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-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:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20260410T143408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T143723Z UID:14978-1777813200-1777824000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Sunday\, May 3\, 2026 - Carlisle Route to Sustainability Day DESCRIPTION:Route to Sustainability Day 2026 \nSunday\, May 3\, 2026\, 1:00 pm -4:00 pm \nCarlisle Public School Gym \n83 School St. Enter by the solar canopy parking lot on Church St. \n This Earth Day event will be chock full of environmental information\, activities\, live wildlife\, crafts\, tasty treats\, and fun for all ages! URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/sunday-may-3-2026-carlisle-route-to-sustainability-day/ LOCATION:Carlisle Public School\, 83 School Street\, Carlisle\, MA\, 01741\, United States CATEGORIES: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:20260519T084258 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:20250427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 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:20250426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 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:20240622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 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:20240622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 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:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 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:20240420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 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:20240418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 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:20231031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T110000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20231025T191344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T191344Z UID:14678-1698746400-1698750000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Phase 2B (Route 2 Bridge) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony DESCRIPTION:From the The Massachusetts Department of Transportation\nACTON/CONCORD – BRUCE FREEMAN RAIL TRAIL (PHASE 2B) RIBBON CUTTING EVENT\nWhen: Tuesday\, October 31st at 10:00 a.m.\nWhere: Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Parking Lot\nCommonwealth Ave\, Concord\, MA (Near MCI-Concord)\nOn Tuesday\, October 31st\, at 10:00 a.m.\, MassDOT Acting Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt and Congresswoman Lori Trahan will join elected officials and municipal leaders from the Towns of Concord and Acton for a ceremonial ribbon cutting event for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (Phase 2B) construction project. This rail to trail project begins at the intersection of Weatherbee Street and Great Road in Acton and continues across Route 2 to Commonwealth Avenue in Concord. This portion of the trail connects the Bruce Freeman trail across Route 2 between Concord and Acton. The total approximate project length is 5500 feet\, 1.04 miles.\nThe Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail will provide refreshments after the ceremony. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/phase-2b-route-2-bridge-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/ LOCATION:Concord CommonwealthAve\, Commonwealth Ave\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20230307T134849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T134849Z UID:14538-1687600800-1687626000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Carlisle Old Home Day DESCRIPTION:June 2023 Carlisle Old Home Day Events\nSaturday\, June 24\, 2023:\nOpening Events\nRoad Races\n​Pancake Breakfast\nThe Great Parade\nCake Decorating Contest\nPie Baking Contest\nBoy Scout Troop 135 BBQ\nArts and Crafts 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\nDouble Sundae Saunter – Sunday June 25\, 2023\nCarlisle Music Festival – Sunday June 25\, 2023 \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/carlisle-home-day-3/ LOCATION:Carlisle Old Home Day\, Carlisle\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20230307T130611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T130611Z UID:14522-1682161200-1682175600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Framingham Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Come be inspired to live more sustainably upon the earth\, and learn about all of the great eco changes Framingham is involved in! Local Eco Organizations\, Farms and Exhibitors\, Live Music\, Family Activities\,  Recycling Opportunities and FUN! \nWe are extremely grateful to the MWRTA for offering this FREE shuttle that will run from Downtown Framingham to the Framingham Centre Common throughout the festival.  The bus can be picked up at any of the stops\, or hailed down along its route. \nInformation on transit and parking: Framinghamearthday.org \nRain date: April 29 URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/framingham-earth-day-2/ LOCATION:Framingham Center Common\, Vernon Street\, Framingham\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20230307T131955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T132142Z UID:14524-1682157600-1682172000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Carlisle Route To Sustainability Day DESCRIPTION:Friends of BFRT will join other local groups to highlight environmental sustainability issues\nCome join this town event which will include a myriad of displays on environmental sustainability issues\, information on steps we can take to affect positive impact and various fun activities for the whole family. This event will include town departments and committees along with non-profits\, local groups\, local farms and individuals\, all highlighting environmentally conscious efforts and practices. You’ll find information ranging from decarbonizing your home to managing your yard sustainably. And so much more! \nLocation: Carlisle town center and school parking lot off Church Street \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/carlisle-route-sustainability-day/ LOCATION:Carlisle town center\, 83 School Street\, Carlisle\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 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:20220423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 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;VALUE=DATE:20210417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210418 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20210402T003045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T003238Z UID:14052-1618617600-1618703999@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:April 17\, 2021 - Great Framingham Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Great Framingham Cleanup\nA City Wide Cleanup Event\nSaturday April 17\, 2021\nSign up and Details at:\nwww.KeepFraminghamBeautiful.org URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/april-17-2021-great-framingham-cleanup/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 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:20190704T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20190403T145709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T145709Z UID:2865-1562245200-1562252400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Sudbury 4th of July parade DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in the Sudbury July 4th Parade. Walk or bicycle. Assemble by noon\, parade starts at 1 p.m. \nContact: Dick Williamson\,  williamson01773@yahoo.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/sudbury-4th-july-parade-2/ LOCATION:July 4th Parade\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Williamson":MAILTO:williamson01773@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20190403T145020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T145020Z UID:2861-1561199400-1561208400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY: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/carlisle-home-day-2/ 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:20180704T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180704T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20180409T205032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T205032Z UID:1824-1530705600-1530714600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:July 4th\, 2018 - Sudbury 4th of July Parade DESCRIPTION:Sudbury 4th of July Parade\, July 4th 12 p.m.\nAssemble by noon. Parade starts at 1:00 p.m. \nContact: Dick Williamson williamson01773@yahoo.com \n  \nFriends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail at the July 4\, 2006 Parade URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/july-4th-2018-sudbury-4th-july-parade/ LOCATION:July 4th Parade\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Scheduled Trail Events,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Williamson":MAILTO:williamson01773@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T163000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20180423T014315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T014702Z UID:1861-1526052600-1526056200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:May 11\, 2018 - Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Phase 2A of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail for the MassDOT ribbon-cutting ceremony for Phase 2A of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. \nWhen: Friday\, May 11\, at 3:30 pm\nWhere: NARA Park\, 25 Ledge Rock Way\, Acton\, MA\nRefreshments and Live Music. (And of course\, there will be cake!) \nParking at NARA Park or use the trail. For directions and last minute changes go to http://bit.ly/2A-ribbon-cutting URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/ribbon-cutting-phase-2a-bruce-freeman-rail-trail/ LOCATION:NARA Park\, 25 Ledge Rock Way\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Scheduled Trail Events,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Michelman":MAILTO:tmichelman@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20180406T211456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T204537Z UID:1808-1524913200-1524927600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:April 28\, 2018 - Framingham Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Framingham Earth Day\, April 28th\, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nFramingham Center Common (Vernon Street)[or Framingham High School in the event of rain]\nStop by and visit our booth! \nwww.framinghamearthday.org\nContact: Ed Kross edward.kross@rcn.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/framingham-earth-day/ LOCATION:Framingham Center Common\, Vernon Street\, Framingham\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Kross":MAILTO:ekross1976@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180422 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20180415T211838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180415T212112Z UID:1849-1524268800-1524355199@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:4/21/2018 - Chelmsford\, MA - Town-Wide Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Message from: \nGlenn Davison\nVolunteer Organizer of Volunteers\nChelmsford Town Cleanup \nJoin us in cleaning up our town by removing the roadside trash that has accumulated over the winter. Help to make Chelmsford a beautiful town. Please pick up litter from your street\, park\, or any area that needs it.\nGloves and yellow bags are available from the DPW. Put bags out with your trash & report large items to the DPW. You can also drop yellow bags near an intersection and leave a message at sprinklers@greenlawnco.com for pick-up by Green Lawn or call 508-958-4116. \nDate: Saturday\, April 21\, 2018\nTime: Throughout the day\nWhere: All roads and parks\nWhat: Town Litter Cleanup\nGet yellow bags and gloves from the Recycling & Solid Waste office: 9 Alpha Road\, Chelmsford Monday-Friday 8am till 4pm\nFor more information:  nparlee@TownofChelmsford.us or 978-250-5203 \n  \nFrequently asked questions: \nWhere should I clean?  Clean the roads near where you live.  We are not tracking who cleans which streets or parks.  If a road is clean\, just move to another location. \nI’m busy that Saturday\, what should I do?  It’s important that we remove the trash.  Feel free to pick up trash at a time that is convenient for you. \nCan my kids clean too?  Yes\, but please keep them safely off busy roads. Consider cleaning parks and paths instead. \nWhere can I get bags?  They are available from the Department of Public Works\, 9 Alpha Road\, Chelmsford Monday through Friday 8am – 4pm. \nOnce the bags are full what should I do with them? Place them out with your weekly garbage for collection. \nWhen can I pick up bags?  8am-4pm\, Monday through Friday\, 9 Alpha Road\, Chelmsford. \nWhat if I see a tire on the side of the road?  Please report all large items to the DPW at 978-250-5270. \nWhat if I see a pothole?  Please report it using SeeClickFix URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/4-21-2018-chelmsford-ma-town-wide-cleanup/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170624T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170624T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20170604T220320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170604T220347Z UID:1645-1498300200-1498309200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Carlisle Old Home Day DESCRIPTION:Carlisle Town Center @ School Street \nWhat:  Volunteer to staff an information table \nContact: Glenn Reed\, 978-807-2785 greed@energyfuturesgroup.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/carlisle-home-day/ LOCATION:Carlisle Old Home Day\, Carlisle\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Reed":MAILTO:greed@gdrconsulting.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170322T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20170319T224742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170319T224742Z UID:1607-1490209200-1490216400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Conservation Commission Meeting Re: Gervais VW DESCRIPTION:Please support the Rail Trail in Lowell \nGervais VW purchased the BFRT ROW just north of Industrial Ave (and Crosspoint) from PanAm Railways.  Gervais wants to expand parking onto the ROW.  There may be a way for the BFRT to exist side-by-side with the additional parking on Gervais land or the abutter on the west side of the ROW\, AVCARB.  Regardless in order to keep the ROW intact and the possibility of the BFRT connecting with the Concord River Greenway in Lowell we need rail trail supporters to attend the Conservation Commission meeting in Lowell. \nWhen:  7:00 pm Wednesday March 22\, 2017\nWhere:  Lowell City Hall\, Council Chambers 375 Merrimack Street Lowell\, MA 01852\nRSVP:   None needed URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/conservation-commission-meeting-re-gervais-vw/ LOCATION:Lowell City Hall\, 375 Merrimack Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0611.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170206T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20170126T005720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170126T005752Z UID:1578-1486407600-1486414800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:BFRT Phase 2B Bridge the Gap Fundraising Campaign Kick-off Meeting DESCRIPTION:The BFRT Phase 2B Bridge the Gap committee will execute mailings\, write up appeals\, contacting the powers that be\, social media campaigns\, apply for grants\, etc. \nSo please either volunteer (RSVP your interest to me tmichelman@gmail.com\, note we already have 11 volunteers\, so you will not be alone if you volunteer\, and meetings will have pizza) or donate to the BFRT Phase 2B Bridge the Gap Fundraising Campaign\, or better yet do both. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/bfrt-phase-2b-bridge-gap-fundraising-campaign-kick-off-meeting/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Michelman":MAILTO:tmichelman@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160704T124500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20160619T220610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160619T221149Z UID:1446-1467636300-1467644400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Sudbury July 4th Parade 2016 DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail at the July 4\, 2006 Parade \nSudbury’s July 4th parade is coming soon.  Let’s show our continuing support for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail by riding your bike (or walking) in the July 4th parade.  http://sudbury.org/parade/ \nThe BFRT group will gather in Chiswick Park\, probably in the Emerson parking lot as we did last year.  Roads will start to close around 12:45 pm\, so come early.  Coming by bicycle would make it easier to navigate the roads both before and after the parade.  The official start of the parade is 1 pm\, but the BFRT group\, being near the end of the parade\, will probably step out about 1:30 pm. \nIf you have a yellow BFRT T-shirt\, please wear it.  T-shirts will be given out to anyone one who doesn’t have a yellow BFRT T-shirt.  If you are walking\, you will be given a BFRT cap. \nLet’s show the Town that we are anxious for the completion of the BFRT. \nFor questions please contact: Dick Williamson williamson@alum.mit.edu URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/sudbury-july-4th-parade-2016/ LOCATION:Chiswick Park\, off Union Avenue\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/start-of-parade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150704T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20150527T121022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T121022Z UID:1243-1436011200-1436022000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Sudbury 4th of July Parade DESCRIPTION:Come to walk or ride your bicycle in the parade.  The Friends of BFRT will be joined by supporters of the Mass Central Rail Trail. Participants will assemble at Chiswick Park off Union Ave. by 12:00 p.m.  The parade will start at 1:00 p.m.   Contact Dick Williamson for information (williamson@alum.mit.edu 978-618-5475). URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/sudbury-4th-july-parade/ LOCATION:Chiswick Park\, off Union Avenue\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Williamson":MAILTO:williamson01773@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20150527T115423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T120357Z UID:1239-1432837800-1432845000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Planning Meeting for Phase 2A Groundbreaking DESCRIPTION:After a long\, long\, wait we expect the notice proceed for Phase 2A (Acton\, Carlisle & Westford) construction to be issued in the next two weeks.   In anticipation we will meet with at least one Town of Acton representative on Thursday May 28 at 6:30 pm at the Bathhouse Pavilion of NARA Park 25 Ledge Rock Way Acton\, MA to get oriented with the NARA site and discuss logistics.  The onsite meeting will be brief as mosquitoes are in abundance.  We will retreat and reconvene the meeting to Pedal Power at 176 Great Road Acton\, when the mosquitoes overwhelm us.  There is plenty to do for volunteers: outreach\, planning\, solicitation of donations for food\, coordination with the Town\, communication with invited guests\, etc (many hands make light work).  If you want to get more involved with the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail\, this is a good way to try it out with discrete tasks.  Show up\, or contact me tmichelman@gmail.com 978-580-6190 if you would like URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/planning-meeting-phase-2a-groundbreaking/ LOCATION:NARA Park\, 25 Ledge Rock Way\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Michelman":MAILTO:tmichelman@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140704T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084258 CREATED:20140429T212438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140429T213317Z UID:1021-1404468000-1404486000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:July 4th Picnic in the Park | Concord\, MA | Volunteer Opportunity DESCRIPTION:Help the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail staff a table at Concord’s Picnic in the Park celebration. We need volunteers to help set up the tent and staff the table. \nContact:Barbara Pike bbpike@aol.com 978-369-0437 URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/july-4th-picnic-park-concord-ma-volunteer-opportunity/ LOCATION:Emerson Field\, Concord\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Pike":MAILTO:bbpike@aol.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR