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2/14/2012: FREE Tax Returns Prepared in Cambridge and Somerville
The following local agencies are offering Free Income Tax Return preparation, serving as IRS certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites. Trained volunteers will meet with clients to prepare Federal and State Income Tax Returns help enroll in important tax benefits like the EITC ... Read more
2/10/2012: March 1st: Cambridge's Annual Summer Resource/Camp Info Night
The nineteenth annual Summer Resource/Camp Information night will take place on Thursday, March 1st, in the CRLS main cafeteria. To view the flyer, click ... Read more
1/5/2012: Cold weather is here. Do you qualify for Fuel Assistance?
Cambridge's Low Income Heating Assistance Program, (Fuel Assistance) serves the cities of Cambridge and Somerville. Fuel Assistance is a Federal and State funded program, assisting low-income households with winter heating costs incurred between November 1 and April 30. To see the income ... Read more
10/24/2011: Cambridge Citywide Senior Center Celebrates 16th Anniversary
Cambridge Citywide Senior Center Celebrates 16th Anniversary On Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 12:30-3:00 pm, the Cambridge Council on Aging's Citywide Senior Center (806 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge) is celebrating its 16th anniversary with a Gala Party and entertainment ... Read more
10/10/2011: October 27th: Workshop on Retaining Benefits for Job Seekers with Disabilities
Workshop on Retaining Benefits for Job Seekers with Disabilities One of the most difficult obstacles facing job seekers with disabilities is the prospect of losing important health and financial benefits once they start working. Many people with disabilities have expressed fears such as: * ... Read more
10/7/2011: Somerville: Mystic Market Block Party this Saturday
Join the Mystic Market Block Party this Saturday from 11 to 3 on the lawn in front of the Mystic Activity Center (530 Mystic Ave) as we celebrate the Mystic and the market with cooking demos, games, music and delicious food. For more information, click ... Read more
9/24/2011: Job Fair in Cambridge -- Wed. Sept. 28th
Learn about employment opportunies with several local companies. Wednesday, September 28, 201110:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.YWCA Cambridge in Central Square7 Temple Street, Cambridge http://www2.cambridgema.gov/CityOfCambridge_Content/documents/CepFlyer.pdf Sponsored by the Cambridge Office ... Read more
9/8/2011: Danehy Park Family Day is Saturday, 9/24, rain date is Sunday 9/25.
This City of Cambridge will host the 16th Annual Danehy Park Family day on 9/24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (The rain date is Sunday, 9/25). For details, click ... Read more
9/2/2011: Cambridge 1st Time Homebuyer Workshop
The Community Development Department offers this FREE four week workshop for those planning on purchasing their first home or condo. Pre-registration is required. ... Read more
8/8/2011: Keep Cool in Cambridge Parks
Water Play in CambridgeCambridge has 26 parks with waterplay facilities, including several designed especially for children age 5 and under! For locations, go to ... Read more
8/5/2011: Saturday, 8/5: Disability Reframed: Film Series presents: The Waterdance
Come to a free matinee screening of writer/director Neil Jimenez's semiautobiographicalfilm about his rehabilitation after spinal cord injury, focused on hisrelationships with peers in rehab, and with his married woman lover. Eric Stoltz,Wesley Snipes, Helen Hunt and William Forsythe play the ... Read more
7/21/2011: Cambridge Cool Shelter
The City of Cambridge will be operating a cool shelter at the Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave. (across from City Hall) Thursday and Friday July 21-22 through 8 p.m. In addition, Cambridge extending the hours of the Goldstar Pool, located at the corner of Berkshire ... Read more
7/14/2011: Breathe Cambridge: Art Installation by the Gately Youth Center
Exhibition: running now through August 12Cambridge Arts Council Gallery, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd FloorBreathe Cambridge, a multi-media gallery installation created by youth from the Gately Youth Center, provides an authentic public art-making experience for Cambridge youth that ... Read more
7/12/2011: Cambridge: Screen on the Green: Family Movie Nights in the Park!
Family Movie Nights in Cambridge parks will kick off on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. from July 13- Aug. 17. Enjoy a movie theater size screen, jugglers, clowns, music and magicians. This program is brought to you by the Dept. of Human Service Programs’ Recreation, Youth & Community ... Read more
7/11/2011: Cambridge & Somerville Seniors: Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Series begins July 13th.
"A Matter of Balance" exercise sessions are designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. Sessions are held once a week for eight weeks and meet for two hours. Transportation is available upon request. If you ... Read more
7/5/2011: Cambridge: Let's Move Activities and lunches at local parks
Cambridge's Summer Food program offers free lunches on weekdays to kids under age 19. This summer they are also incorporating physical activity, so what are you waiting ... Read more
7/1/2011: Cambridge and Somerville Farmer's Markets accepting SNAP EBT cards
Food Stamp recipients can use their SNAP benefit at local farmer’s markets! Cambridge & Somerville locations: Central Square & Harvard University, Davis and Union Squares. Prepare and eat great meals with fresh fruit & veggies. ... Read more
6/28/2011: Center for Families Newsletter
The Center for Families serves families of Cambridge with children ages 0 to 8. Read their current newsletter here to find out about dozens of free events and programs for you and your ... Read more
6/6/2011: Exploring Shared Housing: Join the Discussion on Wed. June 15th in Somerville
An open forum for Cambridge and Somerville residents who are interested in shared housing as a means of aging in place. Come and participate in the conversation! Explore Shared Housing Options: Join the Discussion Wednesday, June 15 For location and other information visit: ... Read more
6/3/2011: Annual Family Music Festival on June 5th in Cambridge
When: Sun, June 5, 12pm – 3pm Come join us on Sunday, June 5th from 12:00-3:00pm for outdoor games, crafts, face painting and a musical instrument "petting zoo." Indoor performances include African dance and drumming by Jerry and Lisa Leake at 12:15, the nationally-celebrated ... Read more
6/1/2011: Starting this Saturday: Free Self Defense Course for Cambridge women
Cambridge Police will be holding another series of Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) courses at the Cambridge Police Department, 125 Sixth St., beginning Saturday, June 4. classes will be held on four consecutive Saturdays and are offered FREE to any female Cambridge residents or City ... Read more
5/19/2011: Free Urban Gardening Seminar - Saturday May 21st at the Cambridge Public Library
Learn to be an urban gardener: overcome limited space and sun. Presentations, questions and answers, and light refreshments. Registration is appreciated. Please call Jennifer Wright at 617-349-4680 or email: jwright@cambridgema.gov. Co-sponsored by: Cambridge Conservation Commission and ... Read more
5/10/2011: SCAMS and Other Important Consumer Issues Facing Seniors - May 19th at the Cambridge Senior Center
Thursday, May 19, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge tel: 617-349-6060An informative discussion on how seniors can protect themselves from scams and identity theft, and where they can find help or information if they think they ... Read more
5/9/2011: Bringing Children & Stories Together - Friday 5/13 in Somerville
Learn about fun ways to share books with your children with Allen Kesten, Early Childhood Education Consultant. There will be two sessions offered: Friday, May 13, 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, May 13, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Capuano Early Childhood Center (150 Glen Street, Somerville) Preregistration ... Read more
5/3/2011: Spring Garden Day in Somerville -- May 7th
Please share this event with families and friends far and wide! Flyer attached.Music, dance, Maypole, plants, seeds, earth, art and nature, children--YOU!Be part of the seed, seedling, plant exchange! Revel in the Spring outdoors!Also, come see the Children in Nature Intitiative's new Nature ... Read more
5/2/2011: Wednesday, May 4th: What's Next? Housing options as we age
The Silver Ribbon Commission invites Cambridge residents to share your vision of what housing options would help you—or your family—stay in Cambridge as you get older. Wednesday, May 4, 20114:30 pmCambridge Senior Center806 Massachusetts Ave. 617-349-6060 Please come to the ... Read more
4/25/2011: Career Source Cambridge offers Healthcare Careers Camp for Youth
HEALTHCARE CAREERS CAMP Career Source Cambridge, August 8th - 12th Open to youth ages 12 - 14 For more information visit: ... Read more
4/24/2011: Somerville: Free Mayor's Fitness Challenge Activities
Free fitness and health activities continue through May 20 as part of the Somerville Mayor’s Fitness Challenge. Free Ice Skating at Veterans Memorial Rink every Tues., Wed., and Thurs., 1-5 p.m. Free Swimming at JFK School Pool, every Mon., Wed., and Fri., 6 a.m.-8 a.m. and also ... Read more
4/21/2011: Cambridge 13 & 14 year olds: get SCRAPPY
SCRAPPY is a Computer Workshop for kids ages 13 & 14 who want to learn more about computer technology. The end result of the course is a computer that you built yourself! Monday evenings 5:30-7:00 PM Cambridge Community Center Learning Lab April 25, May 2, 9, 16, and 23, ... Read more
4/17/2011: Cambridge Salvation Army begins major renovation, some services suspended
The Salvation Army at 402 Mass. Ave. in Cambridge will begin major renovations this Spring. As a result, both their their day time drop-in center hours and Wednesday dinner program will be suspended from April 25th for 9 months to a year. During this time they will ... Read more
4/14/2011: Saturday: Somerville Youth Peace Conference
More than 800 youth are expected to attend the 5th Annual Somerville Youth Peace Conference on Saturday. The conference will feature performances, poetry, rap and speeches by Somerville teens, as well as workshops led by the Metro Gang Unit and Teen Connection, and a jobs and services fair. ... Read more
4/11/2011: Personal Budget Management Workshop this Wednesday, 4/13
Personal Budget Management 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Location: Fresh Pond Apartments Computer Room 362-364 Rindge Avenue, ... Read more
4/8/2011: Prescription Drop-off this Saturday, April 9th
Bring unused prescription medications to Cambridge’s Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day on Saturday, April 9 in the Field Street parking lot at Danehy Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Cambridge Police Department also has a drop box available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the lobby at 125 6th ... Read more
4/4/2011: Visit the Somerville Health Department during their Open House this Thursday
In celebration of National Public Health Week, the Somerville Health Department invites you to visit them at the City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Street, Somerville, for an Open House from 5:00 -7:30pm Thursday, April 7th. Come and Meet Health Department Staff! They'll be ... Read more
3/30/2011: Free Admission to Museum of Science's Race Exhibit
From now until May 12, residents of many Massachusetts cities with heavy immigrant and minority populations may visit the Museum of Science's much-discussed exhibit, "Race: Are We So Different?" free of charge after 2:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.The offer is open to all ... Read more
3/25/2011: Free Income Tax Preparation in Cambridge and Somerville
The following local agencies are offering Free Income Tax Returns preparation, serving as IRS certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites. Trained volunteers will meet with clients to prepare Federal and State Income Tax Returns help enroll in important tax benefits like the EITC ... Read more
3/14/2011: Job Fair in Somerville - March 23rd, 2011
The City of Cambridge's Office of Workforce Development, in collaboration with Career Source,will be hosting a multi-employer job fair on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 from10:00a to 1:00p at the Holiday Inn in Somerville, 30 Washington Street. Overthirty employers will be present representing a ... Read more
3/9/2011: This Saturday: Free film showing of Temple Grandin
DISABILITY REFRAMED -- A FREE Community Film Series Presents: Claire Danes as TEMPLE GRANDIN Saturday, Mar. 12, 2-5 p.m., Cambridge Citywide Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave. Film will be followed by open audience discussion, led by guest, Kate Ryan. A PDF version of the flyer is here: ... Read more
3/3/2011: Consumers' Council Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday, March 7, 2011 Location: Central Square Post Office, 770 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 Contact: Corey R. Pilz, consumer@cambridgema.gov, 617.349.6150 Meet the Consumers' Council staff and learn about the different initiatives the Council is working on for ... Read more
2/27/2011: Cambridge's 18th Annual Summer Resource/Camp Info Night is Thursday, March 3rd!
Thursday, March 3, 2011, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School (459 Broadway), Main Cafeteria (Snow Date: Thursday, March 10, 2011) Come meet the representatives for Cambridge Community Schools’ inclusive camps and other private and public camps, including ... Read more
2/18/2011: Workshop for parents: "To Yell or Not to Yell" on Wednesday, March 2nd, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
With Families First Parenting Educator, LaVerne R. Saunders -- Children get frustrated, angry and act out. Do you wonder how to handle it when your children misbehave? This workshop helps parents and child care providers learn strategies for managing anger in healthy and productive ... Read more
2/14/2011: Free March & April Workshops at Metro Boston Housing Partnership
Free March & April WorkshopsUtilities WorkshopWednesday, March 16, 11:30 a.mLearn about ways to save money on your utilities throughout the year, how to get monthly discounts on your electricity and gas bills, and how to apply for fuel assistance programs. Affordable Housing 101 ... Read more
2/11/2011: A Matter of Balance Classes for Older Adults
"A Matter of Balance" exercise sessions at Somerville Hospital are designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. Sessions are held once a week for eight weeks and meet for two hours. Transportation is available upon ... Read more
2/11/2011: Parent like you mean it
The Cambridge Prevention Coalition has a campaign to raise awareness for parents on how to talk to their tween/teenage children about alcohol. If you haven't already, check out their website: http://www.realitycheckworks.org/. You can also stay connected via email updates, text message tips, ... Read more
2/11/2011: Asperger Syndrome: A Workshop for Parents and Providers with Jean Stern
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m, Cambridge Public Library Children’s Room, 449 Broadway Children with AS may find it difficult to make friends. Join us to learn more about how you can support the development of social skills. Jean Stern is the former Director of ... Read more
2/4/2011: City of Cambridge Youth Health & Wellness Fair
Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Frisoli Youth Center, 61 Willow St. Presented by the Dept. of Human Service Program’s Youth and Recreation Divisions and Cambridge Youth Sports Commission Free Admission. Everyone is Welcome!The Youth and Health & Wellness Fair is an ... Read more
1/27/2011: Connecting Children with the Natural World: Somerville Panel/Discussion
On February 9th, the Somerville Library will host a discussion on the importance of children spending time outdoors in nature. For more information, contact Paula Jordan, at 781-643-3714 or go to http://www.thegrowingcenter.org/calendar/demo.php?mo=2&yr=2011. The event is free and open ... Read more
1/21/2011: Winter Survival Kit
Need information on Fuel Assistance, weatherization, snow removal, etc? Here is a link to a PDF document that gives a great list of resources for persons who live in Cambridge and Somerville during the winter months: ... Read more
1/7/2011: Baby U is coming to Cambridgeport-Riverside! Program Begins Feb. 12
Baby U is a free program for mothers and fathers with children age three or younger, including prenatal. Attend 10 weeks of workshops to learn about brain development, discipline, safety, child development, nutrition, and other great topics. Then enjoy 6 weeks of playgroups where ... Read more
1/4/2011: Center for Families’ 4th Annual Winter Family Fun Day!
Saturday, January 22, 10:00 am—1:00 pm Peabody School Gym, 70 Rindge Ave. Cambridge families with children 0-8 are invited to join the Center for Families for a fun morning of indoor games & crafts for your little ones! Highlights include moon bounces, giant basketball, ... Read more
1/3/2011: Disability Reframed: Film Series presents: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Saturday, January 8, 2011, 2-5 p.m.Cambridge Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave, Central Square In this classic 1939 film based on the Victor Hugo novel, set in 15th century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the bellringer of Notre ... Read more
12/22/2010: For Seniors: Matter of Balance Class & Free Lunch!
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is offering a Matter of Balance class starting Friday, January 7th. If you have fallen and or have a fear of falling, this class would really benefit you. The class runs for 8 weeks from 1:00pm-3:00pm. The location is at SCES, 61 ... Read more
10/12/2010: Breast Cancer Awareness Cooking Workshop in October
Breast Cancer Awareness Cooking Workshop Vitamin D and diets high in fruits and vegetables may help protect against breast cancer! Join Meghan Ostrander, dietitian at Community Servings to make (and sample) some delicious healthy recipes There will be two ... Read more
9/21/2010: Whole Foods to Donate 5% of Profits from Sept. 23 to Cambridge Community Schools
Whole Foods is donating 5% of its profits at three Cambridge locations to Community Schools on Thursday, September 23. Proceeds will support Cambridge Community Schools' Scholarship Fund for school year enrichment classes! Cambridge Community Schools work with residents and ... Read more
9/7/2010: Center for Families Newsletter
The Center for Families in Cambridge newsletter for September/October is available. Click here for ... Read more
8/10/2010: Somerville Social Security office has moved
The new location is in Cambridge, near Fresh Pond: SOCIAL SECURITYFIRST FLOOR10 FAWCETT STREETCAMBRIDGE, MA ... Read more
7/29/2010: Cambridge and Somerville Farmer's Markets accepting SNAP EBT cards
The farmer’s markets in Central, Davis and Union Squares all accept SNAP EBT cards. These locations are also giving incentives for people who use their EBT cards at the market. The bonus is that they will provide $1 of free produce for every $1 of EBT benefits ... Read more
5/6/2010: Free Public Shredding Day in Cambridge -- July 31st
Hoping to help alleviate the concern over identity theft and other personal security issues among local residents, the Cambridge Consumers’ Council is pleased to offer FREE PUBLIC SHREDDING on Saturday, July 31 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Central Square Post Office, 770 ... Read more
