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: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 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:20190519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025516 CREATED:20190403T144240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T201033Z UID:2852-1558270800-1558285200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Accessible Bike Demo Day DESCRIPTION:Adaptive bikes and trikes will be available to try at Pedal Power Bike & Ski.\nContact: Leslie Johnson\, lesliej961@yahoo.com 978-618-1812 to register URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/accessible-bike-demo-day/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Scheduled Trail Events ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Johnson":MAILTO:lesliej961@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025516 CREATED:20190318T133524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T022700Z UID:2575-1557574200-1557576000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Shimmy Mob DESCRIPTION:Shimmy Mob 2019 is a fun\, community interactive event that is family friendly on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail starting at Heart Pond or Chelmsford Center for the Arts. \nIt’s the largest dance flash mob held worldwide for the past 8 years. \nLast year it was held at 2 Cambridge parks and it was well received. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/shimmy-mob-pending-approval/ LOCATION:Heart Pond\, 371 Acton Road\, Chelmsford\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025516 CREATED:20190318T132329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T022521Z UID:2569-1557561600-1557577800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:India Association of Greater Boston 5K Walk/Run DESCRIPTION:This 5K Walk/Run is a  fundraiser to benefit MA Coalition for homelessness. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/india-association-greater-boston-5k-walk-run-pending-approval/ LOCATION:Heart Pond\, 371 Acton Road\, Chelmsford\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025516 CREATED:20190228T202649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T142748Z UID:2556-1556362800-1556377200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:9th Annual Framingham Earth Day Festival DESCRIPTION:9th Annual Framingham Earth Day Festival\nSaturday April 27th\, 2019\n11am to 3pm\nFramingham Center Common Between Edgell Road and Vernon Street\nCome learn about ways to conserve energy\, make sustainable choices\, support local businesses and preserve natural habitats all while having a great time with your friends and neighbors! Enjoy live music\, kids activities and yummy local food. \nContact: Ed Kross\, ekross1976@gmail.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/9th-annual-framingham-earth-day-festival/ LOCATION:Framingham Center Common\, Vernon Street\, Framingham\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Scheduled Trail Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_3725.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190419T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190419T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025516 CREATED:20190318T132940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T022417Z UID:2573-1555662600-1555680600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Borrego Solar Systems Trail Clean-up Event DESCRIPTION:Clean up trash on the trail and area around Heart Pond. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/borrego-solar-systems-trail-clean-up-event-pending-approval/ LOCATION:Heart Pond\, 371 Acton Road\, Chelmsford\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025516 CREATED:20190115T020731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T020731Z UID:1993-1549566000-1549573200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee - Concord DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Select Board and Town Manager on matters concerning the design\, development\, and long-term maintenance of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT). URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/bruce-freeman-rail-trail-advisory-committee-concord/ LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, West Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025516 CREATED:20190115T020223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T020223Z UID:1990-1547748000-1547753400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee - Chelmsford DESCRIPTION:BPAC works to improve bicycling and pedestrian conditions\, coordinates maintenance\, policing and enhancements to any bicycle/pedestrian paths. They facilitate coordination of activities that involve or affect non-motorized transportation. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/bicycle-pedestrian-advisory-committee-chelmsford/ LOCATION:Chelmsford Town Offices – Room 200\, 50 Billerica Road\, Chelmsford\, MA\, 01824\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025516 CREATED:20181126T022409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T022409Z UID:1948-1543759200-1543766400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:December 2\, 2018 - Annual Members Meeting and Board of Directors Election DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the progress of the BFRT in 2018 (there is a lot to celebrate and be thankful for) and see what we have to look forward to in coming years. \nThe official part of the meeting is voting for slots for three year membership on the FBFRT Board of Directors.  We also present our financial status and plans for the next year\, and any other relevant business that the Members want to bring up.  This is great meeting to attend if you would like to get more involved.  If you would like to run for a Board seat\, please contact Tom Michelman tmichelman@gmail.com\, 978-580-6190 for details. \nYou have to be a dues paying member to vote (though anyone is welcome to attend). You can join or renew your membership here: https://secure.brucefreemanrailtrail.org/np/clients/fbfrt/membershipJoin.jsp \nLight refreshments will be served. \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/december-2-2018-annual-members-meeting-board-directors-election/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_3056.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Michelman":MAILTO:tmichelman@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180715T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180715T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025516 CREATED:20180613T221300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T221345Z UID:1897-1531652400-1531656000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:July 15\, 2018 - Ride for Liv/Run for Liv DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Ride for Liv/Run for Liv celebrates Olivia’s life and raises awareness of domestic violence in our communities. \nThe 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 a 5K run along a portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. There is truly something for everyone at this event! \nAll proceeds from the event will be donated to organizations that help support the victims of domestic violence\, and to continue the work of the Live for Liv Foundation and are tax deductible. In 2017 proceeds were donated to Alternative House\, The Mahoney Foundation\, and the Westford Coalition for Nonviolence\, and the Westford Police Department. \nA delicious FREE catered barbeque and family-friendly events are planned for after the ride to have fun and celebrate healthy relationships. There will be ice cream\, games\, face painting\, arts and crafts\, massages\, essential oils\, raffle items\, and merchandise. \nDonations\, sponsorships and team participation are welcome. Your support helps us achieve our vision of not only remembering Olivia\, but also helps prevent another innocent victim’s life end due to domestic violence. \nSponsors will receive recognition on signage\, in media publicity at the event\, and on the Live for Live website with your logo. Sponsors will also be recognized by the level of donation on tee shirts given to the first 300 participants at the event. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/ride-liv-run-liv-2/ LOCATION:Byam Elementary School\, 25 Maple Road\, Chelmsford\, MA\, 01824\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events ORGANIZER;CN="Live for Live Foundation":MAILTO:cheryl.serpe@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180704T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180704T143000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 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:20180623T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20180409T204426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T204426Z UID:1819-1529749800-1529758800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:June 23\, 2018 - Carlisle Old Home Day DESCRIPTION:Carlisle Old Home Day\, June 23rd 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.\nFood\, entertainment\, and more right in Carlisle Center. \nContact: Glenn Reed\ngreed@energyfuturesgroup.com\, 978-807-2785 URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/june-23-2018-carlisle-home-day/ LOCATION:Carlisle Old Home Day\, Carlisle\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Scheduled Trail Events ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Reed":MAILTO:greed@gdrconsulting.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20180409T203640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T204605Z UID:1814-1529604000-1529611200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:June 21\, 2018 - Summer Solstice Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Summer Solstice Bike Ride on June 21st\, 2018 at 6 p.m. \nCome ride or walk on the newly opened section of the\nBFRT. The Friends will provide pizza for a post-ride party!. \nMeet at Pedal Power Bike and Ski\n176 Great Road (Rte. 2A)\, Acton \nContact: Tom Michelman\ntmichelman@gmail.com\, 978-580-6190 URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/june-21-2018-summer-solstice-bike-ride/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Scheduled Trail Events ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Michelman":MAILTO:tmichelman@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T173000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20180414T014631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T155349Z UID:1843-1526832000-1526837400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:May 20\, 2018 - Acton's 19th Century Railroad History DESCRIPTION:Acton’s 19th Century Railroad History\,\nBill 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.\nDate: May 20\, 2018\nTime: 4 p.m. \nPlace: Acton Public Safety Building\, 371 Main St. (Rte. 27)\n\nContact: Doug Herrick doug.herrick@rcn.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/20-2018-actons-19th-century-railroad-history/ LOCATION:Acton Public Safety Building\, 371 Main Street (Rte. 27)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Road History,Rail Trail Education ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Herrick":MAILTO:doug.herrick@rcn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T163000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 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:20260415T025517 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:20260415T025517 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=America/New_York:20171119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20171105T133622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T133622Z UID:1745-1511096400-1511103600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Annual Members Meeting and Board of Directors Election: Sunday\, November 19\, 1 p.m DESCRIPTION:What: Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail\, Inc. Annual Members Meeting. \nWhen: Sunday\, November 19\, 1 p.m. \nWhere: Pedal Power Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A)\, Acton \nWhat 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. \nThe official part of the meeting is voting for slots forthree year membership on the FBFRT Board of Directors.  We also present our financial status and plans for the next year\, and any other relevant business that the Members want to bring up.  This isgreat meeting to attend if you would like to get more involved.  If you would like to run for a Board seat\, please contact Tom Michelman tmichelman@gmail.com\, 978-580-6190 for details. \nYou have to be a dues paying member to vote (though anyone is welcome to attend). You can join or renew your membership here: https://secure.brucefreemanrailtrail.org/np/clients/fbfrt/membershipJoin.jsp \nLight refreshments will be served. \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/annual-members-meeting-board-directors-election-sunday-november-19-1-p-m/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170704T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20170604T224356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170604T224356Z UID:1664-1499169600-1499180400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Sudbury July 4th Parade DESCRIPTION:Time: Gather at noon\, parade starts at 1pm \nWhere: Contact Dick Williamson for details \nWhat:  Come walk or bike in the parade and hold a sign if you are so inspired \nContact: Dick Williamson williamson01773@yahoo.com\, 978-618-5475 URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/sudbury-july-4th-parade/ LOCATION:July 4th Parade\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Williamson":MAILTO:williamson01773@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170624T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170624T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 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:20170621T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20170604T220040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170604T220040Z UID:1644-1498068000-1498075200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Meet at Chelmsford Center for the Arts (Old Town Hall)\, 1A North Rd. Chelmsford\nCome enjoy a leisurely ride to the current terminus at Rte. 225 and Rte. 27\nContact: Tom Michelman\, 978-580-6190\, tmichelman@gmail.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/summer-solstice-bike-ride-2/ LOCATION:Chelmsford Center for the Arts\, Chelmsford\, MA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail":MAILTO:info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170521T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20170217T195848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170217T195848Z UID:1600-1495357200-1495368000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:PAWS NE Run for Shelter DESCRIPTION: URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/paws-ne-run-shelter/ LOCATION:Byam School\, Chelmsford\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170322T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 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:20260415T025517 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:20161120T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20161023T205737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161023T205737Z UID:1512-1479646800-1479654000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Friends Annual Meeting 2016 DESCRIPTION:Come see Phase 2A progress! \nSunday\, November 20\, 2016 \n1:00 pm Walk to view progress of the trail \n2:00 pm Refreshments and meeting \nMeeting Location: \nPedal Power Bike and Ski\n176 Great Road\, (Rte. 2A)\nActon\, MA \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/friends-annual-meeting-2016/ 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=UTC:20161117T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20161024T211840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161027T211632Z UID:1519-1479409200-1479416400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Thursday November 17\, 2016 - Phase 2B 25% Design Public Hearing DESCRIPTION:A photo from several years ago showing the view of the Rt 2 crossing approaching from Concord. \nA public hearing to present the 25% design of the Route 2 crossing from Acton to Concord. \nThursday November 17 at 7 p.m. at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main Street\, Concord \nHere is a the official Notice for the Phase 2B meeting. \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/phase-2b-25-design-public-hearing/ LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, West Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/0_lg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160717T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160717T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20160619T224718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160619T224801Z UID:1451-1468753200-1468756800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:7/17/2016 - Ride for Liv/Run for Live - Trail Event DESCRIPTION:The 2016 Annual Ride for Liv / Run for Liv honors the memory of Olivia Marchand. This event has a little something for everybody\, with a 5k run (or walk!) or a 6 or 23-mile bike ride. Join us for a delicious BBQ lunch catered by Bianco’s\, children’s events including an obstacle course\, crafts and face painting. http://www.liveforliv.com/ URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/ride-livrun-live/ LOCATION:Byam School\, Chelmsford\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160704T124500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 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=UTC:20160621T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160621T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20160619T223143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160619T223143Z UID:1449-1466535600-1466542800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:6/21/2016 Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Public Meeting Sudbury DESCRIPTION:Town of Sudbury BFRT Public Meeting \nFrom the Town Website\, in part stated. \nWe want to Hear from You!  Come to the forum with your comments and questions.  Email questions to community@sudbury.ma.us in advance.  Please put “BFRT” in the subject line of your email and include your name and address for the public record.  …Please join us on Tuesday\, June 21 2016 from 7:00-9:00 pm at Town Hall for a presentation on the progress of this great resource. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/6212016-bruce-freeman-rail-trail-public-meeting-sudbury/ LOCATION:Town Hall\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160621T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20160619T223451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160619T223451Z UID:1450-1466532000-1466539200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:6/21/2016 - Summer Solstice Bike Ride – Arlington DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail for its annual summer solstice bike ride. \nWe will meet at 20 Everett Street Arlington\, MA at 6:00 pm\, ride over to the Minuteman (entering by at super secret passageway) and travel toward Alewife\, take the Alewife Linear Path to the Somerville Community Path to its current terminus\, return to Alewife and take the Fitchburg Cutoff Bike Path to its current terminus\, then return west on the Minuteman. \nAt some point I will peel off and go home and fire up the grill and prepare for anyone who wants to come over for burgers and dogs and beverages.  Others may want to continue on the Minuteman. \nAn RSVP for plan attendees would be nice\, so I can plan on the amount of food and beverages to have available.  You know how to get me in touch. tmichelman@gmail.com.  Hope to see you there. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/6212016-summer-solstice-bike-ride-arlington/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160308T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T025517 CREATED:20160214T144602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160214T144602Z UID:1391-1457463600-1457470800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Tuesday March 8\, 2016 - Bay Circuit Trail Presentation in Framingham DESCRIPTION:Please join the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail for an informative discussion about the Bay Circuit Trail\, a permanent trail and greenway extending through 37 towns in Eastern Massachusetts.\nWhen: Tuesday\, March 8\, 7:00 p.m.\nWhere: The Heritage\, 747 Water Street\, Framingham\, 1-866-477-3715 All are welcome\, light refreshments will be served.\nKristen Sykes\, Director of Operations for the Bay Circuit Alliance\, and Laurie Ullman\, BCT Representative\, will present a short video about the BCT and the people who are making it happen.\nThey will also show where the BCT overlaps with the BFRT\, where it goes in and near Framingham\, and discuss progress being made towards its completion.\n\n\n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/tuesday-march-8-2016-bay-circuit-trail-presentation-framingham/ LOCATION:The Heritage\, 747 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail":MAILTO:info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR