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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Roxbury

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 7, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 7, 2022, until July 14, 2022
  • Howes Playground (Gertrude Howes Playground)
    68 Moreland Street
    Roxbury , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-07-07T10:00:00 - 2022-07-07T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Gertrude Howes Playground, Roxbury 

Thursday, July 7, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Thursday, July 14, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

All arts and crafts workshop dates

July 7, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 7, 2022, until July 14, 2022
  • Howes Playground (Gertrude Howes Playground)
    68 Moreland Street
    Roxbury , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-07-07T10:00:00 - 2022-07-07T12:00:00
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English Language Learners (ELL) Task Force Remote Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting

The public can offer testimony.
  • 07:00PM - 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/20/2022 - 3:04PM
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Moreland Street/Mount Pleasant Avenue Neighborhood Slow Streets meeting

Join a virtual public meeting to hear updates about the Moreland Street/Mount Pleasant Avenue Neighborhood Slow Streets project. 

June 7, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual
    Roxbury,
  • Contact:
    slow.streets@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-06-07T18:30:00 - 2022-06-07T20:00:00

During this conversation, we’ll share:

  • Locations for speed humps
  • Locations for new crosswalks at Mount Pleasant Avenue and Forest Street
  • Updated design for crosswalks near the Little Scobie Playground, including a raised crosswalk on Copeland Street and on Dunreath Street
  • Design plans for Mount Pleasant Avenue near the Play Area
  • Design plans for Moreland Street
  • Information about potential street direction changes reuqested by neighbors
  • Ideas for addressing wrong-way driving on Mount Pleasant Avenue and on Winthrop Street
June 7, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual
    Roxbury,
  • Contact:
    slow.streets@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-06-07T18:30:00 - 2022-06-07T20:00:00
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Madison Park Technical Vocational High School Hearing

  • Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, 75 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02120
  • Naming after two former staff, Charles E McAfee and Jose Solis
The public can offer testimony.
  • 10:00PM - 11:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/19/2022 - 10:41AM
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Public Facilities Commission Meeting (MOH)

RE: COVID-19, Temporary Practices

ATTENDANCE

In accordance with Governor Baker's June 16, 2021, Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency, with respect to the Open Meeting Law, the Act extends, until July 15, 2022, the remote meeting provisions of the Governor’s March 12, 2020, Executive Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the Public Facilities...

  • 06:40PM
  • Posted:
    05/17/2022 - 1:10PM
Not published yet!

Superintendent Search Committee Meeting

  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/16/2022 - 9:37AM
Not published yet!

Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on May 19, 2022, beginning at 5 p.m. and related announcements.

All matters listed on this may 19, 2022 hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The May 19, 2022, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the zoom webinar event platform.

Interested persons can participate in the hearing remotely by going to our online meeting. You may also...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/12/2022 - 1:58PM
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City on a Hill Charter Public School Board of Trustees Meeting

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if any accommodations are needed or if you have any questions, please contact Jordan Pina at 617-981-4350 or email jpina@cityonahill.org.

  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/12/2022 - 1:01PM
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