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Snowshoeing Safari

Explore! Learn! Preserve! with the Boston Park Rangers. We offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

March 2, 2025
2025-03-02T13:00:00 - 2025-03-02T14:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an hour-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

  • Meeting Location: William J. Devine Golf Course parking lot --1 Circuit Dr. Boston, MA 02121
  • A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event. 
  • Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
  • For ages 12+
  • In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

March 2, 2025
2025-03-02T13:00:00 - 2025-03-02T14:00:00
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Snowshoeing Safari

Explore! Learn! Preserve! with the Boston Park Rangers. We offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 23, 2025
2025-02-23T13:00:00 - 2025-02-23T14:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an hour-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

  • Meeting Location: William J. Devine Golf Course parking lot --1 Circuit Dr. Boston, MA 02121
  • A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event. 
  • Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
  • For ages 12+
  • In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

February 23, 2025
2025-02-23T13:00:00 - 2025-02-23T14:00:00
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Neighborhood Liquor License Session: Roslindale / West Roxbury

Join the City of Boston Licensing Board and Office of Small Business for a liquor license information session at the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library.

March 11, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library
    4246 Washington Street
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-03-11T16:00:00 - 2025-03-11T18:00:00

Join the City of Boston Licensing Board and Office of Small Business for a liquor license information session at the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Business owners looking to apply for a liquor license or learn about the state's 2024 liquor license legislation are encouraged to attend these sessions. Gain insights into the liquor license application process, ask questions, and discover resources and support provided by the Office of Small Business and Licensing Board.

For any questions regarding liquor license information sessions, please contact the Office of Small Business at smallbiz@boston.gov

REGISTER

March 11, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library
    4246 Washington Street
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-03-11T16:00:00 - 2025-03-11T18:00:00
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Neighborhood Liquor License Session: Dorchester

Join the City of Boston Licensing Board and Office of Small Business for a liquor license information session at Codman Square Health Center.

February 20, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Codman Square Health Center
    637 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-02-20T14:00:00 - 2025-02-20T16:00:00

Join the City of Boston Licensing Board and Office of Small Business for a liquor license information session at Codman Square Health Center on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Business owners looking to apply for a liquor license or learn about the state's 2024 liquor license legislation are encouraged to attend these sessions. Gain insights into the liquor license application process, ask questions, and discover resources and support provided by the Office of Small Business and Licensing Board.

For any questions regarding liquor license information sessions, please contact the Office of Small Business at smallbiz@boston.gov

February 20, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Codman Square Health Center
    637 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-02-20T14:00:00 - 2025-02-20T16:00:00
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OPAT Coffee Hour at Dunkin Donuts

This week, join the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency's Coffee Hour series at the Grove Hall Dunkin Donuts. 

March 28, 2025
2025-03-28T11:00:36

This week, join us at Dunkins for our regular Coffee Hours to chat with the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency Executive Director, Evandro C. Carvalho

As always, our coffee hours are designed to provide communication channels for residents to learn more about our office. Ask any questions you may have, and learn more about the important work we do in the community. Whether you're curious about our initiatives or just want to chat, we hope to see you there!

March 28, 2025
2025-03-28T11:00:36
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Adult, Infant, and Child Heartsaver CPR with AED Certification Course - Professional Development Training

An American Heart Association approved Adult, Infant, & Child Heartsaver CPR with AED certification course taught by Boston EMS.

February 25, 2025
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 1481 Tremont Street
    Second Floor Conference Room
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Daniel Bryan
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-02-25T10:00:00 - 2025-02-25T13:00:00

This course will be taught by EMTs from City of Boston Emergency Medical services. Heartsaver CPR AED is geared for anyone with limited or no medical training who wants a course completion card in CPR and AED to use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. This course is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. This course teaches skills with the American Heart Association's research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills.

February 25, 2025
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 1481 Tremont Street
    Second Floor Conference Room
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Daniel Bryan
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-02-25T10:00:00 - 2025-02-25T13:00:00
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Chronic Marijuana Use in Teens and Young Adults - Professional Development Workshop

January 28, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Building
    2300 Washington Street Boston
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Daniel Bryan
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-01-28T10:00:00 - 2025-01-28T12:00:00

This workshop will focus on how to engage youth in an exploration of their use without increasing defensiveness. It will explore the impact of chronic marijuana use in a variety of functional areas, including physical, behavioral, psychological and emotional. The impact of changes to the law on attitudes and behavior will also be discussed. Rick Cresta LICSW is a Lecturer at the Boston University School of Social Work. He has a private practice working with court-involved youth. He also is a trainer and consultant for many agencies and organizations throughout the state.

January 28, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Building
    2300 Washington Street Boston
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Daniel Bryan
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-01-28T10:00:00 - 2025-01-28T12:00:00
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Interview Skills Workshop

Prepare for your interview with us!

February 19, 2025
2025-02-19T10:00:00 - 2025-02-19T11:00:00

Explore interviewing strategies, commonly asked questions, and unexpected challenges that may arise during the interview process.

February 19, 2025
2025-02-19T10:00:00 - 2025-02-19T11:00:00
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Homebuyer Readiness Workshop

Presented by MassHousing. If you are interested in buying a home some day, this is the place to start!

February 20, 2025
2025-02-20T10:00:00 - 2025-02-20T11:00:00

In this workshop, you will learn:

  • How a mortgage works and how to get one.
  • How a credit score affects your ability to get a loan.
  • The hidden costs of buying a home.
  • The amount you need to save for a down payment.
  • Where you can get free resources to make the process easier.

Interpretation in Spanish will be available. 

February 20, 2025
2025-02-20T10:00:00 - 2025-02-20T11:00:00
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Intro Financial Coaching And Credit Building

Did you know the City of Boston offers free financial coaching to help residents gain control of their personal finances and improve their credit? A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and improved job and housing opportunities.

February 18, 2025
2025-02-18T10:00:00 - 2025-02-18T11:00:00

Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules. In this workshop, you can learn:

  • the formula to increase your credit score
  • how to read a credit report, and
  • how to start working one-on-one with a financial coach!
February 18, 2025
2025-02-18T10:00:00 - 2025-02-18T11:00:00
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