BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20200520T000134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T000134Z UID:6163-1589875200-1589907600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:June 20\, 2020 - Carlisle Old Home Day - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION: URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/june-20-2020-carlisle-home-day-cancelled/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20211022T145804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211121T182901Z UID:14346-1637503200-1637510400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:2021 Annual FBFRT Members Meeting –Sunday November 21\, 2021 @ 2pm EST – In Person Pedal Power (Acton) and Remote via Zoom \nThe annual Members Meeting and Board Member elections of the Friend of the Bruce Freeman Rail will be held on Sunday\, November 21\, 2021 at 2:00 pm.  It will be a hybrid in-person / remote meeting. \nIn person at Pedal Power Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A)\, Acton. Parking is available at Patriot Square\, across Great Road from Pedal Power. You are required to wear a mask when inside the Pedal Power except when actively eating or drinking. \nRemote: Topic: Friends of the BFRT Annual Meeting via Zoom  \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81610775165?pwd=WlNmbUlJdFVrZTg3Tytjemc4ZUtWdz09 \nMeeting ID: 816 1077 5165; Passcode: 841170 \nAgenda: \nWe will review the progress of the BFRT during 2021\, how the FBFRT as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization is doing\, and what we hope to see for the BFRT and the FBFRT in 2022 and beyond. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/friends-bruce-freeman-rail-trail-annual-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T150000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20220323T153332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T153332Z UID:14396-1650711600-1650726000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:April 23\, 2022 - Framingham Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Come to the 10th Framingham Earth Day Festival! The Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail will have a table at the Festival. \nCome learn about what the city of Framingham\, local non-profits\, grassroots groups and eco-minded businesses are doing to help make our community\, and the earth\, a more sustainable place…. and learn what YOU can do\, too! \nAs always: live music\, great kids activities\, and other inspiration galore!! \nSave the date… and tell your friends! URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/april-23-2022-framingham-earth-day/ LOCATION:Framingham Center Common\, Vernon Street\, Framingham\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20220323T154410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T154410Z UID:14399-1656151200-1656176400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:June 25\, 2022 - Carlisle Old Home Day DESCRIPTION:Food\, entertainment and more right in Carlisle Center. Visit our booth to learn about the current trail in Lowell\, Chelmsford\, Westford\, Carlisle\, and Acton\, and get updates on construction of the bridge over Route 2 and the extension of the trail into Sudbury and Framingham.\nContact: Glenn Reed greed@energyfuturesgroup.com\, 978-807-2785 URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/june-25-2022-carlisle-home-day/ LOCATION:Carlisle Old Home Day\, Carlisle\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20230307T133348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T233805Z UID:14531-1684594800-1684602000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:West Concord Mural Unveiling DESCRIPTION:On May 20th\, 2023 at 3:00pm\, the Mural will be presented to the public. \nCome to the unveiling of the new 24-foot mural showing a map of the BFRT on May 20 at 3 p.m. at 40 Beharrell Street in West Concord (adjacent to the trail near the Nashoba Brook bridge crossing). The map\, coordinated by Art for All\, depicts features of each of the towns along the trail. \nCome for the ceremony; stay for the cake! URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/west-concord-mural-unveiling/ LOCATION:Nashoba Brook Bridge\, West Concord\, 40 Beharrell Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20240404T192947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T192947Z UID:14734-1713466800-1713472200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Friends of BFRT Meeting: Control of Invasive Weeds DESCRIPTION:The Friends will sponsor a member meeting on April 18 at 7 p.m. at Pedal Power Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A)\, Acton\, to focus on invasive species such as garlic mustard and buckthorn. \nJane Maloney\, Land Steward of the Sudbury Valley Trustees\, will share information on identifying and removing these plants from our neighborhoods and along the BFRT. Jane holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and has previously worked for the Appalachian Mountain Club in Boston. As a Land Steward at SVT\, she works to control invasive plants on SVT properties and to maintain hiking trails for public use. \nLight refreshments will be served. The meeting is open to the public. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/friends-bfrt-meeting-control-invasive-weeds/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20240404T193707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T193707Z UID:14736-1713610800-1713625200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Framingham Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Visit the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail booth at Framingham Earth Day. Learn about the latest progress on the trail in Framingham. \nRain Date: April 27\, 2024 \nContact: Ed Kross ekross1976@gmail.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/framingham-earth-day-3/ LOCATION:Framingham Center Common\, Vernon Street\, Framingham\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20240404T194558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T194558Z UID:14738-1714212000-1714226400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Carlisle Route to Sustainability Day DESCRIPTION:This Earth Day event will be chock full of environmental information with great fun and activities for all ages. \nCHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES! \nNEW THIS YEAR: Scheduled mini events and demonstrations at the top and bottom of each hour\, including cooking demonstrations\, music and a fashion show! Hmmm\, who will be modeling? Come find out on April 27 \nMore information here: \nhttps://www.carlislema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5719/RTSD-24-webpage-updated-3-25?bidId= URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/carlisle-route-sustainability-day-2/ LOCATION:Carlisle town center\, 83 School Street\, Carlisle\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20240404T202514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T202732Z UID:14746-1719050400-1719075600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Carlisle Old Home Day DESCRIPTION:Visit the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail table at the Carlisle Old Home Day\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2023\nOHD Events:\nOpening Events\nRoad Races\nPancake Breakfast\nThe Great Parade\nFOGPL Book Swap Gleason Library\nCake Decorating Contest\n​Pie Baking Contest\nBoy Scout Troop 135 BBQ\nArt and Craft Show\nCountry Fair\n​Dunk Booth\nWBYC Flat Brimmed Parkour Challenge\nChildren’s Pet Show\nKids Games\nCorn Shucking\nCake Walk\nChicken BBQ at the Fire Station\nContact: Glenn Reed  greed@grconsulting.net URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/carlisle-home-day-4/ LOCATION:Carlisle Old Home Day\, Carlisle\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Reed":MAILTO:greed@gdrconsulting.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20240404T201815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T213026Z UID:14742-1719057600-1719075600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Canceled - Sudbury Spring Fest 2024 DESCRIPTION:Due to limited staffing\, ongoing construction and summer programming the Sudbury Park & Recreation SpringFest event is canceled. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/sudbury-spring-fest-2024/ LOCATION:HaskellField\, 40 Fairbank Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20241120T034433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T034433Z UID:14834-1732456800-1732464000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Meeting 2024 DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, Nov. 24\, 2024\,  2 p.m.\n\n \n\nLocation: Pedal Power Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A)\, Acton\n\n \n\nCome celebrate the progress of the BFRT and hear about trail construction in Sudbury and other trail news.\n\n \n\nParking is available at Pedal Power and additional parking is available at Patriot Square\, across Great Road from Pedal Power.\n\n \n\nLight refreshments will be served. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/friends-bruce-freeman-rail-trail-annual-meeting-2024/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail":MAILTO:info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20250304T134819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T135213Z UID:14843-1745665200-1745679600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Framingham Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26\, 2025 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. \nFramingham Center Common\, (at Edgell Road/Vernon Street) \nRain date: Saturday\, May 3rd\, 11 am to 3 p.m. \nFor more information or to volunteer at the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail booth contact Ed Kross: ekross1976@gmail.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/framingham-earth-day-4/ LOCATION:Framingham Center Common\, Vernon Street\, Framingham\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Kross":MAILTO:ekross1976@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20250304T135822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T135822Z UID:14849-1745758800-1745769600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Carlisle Route to Sustainability Day DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 27\, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. \nCarlisle Center\, Carlisle\, MA \nMeet Nibi\, the nationally famous rescue beaver! \nFor more information or to volunteer at the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail booth contact Glenn Reed: greed@gdrconsulting.net URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/carlisle-route-sustainability-day-3/ LOCATION:Carlisle town center\, 83 School Street\, Carlisle\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Reed":MAILTO:greed@gdrconsulting.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T143000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20250304T141403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T142352Z UID:14851-1750496400-1750516200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Carlisle Old Home Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 21\, 2025\, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm \nCountry Fair\, Carlisle Center \nContact Glenn Reed: greed@gdrconsulting.net \nAs part of Carlisle’s beloved Old Home Day weekend on June 20 to 22\, the Friends will have a table at the Country Fair on Saturday\, June 21. To keep abreast of the weekend’s details as they emerge\, including Carlisle’s 3rd Annual Music Festival\, go to: Carlisle Old Home Day URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/carlisle-home-day-2025/ LOCATION:Carlisle town center\, 83 School Street\, Carlisle\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Reed":MAILTO:greed@gdrconsulting.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20251006T185229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T010003Z UID:14880-1760886000-1760889600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:October 19\, 2025 - "Tales from the Rail Trail" Presentation by Len Simon DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 19\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm at the Sudbury Goodnow Library Community Meeting Room.\n“Tales from the Rail Trail\,”  A slide presentation about the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Sudbury by Len Simon. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/october-19-2025-tales-rail-trail-presentation-len-simon/ LOCATION:GoodnowLibary\, 21 Concord Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Road History,Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20251006T192720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T012910Z UID:14888-1762801200-1762808400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:November 10\, 2025 - BFRT in Framingham Community Information session DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, November 10\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. for a Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Community Information session: a discussion of the design of the northern section of the BFRT in Framingham. This event will be at the Costin Room of Framingham’s Main Library\, 49 Lexington St\, Framingham\, MA. \nDownload the Press Release (PDF) \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/november-10-2025-bfrt-framingham-community-information-session/ LOCATION:FramMainLib\, 49 Lexington Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T184911 CREATED:20251006T200444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T200444Z UID:14891-1763906400-1763913600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:November 23\, 2025 - Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, November 23\, 2025 at 2 p.m. for the Friends’ Annual Meeting. \nLocation: Pedal Power Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road\, Acton \nLight refreshments will be served. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/november-23-2025-friends-bruce-freeman-rail-trail-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR