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Lilac Sunday

During Preservation Month, enjoy the Arnold Arboretum's impressive collection of lilac plants.

May 14, 2023
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Arnold Arboretum
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-14T10:00:00 - 2023-05-14T15:00:00

Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arboretum, only one is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. Mainly located on the edge of Bussey Hill Road in the heart of the landscape, the lilac collection at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is among the premier collections of these plants in North America. Lilac Sunday has been celebrated at the Arnold Arboretum since 1908.

Tours of the lilacs and family activities are available from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., but the Arboretum is open as usual from dawn to dusk.  

May 14, 2023
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Arnold Arboretum
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-14T10:00:00 - 2023-05-14T15:00:00

North Bennet Street School: Continual Craft Exhibition

By crafting objects with care, using materials considerately, and repairing the world around us, NBSS students and graduates are contributing to a more lasting future.

May 4, 2023
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 150 North Street
    Boston, MA 02109
  • Contact:
    NBSS
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-04T11:00:00 - 2023-05-04T12:00:00

Join an in-person tour of the NBSS 2023 Exhibition: Continual Craft, to explore the opportunities and challenges in students' work through a number of examples: the durability of dovetailed furniture and fine bindings, the transformation of outdated materials, the reinvention of an old space, and more.

This event is free and open to all:

Register for the event

This event is part of Boston Design Week 2023

May 4, 2023
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 150 North Street
    Boston, MA 02109
  • Contact:
    NBSS
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-04T11:00:00 - 2023-05-04T12:00:00

In-Person CPA Information Session with District 8 Council Office

What can CPA do for your neighborhood? The Community Preservation Office and Boston City Council are teaming up to host discussions about bringing Community Preservation Act funding to neighborhoods across Boston.

May 9, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Fenway Community Center
    1282 Boylston Street (Entrance on Jersey St.)
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-09T18:00:00 - 2023-05-09T20:00:00

We cordially invite you to join us and the District 8 Council Office on Tuesday, May 9, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Fenway Community Center. This will be an opportunity to explore how residents can use CPA funds and learn how to preserve or create impactful projects in their communities.

 

Meeting Location:

Fenway Community Center 

1282 Boylston Street (Entrance on Jersey St.)

Boston, MA 02215

May 9, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Fenway Community Center
    1282 Boylston Street (Entrance on Jersey St.)
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-09T18:00:00 - 2023-05-09T20:00:00

Virtual Information Session with City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune

What can CPA do for your neighborhood? The Community Preservation Office and Boston City Council are teaming up to host virtual discussions about bringing Community Preservation Act funding to neighborhoods across Boston.

May 4, 2023
Event Date2023-05-04T18:00:00 - 2023-05-04T20:00:00

We cordially invite you to join us and Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune on Thursday, May 4th from 6pm to 8pm via Zoom. This will be an opportunity to explore how residents can use CPA funds and learn how to preserve or create impactful projects in their communities.

 

Meeting Location: Zoom 

We will send you a Zoom link upon registration. 

May 4, 2023
Event Date2023-05-04T18:00:00 - 2023-05-04T20:00:00

CPA Virtual Information Session with City Councilor Brian Worrell

What can the Community Preservation Act (CPA) do for your neighborhood? The Community Preservation Office and Boston City Council are teaming up to host virtual discussions about bringing Community Preservation Act funding to neighborhoods across Boston.

May 15, 2023
Event Date2023-05-15T18:00:00 - 2023-05-15T20:00:00

We cordially invite you to join us and Councilor Brian Worrell on Monday, May 15th from 6pm to 8pm via Zoom. This will be an opportunity to explore how residents can use CPA funds and learn how to preserve or create impactful projects in their communities.

 

Meeting Location: Zoom 

We will send you a Zoom link upon registration. 

May 15, 2023
Event Date2023-05-15T18:00:00 - 2023-05-15T20:00:00

Virtual Historic Preservation Workshop (CPA)

Join the Community Preservation Act staff and historic preservation guest speakers for a virtual workshop on Wednesday, May 17th from 12:00p.m. to 2:00p.m.

May 17, 2023
Event Date2023-05-17T12:00:00 - 2023-05-17T14:00:00

Attendees will learn more about historical buildings, resources in the City of Boston, and hear the experiences of our guest speakers. We invite you to ask them questions and learn more about our upcoming 2024 funding round! 

Guest Speaker: Thomas M. Hotaling, Principal, Annum Architects

Guest Speaker: Lisa Dix, Twelfth Baptist Church 

Guest Speaker: Marcella Brown, Twelfth Baptist Church

Guest Speaker: Tom Leone, Boston Sparks Association / Boston Fire Museum

 

Meeting Location: Zoom 

We will send you a Zoom link upon registration. 

May 17, 2023
Event Date2023-05-17T12:00:00 - 2023-05-17T14:00:00

CPA Virtual Meet and Greet

Join our Community Preservation Virtual Meet and Greet on Wednesday, May 10th from 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.

May 10, 2023
Event Date2023-05-10T12:00:00 - 2023-05-10T14:00:00

The CPA meet and greet will be an informal conversation to learn more about the Community Preservation Act (CPA) process, the state statute, preserving your neighborhood, application requirements, and the evaluation process. 

Meeting Location: Zoom 

We will send you a Zoom link upon registration.

May 10, 2023
Event Date2023-05-10T12:00:00 - 2023-05-10T14:00:00

CPA In-Person Meet and Greet

Join our Community Preservation In-Person Meet and Greet, Tuesday, May 9th from 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.

May 9, 2023
Event Date2023-05-09T12:00:00 - 2023-05-09T14:00:00

The meet and greet will be an informal conversation to learn more about the Community Preservation Act (CPA) process, the state statute, preserving your neighborhood, application requirements, and the evaluation process.

 

Meeting Location: 

Boston City Hall Plaza - Pavilion Meeting Room

1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201

 

Note: The Pavilion Meeting Room is a new space located beside the playground on the plaza, across the street from the Haymarket stop on the orange line. Seating is limited up to 45 individuals.

May 9, 2023
Event Date2023-05-09T12:00:00 - 2023-05-09T14:00:00

CPA Annual Kickoff: Virtual Community Meeting

Please join us on Wednesday, May 3, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for our 2024 funding round Kick-off Virtual Community Meeting! 

May 3, 2023
Event Date2023-05-03T17:30:00 - 2023-05-03T19:30:00

Our goal is to educate all residents and organizations about the Community Preservation Act. Meet the CPA team and learn how you can apply for funding.

Meeting Location: Zoom

May 3, 2023
Event Date2023-05-03T17:30:00 - 2023-05-03T19:30:00

Picnic In The Park

The Office of Fair Housing and Equity (FHE) is excited to be hosting a series of events we are calling "Picnics in the Park!"

April 28, 2022
Event Date2022-04-28T11:00:00 - 2022-04-28T13:00:00

The Office of Fair Housing and Equity (FHE) is excited to be hosting a series of events we are calling "Picnics in the Park!" We will provide a tailored fair housing training that will not only cover the history and laws protecting fair housing, but specifically discuss the rights of Boston's LGBTQIA+ community to have equitable access to housing. Afterwards, participants will take proactive steps by canvassing the local area with posters that we will display in local businesses and bulletins. Of course, light lunch will be served because what is a picnic without some refreshments! We look forward to this informative and collaborative event.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Maggie Callaghan at maggie.callaghan@boston.gov or 617-635-2536.

April 28, 2022
Event Date2022-04-28T11:00:00 - 2022-04-28T13:00:00
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