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Safety Starts in the Home Virtual Workshop

In honor of Building Safety Month, the Inspectional Services Department invites you to join us in our Safety Starts in the Home Virtual Workshop on May 3 at 6 p.m.

May 3, 2023
2023-05-03T18:00:00 - 2023-05-03T19:30:00

This workshop will educate property owners on the importance of staying on top of repairs, hiring a licensed contract, safety tips for the home, and much more.   

Register for the event

May 3, 2023
2023-05-03T18:00:00 - 2023-05-03T19:30:00
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Bike Repair Workshop - East Boston

Want to learn how to fix a bike? Join us for a free, hands-on workshop at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library. All ages welcome!

June 15, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • EAST BOSTON LIBRARY
    365 SOUTH BREMEN STREET
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    East Boston Library
  • 617-569-0271
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-06-15T18:00:00 - 2023-06-15T20:00:00

Learn about bike maintenance and basic repair. Feel to bring your bike! We will be at the East Boston branch library every third Thursday:

  • Thursday, February 16
  • Thursday, March 16
  • Thursday, April 20
  • Thursday, May 18
  • Thursday, June 15
June 15, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • EAST BOSTON LIBRARY
    365 SOUTH BREMEN STREET
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    East Boston Library
  • 617-569-0271
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-06-15T18:00:00 - 2023-06-15T20:00:00
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Tuition Free Community College Plan Info Session

Learn how to get free tuition for community college!

April 27, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 6:45pm
  • Contact:
    TuitionFree@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-27T18:00:00 - 2023-04-27T18:45:00

Interested in the Tuition Free Community College (TFCC) Plan? Attend this virtual info session to learn more about the program and ask questions.

April 27, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 6:45pm
  • Contact:
    TuitionFree@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-27T18:00:00 - 2023-04-27T18:45:00
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Tuition Free Community College Plan Info Session

Learn how to get free tuition for community college!

April 25, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 6:45pm
  • Contact:
    TuitionFree@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-25T18:00:00 - 2023-04-25T18:45:00

Interested in the Tuition Free Community College (TFCC) Plan? Attend this virtual info session to learn more about the program and ask questions.

April 25, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 6:45pm
  • Contact:
    TuitionFree@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-25T18:00:00 - 2023-04-25T18:45:00
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Tuition Free Community College Plan Info Session

Learn how to get free tuition for community college!

April 20, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 6:45pm
  • Contact:
    TuitionFree@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-20T18:00:00 - 2023-04-20T18:45:00

Interested in the Tuition Free Community College (TFCC) Plan? Attend this virtual info session to learn more about the program and ask questions.

April 20, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 6:45pm
  • Contact:
    TuitionFree@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-20T18:00:00 - 2023-04-20T18:45:00
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Tuition Free Community College (TFCC) Plan Info Session

Learn how to get free tuition for community college!

April 18, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 6:45pm
  • Contact:
    TuitionFree@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-18T18:00:00 - 2023-04-18T18:45:00

Interested in the Tuition Free Community College (TFCC) Plan? Attend this virtual info session to learn more about the program and ask questions.

April 18, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 6:45pm
  • Contact:
    TuitionFree@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-18T18:00:00 - 2023-04-18T18:45:00
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Boston Home Center Housing Resource Fair

The Housing Resource Fair gives you access to information about programs and resources that can help you buy a home and be a successful homeowner.

May 13, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • UMass Boston, Campus Center Building, Third Floor Ballroom
    100 Morrissey Boulevard
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    The Boston Home Center
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4663
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-05-13T10:00:00 - 2023-05-13T12:00:00

During the Fair, prospective homebuyers and current homeowners can meet with mortgage lenders, real estate agents, Boston Home Center staff, the Home Center’s nonprofit partners, and other housing resource organizations.

Shuttle Buses are available from JFK / UMass Station. Parking is available underneath the Campus Center for $10.

May 13, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • UMass Boston, Campus Center Building, Third Floor Ballroom
    100 Morrissey Boulevard
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    The Boston Home Center
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4663
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-05-13T10:00:00 - 2023-05-13T12:00:00
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Women's Learn to Ride: Road Readiness

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

September 30, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Mattahunt School
    100 Hebron Street
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kim Foltz
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-09-30T12:00:00 - 2023-09-30T14:00:00

Taught in a parking lot, this 90-minute class will help you with street-readiness skills. We will learn and practice hand signals, advanced bike handling, changing gears, and defensive riding. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have been through our Basic Skills class
  • are new to riding bikes on City streets, or
  • want more support before exploring biking on-street.
September 30, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Mattahunt School
    100 Hebron Street
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kim Foltz
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-09-30T12:00:00 - 2023-09-30T14:00:00
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Canceled:
Women's Learn to Ride: Road Readiness

Reason for cancellation: Cancelling due to Hurricane Lee potential impacts.
September 16, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Boston Water and Sewer Commission
    980 Harrison Avenue
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Kim Foltz
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-09-16T12:00:00 - 2023-09-16T14:00:00

Taught in a parking lot, this 90-minute class will help you with street-readiness skills. We will learn and practice hand signals, advanced bike handling, changing gears, and defensive riding. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have been through our Basic Skills class
  • are new to riding bikes on City streets, or
  • want more support before exploring biking on-street.
September 16, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Boston Water and Sewer Commission
    980 Harrison Avenue
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Kim Foltz
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-09-16T12:00:00 - 2023-09-16T14:00:00
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Women's Learn to Ride: On-Street Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

August 19, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • McKay K-8 School
    122 Cottage Street
    East Boston, 02128
  • Contact:
    Kim Foltz
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-08-19T12:00:00 - 2023-08-19T13:30:00

We will lead you on a 90-minute group ride to practice your street skills. The route will include off-street paths, separated bike lanes, and low-stress shared streets. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have completed our Street Skills: Road readiness course
  • are comfortable biking on paths but not sure about riding in the street, or
  • want to build confidence riding on street.
August 19, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • McKay K-8 School
    122 Cottage Street
    East Boston, 02128
  • Contact:
    Kim Foltz
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-08-19T12:00:00 - 2023-08-19T13:30:00
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