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Sudbury July 4th Parade
Time: Gather at noon, parade starts at 1pm Where: Contact Dick Williamson for details What: Come walk or bike in the parade and hold a sign if you are so inspired Contact: Dick Williamson williamson01773@yahoo.com, 978-618-5475
Find out more »Annual Members Meeting and Board of Directors Election: Sunday, November 19, 1 p.m
What: Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, Inc. Annual Members Meeting. When: Sunday, November 19, 1 p.m. Where: Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton What Happens: Come celebrate the progress of the BFRT in 2017 (there is a lot to celebrate and be thankful for) and see what we have to look forward to in coming years. The official part of the meeting is voting for slots forthree year membership on the FBFRT Board of Directors. …
Find out more »4/21/2018 – Chelmsford, MA – Town-Wide Cleanup
Message from: Glenn Davison Volunteer Organizer of Volunteers Chelmsford Town Cleanup Join 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. Gloves 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…
Find out more »April 28, 2018 – Framingham Earth Day
Framingham Earth Day, April 28th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Framingham Center Common (Vernon Street) Stop by and visit our booth! www.framinghamearthday.org Contact: Ed Kross edward.kross@rcn.com
Find out more »May 11, 2018 – Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Phase 2A of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
Join the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail for the MassDOT ribbon-cutting ceremony for Phase 2A of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. When: Friday, May 11, at 3:30 pm Where: NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA Refreshments and Live Music. (And of course, there will be cake!) Parking at NARA Park or use the trail. For directions and last minute changes go to http://bit.ly/2A-ribbon-cutting
Find out more »May 20, 2018 – Acton’s 19th Century Railroad History
Acton’s 19th Century Railroad History, Bill Klauer and Doug Herrick, Co-presidents of the Acton Historical Society, will present a program about how Acton’s 19th-century history and economy were affected by its four railroads. Special focus will be given to the Framingham and Lowell section of the BFRT Phase 2A. Date: May 20, 2018 Time: 4 p.m. Place: Acton Public Safety Building, 371 Main St. (Rte. 27) Contact: Doug Herrick doug.herrick@rcn.com
Find out more »June 21, 2018 – Summer Solstice Bike Ride
Join us for a Summer Solstice Bike Ride on June 21st, 2018 at 6 p.m. Come ride or walk on the newly opened section of the BFRT. The Friends will provide pizza for a post-ride party!. Meet at Pedal Power Bike and Ski 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton Contact: Tom Michelman tmichelman@gmail.com, 978-580-6190
Find out more »June 23, 2018 – Carlisle Old Home Day
Carlisle Old Home Day, June 23rd 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food, entertainment, and more right in Carlisle Center. Contact: Glenn Reed greed@energyfuturesgroup.com, 978-807-2785
Find out more »July 4th, 2018 – Sudbury 4th of July Parade
Sudbury 4th of July Parade, July 4th 12 p.m. Assemble by noon. Parade starts at 1:00 p.m. Contact: Dick Williamson williamson01773@yahoo.com Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail at the July 4, 2006 Parade
Find out more »July 15, 2018 – Ride for Liv/Run for Liv
Live for Liv is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization honoring Olivia Marchand, just 17 years old who lost her life tragically to an incidence of domestic violence in 2010. The Ride for Liv/Run for Liv celebrates Olivia’s life and raises awareness of domestic violence in our communities. The event is held at the 4H Fairground in Westford and has bike routes for 50, 23 and 6-mile rides along the scenic back roads of Westford, Chelmsford, Concord, Carlisle, Groton and Acton, and…
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