Events
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Groundwork Somerville’s 15th Birthday Party!
This October Groundwork Somerville turns 15! We have a very special day planed full of food and fun as we think back over the last 15 years. Stay tuned for more information!
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Cleaning & Greening The Somerville Community Path
Our Cleaning & Greening event for November had been postponed for Saturday November 21st! In partnership with Prospect Hill Academy we will be raking, cleaning, and planting bulbs for the spring! The event will take place at the end of the Community path at Lowell Street and will run from 10am-12pm. If you have any…
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Giving Tuesday Somerville: GiveLocal
Arts at the ArmoryWould you like to help shelter mothers and children escaping violence, prevent families from becoming homeless, grow healthy food on urban farms, create jobs for youth, meet the needs of newcomers, aid the elderly, support local business, all with one gift? Participate in GivingTuesday Somerville: GiveLocal! This collaborative fundraising effort has brought together 14 organizations…
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Maple Syrup Classes: a chance to teach!
Teacher volunteers visit second grade classrooms four times from late January to Early March to implement curriculum based around the science, math, and history associated with Maple Syruping in New England. The program culminates in an all day field trip in March to the Boil Down event. Commitment is 1.5 hours weekly for four weeks, as well…
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Maple Tree Tapping
Memorial Steps, Tufts UniversityIn preparation for the 2016 Boil Down Festival, Groundwork Somerville will head over to Tufts on January 30th to tap the trees that we will be collecting sap from in the coming weeks. Come with friends, partners, or kids and learn about maple trees, sap, and the history of the Maple Syrup Project. You will…
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2016 GROW Gala
Groundwork Somerville presents our 16th Anniversary Fundraising GROW Gala and Volunteer Appreciation on Friday, April 1st, 2016 from 7-11pm at TechHub – 212 Elm Street in Somerville. Join us this special once-a-year night when we clean off the dirt, get dressed up, and celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the past year, while raising money for the big year…
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Warren Aid at Aeronaut Brewery
Aeronaut BreweryAfter Warren Goldstein-Gelb's recent stroke, the staff of dozens of non-profits and businesses are banding together to raise money for the unavoidable financial costs that come with an unfortunate life event like this. Join us on February 3rd from 5-7pm at Aeronaut Brewery in order to show support and raise money for Warren, a great friend…
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Spring Green Team Application Deadline
Applications for Somerville's Spring Green Team have been extended to February 14th! Priority given on a first come, first serve basis! Position runs March 1-May 26th, and meets on Tues, Weds, and Thurs from 3:30-6:30pm. Green Team members are paid $10/hour and work about 9 hours/week during the school year. We will be growing food,…
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Maple Syrup President’s Day Brunch
This year’s Maple Syrup Brunch will be held on President’s Day, February 15th from 11am to 2pm at the Independent in Union Square! Come try our yummy, maple-themed menu while contributing to next year’s Maple Syrup Project! The new menu will be out soon, so you can get a sneak peak of all the upcoming yumminess…
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2016 Maple Syrup Boil Down Festival!
The Growing Center 22 Vinal Ave, SomervilleMaple Syrup Boil Down Festival March 12th, 10am-2pm The Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave On March 12th, we celebrate Somerville’s annual Maple Syrup Boil Down Festival! Community members of all ages are invited to the Community Growing Center at 22 Vinal Avenue between 10am and 2pm to watch and learn for free as sap from…
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