Dear Members and Friends:
Hazardous Weather Conditions This week, once again, the weather is the news. This Sunday through Tuesday Boston is under an excessive heat alert– expecting temperatures in the high 90s, combined with high humidity.
Please check on those near you who are vulnerable, such as elderly or those without air conditioning. Stay hydrated, and take precautions to avoid overheating. If you live in a hot space, make sure to get to a cooling center to bring your core temp down to normal, this is a serious issue for many people throughout Boston.Here are some web links with info and resources for dealing with the excessive heat:
City of Boston – general info on dealing with the heat
Places to keep cool – check out this page for information on Boston Centers for Youth & Families cooling centers; Pools and Tot Sprays map; State owned pools; Cooling Resources Map
Northeastern University is setting up Community Heat Breaks: when the city declares a heat emergency, stop by Carter Field or Forsyth St on campus to cool down. In partnership with the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub, NEU is putting misters out and water at the Forsyth St location. At certain locations, they’ll have cool treats from Del’s Lemonade available. Follow @sustainablenu for the most up to date information.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday, July 16th, 6:00 p.m., Sunset Concert series at Symphony Park featuring Ariadne
39 Edgerly Road – Ariadne is a New Jersey-based musician who plays with a variety of different tones to shape her sound. Her influences include Stevie Wonder, Yebba, and Erykah Badu. Ariadne’s sound is contemporary R&B and neo-soul; her first single will be released this summer.. (see flyer)
Wednesday, July 17, 3:30 p.m., Fenway Cares Food Distribution and Healthcare (see Ongoing). Food for those in need, healthcare options, volunteer opportunities.
Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. Swingin’ in Ramler Park (rain date 7/24) – Ron Reid’s Liberty Quartet (see flyer) Ramler Park, 130 Peterborough Street
Thanks to Berklee, City of Boston, Fenway Civic Association for this great annual event at Ramler! Bring a blanket, lawn chair, picnic, friend, and have a spectacular swingin’ time with us, look forward to seeing you there! *Rain Date* WE ARE WATCHING THE WEATHER and will report via email blast as well as Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RamlerParkBoston/ and website if postponing due to weather.
Thursday, July 18, 2-4 p.m., NEU Community Heat Break at Symphony Park
The event will last between 2 and 4pm. Del’s Frozen Lemonade will be handing out free sweet treats! Make sure you stop by.
ONGOING
Sundays through September 1, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Open Newbury Street
Car-free experience on Newbury Street, with additional street venders.
Sundays through October 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market
Under the Bowker Overpass at Comm Ave between Charlesgate East and West.
Tuesdays through July 30th, 6:00 p.m., Sunset Concert series at Symphony Park
39 Edgerly Road – This series is presented by the Fenway Civic Association and the Friends of Symphony Park in collaboration with Berklee College of Music. The concerts are free and open to the public. Fair weather only. (see flyer)
Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. June and July, Free Tai Chi
Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Free beginning Tai Chi Classes, taught by Sifu Huan Zhang.
Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
Next date: 7/17 – at 2 locations:
West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)
East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! Volunteer
MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates, East Fenway, in Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia vaccines.
Thursdays through August 29, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park
https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-bcbs-chair-yoga-nicole
39 Edgerly Road – Free Chair Yoga class led by certified instructor, Michelle. Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.
RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park Concert Schedule.
UPCOMING
Wednesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m. Jazz in July at Ramler Park – International Jazz Quartet featuring Tim Mayer (more info to come)
DEVELOPMENTS – ACTIVE PROJECTS
“Under Review”: 112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, 262 St. Botolph St., Fenway Corners (West), Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue, 142-146 St. Mary’s Street
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 