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: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:20251123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 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:20251029T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 CREATED:20251006T191752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T005007Z UID:14886-1761750000-1761753600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:October 29\, 2025 - "Trek and Treat" Halloween Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, Oct. 29\, 3 to 4 p.m. “Trek and Treat”  Halloween Bike Ride. Meet at the West Concord Bike Share and bicycle to East Acton Village Green (1.9 miles on the BFRT).\nPrizes for best costume and bike decoration. Sponsored by Community Bike Share. \nThe West Concord Bike Share is at the entrance to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail near the bridge over the Nashoba Brook adjacent to Brookside Square at 70 Beharrell Street. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/october-29-2025-trek-treat-halloween-bike-ride/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 CREATED:20251006T190548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T190548Z UID:14883-1761390000-1761404400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:October 25\, 2025 - Adaptive Cycling Event - Sudbury\, MA DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 25\, 2025\, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m for an Adaptive Cycling Event for people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Broadacres Farm Parking Lot (62 Morse Road)\, Sudbury.\nPhone registration: 413-584-2052. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/october-25-2025-adaptive-cycling-event-sudbury-ma/ LOCATION:BroadacresPk\, 62 Morse Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 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:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T143000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 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:20250620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 CREATED:20250304T142916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T145340Z UID:14853-1750442400-1750449600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 20\, 2025 6 p.m. (Rain date\, June 21) \nPedal Power Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A)\, Acton \nParking available at Pedal Power and across Great Road \nCome walk or ride on the BFRT \nJoin the Friends for post-ride/walk pizza \nContact Barbara Pike: bbpike@AOL.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/summer-solstice-bike-ride-5/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Pike":MAILTO:bbpike@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 CREATED:20250522T182719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T182719Z UID:14871-1748678400-1748696400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:AMC Turns 50 Hike on the Bay Circuit Trail DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating AMC Boston’s 50th Anniversary in 2025 on the Bay Circuit Trail on May 31st. The Bay Circuit Trail circles Boston in a broad crescent from Kingston Bay to Plum Island\, and features a mix of conservation land trails\, road walks\, and opportunities to see historic sites and neighborhoods at walking speed. We are posting trips covering almost the entire trail on May 31 – together we will try to hike the BCT in a single day! We’ll walk a portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. \nWe will do the 7 mile section from Lowell\, point D on map 5B to Acton\, near point G on map 5B which can be found at https://www.baycircuit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BCT_MapBook_Hike_Nov2024_Map5B.pdf. \nWe will meet at the town parking lot in Acton\, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MtFx7Gp68xJGUEpL6 \nwe’ll then consolidate into half the cars and carpool to the Lowell start here: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//42.6132228\,-71.3256451/@42.6117265\,-71.3285852\,1354m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUwNy4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDU1SAFQAw%3D%3 \nYou can become familiar with the route using this guide: https://www.baycircuit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Section5B_2024_HIKE.pdf \nNote\, the above says no trail parking at the Lowell end\, but that has been changed and parking is now permitted on weekends! \nPretzel the hiking hound will join us and the trip is open to other well behaved on-leash dogs. \nWe plan a fairly leisurely walk with breaks every 15-20 minutes. Please bring what you require for 4 hours of hiking\, water\, snacks\, lunch\, sun screen\, insect repellent\, first aid\, weather appropriate attire\, etc. \nContact: Jesse Waites (617) 523-0676  jesse@amcboston.org URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/amc-turns-50-hike-bay-circuit-trail/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 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:20260414T153310 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:20241124T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 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:20241109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 CREATED:20241026T181900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T020731Z UID:14815-1731142800-1731150000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Park Run 5K DESCRIPTION:Starting point for this run is the Town Land at Heart Pond. The event will run weekly as a group community 5km fun run for families\, starting at 9am every Saturday. We will seek to run through the winter with the option to cancel if the weather is bad certain weeks. There will be no race like features\, arches\, timing\, finish tap. People will be asked to bring reusable drink cups. A water station will be provided. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/park-run-5k/ LOCATION:Heart Pond\, 371 Acton Road\, Chelmsford\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 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:20260414T153310 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:20240621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 CREATED:20240404T195247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T195247Z UID:14740-1718992800-1719000000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:2024 Summer Solstice Ride DESCRIPTION:Come walk or ride on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. \nAdditional parking available across Great Road at Patriot Square\, 179 Great Road \nJoin the Friends for post walk/ride pizza. \nContact Tom Michelman tmichelman@gmail.com \n  \nSummer Solstice Ride 2019 URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/2024-summer-solstice-ride/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Michelman":MAILTO:tmichelman@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 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:20260414T153310 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:20260414T153310 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:20231119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 CREATED:20231020T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T150000Z UID:14669-1700402400-1700409600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Friends Annual Meeting 2023 DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, Nov. 19\, 2023\,  2 p.m.  \nLocation: Pedal Power Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A)\, Acton  \nCome celebrate the progress of the BFRT and hear about trail construction in Sudbury.  \nParking is available at Pedal Power and additional parking is available at Patriot Square\, across Great Road from Pedal Power.  \nLight refreshments will be served. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/friends-annual-meeting-2023/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail":MAILTO:info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 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:20260414T153310 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:20230620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 CREATED:20230307T134009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T134009Z UID:14536-1687284000-1687291200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bike ride or walk on the BFRT \nTuesday\, June 20 (Rain date: June 22)\, 6:00 p.m. \nIf the Pedal Power parking lot is full\, parking available across Great Road \nStay for pizza afterwards \nContact: tmichelman@gmail.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/summer-solstice-bike-ride-4/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 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:20230520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T113000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 CREATED:20230515T121556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T103849Z UID:14578-1684576800-1684582200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:May 20\, 2023 - Groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 2D in Sudbury DESCRIPTION:DON’T MISS THIS RAIL TRAIL CELEBRATION EVENT! The event will be held at Parkinson Field (north side of Hudson Road). Join us on Saturday May 20th at the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Phase 2D “groundbreaking event” in Sudbury from 10am – 11:30am (rain or shine). MassDOT has scheduled this official ceremony for residents to celebrate the start of 5.1 miles of construction for this fantastic community facility. The event program will feature several speakers\, including Secretary of Transportation Gina Fiandaca; plus\, light refreshments will be served. See you there! PLEASE NOTE: there is an access driveway to the municipal field and parking area between 40 and 46 Hudson Road which is identified with white “Field Entrance” signs.\n \n\n\nAs said\, now the event will be held at Parkinson Field (40 Hudson Road and is marked entrance only). And\, access to the event site is behind the TI Sales building. From Hudson Road and inside the fence gate at TI Sales\, follow driveway access to Parkinson that runs along the left side of the building\, all the way back into the gravel parking lot. Entrance to the Field and event from the at the very end of the gravel Municipal parking area. Attendees should not use any other private residence or business driveways to park or to access the event. Absolutely no parking will be allowed along Hudson Road. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/20-2023-groundbreaking-ceremony-phase-2d-sudbury/ LOCATION:40HudsonRd\, 40 Hudson Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 CREATED:20230326T010145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T010824Z UID:14541-1682751600-1682773200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Norwegian Foot March for Food Drive DESCRIPTION:Fund raising walk on the trail on Saturday\, April 29\, 2023 at 7:00 am. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/norwegian-foot-march-food-drive/ LOCATION:Starting Point in Chelmsford\, 44 Central Square\, Chelmsford\, MA\, 01824\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 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:20260414T153310 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:20221120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 CREATED:20221017T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T020000Z UID:14480-1668952800-1668960000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:November 20\, 2022 - Friends Annual Meeting and 20th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the progress of the BFRT and the 20th anniversary of the Friends. \nSunday\, November 20 at 2 p.m. \nPedal Power Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road\, (Rte. 2A)\,  Acton\, MA \nLight refreshments will be served. \nParking is available at Patriot Square\, across Great Road from Pedal Power. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/november-20-2022-friends-annual-meeting-20th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail":MAILTO:info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 CREATED:20220921T031332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T031332Z UID:14474-1665838800-1665855000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Chapel Challenge Duathlon DESCRIPTION:This event is commemorating the 100th year anniversary of Concord Academy. Students\, Alumni and faculty will be creating several teams that will run and bike their way from the original (approximate) location of the campus chapel in Barnstead NH to its current location on school property. Start point: Chelmsford Municipal Parking lot. End point: NARA Park URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/chapel-challenge-duathlon/ LOCATION:NARA Park\, 25 Ledge Rock Way\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T153310 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 END:VCALENDAR