurture them and watch them grow. This will give us the opportunity to look at what plants need to grow and how this relates to other animals (including humans). In order to encourage continued outdoor exploration, caretakers will also learn about other programs at the Growing Center and be encouraged to share other local resources. The primary goals of the program are to foster an appreciation for air, water, sun and soil and, above all, to have fun in the outdoors. |
| May 13th, 2008 (Tue) |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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COPE/High School program visit
Moms and babies take a field trip to the Growing Center as part of the COPE program for pregnant teens at the Somerville High School.
For more information, contact Jessica at 617-625-6600 x6156 or Lisa at 781-953-4826. |
| May 16th, 2008 (Fri) |
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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After School Program - Butterflies Are Teachers
A team of 7th grade students, science teacher Greg Cook and gardener Aviva Asher will meet for the “Butterflies are Teachers” program. For more information, contact Aviva Asher at aviva.asher@gmail.com. |
| May 17th, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Open Garden Saturday
Everyone is invited to come visit our urban garden oasis! Visitors and volunteers are welcome to stop by the Growing Center anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. If you can’t make it this Saturday, Open Garden Saturdays continue through September 27.
For more information, contact Lisa 617-666-2969 or info@thegrowingcenter.org. |
| May 19th, 2008 (Mon) |
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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'Soil, Water, Sun & Air' after school program
Preschoolers from the Capuano Early Childhood Center particate in this special program.
We will explore four natural elements--soil, air, sun and water--from the perspective of plants, animals, and humans using hands-on investigation, active movement and play, songs, games and stories. We will plant seeds, nurture them and watch them grow. This will give us the opportunity to look at what plants need to grow and how this relates to other animals (including humans). In order to encourage continued outdoor exploration, caretakers will also learn about other programs at the Growing Center and be encouraged to share other local resources. The primary goals of the program are to foster an appreciation for air, water, sun and soil and, above all, to have fun in the outdoors. |
| May 20th, 2008 (Tue) |
8:00 PM |
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Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
Come walk with us on the labyrinth as a meditation, a prayer, a time for reflection, and an opportunity to connect with the Earth. Supported by Viriditas, a Boston area Reclaiming group. For more information, contact Sarah at sarah@sarahwhedon.org or 805-252-9472. |
| May 23rd, 2008 (Fri) |
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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After School Program - Butterflies Are Teachers
A team of 7th grade students, science teacher Greg Cook and gardener Aviva Asher will meet for the “Butterflies are Teachers” program. For more information, contact Aviva Asher at aviva.asher@gmail.com. |
| May 24th, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Open Garden Saturday
Everyone is invited to come visit our urban garden oasis! Visitors and volunteers are welcome to stop by the Growing Center anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. If you can’t make it this Saturday, Open Garden Saturdays continue through September 27.
For more information, contact Lisa 617-666-2969 or info@thegrowingcenter.org. |
| May 24th, 2008 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| May 30th, 2008 (Fri) |
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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After School Program - Butterflies Are Teachers
A team of 7th grade students, science teacher Greg Cook and gardener Aviva Asher will meet for the “Butterflies are Teachers” program. For more information, contact Aviva Asher at aviva.asher@gmail.com. |
| May 31st, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Open Garden Saturday
Everyone is invited to come visit our urban garden oasis! Visitors and volunteers are welcome to stop by the Growing Center anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. If you can’t make it this Saturday, Open Garden Saturdays continue through September 27.
For more information, contact Lisa 617-666-2969 or info@thegrowingcenter.org. |
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