Dear Members and Friends,
Please see the following events and announcements. We also would like to thank Tufts University and the Tufts Community Grants Program for awarding Fenway Civic with a $2,000 grant to support Fenway Cares this year!
1. Tuesday, April 26th 6:00 p.m. (virtual) Neighborhood Improvement Committee meeting: Join Berklee and the Neighborhood Improvement Committee and hear from new Berklee President Erica Muhl. President Muhl will share her leadership vision and will be available to take questions from community members.This meeting will also include discussion on city and state budgets with our elected officials along with other community updates.
Meeting link at: https://berklee.zoom.us/j/95995463982pwd=YnZMdjliYVNNL3hWeHZJTk5pK3lNZz09Meeting ID: 959 9546 3982
Passcode: 187453
2. Wednesday, April 27th 3:30 p.m. Fenway Cares free food distribution: Need food? Know someone who does, or want to volunteer for a good cause?Fenway Cares will be distributing free produce, grains, and more at two locations: Fenway Community Center (corner of Jersey and Boylston Street) and Symphony Community Park (39 Edgerly Road)To learn more or to sign up, visit https://fenwaycommunitycenter.org/fenwaycaresfood/
3. Boston Open Space Plan survey: Boston is updating its 7 year open space plan! Do you have ideas and input for what you would like to see? Take a 5 minute survey to share your input. To learn more and to take the survey, visit: https://www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/updating-seven-year-open-space-plan
4. Apply for programming at 401 Park: Applications due by Sunday, May 1 Samuels & Associates are building their first cohort program, an intentional initiative designed for entrepreneurs and practitioners in arts and culture, wellness/public health, and the LGBTQ+ community. Selected cohort members will receive a $2,500 stipend, marketing support, and access to executive mentorship through a communal leadership building program. A steering committee with external partners will manage the selection process. To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3jSkQ3G
Save the date! Mayor Wu’s Coffee Hours at Ramler Park will be held May 18th from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Come meet Mayor Wu and speak to the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and your neighborhood. Dunkin’ will be on-site with freshly brewed coffee and assorted treats. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Residents at each event will be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. Additional support by City Express.
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